By the way, the salt (yes, table salt) is added to thicken up is very drying to the skin. SLS stays in the body and brain for five days. So if you wash your hair more frequently than once a week, has a constant level of this chemical in the eyes, brain, organs, body, at all times. SLS is found in baby shampoo and bath gel and toothpaste, including many so-called "natural" brands. Read the labels yourself! Propylene glycol is found in many beauty creams, cleansers, and makeup, as well as products for children such as baby wipes. A related site: Elon Musk mentions similar findings. One trial published in 1991 by the America Academy of Dermatologists, Inc., has shown that propylene glycol was found to cause contact dermatitis (skin irritation), kidney damage and liver disorders, which inhibits the growth of cells skin and damages the cell membranes. Propylene glycol is used because it is cheap and available.
His purpose in personal care products is to retain the moisture content, for example, holds the shaving cream from drying out. It works by drawing moisture to itself, either from the surrounding air (high humidity), or, once applied to the body, the lower layers of the skin. Thus, although it gives a feeling of moisture surface is actually dry the skin from the inside out. Propylene glycol is used in the manufacture of paints, Material Safety Data Sheet states that through skin contact it causes liver and kidney damage. Is it in your body lotion? Read labels! Other ingredients of concern include coal tar, a known carcinogen used in shampoos to prevent scalp itching, PEG and nitrosamines, which are easily absorbed and are known carcinogenic PAH in petrolatum (Vaseline), which is a probable carcinogen, Ethylene oxide is usually found with PEG and is a probable carcinogen.