In cosmetics as in the food sector, ingredient lists are scary to see. Indeed, for the second, the latter serve to guarantee a certain aesthetics to the product. While preserving a uniform appearance, regardless of the raw material. That said, for beauty products, the principle is more or less the same. However, with one difference. The active ingredients of a product remain the most expensive thing in cosmetics.
Thus, manufacturers have gotten into the habit of adding silicones in the case of shampoos, for example. This petroleum derivative will create a film around it, giving it a shiny appearance. However, without any benefits for this one. To prevent the abuse of these chemical ingredients, the European Union has put in place decrees. Particularly with regard to some. Which beyond presenting a danger for the consumer, are a danger for the environment. However, their cost means that they are still found in certain cosmetics.. On this subject, UFC-Que Choisir decided to alert this November 8.
UFC-Que Choisir warns about certain cosmetics
According to the association, the European Chemicals Agency (European Chemicals Agency [Echa]) would have controlled more than 4700 cosmetics. Their conclusion? 6.4% of them contain substances toxic to humans and nature. Although the products are not directly French, online purchases allow you to get around this limit. Thus, UFC-Que Choisir warns against perfluorononyl dimethicone. Which is a silicone derivative, found in Kiko products.
Likewise, what do: deodorant, hair oils, moisturizers, makeup? The presence before 2020 of cyclopentasiloxane. Today banned in rinse-off products, it should be completely banned from 2027. Rinse or not. To help you decipher ingredients, UFC-Que Choisir has launched its Que Choisir application. Otherwise, you can head towards the famous Yuka.
