The Environmental Working Group has just dropped their new top four tips.


Right off the EWG's website is this

TOP FOUR TEEN BEAUTY TIPS

-Don't use too many products..and use them less often.

-Don't trust the product's front labels. Always check the ingredients list.

-Stay away from products with fragrance.

- Check out cosmeticdatabase.com


So what are the important ingredients you should avoid? According to cosmeticsdatabase.com. Here are the top seven ingredients to always stear clear of.
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2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL (or Bronopol)"Causes allergens that cause cancer forming chemicals." -Cosmetic Database

-BHA "Causes skin depigmentation." -Cosmetic Database

-DMDM HYDATOIN- Allergens that create and cause cancer forming chemicals.

-OXY BENZONE~ "Allergens; damages cells and DNA with free radicals." -CD

-TRICLOSAN~ " May disrupt growth horomones in the thyroid."

BORIC ACID and SODIUM BORATE~ "Unsafe for infants according to industry experts." -CD

DIBUTYL PHTHALATE, TOLUENE~ " Found in nail polish; hormone disruption, cancer concerns."



I hope this helps you guys and I hope you take the time to check the stuff you use everyday and make sure you're not at risk. More on the way.