6 ingredients to avoid if you want clear, stress-free skin

Ever wondered what¡¯s really in your makeup? Turns out, it¡¯s not just about looking good¡ªit¡¯s about staying healthy too. Recent reports found that over 100 popular makeup products in the U.S. and Canada contain PFAS chemicals, which stick around in your body and might even up the cancer risk, according to the American Cancer Society.

Your skin¡¯s like a sponge¡ªit absorbs stuff, which means what you put on it matters. Dr. Blyumin-Karasik, a dermatologist, says some ingredients in skincare and makeup can mess with your skin, causing redness, itching, or worse.

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And get this¡ªsome ingredients could be linked to serious health issues like cancer or messing with your hormones. Yikes! Imagine that in your mascara or face cream.

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Ingredients you should avoid

Here¡¯s what the experts from National Institute of Health say you might want to steer clear of:

1) PEGs (polyethylene glycols)

They¡¯re not always bad, but some folks can get super sensitive to them.

2) Methyl and propyl parabens

These are preservatives that could mess with your hormones, though science isn¡¯t totally clear.

3) Aluminum

It¡¯s in some eye makeup and deodorants and can irritate your skin.

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4) Formaldehyde

Yes, the stuff used in embalming can show up in your shampoo. It¡¯s usually safe in small amounts, but those keratin hair treatments? They might be riskier.

5) Phthalates

Found in lots of personal care stuff, they¡¯ve been tied to all kinds of scary health stuff, from messing with puberty to fertility issues.

6) Oxybenozone

It¡¯s a UV filter that might mess with sperm counts¡ªso maybe check your sunscreen.

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What you should use instead

But don¡¯t panic! There are safer options out there. Try things like coconut oil for moisturizing, tea tree oil for zapping zits, or glycerin to keep your skin soft.

At the end of the day, what you put on your face and body matters. So, next time you¡¯re shopping for makeup, keep an eye on those labels. Your skin¡ªand maybe even your health¡ªwill thank you for it.

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