Copy of `The Organic Salon - Organic haircare terms`

The wordlist doesn't exist anymore, or, the website doesn't exist anymore. On this page you can find a copy of the original information. The information may have been taken offline because it is outdated.

The Organic Salon - Organic haircare terms Category: Health and Medicine > Skin and haircare Date & country: 01/02/2017, USA Words: 230

Butylated Hydroxyanisole
(BHA) A Paraben/ Synthetic Preservative. Toxic, causes allergic reactions and skin rashes. They are absorbed into the bloodstream and disrupt the hormonal system. They may be associated with breast cancer. They are EDC's - Endocrine Distrupting Chemicals. Has the potential to be carcinogenic.

Burdock
Used in blood cleansing and detoxification combinations as an important anti-inflammatory and anti-infective and is used for its specific antihistamine activity in cases of itching, or eruptive skin problems such as cold sore outbreaks, acne and eczema.

Butane
Used as a propellant or aerosol in cosmetics. The principal hazard is that of fire and explosion, but it may be narcotic in high doses and cause asphyxiation.

Butyl Benzylphthalate
A Paraben/ Synthetic Preservative. Toxic, causes allergic reactions and skin rashes. They are absorbed into the bloodstream and disrupt the hormonal system. They may be associated with breast cancer. They are EDC's - Endocrine Distrupting Chemicals. Has the potential to be carcinogenic.

BNDP or Bronopol - 2-bromo 2 Nitropropane
Toxic, causes allergic contact dermatitis. Have the potential to be carcinogenic (to cause cancer).

Borage
Nutrient dense oil high in rare gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), also found in human breast milk. Excellent treatment for dry or mature skin, acne, rosacea, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin problems. Also known as Starflower oil. GLA helps support the hormonal system, skin and joints as well.

Bromelain
A protein-digesting and milk-clotting enzyme found in pineapple.

Benzyl Alcohol
Preservative. Can be irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Have been shown to cause allergies and dermatitis.

Benzyl benzoate
A compound that occurs naturally in some essential oils.

Benzyl Salicylate
A compound that occurs naturally in some essential oils.

Betaine
SurfactantSurfactant and foam booster.

Blue Chamomile
An all around healer, soother, calmer, and emollientemollient. Blue (german) chamomile is the finest quality chamomile and very high in alpha-bisabolol, whereas the other types are low in this component and very high in bisabolol oxide A.

Benzyl Acetate
Directly causes cancer.

Behenyl Alcohol
Used as a thickening agent, and preservative. Fatty alcohol derivative of vegetable oils which retains moisture. Can be irritating to the skin.

Bentonite
emulsifierEmulsifier. Can block pores, effectively suffocating it and contributing to acne.

Benzion
A sweet smelling oil great for wrinkles.

Benzoic Acid
Preservative. A mild skin irritant can cause allergic reactions. Implicated in many health issues including asthma and eczema.

Antitoxidant
A substance which helps protect against free radicals, assisting the bodies cells to prevent the too rapid oxidation of nutrients and counter the effect of cancer causing free radicals.

Apricot
The oil is extracted from the fleshy part of the stone, also known as persic oil it is very similar in it’s rich, emollientemollient properties to almond oil, softening, hydrating and conditioning.

Artificial Musks
Look out for musk xylene and polycyclic musks, both of which mimic female hormones. Natural musks, however, are more devastating for the musk deer from which they are extracted, therefore to be avoided for slightly different reasons.

Animal Fat
(tallow) Animal Fat (tallow) block pores, effectively suffocating it and contributing to acne. Animal Fat is found in soap and may cause eczema. It can provide a breeding ground for bacteria.

Antioxidant
A substance which helps protect against free radicals, assisting the bodies cells to prevent the too rapid oxidation of nutrients and counter the effect of cancer causing free radicals.

Ammonium Lauryl/Laureth Sulphate
A foaming agent. One of the milder detergents. Can cause dryness and skin redness. In products for prolonged contact with skin, concentrations should not exceed 1%.

Alpha -terpineo
In 1989 the Drug Adminstration identified 5 fragrance chemicals (this being one) to be among those constituents in cosmetics most frequently involved in adverse reactions.

Aluminium
No-one knows exactly how aluminium compounds reduce underarm wetness. They may prevent sweating by clogging sweat ducts. But clogging leads to pressure from the sweat buildup inside the ducts, and it's thought that this may cause the sweat glands to stop secreting. A look at the incidence of breast cancer among 400 US women suggests it may be a combination of underarm shaving and deodorant use that allows chemicals to seep into breast tissue.

Alpha Lipoic Acid
(ALA) A naturally occuring molecule and powerful antioxidant. Helps to protect cells from free radicals. It increases effects of other antioxidants such as Vitamin C and E. It is water soluble and fat soluble so it can get to all parts of the cell protecting it against free radicals.

Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA)
An active ingredient derived from fruit acids, used as an exfoliant. Should be used with caution as can cause increased sensitivity to sun and damage to the skin's protective barrier.

Algin extract
A seaweed extract used as a thickener or emulsifieremulsifier. Rich in minerals & mucilage.

Alcohol
(or Ethanol) Used as a preservative. Can cause dryness and irritation. Ethanol can increase the permeability of the skin and may enable unwanted impurities to be absorbed.

Achillea
Tones the blood vessels. used externally, its astringent properties will aid in the healing of wounds, and it has been used to treat haemorrhoids and varicose veins.