Every day, we use a wide range of personal care products on our bodies, from soaps and lotions to shampoos, conditioners, and cosmetics, and many of these ingredients are not regulated and may contain carcinogenic compounds such as phthalic acid, coal tar, talc, and parabens, which can increase the risk of cancer when applied over time. Below is a list of twenty common carcinogens in nursing products. Check the ingredient list on the product package to see if these chemicals are present, and if they are, try to avoid using them. Li Haizhi, Department of Nail and Breast Surgery, Changzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Benzalkonium Chloride (Benzalkonium Chloride ) can be found in hair conditioners, cleansers, moisturizers and other products, to act as a bacteriostatic, antiseptic, to prolong the shelf life of the product, the immune system, the reproductive system and the skin is toxic. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)/ Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) can be found in moisturizers, eye shadows, eyeliners, in order to make the product color bright, not easy to fade, toxic to the immune, respiratory and reproductive systems. Coal Tar [Coal Tar] Mostly found in hair dyes and eye cosmetics, used as dyes, it should be noted that it has a variety of names, such as Acid Red 184, Dispersed Violet, Alkaline Blue, which itself is a carcinogen. Cocamide/Lauramide, Triethanolamine and Ethanolamine (Cocamide DEA/ Lauramide DEA, TEA, MEA) are used in the manufacture of foaming products such as soaps and shampoos, and can combine with other chemicals to cause damage to the skin, brain and nervous system. DLU (DMDM Hydantoin) Found in shampoos, conditioners, and skin care products, used as a preservative, and can cause damage to the skin and immune system. Synthetic Colors (FD&C Colours) Bright colors, strong coloring power, variety of shades, but toxic, associated with breast cancer, can irritate the skin, may affect fetal development. Formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasing preservatives (Formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasing preservatives) are mostly by-products of processing and production process, exist in soap, shampoo, conditioner, foam agent, is a carcinogen, in addition, it will also stimulate the skin, cause allergies, asthma and other diseases. Fragrance (Fragrance) used in perfumes, fragrances and air fresheners, the composition of which may contain thousands of products chemical substances, may contain carcinogenic substances, often lead to headaches, drowsiness, rashes, skin discoloration and allergies. Heavy Metals are found as “impurities” or “contaminants” in care products, but are sometimes added artificially as dyes and can be found in mascara, eyeliner, whitening toothpastes and sunscreens. Heavy metals can accumulate in the body and cause damage to the brain, reproductive, immune and respiratory systems. Oxybenzone (Oxybenzone) is an ultraviolet absorber that acts as a sunscreen and is found in sunscreen, moisturizer, and lip balm, and can cause allergies, hormone imbalance, and cellular damage. Parabens are the most commonly used preservatives in beauty care products. Ethylparaben, butylparaben, methylparaben and propylparaben are all parabens. These are estrogen analogs that enter the body through the skin, affecting the hormonal system and the normal function of the body, and are closely associated with the development of cancer, especially breast cancer. P-Phenylenediamine (P-Phenylenediamine) Highly carcinogenic, commonly used in hair dyes as a hair colorant. It can cause sudden allergic reactions, skin and immune system damage, and congenital malformations in newborns. Pthalates (phthalates) Used in cosmetics to make scents last, found in hairsprays, skin creams, perfumes, deodorants, and highest in nail polish. Usually not in the list of ingredients, or hidden in the aromatics. Easily enters the body, causing damage to the lungs, liver, kidneys and reproductive system. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is found in cleansers, moisturizers, and creams and increases skin permeability, allowing chemicals to enter the skin and cause damage to the body system. Propylene glycol (PGL) is used as an antifreeze and preservative in various creams, lotions, and cosmetics. It is easily absorbed through the skin and enters the body, causing damage to the liver, heart, and nervous system. Selenium Sulfide (Selenium Sulfide) is commonly used in shampoos, conditioners and other hair care products, anti-dandruff effect, reproductive and respiratory toxicity. Sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate (Sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate) Foaming agents, found in more than 90% of shampoos (also found in toothpaste), can irritate the skin and make it easy for other chemicals to enter the skin. Synthetic Musks (Synthetic Musks) used as a fragrance, found in perfumes, soaps, laundry detergents, scent agents, can enter the body, adverse health effects. Talc (Talc) exists in blush, baby powder and other powders, used to improve the smoothness, inhaled carcinogenic, can lead to lung cancer and ovarian cancer. Triclosan is an antimicrobial agent used in soaps, hand soaps, facial cleansers and deodorants and has been linked to cancer development. Be beautiful and be healthy! Please take action now!