Your Skin Wants You To Say Goodbye To These Skincare Baddies
Written by Urvi DalalMar 13, 2019
If you check the food labels diligently before making a purchase, then it’s time you do the same with your skincare products. We think you would be a lot more cautious if you found out that there were so many chemicals in your skincare products that cause everything from hormonal disruptions to cancer.
If you want to switch to safer skincare but don’t know what ingredients to avoid, we are here to help you. Here is a list of all the ingredients to avoid in your skincare products for flawless, problem-free skin.
Parabens are common form of preservatives to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold and yeast in cosmetic products. But parabens are known to cause breast cancer because of the estrogen-mimicking properties.
Fragrance
All of us love our floral scented lotions and body washes, but the fragrances represent hundreds of chemicals that are prone to causing allergies, asthma attacks, headaches and more. Added fragrances in cleansers tend to be irritating and can dry out the skin, hence it best to avoid anything overly perfume-y or scented.
Sodium lauryl sulphate
If your skin feels tight, tingly and squeaky clean after using your favourite face wash, then it is because it contains a large amount of sodium lauryl sulphate, which is a foaming ingredient. But this squeaky clean feeling isn't really all that great and strips your skin of natural oils.
Oils
Most of the skincare products contain some amount of oil as a moisturising ingredient. While oil does indeed add moisture, certain types can clog pores leading to breakouts. Unless you have severely dry skin, using oil-free products is a safer option. Avoid buying products with propylene glycol, paraffin, and mineral oil as they are particularly harmful.
Alcohol
Often used as a base ingredient in many skincare products, alcohol severely dries the skin making it prone to inflammation. It also breaks down the skin’s natural barrier and makes it more susceptible to damage.
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Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!
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Written by Urvi Dalal on Mar 13, 2019
Writer, avid reader and hardcore beauty enthusiast is the best way to describe Urvi Dalal. With over 5 years of writing experience in the beauty industry, you can trust her to have the latest skin, hair and makeup tidbits on her fingertips. In her time working as a beauty writer, she has had the opportunity to interact and work closely with a string of dermatologists, makeup artists and hairstylists. All that knowledge exchange, coupled with her flair and love for writing make it possible for her to bring you some authentic yet fun beauty content. When Urvi isn’t working, you’d usually catch her curled up with a big, fat book, drinking a cup of tea or practising her makeup skills; there is no in-between!