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The anti-aging industry is booming. Aging baby boomers seem to be obsessed with preserving their youthful look. Anti-aging preparations attempt to make you look younger as you age. But are the ingredients of these products are safe?

Here are 10 ingredients to avoid in anti-aging preparations:

Propylene glycol is a strong irritant, a neurotoxin (toxic to the nervous system) and can liver and kidney damage. May cause delayed allergic reactions, acne and contact dermatitis. It absorbs quickly and is a penetration enhancer, ie, increases the absorption of other ingredients in the product through the skin into the bloodstream.

Urea is a skin of Diazolidinyl discomfort and a possible cause of the dermatitis. It is a formaldehyde releaser. Formaldehyde is a Group 1 carcinogen (known to cause cancer) as determined by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

Imidazolidinyl urea is a strong irritant. It causes contact dermatitis. It is also a formaldehyde releaser.

Phenoxyethanol is an irritant of the eyes and skin with a rose fragrance. It can cause contact dermatitis and is harmful if absorbed through the skin.

DMDM hydantoin is another release of formaldehyde. It can cause contact dermatitis and has cause caused cancer in experimental animals.

Triethanolamine (TEA) is an irritant, a sensitizer and causes contact dermatitis. Can cause the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines in products containing nitrogen compounds. It may also contain nitrosamine contaminants not listed on the label.

The parabens (ethyl, methyl, butyl and propylparaben) are endocrine disrupters. Disturbances in the hormonal balance in the body. They are absorbed through the skin and can irritate the skin. They have been found in breast cancer tumors, but it is not known if they had a part in causing tumors.

PEG-n (400-200) is irritating to eyes and skin and is dangerous in large areas of the body. May be contaminated with dangerous levels of the carcinogen, 1,4-dioxane.

HGH is human growth hormone. Some products may contain HGH or ingredients that stimulate the body to produce its own HGH. Ironically, the hormones do not slow the process aging, which only mask the symptoms. Animal studies have shown that animals that produce more growth hormone in the elderly have a lifetime shorter, not more. Studies have also shown that HGH causes carpal tunnel and diabetes. And it has not been adequately tested.

Ultrasom, keratinocyte growth factor and DNA enzyme complex known bioengineered ingredients used in some anti-aging products. Industry biotechnology is not very open about bio-engineering or genetically modified ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products. They are not required to identify ingredients that are bioengineered and are not required to indicate on the label that the product contains bioengineered ingredients. The safety of bioengineered ingredients has not been sufficiently studied.

Look for products with safe ingredients like aloe vera, essential oils, shea butter, grapeseed oil, oil emu, antioxidants like vitamins A, C and E, green tea and Co-Q10. But also remember, is more than just skin care. Slow the aging process involves eat a healthy diet with lots of healthy foods rich in antioxidants and enzymes, regular exercise, stress reduction and adequate rest. It is vitally important to pay attention your whole body, not just the skin.

Dr. Christine H. Farlow, D.C. has been researching ingredient safety since 1991. She is the author of three books, including the new, second edition of DYING TO LOOK GOOD. To learn more about the safety of ingredients in your cosmetics and personal care products, visit DyingToLookGood.com

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