Among many other cancer causing products commonly found in the home, this dirty dozen list has made it to the Hall of Shame. The Cancer Prevention Coalition (CPC) and Ralph Nader have released a "Dirty Dozen" list of consumer products used in most American homes, and manufactured by giant U.S. corporations.
The "Dirty Dozen" products contain a wide-range of carcinogenic and other toxic ingredients and contaminants to which most of us are exposed daily.
1. COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
Talcum Powder- (Johnson & Johnson. Inc.)
Labeled Toxic Ingredient: TALC, Carcinogenic and a risk factor for ovarian cancer; lung irritant.
2. Cover Girl Replenishing Natural Finish Make Up (Foundation) (Procter & Gamble. Inc.)
Labeled Toxic Ingredients BHA, Carcinogenic.TALC, Carcinogenic; Lung Irritant.TRIETHANOLAMINE (TEA), Interacts with nitrites to form carcinogenic nitrosamines.LANOLIN, Often contaminated with DDT and other carcinogenic pesticides.PARABENS, Contact dermatitis.FRAGRANCE, Wide range of unlabeled, untested, and toxic ingredients; contact dermatitis.
3. Crest Tartar Control Toothpaste – (Procter & Gamble. Inc.)
Labeled Toxic Ingredients:FD&C BLUE #1, Carcinogenic, SACCHARIN, Carcinogenic, FLUORIDE, Possibly carcinogenic.
4. Alberto VO5 Conditioner (Essence of Neutral Henna)
Labeled Toxic Ingredients:FORMALDEHYDE, Carcinogenic; neurotoxic; contact dermatitis and sensitizer.POLYSORBATE 80, Generally contaminated with the carcinogen 1,4-dioxane.FD&C RED #4, Carcinogenic.FRAGRANCE, Wide range of undisclosed ingredients; contact dermatitis.
