Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Cosmetic Chemicals Found in Fast Foods – Part 2



Cosmetic Chemicals Found in Fast Foods – Part 2

Disodium Phosphate chemical most-likely found in mascara, mouthwash, pesticides, corrosion inhibitors, and  cleaning solvents as well as is in food additive for phosphate fortification, stabilization and emulsification, it’s purpose is to quicken cooking time, and anti-caking in cooking or baking powders. Possible side effects of over consumption are mild skin or mucous membrane irritation.


Propylene Glycol found in shampoo, mouthwash as well as hand sanitizers, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes and aircraft de-icing fluids Because it is able to lower the melting point of water. (http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14356007.a22_163/abstract;jsessionid=9F2F39ECBB7EA6AFAAEC3B9F13009425.d03t04 )
Upon low consumption, it can be metabolized by the body into what is called pyruvic, acetic, and actic acid, and lastly propionaldehyde, it has been deemed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAF) by the FDA.

Benzoyl Peroxide primarily used as an acne treatment, being the active ingredients in facial cleansing products. Other common uses for Benzoyl Peroxide include hair dyes, teeth whiteners, also used in flour as a bleaching agent.
“Medline Plus, a service of the U.S. Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, says benzoyl peroxide may cause side effects such as dryness or peeling of the skin, a feeling of warmth, a slight stinging or a tingling sensation - Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/141561-benzoyl-peroxide-dangers/#ixzz2S4rxfHDi

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