Thentix Skin Care

Skin Conditioners and Propylene Glycol

December 8, 2009 at 1:56 pm healthytwo Leave a comment

I watch people purchase various types of skin conditioners.  I imagine that what they are looking for in a lotion, cream or anything that they put on their skin is that it feels ok and the smell or aroma is something they like or can at least tolerate.  I sell lots of the Thentix and was interested in the primary ingredients in other popular products.  I found one that had “Organic Fair Trade” stamped all over it.

Also, were the phrases, “No Parabans” and “No Synthetic Dyes”.  These I see as a distraction as of course these things are wonderful.  BUT the second ingredient after water in the product is propylene glycol.   For those of you not familiar with this ingredient, it helps retain moisture.  I got a bit more information from this site: Natural Heath Information

Here is what propylene glycol is and does:

“A cosmetic form of mineral oil found in automatic brake and hydraulic fluid and industrial antifreeze. In the skin and hair, propylene glycol works as a humescent, which causes retention of moisture content of skin or cosmetic products by preventing the escape of moisture or water. The Material Safety Data Sheet warns users to avoid skin contact with propylene glycol as this strong skin irritant can cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage.

Other effects: Eye irritation, skin irritation, skin drying, defatting. Ingestion has serious health effects similar to above.”

Most people will check the ingredients of their food – even then they are too trusting.  Some of the ingredients of the products that are used for skin care are just nasty.  Please read the ingredients and if you are not sure what something is – find out!

The first three ingredients of Thentix are water, honey and aloe vera.  The rest can be found on our website – if you have any questions about the product and what is in it please email us.

Entry filed under: Ingredients. Tags: aloe vera, Honey, parabens, propylene glycol, thentix.