Preservatives are found in the majority of hair products.
There are several and each controls the growth of a particular micro-organisms Often times you will find several preservatives in a product because each will protect against the possible micro-organisms growth of a particular ingredient.
So most likely you will find a preservative which is a combination of several different types.
Formaldehyde is a broad spectrum fungicide and bactericide but also a known allergen and probable carcinogen.
Some people are naturally highly sensitive to formaldehyde, others suffer latent sensitivity as it is within the chemical's composition to agitate the immune system and cause sensitivity.
Even at low levels reactions can include sore throat, headache and irritated eyes, with smokers in particular are at a greater risk for cancers of the airways when they are exposed to formaldehyde.
Formaldehyde also occurs naturally as well as in the many man-made products.
However, while many consumers are now aware of the potential hazards of formaldehyde in hair products, very few realise there are an abundance of formaldehyde releasers present in many products whose function is to release formaldehyde overtime making the environment less favourable to micro-organsims.
The four most commonly used releasers are as follows: Quaternium-15 Quaternium-15is the most common preservative allergen in the United States.
Itcan effectively preserve cosmetics for as long as two years but also can also cause contact dermatitis, especially in those with sensitive skin.
DMDM hydantoin, DMDM hydantoin, is found most commonly in shampoos and hair gels even in those with natural and organic claims.
Imidazolidinyl urea Imidazolidinyl urea is commonly used as a preservative in personal care products (for example, cosmetics and many over-the-counter medicaments).
It is active against bacteria but less against fungi and therefore is often combined with another preservative such as parabens.
Imidazolidinyl urea is widely used because it is not a strong irritant, releasing minimal formaldehyde and as such, suffers tend not to react to this.
Diazolidinyl urea Diazolidinyl urea is quite similar to imidazolidinyl urea.
So, if you are one of the many who suffer from skin sensitivities, it is often worth checking the labels of your cosmetics for these chemicals also.
There are several and each controls the growth of a particular micro-organisms Often times you will find several preservatives in a product because each will protect against the possible micro-organisms growth of a particular ingredient.
So most likely you will find a preservative which is a combination of several different types.
Formaldehyde is a broad spectrum fungicide and bactericide but also a known allergen and probable carcinogen.
Some people are naturally highly sensitive to formaldehyde, others suffer latent sensitivity as it is within the chemical's composition to agitate the immune system and cause sensitivity.
Even at low levels reactions can include sore throat, headache and irritated eyes, with smokers in particular are at a greater risk for cancers of the airways when they are exposed to formaldehyde.
Formaldehyde also occurs naturally as well as in the many man-made products.
However, while many consumers are now aware of the potential hazards of formaldehyde in hair products, very few realise there are an abundance of formaldehyde releasers present in many products whose function is to release formaldehyde overtime making the environment less favourable to micro-organsims.
The four most commonly used releasers are as follows: Quaternium-15 Quaternium-15is the most common preservative allergen in the United States.
Itcan effectively preserve cosmetics for as long as two years but also can also cause contact dermatitis, especially in those with sensitive skin.
DMDM hydantoin, DMDM hydantoin, is found most commonly in shampoos and hair gels even in those with natural and organic claims.
Imidazolidinyl urea Imidazolidinyl urea is commonly used as a preservative in personal care products (for example, cosmetics and many over-the-counter medicaments).
It is active against bacteria but less against fungi and therefore is often combined with another preservative such as parabens.
Imidazolidinyl urea is widely used because it is not a strong irritant, releasing minimal formaldehyde and as such, suffers tend not to react to this.
Diazolidinyl urea Diazolidinyl urea is quite similar to imidazolidinyl urea.
So, if you are one of the many who suffer from skin sensitivities, it is often worth checking the labels of your cosmetics for these chemicals also.
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