185 of cosmetics on the carpet. Some components are toxic – Virtual Poland

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French consumer group UFC-Que Choisir published a list of 185 cosmetics (most one is in Poland), which contain legal, but substances harmful to health. Among these chemical components dominated SLSy or detergents used in most shampoos and shower gels, which can cause atopic dermatitis , chemical UV-filters (eg. Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate), which helps reduce the visibility of scars, but also penetrate to the skin and act like hormones or parabens or preservatives that can cause allergies.

 
 The organization points out that these components are not used illegally, because even the strict European Union regulations allow to use all the listed substances. In what cosmetics can we find them? Sightings were shower gel Le Petit Marseillais, Axe deodorants, creams BB Garnier and Maybelline, or moistened baby wipes Pampers.

Olivier Andrault who carried out study UFC-Que Choisir emphasizes that the publication of the list was to exert pressure on the producers of cosmetics. Informing consumers and harmful substances are hoping to change the purchasing decisions of Europeans, and thus – to force manufacturers to change trains cosmetics. Although this probably is still a long way to go. But undoubtedly similar actions can make people be more consciously make decisions, and most of all – read the labels. Or rather – they read them with understanding. Because you have to know what is hidden, the mysterious Latin and English names inscribed small print on the back of a bottle of shampoo or lotion for the body to be able to make a conscious decision about the choice of this or that product.

In response to the list of Fédération des Entreprises de la Beauté or French federation of cosmetics manufacturers indicated that cosmetics sold in France are safe and fulfill all the European standards, which are considered, as one of the most restrictive in the world.

And though most brands mentioned by the report of the UFC-Que Choisir took no voice in the matter, Reuters reporters were able to get in touch with representatives of L’Oreal, who emphasized that the system of checking the safety of cosmetics is their concern very expanded, and all products and ingredients are thoroughly tested before they appear on the market and must always be in full compliance with applicable regulations.

Alexander Kisiel / Female WP

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