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companies must indicate when a chemical is used in nano
form by adding "nano" in brackets after the chemical's
name on the ingredient list.
Nitrosamines - See DEA, TEA and MEA.
Nonylphenol - This estrogen-mimicking chemical is a
surfactant used for its detergent properties. It can be found
in some plastics, as well as shaving creams, shampoos
and hair colours. It can be created when certain chemicals
commonly found in personal care products break down.
Nonylphenols can be a component in polyvinyl chloride
(PVC), a compound often found in acrylic nails. They are
persistent in the environment and of such concern that
many European countries are phasing them out. Some
manufacturers have voluntarily discontinued their use.
Oxybenzone Oxybenzone,
also
known
as
benzophenone-3, 4-MBC and homosalate, is a sunscreen
agent and UV light absorber. It is the active ingredient in
most sunscreens. The higher the SPF of the sunscreen, the
higher the concentration of oxybenzone is likely to be. It
is also common in sunscreen moisturizers, facial
moisturizers, sunscreen lip balms, skin care lotions,
lipstick and hairspray. It is associated with photoallergic
reactions in the sun, and is very easily absorbed through
the skin. Oxybenzone also assists other ingredients to
penetrate the skin. There is scientific evidence suggesting
that oxybenzone is a hormone disruptor and may be toxic
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