When it comes to keeping hair and skin healthy, everyone has their list of favorite products. Trying new things can be totally nerve-wracking, after all. But what if your favorite products contain ingredients that are doing more harm than good?
There are plenty of hair products women should skip for one reason or another, but the ingredient lists on makeup, skincare, and even suncreen products can also be problematic. While beauty lovers everywhere need to know their skin type to choose the right solutions, they should also skip items that have these ingredients on the label.
Here are 12 beauty product ingredients that you should avoid, according to experts.
12 Triclosan Doesn't Really Make Makeup Safer
Every makeup lover wants their products to last as long as possible. So seeing triclosan—an antibacterial and antifungal agent—on the label of your lipstick, compact, or any other beauty item might sound amazing. But as Self explains, triclosan is really no better than antibacterial soap when it comes to killing germs. Plus, long-term exposure to the stuff could have a negative impact on human health.
At this point, though, studies have mostly been done on animals, so it's hard to tell what the effects would be after years of applying it to our faces. Even the Mayo Clinic says people should "probably" avoid products that include triclosan. Makeup products have an expiration date anyway, so it's best to watch the calendar rather than rely on antibacterial properties to protect you.
11 Forget The Fragrance (Including Unscented Products)
As beauty-conscious guys and gals, we like to smell good. But fragrances, which are in everything from cosmetics to lotions to "unscented" products, can cause a ton of problems in your body. For one thing, Self explains, companies don't have to say what they put in their fragrance.
One scent might have a hundred chemical components, but the manufacturer doesn't have to tell you that. So, your best bet is to read labels carefully and skip anything that has "fragrance" in the ingredient list (even if the label says "unscented").
10 Think Twice Before Taking Chances With Lead
You wouldn't willingly slather lead on your face, but it's possible for it to be present in your makeup products if you don't read labels carefully. As Self confirms, many cosmetics can contain trace amounts of lead—but those amounts can add up.
Especially with beauty buyers purchasing cosmetics from all over the world (particularly from overseas while in the US), it's possible for products to include more lead than is deemed safe. Eye makeup with kohl, for example, is more likely to be hazardous for your health—so sourcing your cosmetics carefully and avoiding kohl-based items is a good first step.
9 Be Wary Of Aluminum Content
Another beauty ingredient that has made headlines in recent years is aluminum. While some studies suggest that aluminum could cause cancer, Self says that most research is largely inconclusive.
Still, plenty of experts caution against using a ton of products with aluminum. After all, exposure adds up. If your lipstick, foundation, deodorant, and eye makeup all have aluminum, that could be a large enough dose to not only irritate your skin but possibly absorb into it and even cause health problems later.
8 Beauty Blends With Talc Could Be Toxic
The ingredient talc is most often found in baby powder and similar products (like deodorizing powder for adults). But it's also present in many powder makeup blends, which is why claims that talc from Johson & Johnson products caused cancer got tons of attention, explains Self.
Talc is only one of many controversial cosmetic ingredients, but it can be hazardous because talc may contain asbestos. There's no true way to tell whether your talc-containing product is safe or not. So, experts suggest skipping it.
7 Go For The Purest Mineral Oil (Or Skip It Entirely)
Back in the day, beauty gurus relied on mineral oil to moisturize, brighten, and revitalize their skin. These days, it's not exactly a desirable ingredient. While cosmetic-grade mineral oil is non-comedogenic (it won't clog your pores), you won't be able to tell whether the oil on your ingredient list is high- or low-quality.
Essentially, the main problem with mineral oil is how it's made, so it might be safer just to skip it. Allure also confirms that aesthetician to the stars (her clients include Jennifer Lawrence and Gwyneth Paltrow) Sonya Dakar says to avoid mineral oil for healthier skin.
6 Petroleum Can Seal In Toxic Stuff
Like other "moisturizing" ingredients, petroleum has a reputation for giving dry skin a bit of a glow. But just like other moisturizers, petroleum (like vaseline) lies on top of the skin, potentially blocking your pores from breathing.
This barrier effect can also hold in toxins, which Safe Cosmetics says might even be present in the petroleum itself. That's because in the United States, at least, petroleum is "not fully refined." That means a lower quality petroleum that's basically watered down with potentially toxic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons... And other stuff. Sounds like we don't want petroleum in our beauty bag after all.
5 Parabens Probably Aren't A Great Idea
Skincare experts like to bag on parabens, and for good reason. They're used as preservatives, and they can mess up your body's hormonal balance, notes Self. Basically, anything that ends in '-paraben' could be harmful for your skin and endocrine system. Some longer-chain parabens are banned in the EU, however, and others are under safety review as more research is done on them.
For now, most experts agree that skipping parabens is probably smart, but it can be tough to find products that use something more benign in place of this preservative.
4 Know The Facts (And Risks) Of Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde has a reputation for being awful for our bodies. It's a preservative you can find in embalming fluid, for one thing. But as Self points out, formaldehyde (there's only one type of molecule) is also found literally everywhere. From the air to fruit and veggies to your own blood, you can find low levels of formaldehyde in just about everything.
Most people hate on formaldehyde because some products, like carpet glue and insulation, off-gas a ton of it (and it smells chemical-y). But in your personal care products, the biggest risk is that it'll cause a skin reaction. For that reason, most experts caution against choosing products with this on the label.
3 The Wrong Alcohols Can Harm Skin
If your skin feels tight and dry after washing or applying beauty treatments, alcohol might be the culprit. According to the experts Byrdie consulted, simple alcohols are not good ingredients for any beauty product. Evaporative solvent alcohols (like ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, and denatured alcohol) are no good for skin, say terms, as they cause a dehydrating effect.
While it might feel refreshing if you have oily skin, the alcohol is really stripping the good and bad stuff off your face. So, experts say to skip alcohol unless you're using the product as a spot treatment for pimples (where you want that drying effect).
2 Coal Tar Increases Sun Exposure Risks
Coal tar is one of those "natural" ingredients that people love because it sounds less harmful than lab-made types that we can't pronounce. But according to Everyday Health, while coal tar can soothe itchy skin and even a dandruff-prone scalp, the stuff isn't all good.
You shouldn't go out in the sun when using such products, as the coal tar causes your top layer of skin cells to shed. In fact, using coal tar on your skin puts you at higher risk for sunburn. It might be "natural," but it's not necessarily safe.
1 Coconut Oil Can Be Iffy
Plenty of beauty gurus tout coconut oil as the most magical skin solution ever. But for some people, it's the opposite. While Cosmopolitan confirmed with a dermatologist that coconut oil can help treat acne-prone skin, the results can be hit or miss.
Since coconut oil, like other oils, only rests on top of the skin and doesn't soak in, it can lock in moisture. At the same time, it can also clog pores. The only way to know for sure whether coconut oil will work for you is to try it.
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