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Personal products that make you gain weight??

Hey yall!

The more I shop in any Dollar Store (General, Tree, Waddeva), the more I'm reading labels on errrthang!! I've used witch hazel on my face for yeeeearrrsss and it's a simple product that really works for me (in addition to starting my day with fruits).

I'm annoyed because what used to be $1-$2 is now $6 and $7 easily. I found a half sized bottles in Dollar Tree for $1.25, right, but I'm like, well, 2 of these is only $3 compared to double the price. Spidey senses said, "Read the Label."

UGH!! It has Methylchloroisothiazolinone in it. What is that you may wonder??

From Google:

Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI) are powerful preservatives used together (often as a 3:1 mixture called Kathon CG) to prevent bacterial and mold growth in personal care products like shampoos, conditioners, and body washes.

Allergy Concerns: They are significant causes of allergic contact dermatitis. - Ummm, allergic reactions to my skin?? For something I'm using to help clear my skin?? WTH??
Respiratory Issues
Irritation - swelling, itching, red skin
Environmental Impact - Highly toxic to aquatic life - this is another reason why I say the seas are so polluted, fish and friends are not great anymore. And yes, have to be careful with fruits and veggies too!
Neurotoxicity - Do you ever have balance problems...even when you're not moving around much? Let's talk! This is serious.
In a rat study, it caused 50% of them to gain weight and caused death! SMH!

Europe, along with the European Society of Contact Dermatitis (ESCD), recommends that MIT be discontinued from use in leave-on skin products.

I will be moving to another country sooner than I thought!!

Smh. Do you want to see more info like this or stick to just food?

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