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Your guide tosafer cosmetics

Choose cosmetics free from harmful chemicals

Keep it simpleTry to use fewer cosmetic products, and use them less often. Always try and opt for un-fragranced products.

Do your researchCheck ingredients lists before you buy and choose products which don’t contain chemicals of concern. There are many products available which do not contain harmful chemicals and plenty of natural beauty blogs and helpful tips online.

Make your ownYou can make your own cosmetics using readily available natural ingredients such as coconut oil, lemon, olive oil and oats. To get started, look on Pinterest.com for recipes and guides. Make it fun, get your friends round and have a natural beauty night.

Visit our website For more information about safer cosmetics and toiletries, and how you can support our campaign, visit our website at: www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/reduce-your-risk

DISCLAIMER: This work in no way claims to be a comprehensive treatment of the subject of all chemicals associated with breast cancers. Breast Cancer UK has used all reasonable endeavours to ensure that the content of this leaflet is correct at the time of publishing, but no warranty is given to that effect nor any liability accepted for any loss or damage arising from the use of this leaflet.

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Shampooand bodywashWatch out for: SILOXANES –

x Octamethyl- cyclotetrasiloxaneETHANOLAMINES –

x Triethanolamine (TEA)x Monoethanolamine (MEA)

Creams and moisturisersWatch out for: x Butylated hydroxy- toluene (BHT)x FormaldehydePARABENS –

x Methylparabenx Ethylparabenx Propylparabenx Butylparaben SILOXANES –

x Octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane ETHANOLAMINES –

x Triethanolamine (TEA)x Monoethanolamine (MEA)UV FILTERS –

x Benzophenonex Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate x Octinoxate

Hair sprayWatch out for:x Diethyl phthalate

ToothpasteWatch out for:x Triclosan

Deodorant and anti-perspirantWatch out for:x Triclosan x Aluminium salts

Nail polishWatch out for:x Diethyl phthalate x Hydroquinone x Formaldehyde

FragranceWatch out for:x Diethyl phthalateSYNTHETIC MUSKS –

x Galaxolide (HHBC) x Tonalide (AHTN)x Musk ketone

To reduce your risk of exposure to chemicals that may be linked to breast cancer, try to avoid products containing the chemicals shown here. Natural cosmetics, free from harmful substances, are readily available, or you can make your own. For more information visit: www.breastcanceruk.org.uk

SoapWatch out for: x Triclosan ETHANOLAMINES –

x Triethanolamine (TEA)x Monoethanolamine (MEA)

LipstickWatch out for: x Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)

MakeupWatch out for:SYNTHETIC MUSKS –

x Galaxolide (HHBC) x Tonalide (AHTN)PARABENS –

x Methylparabenx Ethylparabenx Propylparabenx Butylparaben ETHANOLAMINES –

x Triethanolamine (TEA)x Monoethanolamine (MEA)

Hair dyeWatch out for: x Hydroquinone

x Parabens x Phthalatesx Triclosanx Synthetic musksx Formaldehyde

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Known endocrine-disrupting chemicals or carcinogens which may be linked to breast cancer

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Choose cosmetics which arefree from harmful chemicals

To �nd alternatives,search onlinefor ‘natural’or ‘organic’ cosmetics.