Coal tar is a by-product used during coal processing. It is used a lot in hair dyes, shampoos, skin products. If you use these products daily, then the risk of cancer increases a lot. Due to its excessive use, lungs, bladder, kidneys are also affected.
EPA and IARC say coal is rich in tar which increases the risk of cancer. According to the 2024 report of the ‘National Center for Disease Informatics’, 14 lakh new cancer cases have been reported in India in 2022. In this, 1 out of every 9 people was suffering from cancer.
These dangerous chemicals are found in beauty products
Talc is found in abundance in cosmetic products. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. If talc is used in any beauty product, then asbestos is being used automatically. Asbestos-contaminated talc can cause deadly mesothelioma and ovarian cancer.
Paraben
Paraben is used in cosmetic products. This chemical is used in large quantities in soaps, shampoos, shaving creams and processed food. Paraben chemicals also have a bad effect on our hormones and fertility. Its use can make you a breast cancer patient. In such a situation, if you go to buy such products, then definitely see that it is paraben free. It should be methyl, ethyl and propyl parabens have been used in it instead of parabens.
Patholates
Chemicals like phthalates are used in perfumes, hair sprays, and nail polish. For your information, let us tell you that it affects your hormones badly. It also affects breast cancer a lot. If you go to buy, check the product properly.
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a colourless gas with a strong odour. It is used in making building materials, automobiles and textile industry products. The International Agency for Research on Cancer has acknowledged that it can cause serious diseases like cancer and leukemia.
Phthalates are chemicals that are used to maintain synthetic fragrance for a long time. It is used in making hair spray, perfume, nail polish. This chemical affects hormones a lot. Due to which the chances of getting cancer increase.
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