Toxic’ Beauty Ingredient

The ‘Toxic’ Beauty Ingredient You Need to Stop Using ASAP

The ‘toxic’ beauty ingredient you need to stop using ASAP is retinyl palmitate. Considered a retinol alternative, retinyl palmitate can lead todry, peeling, irritated, burning, or scaly skin. What’s more, this ingredient can cause an itchy scalp that comes with the urge to scratch your body. This causes unhealthy skin and hair follicles, increasing the risk of hair loss.

Products With Retinyl Palmitate

Retinyl palmitate is found in a number of haircare products including shampoo, dry shampoo, conditioner and hairspray.

Julia Davis

Mental health expert
MS, University of Latvia

I am deeply convinced that each patient needs a unique, individual approach. Therefore, I use different psychotherapy methods in my work. During my studies, I discovered an in-depth interest in people as a whole and the belief in the inseparability of mind and body, and the importance of emotional health in physical health. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (a big fan of thrillers) and going on hikes.

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