Which cosmetics are not safe for ER+/PR+?

faithfulc

I am ER+(strongly positive)/PR+.  I've been trying to find good information on which cosmetics to avoid because they contain estrogen.  So far I have not succeeded.  The labels on the cosmetics packaging is all but impossible to decipher.

Does anyone know of a reliable source for this kind of information?  Are there brands to avoid?  Brands to love?  Help!! 

kim40

Hi faithfulc

Try this link.  It gives a list of everything that  you can ever imagine on what is the best products to use in regards to cosmetics, shampoo, soap, cleaners etc.

 http://www.lesstoxicguide.ca/index.asp?fetch=personal#blush

Hope this helps.  I use it all the time.

faithfulc

Thanks, Kim.  Great site - a lot of information is geared towards Canadian audience.  Wonder if something similar is available for the US.

Also learned a few things so I will try again to read the labels for ingredients:

Nonylphenols: estrogen-mimicking chemical, used for its detergent properties.  Found in shaving creams, shampoos and hair colors.  Often found in acrylic nails.  Some manufacturers have voluntarily discontinued their use.

Parabens: An estrogen mimic, parabens are preservatives with antibacterial properties. Widely used in all kinds of personal care products, paraben is usually preceded by the prefixes methyl-, ethyl-, butyl-, or propyl-.

DBP, a phthalate: In many nail products.  Estrogen mimicking plasticizer - may accelerate sexual development in young girls.

cinnamates and benzophonones: often found in sunscreen products, have hormone-disrupting activity (not sure what this means)

Phthalates: found in many products from plastics to shampoo.  Hormone disruptive chemical.  Suspected of contaminating breast milk and causing damage to the kidneys, liver, lungs and reproductive organs.  One type - diethyl phthalate (DEP) - is commonly found in fragrances and other personal care products.  Manufacturers are not required to list phthalates on product labels.

kim40

I think anything that is organic with no soy would be ok.  I have switched my shampoos, conditioners and toothpaste to the "Jason" Brand.  They don't contain soy and you can find them in Walmart.

edenh

Thanks, Kim, I am newly diagnosed, and really just never realized that I need to look at all my health products. thanks for the website!! 

RegulJ

http://www.safecosmetics.org/index.php

This website does not address cancer patients specifically but I thought it would help