Talc free products
Our Picks: Sweat Cosmetics Mineral Foundation, NuEvolution Pressed Blush, rms beauty Eye Polish
Dangers: Decreased hormone levels, low sperm quality, obesity, ovarian aging, can lead to cancer.
butylparaben and isopropylparaben (most toxic parabens)
Alternatives: All natural products
Our Picks: Jurlique Moisture Replenishing Day Cream, Skinfix Ultra Rich Hand Cream, Mario Badescu Oil-Free Moisturizer
Dangers: Labeled as a human carcinogen by the National Toxicity Program.
Formaldehyde, quaternium-15, DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, polyoxymethylene urea, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (bromopol) and glyoxal
Alternatives: formaldehyde-free or “toxic-trio-free” products, coconut oil
What to look for in Ingredients: Items that include DEA, TEA, and MEA
Alternatives: All natural products (read labels carefully, as natural brands can still contain chemicals)