Propylene Glycol, Alcohol

A colourless, volatile, flammable liquid produced by fermentation of yeast and carbohydrates. Alcohol is frequently used as a solvent. As an ingredient in ingestible products, alcohol may cause body tissues to be more vulnerable to carcinogens.

Mouthwashes with an alcohol content over 25% have been implicated in mouth, tongue and throat cancers. Note, the forms of alcohol used in cosmetics are not necessarily those used in alcoholic drinks, and may be much more dangerous.

Some examples

Ethylene glycol, is commonly used in acrylic paints, brake fluid, antifreeze, tile grout, primer, sealant paste, floor polish, tyre sealant and shoe polish. Oh yes.......and it's also used in some "smoothing lotions" and "firming moisturizer"!

Known health effects: throat irritation, headache, backache, kidney problems, oedema (swelling), necrosis (cell death). If swallowed, can cause drowsiness, and slurred speech, possibly stupor, vomiting, respiratory failure, coma, convulsions, and death
Found in: skin "firming" lotions.

Propylene Glycol

A cosmetic form of mineral oil found in automatic brake and hydraulic fluid and industrial antifreeze. In the skin and hair, propylene glycol works as a humescent, which causes retention of moisture content of skin or cosmetic products by preventing the escape of moisture or water. The Material Safety Data Sheet warns users to avoid skin contact with propylene glycol as this strong skin irritant can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage.

Known health effects.

Eye irritation, skin irritation, skin drying, defatting. Ingestion has serious health effects similar to above.

Propylene glycol is Commonly found in:

makeup
shampoo
deodorant
detangler
styling mousse
cleansing cream
mascara
soap
skin cream
bubble bath
baby powder
conditioner
toner
after shave
baby wipes

Also in:

Tyre sealant
Rubber cleaner
De-icer
Stain removers
Fabric softener
Degreaser
Paint
Adhesive

Wallpaper stripper

Propylene Glycol-free products and Recommended product for each category
Propylene Glycol-Free Soaps	Natural Soap
Propylene Glycol-free Shampoos	Herbal shampoo 100% natural
Propylene Glycol-Free Hair Colouring	Natural hair colouring
Propylene Glycol-free Bubble-baths	Aromatherapy bath crystals
Propylene Glycol-free Tooth paste	Natural Toothpaste
Propylene Glycol-free Washing-up liquid / dish soap	Dish Soap (click "products", then "newbrite")
Propylene Glycol-free Laundry detergent	Newbrite (click "products", then"newbrite")
Propylene Glycol-free Childrens soaps / shampoos	Natural shampoo
Propylene Glycol-free Body wash	Natural body wash
Propylene Glycol-free Shave cream	His and hers shave soap
Propylene Glycol-free Cosmetics	Chemical-free cosmetics (Click "products", then "Leslie Deeann Cosmetics")
Propylene Glycol-free Mouthwash	Eliminator mouthwash (Clik "products" then "dental care")
Propylene Glycol-free Skin cleanser	Clearskin face wash
Propylene Glycol-free Moisture lotion / Moisturiser	Natural Hand and body cream
Propylene Glycol-free Sun Cream