Skincare is meant to make you healthy, and beautiful, and supercharge you with a lot of confidence. However, according to recent news, several skincare products from all over the world are actually damaging your skin, containing cancer-causing chemicals.
This begs the question; are all skincare products just hiding the fact that they’re harmful? Or there are some brands that use ingredients that won’t harm your skin, and most of all, what brands contain these skin-cancer-causing chemicals?
Today, we’re exposing the skincare industry so you can remain healthier, stronger, and happier.
Brands That Have Been Risking Your Lives!
Recently, the skincare industry has made a shocking discovery that has rocked the whole world. The most popular skincare brands have been found to have cancer-causing effects, which is something you would never expect from brands like these.
On top of the list are the ever-so-popular La Roche-Poshay and Proactiv. Brands like Walgreens and other major retailers are under much scrutiny after what happened. But what happened?
You see, many of the products that these companies make incorporate cancer-causing ingredients. The most popular one is Benzoyl Peroxide but that’s not the only concern. According to new research, high levels of Benzoyl Peroxide which can break down to Benzene found in these products can be fatal.
It causes drowsiness and the feeling of passing out. With higher use, it can also have cancer-causing effects on your skin. Other ingredients have been linked to hormonal disruption, organ toxicity, and more.
But the problem lies where all these products and ingredients were considered safe by dermatologists and we have been using them time and again. So, with research changing every single day, how do we even know what we’re putting on our skins is safe?
While there’s a lot we still have to discover, at Shâwelle, we take a totally different approach. We believe that skincare should be a source of healing and make your physical and mental health better.
So, let’s explore some risks and threats that these ingredients are causing today.
Skincare Ingredients Linked to Cancer
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Benzene - The Latest Villain
Benzene has been discovered to be one of the most toxic ingredients that has been commonly used in skincare products. According to the World Health Organization, Benzene is now classified as a Group 1 carcinogen. In other words, it can cause cancer in humans.
Benzoyl Peroxide is quite common within these products and when it is exposed to UV radiations and certain temperatures, it can degrade to Benzene, which can ultimately cause a lot of health problems, including cancer.
Some of its side effects include Drowsiness, Dizziness, Headaches, Rapid Heart Rates, Tremors, and even Leukemia if you are using it for the long term and in high dosage. Brands like Proactiv, Walgreens, and La Roche-Posay all have Benzene in their products.
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Parabens - Hormone Disruptors
Breast cancer is on the rise and many researchers are now linking it to Parabens. Parabens including methylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben are commonly used as preservatives in various skincare products.
They not only help extend the shelf life of these products but also improve sales because we humans tend to pick products that have a long expiry date. However, Parabens mimic estrogen and it can lead to hormonal imbalances.
To make it worse, it is also linked to breast cancer issues and long-term exposure to this ingredient can even cause reproductive cancers.
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Formaldehyde-Releasing Agents
Another toxic ingredient is the Formaldehyde-Releasing Agents. These include different preservatives that can harm humans. This is why they are also classified as human carcinogens, causing a lot of issues like nasopharyngeal cancer, skin irritation, and a lot more.
Moreover, these agents are also known as environmental toxins. So, when you’re using any skincare product, make sure you don’t have any agents like these.
How Shâwelle Enforces Safe, High-Quality Skincare
At Shâwelle, we protect you from environmental toxins, skin-cancer-causing ingredients, and anything that disrupts your hormones. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harmful ingredients and that’s why our formulas are strictly crafted to provide you with high-performance ingredients that are derived from mother nature to make your skin glow and heal like it was never an issue.
Here’s how we ensure safe and high-quality skincare;
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No Fillers or Bulking Agents
Many skincare products include unnecessary fillers to bulk up their products at a fraction of the cost. However, they can clog pores and even expose skin to various types of toxic chemicals. At Shâwelle, we do not use any fillers because every single ingredient has a purpose and that is to make your skin look better.
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Natural and Safe Synthetic ingredients
We know that some synthetic ingredients can be harmful but the ones that we use are not. At Shâwelle, we use scientifically tested peptides that have gone through extreme testing to ensure that your skin gets the treatment that you deserve.
The ingredients we use incorporate benefits including boosted collagen production, better skin elasticity, reduced wrinkles, and a lot more. We care about your skin and we understand that you need better treatment.
Here is a list of ingredients that were used.
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Complete Testing Against British Pharmacopoeia Standards
Our claim for our products being safe is not just our statement. We have proved our authenticity through rigorous testing and that’s why we have done complete testing against the British Pharmacopoeia Standards.
This ensures that all Shâwelle’s products have no toxic contaminants and have the highest purity levels, along with a superior quality that will make sure to work your way through any kind of skin issue.
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Free from Harmful Materials
Our skincare range is free from all sorts of carcinogens and hormone disruptors as well as silicon, parabens and GMOs. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about our products doing something bad to your skin. We don’t have any hidden ingredients and all our products come in eco-friendly packaging with a cruelty-free approach.
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Retinol Free Approach
The new trend of Retinol, while it’s one of the most innovative ingredients, can lead to a weakened skin barrier. Long-term, this can make you prone to a lot of health including increased sun sensitivity and skin issues with UV exposure. At Shâwelle, we are focusing on gentle formulas for long-term use that risk compromising the skin.
In other words, when your skin barrier is weakened, your skin will lose the ability to heal itself, putting you at higher risk of many issues like melanoma.
Final Verdict - Protect Your Skin and Health at All Cost
The recent recall of certain products like La Roche Posay, Proactiv, and more gave us a harsh truth: we cannot predict what science may say in the next few years. That’s why you need an organic solution that will never let you down.
At Shâwelle, we eliminate all the shortcuts as we have natural ingredients including Australian botanicals that will protect your skin, have a healthy penetrability, and actually protect your skin against all kinds of damage.
Visit Shâwelle to see a range of our natural products.
