When choosing skin care products, watch for these synthetic ingredients that may stress the skin and do more harm than good:

Parabens – Methyl, Propyl, Butyl and Ethyl, used as preservatives to extend shelf life, may cause allergic reactions and skin rashes

Diethanolamine (DEA), Triethanolamine (TEA) –
foaming agents that may cause allergic reactions,
eye irritation, and dryness of hair and skin

Diazolidinyl Urea – used as a preservative, can cause contact dermatitis

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate – a cleaning agent used in
shampoos to create lather, may cause irritation by
stripping protective lipids from scalp

Petroleum – mineral oil derivative that can clog pores

PVP/VA Copolymer – a petroleum–derived chemical used in hair products that may cause damage to lungs if inhaled