Day in and Day Out, You're Killing Yourself!
    by Dr. Samuel S. Epstein

 

The intent of this report is to identify the top harmful agents that you are being exposed
to everyday. They are literally robbing quality and years of life from you and it is all
being covered up. The fact is, millions of dollars are spent to pay lobbyist to keep it that
way and to keep you mis-informed or not informed at all.

Another fact is that cancer rates have jumped from a 1 in 80 rate in 1900 to a 1 in 3 rate
in 1975 and an estimated 1 in 2 rate by 2000.

 

Read your labels of the products you are using everyday and watch for these top
ingredients that have been proven to be detrimental to health:

 

DEA - diethanolamine; cocamide DEA, lauramide DEA This is an ingredient found in
soaps, detergents and surfactants. So far it has been found in over 600 home and
personal care products such as, shampoos, conditioners, lotions, bubble baths,
cosemetics, soaps, laundry and dishwasher detergents. It is the main suspect of over
125 ingredients formulated into home and personal care products that may be linked to
carcinogenic activity (causing or contributing to cancer); or having a potential dangerous
or hazardous effect on your health. DEA as reported on CBS Morning News Today, the
National Toxicology Program (NTP) recently found that repeated skin application to
mouse skin of diethanolamine (DEA), or its fatty acid derivative cocamide-DEA, induced
liver and kidney cancer. Besides this clear evidence of carcinogenicity, NTP also
emphasized that DEA is readily absorbed through the skin and accumulates in organs,
such as the brain, where it induces chronic toxic effects.

 

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 substance 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, kidney damage; can inhibit skin cell growth in human
tests and can damage cell membranes causing rashes, dry skin, and surface damage.

 

This harmful ingredient is commonly found in cosmetics, shampoos, deodorants,
toothpastes, lotions, processed foods and many more personal care items.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) - SLS is used in harsh detergents and wetting agents used
in garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers, and auto cleaning products. SLS is
well-known in the scientific community as a common skin irritant. It is rapidly absorbed
and retained in the eyes, brain, heart, and liver, which may result in harmful long-term
effects. SLS could retard healing, cause cataracts in adults, and keep children's eyes
from developing properly.

This is a very common ingredient in toothpastes and may be linked to one cause of
gums receding because of the everyday, prolonged use. Also, commonly found in
shampoos and bubble baths, it is absorbed through skin contact and has been shown
to be retained for up to 5 days in eye tissue. It is extremely harmful to young children
when eyes are developing. Statistics show more and more people having to wear
glasses or contacts. Maybe we have a reason why?

 

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 formation 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.

Alcohol -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 ingested products, alcohol may cause
body tissues to be more vulnerable to carcinogens. Mouthwashes with an alcohol
content of 25 percent or more have been implicated in mouth, tongue, throat cancers,
and in some young children death from alcohol poisoning. Did you know that
mouthwashes in general have a higher alcohol content than beer, wine and many
liquors.

 

The National Cancer Institute reported that men had a 60% higher risk and women a
90% higher risk of some form of oral cancer using these mouthwashes compared to
those not using the alcohol mouthwashes.

 

Talc -A soft gray-green mineral used in some personal hygiene and cosmetics products.
Inhaling talc may be harmful as this substance is recognized as a potential carcinogen.
Talc is chemically similar to asbestos, a known cancer causing substance. Talc is found
in many body and baby powders, feminine powders and many cosmetics. It is also used
as a dry lubricant on condoms and use to be used in surgical gloves. It has now been
linked to ovarian cancer, post-operative granulomatous peritonitis, fibrous adhesions
and may result in fallopian tube fibrosis with resultant infertility.

 

While more studies link talc to ovarian carcinoma and urinary tract disorders and cancer
rates soar -- the FDA is waiting for conclusive evidence. But don't worry about
surgeons. They stopped using talc as a glove-donning powder. Hmmm...

Aluminum -A metallic element used extensively in the manufacture of aircraft
components, prosthetic devices, and as an ingredient in antiperspirants, antacids,
cosmetics, paper products, beverage cans, foil, cookware and antiseptics. Aluminum
has been linked to Alzheimer's Disease.

From the World Health Organization we learn that autopsies have found high
concentrations of this metal in the brains of people who had suffered from Alzheimer's
disease.

Reliable Resource Information -

Dr. Samuel S. Epstein is a professor of Occupational and Environmental Medicine at
the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois Medical Center and is an
internally recognized authority on the toxic and carcinogenic effects of the environment,
including ingredients and contaminants in consumer products, foods, cosmetics, and
household products, He has authored 280 scientific articles and seven books, including
Hazardous Wastes in America, and the prize-winning The Politics of Cancer, and has
co-authored The Safe Shopper's Bible and the Breast Cancer Prevention Program.

 

This should open your eyes and your mind. Remember this is only the tip of the iceberg.
There are 125 ingredients that are suspect in cosmetics and personal care products
and it's not getting any better. Her are some national statistics that we all need to be
concerned about ... wake up America!!!

 

Since 1982 there are at least 250,000 new chemical formulations created
annually.Approximately 3000 chemicals are added to our foods. 700 have been found
in drinking water. 400 have been identified in human tissue. Over 500 can be found
under the kitchen sink or in laundry rooms of American homes. Over 800 neurotoxic
chemical compounds are used in the cosmetic and perfume industries.