Skin Creams beware of the danger.

Hi

Well I never knew this, they are a fire risk.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39308748

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explains all the mysterious cases of spontaneous combustion...

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I heard this being discussed on the radio the other day and was shocked when hearing horrible reports of fatalities.

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I feel very sorry for the man and his wife but hospitals are not a place where you should be smoking!
I understand that people crave cigarettes, but surely your health and recovery are more important? I smoked 3-5 cigarettes a day when I discovered I had cancer, but from the minute I was diagnosed, I haven't touched another one.... and 6 years later I am still here.
I think it would be good if smokers, who had to go into hospital for a while, treated it as the first step to stopping! I know it is hard, but it is worth it in the end...... and you will smell better!

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My Dad had type 1 diabetes and used to cover his legs and feet in E45 when he got older to prevent cracked skin . He used to sit so close to the fire so maybe that wasn't a good thing to do.

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ive used E45 cream too , who would have thought it ,..not me .

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I have just done a fire test with 'Nivea soft' that I use. It's OK it would not burn.

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Swimmy, I go by these rules with stuff I use:
Might appeal to your scientific mind.


SYNTHETIC COSMETIC INGREDIENTS TO AVOID

Although not all synthetic cosmetic ingredients are the same, i.e. some are not as harmful as others, there are some that have been found to be toxic, accummulate in the body over time and have been linked to irritations of the skin and the mucous membranes, as well as cancer. Many of these ingredients are subject to limitations when used in cosmetics. None have been tested for interactions with other chemicals, found in other products.

1. Methyl, Propyl, Butyl and Ethyl Paraben - Used as inhibitors of microbial growth and to extend shelf life of products. Have caused many allergic reactions and skin rashes. Studies have shown that they are weakly estrogenic, which means they mimic and interfere with the natural hormons produced by the body. They are absorbed through the skin and are stored in fatty tissues. Parabens have been found in high concentrations in breast cancer tissues. Widely used even though they are known to be toxic.

2. Diethanolamine (DEA), Triethanolamine (TEA) - Often used in cosmetics as emulsifiers and/or foaming agents. They can cause allergic reactions, eye irritation and dryness of hair and skin. DEA and TEA are "amines" (ammonia compounds) and can form cancer-causing nitrosamines when they come in contact with nitrates. Toxic if absorbed into the body over a long period of time.

3. Diazolidinyl Urea, Imidazolidinyl Urea - These are widely used preservatives. The American Academy of Dermatology has found them to be a primary cause of contact dermatitis. Two trade names for these chemicals are Germall II and Germall 115. Neither of the Germall chemicals contains a good antifungal agent, and they must be combined with other preservatives. Both these chemicals release formaldehyde, which can be toxic.

4. Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate (SLS/SLES) - A cheap, harsh detergent used in shampoos for its cleansing and foam-building properties. Often derived from petroleum, it is frequently disguised in pseudo-natural cosmetics with the phrase "comes from coconuts." It causes eye irritation, scalp scurf similar to dandruff, skin rashes and other allergic reactions.

5. Petrolatum - Also known as petroleum jelly, this mineral oil derivative is used for its emollient properties in cosmetics. It has no nutrient value for the skin and can interfere with the body's own natural moisturizing mechanism, leading to dryness and chapping. It often creates the very conditions it claims to alleviate. Manufacturers use petrolatum because it is unbelievably cheap.

6. Propylene Glycol - Ideally this is a vegetable glycerin mixed with grain alcohol, both of which are natural. Usually it is a synthetic petrochemical mix used as a humectant. It has been known to cause allergic reactions, hives and eczema. When you see PEG (polyethylene glycol) or PPG (polypropylene glycol) on labels, beware - these are related synthetics.

7. PVP/VA Copolymer - A petroleum-derived chemical used in hairsprays, styling aids and other cosmetics. It can be considered toxic, since inhaled particles can damage the lungs of sensitive persons.

8. Stearalkonium Chloride - A quaternary ammonium compound used in hair conditioners and creams. Developed by the fabric industry as a fabric softener, it is a lot cheaper and easier to use in hair conditioning formulas than proteins or herbals, which are beneficial to the hair. Causes allergic reactions. Toxic.

9. Synthetic Colors - Used to make cosmetics "pretty," synthetic colors, along with synthetic hair dyes, should be avoided at all costs. They will be labeled as FD&C or D&C, followed by a color and a number. Example: FD&C Red No. 6 / D&C Green No. 6. Many synthetic colors can be carcinogenic. If a cosmetic contains them, don't use it.

10. Synthetic Fragrances - The synthetic fragrances used in cosmetics can have as many as 200 ingredients. There is no way to know what the chemicals are, since on the label it will simply read "fragrance." Some problems caused by these chemicals include headaches, dizziness, rash, hyperpigmentation, violent coughing, vomiting, skin irritation—the list goes on. Advice: Don't buy a cosmetic that has the word "fragrance" on the ingredients label.

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Good heavens Mups, you will have people thinking that you are intelligent!

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Cheeky mare!

Good job I know yer.