Many of these chemicals that I am going to mention are found in Skin and Hair Products. While it is difficult to find a product that doesn’t have one or more of these chemicals, you should be aware of what you are using. Start a campaign to get these chemicals out of consumable products.• TEA = Triethanolamine—often used in products to adjust the pH.Can be toxic if absorbed into the body over time. Allergic reactions may include dry skin and hair and eye problems.• Propylene Glycol – This cheap synthetic petro is used as a base in creams and lotions to make your skin look smooth. Ultimately, this ages the skin. When absorbed in the skin, it causes skin irritation, and liver and kidney damage.• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) – This is used as an engine and garage floor cleaner!! You will find this in shampoo, soap, and facial cleansers. SLS can corrode hair follicles which will inhibit hair growth and hair loss. SLS is a mutagen which is capable of changing cell membranes and the genetic material in your cells and organs. Over time, it can be absorbed into your circulation and concentrate in your heart, liver, brain and other organs.• Parabens (Propyl, Methyl, Butyl, or Ethyl) – These are used to inhibit microbial growth in the products even though they are known to be highly toxic.• Imidazolidinyl and Diazolidinyl Urea – These are the most commonly used preservative next to the parabens. They release formaldehyde which is toxic.• Mineral Oil – This cheap, petroleum-based oil clogs the skin’s pores and enlarges them causing poor, saggy skin. (Remember, we use to use this in the days when sun bathing was “in” to get a better tan! Not to mention on our newborn babies.)• Synthetic Colors – Should be avoided at all cost with the exception of some henna products. They can cause allergy, skin and nerve problems. The synthetic colors will be labeled as FD&C or D&C with a number and color.• Fragrance – These are very cheap, toxic imitations of real herbal scents usually made from over 200 synthetic chemicals. When accumulated in the body can cause a myriad of symptoms: headaches, lung problems, skin irritation, dizziness, memory impairment, rash, hyperpigmentation, vomiting, potential brain damage and more.