By Rong Feng
Today, I’d
like to discuss hazardous cosmetic chemical – BHA and BHT.
The chemical
components of many products don’t break down and instead accumulate in our
ecosystems. Cosmetics and personal care products do their most damage to the
environment after they are washed down our sinks. The chemicals are recycled
into our lakes, streams, rivers and public water systems. Here are some of the
most environmentally damaging chemicals used in cosmetics, including which
products you’ll find them in and what effect they have on our ecosystems.
For example,
the cosmetics preservatives BHA and
BHT also alter behaviour and causes death in fish and shellfish. BHA and BHT
also cause genetic mutations in amphibians. BHA and BHT are synthetic
antioxidants that are found in many lipsticks and moisturizers.
With education
and responsible purchasing practices, consumers have the power to stop the
pollution caused by cosmetic chemicals, and hence protect our own health.
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