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Polyquaternium
is a newly coined word used to emphasize the
presence of quaternary ammonium in the polymer.
Quaternary ammonium can cause toxic effects
by ingestion. Dermal [skin] application can
cause irritation and allergic reactions. (9)
Silicone
oils
Dimethicone,
Cyclomethicone or Dimethicone Copolyol
Silicone,
much like mineral oil, coats the skins surface.
A product in the UK uses dimethicone to destroy
head lice. (11)
Mineral
Oil (Liquidum Paraffinum), Petrolatum (petroleum
jelly), Paraffin oil or Paraffin
A
by product of the petroleum industry. The
FDA states: Warning ! Harmful if swallowed
or inhaled. Causes irritation to skin, eyes
and respiratory tract. Combustible liquid
and vapor (1)
10 The
ugly face of our cosmetics Western Daily
Press, Staff, Published August 29, 2006, http://www.ewg.org/node/18793 to
Mineral Oil based and to Water based (as
shown above).
Water
Based Lubes
Parabens
Ethyl,methyl,butyl,
and propyl-paraben
The
FDA is currently preparing to force removal
of parabens. Studies have shown a link to breast
cancer, allergic skin reactions and damage
to sperm. (2) Parbens
are used in foods as well as cosmetics and
the amount in the body is what causes reactions.
Sorbitol
Ingestion
of sorbitol can cause a range of gastrointestinal
problems, including diarrhea, abdominal pain,
and bloating. (3) with
as little as 10 gm. (4) The
FDAs regulation for sorbitol requires a label
if its use may result in the daily ingestion
of 50 grams: Excess consumption may have a
laxative effect. (5)
A
penetration enhancer that helps other ingredients
to be absorbed in the skin. (10) Has
been identified as slightly hazardous in case
of skin contact , eye contact or ingestion. (6)(7)
3 4.
N.K. Jain, D.B. Rosenberg, et al., "Sorbitol
Intolerance in Adults," American Journal
of Gastroenterology, Vol. 80, No. 9, (1985),
pp. 678-681 [hereinafter cited as 1985 Sorbitol
Study].
4 Jeffrey
S. Hyams, "Sorbitol Intolerance: An Unappreciated
Cause of Functional Gastrointestinal Complaints," Gastroenterology,
Vol. 84, No. 1, (1983), pp. 30-33 [hereinafter
cited as 1983 Sorbitol Study]. A smaller
study conducted in 1983 yielded similar results,
with five of seven young-adult subjects complaining
of gas and bloating after consuming as little
as 10 grams of sorbitol and one subject experiencing
cramps and/or diarrhea.(7) That
study found that a dose of five grams caused
gas and/or bloating in three subjects.
10 The
ugly face of our cosmetics Western Daily Press,
Staff, Published August 29, 2006, http://www.ewg.org/node/18793 to
Mineral Oil based and to Water based (as shown
above).
