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Neways does not use any
of the following ingredients because through research,
we believe we have found safer alternatives.
Call Toll Free: 1-888-316-1214, The Harmful
Ingredients Alert Hotline
Alcohol - Possible health risk. A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid produced by the fermentation of yeast and carbohydrates. Alcohol is used frequently as a solvent and is also found in beverages and medicine. As an ingredient in ingestible products , alcohol may cause body tissues to be more vulnerable to carcinogens. Mouthwashes with an alcohol content of 25% or more have been implicated in mouth, tongue, and throat cancers.
Alpha Hydroxy Acid - An organic acid produced by anaerobic respiration. Skin care products containing AHA exfoliate not only dead skin cells, but the skin's protective barrier as well. Long-term skin damage may result from its use.
Aluminum - Possible health risk. A metallic element used extensively in the manufacture of aircraft components, prosthetic devices and as an ingredient in antiperspirants, antacids and antiseptics. Aluminum has been linked to Alzheimer's Disease.
Animal Fat (Tallow) - Weighs down the hair and attracts dirt. A type of animal tissue made up of oily solids or semisolids that are water insoluble esters of glycerol with fatty acids. Animal fats and lye are the chief ingredients in bar soap, a cleaning and emulsifying product that may act as a breeding ground for bacteria.
Bar Soaps - Made from animal fat and lye. May let bacteria feed and grow in it. May corrode the skin and dry it out.
Bentonite or Kaolin - A porous clay that expands to many times its dry volume as it absorbs water. Bentonite commonly found in many cosmetic foundations, may clog pores and suffocate the skin.
Collagen - an insoluble fibrous protein that is too large to penetrate the skin. The collagen found in most skin care products is derived from animal skins and ground up chicken feet. This ingredient forms a layer of film that m ay suffocate the skin.
DEA (Diethanolamine) - Foam-boosting surfactant. A potential health risk that may form carcinogenic nitrosamines when combined with other nitrosating agents. A colorless liquid or crystalline alcohol that is used as a solvent, emulsifier, and detergent (wetting agent). DEA works as an emollient in skin softening lotions or as a humectant in other personal care products. When found in products containing nitrates, it reacts chemically with the nitrates to form potentially carcinogenic nitrosamines. Although earlier studies seemed to indicate that DEA itself was not a carcinogen, more recent studies show its carcinogenic potential, even in formulations that exclude nitrates. DEA may also irritate the skin and mucous membranes. Neways also avoids using other ethanolamines in its products: triethanolamine (TEA) nd monoethanolamine (MEA)
Dioxins - A potentially carcinogenic by-product that results from the process used to bleach paper of paper mills. Dioxin-treated containers sometimes transfer dioxins to the product itself. (See Sodium Laureth Sulfate)
Elastin of High-molecular Weight - A protein similar to collagen that is the main component of elastic fibers. Elastin is also derived from animal sources. Its effect on the skin is similar to collagen.
Fluorocarbons - A colorless, nonflammable gas or liquid that can produce mild upper respiratory tract irritation. Fluorocarbons are commonly used as a propellant in hairsprays.
Formaldehyde - A toxic, colorless gas that is an irritant and a carcinogen. When combined with water, formaldehyde is used as a disinfectant, fixative, or preservative. Formaldehyde is found in many cosmetic products and conventional nail care systems.
Glycerine - A syrupy liquid that is chemically produced by combining water and fat. Unless the humidity of air is over 65% percent, glycerin draws moisture from the lower layers of the skin and holds it on the surface, which dries the skin from the inside out. Although potentially harmful in skin care products, when applied inside the moist cavity of the mouth, its properties as a humectant are potentially beneficial. Glycerin helps dental products retain moisture, as well as improve product consistency and spreadability -- without negative effects.
Kaolin - A fine white clay used in making porcelain. Like bentonite, kaolin smothers and weakens the skin.
Lanolin - a fatty substance extracted from wool, which is frequently found in cosmetics and lotions. Lanolin is a common skin sensitizer that can cause allergic reactions, such as skin rashes.
Lye - A highly concentrated watery solution of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. Lye is combined with animal fats to make bar soaps, which may corrode and dry out the skin.
Mineral Oil - A derivative of crude oil (petroleum) that is used industrially as a cutting fluid and lubricating oil. Mineral oil forms an oily film over skin to lock in moisture, but traps in toxins and wastes, and hinders normal skin respiration by keeping oxygen out. Holding in large a mounts of moisture in the skin can "flood" the biology and may result in immature, unhealthy, sensitive skin that dries out easily.
Petrolatum - A petroleum-based grease that is used industrially as a grease component. Petrolatum exhibits many of the same potentially harmful properties as mineral oil.
Propylene Glycol - A cosmetic form of mineral oil found in automatic brake and hydraulic fluid, and industrial antifreeze. In skin and hair care products, propylene glycol works as a humectant which is a sub stance that retains the moisture content of skin or cosmetic products by preventing the escape of moisture or water. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) warn users to avoid skin contact with propylene glycol as this strong skin irritant can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage.
Sodium Fluoride - Possible health risk.
Salt - Very drying, irritating, and corrosive.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) - SLS is used in testing labs as the standard ingredient to irritate skin. Industrial uses of SLS include garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers, and car wash soaps just to name a few. Studies show its danger potential to be great when used in personal-care products. Toxicity - A serious problem with these chemicals is that they may be contaminated with NDELA (N-nitrosodiethanolamine), one of the nitrosamines and a potent carcinogen, according to a 1978 FDA report. Shampooing the hair with a product contaminated with these substances can lead to its absorption into the body at levels much higher than eating nitrite-contaminated foods. SLES is the alcohol form (ethoxylated) of SLS. It is slightly less irritating but may cause more drying. Both SLS and SLES can enter the blood stream. They are used in personal-care products because they are cheap. A small amount generates a large amount of foam, and when salt is added it thicken to give the illusion of being thick and concentrated. (SOME OF THE NITROSATING AGENTS ARE: SLS, SLES, DEA, TEA, MEA).
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) - SLES is the alcohol form (ethoxylated) of SLS. It is slightly less irritating than SLS, but may cause more drying. Both SLS and SLES may cause potentially carcinogenic formations of nitrates and dioxins to form in shampoos and cleansers by reacting with other product ingredients. Large amounts of nitrates may enter the blood system from just one shampooing. Contains ether.
Talc - A soft gray-green mineral used in some personal hygiene and cosmetic products. Inhaling talc may be harmful as this substance is recognized as a potential ca rcinogen. Skin irritant. In 1982, Daniel Cramer, M.D., on obstetrician and gynecologist, found that women who used talc for feminine hygiene had a three-fold increase in their risk of ovarian cancer. Additional reports from the Lancet 1979, Cancer 1982, and Obstetrics & Gynecology 1992 confirm the risk of using talcum powder in the genital area.
Many of the "hyped" ingredients found in most cosmetic brands cannot penetrate the skin because of high-molecular weight and are of little benefit. Other virtually useless ingredients are insoluble.
DISCLAIMER: The information in the "Harmful Ingredients to Avoid in Personal Care Products and Cosmetics" is set forth in various publications and based upon opinion, observation, and/or research unrelated in any way to NEWAYS, INC. or its agents, No representation is made, herein, as to its accuracy or the method by which it was derived. It should in no way be construed to discredit a particular company or product but should be used as a reference to enable anyone to utilize this information in making an informed decision as to products or ingredients they choose to use, or not use. This information may or may not be relevant for any particular product, and is only intended to provide information, which in our opinion, might be valuable when used as such. We make no conclusions or recommendations about other companies or products that use these ingredients. Note: This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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