Coal Tar: Many kinds of shampoo
designed to treat dandruff & flaky scalp contain
it. Disguised with names FD, FDC or FD&C color.
Coal tar causes potentially severe allergic reactions,
asthma attacks, fatigue, nervousness, headaches,
nausea, lack of concentration, and cancer.
Cocomide
DEA: Mostly found in shampoo.
Contains nitrosamines that are known carcinogens
causing allergic reactions and contact dermatitis.
Synthetic nonionic surfactant. Nitrosamines can
form in all cosmetic ingredients containing amines
and amino derivatives with nitrogen compounds. When
DEA is applied to skin known carcinogens can form.
Cocomidopropyl
Betaine: Used in shampoo in combination
with other surfactants. Synthetic. Causes eyelid
dermatitis.
Carbomer 934,
940, 941, 960, 961 C: Used as
a thickener and stabilizer in creams, toothpaste,
eye makeup, bathing products. It is a known allergen
that has a high acidic PH in 1% water solution.
Synthetic emulsifier that can cause eye irritations
and should be avoided.
