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7 Ingredients You Should Be Avoiding in Beauty Products

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Triclosan

Triclosan is used to inhibit the growth of bacteria. It's found in kitchen tools and fabrics.

It can alter the bacterial flora in the intestines and mouth, and on the skin. Triclosan may be linked to greater risk of children developing allergies. It is absorbed through mucous membranes of the mouth after toothpaste use.

Triclosan encourages development of Immunoglobulin (IgE) towards allergens. It may be an endocrine disruptor. And some bacteria may be getting immune to it, and on their way to becoming super bugs.

Triclosan is used in antibacterial products such as deodorant soaps, hand washes, hand sanitizers and toothpastes.

Sources:

Triclosan in cosmetics and personal care products can increase allergy risk
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121114083815.htm

Are antibacterial soaps safe? – the Beauty Brains Show Episode 11
http://thebeautybrains.com/2013/12/31/the-beauty-brains-show-episode-11-...

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