Review (1/5): health concerns
I used this for the first time last night and this morning the wrinkles were gone, absolutely amazing. But is it worth the pain and possibly the dangerous side effects of the ingredients in this product? When you apply the mask it has a cooling effect on the skin but doesn't contain anything like peppermint or a natural ingredient that would cool you, so that was the first red flag. As time went by the pain behind my ears was bad and kept waking me up. This morning I Googled the ingredients (at least the ones listed on the product) and was horrified. It does not state what percentage or dose of each ingredient it contains, which in itself is a concern. Below is a list of the ingredients and what I could research on them. Perhaps the manufacturer would like to comment?
PROPYLENE GLYCOL - is used by the chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries as an antifreeze when leakage might lead to contact with food. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified propylene glycol as an additive that is "generally recognized as safe" for use in food.
BIS (BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS) HYDROXMETHYL
Ingestion: It may be fatal if swallowed. Swallowing smaller amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
Skin irritation: Brief contact with THPS is nonirritating to the skin. However, repeated contact may cause severe skin irritation with local redness and discomfort.
Eye irritation: It may cause severe eye irritation with the potential for corneal injury.
Inhalation: Inhalation of THPS mist may cause severe irritation of the upper respiratory tract (nose and throat) and lungs. Prolonged excessive exposure may cause serious adverse effects, even death.
First aid: eyes: Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle stream of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.
First aid: skin: In case of contact, immediately wash with plenty of soap and water for at least 5 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Clean contaminated clothing and shoes before re-use.
First aid: inhalation: If respiratory irritation or distress occurs remove victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention if respiratory irritation or distress continues.
MIDAZOLIUM ALKYL UREA - Is Imidazolidinyl urea safe? Although Diazolidinyl releases toxic formaldehyde, the amounts are too small to pose a threat to human health. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel considers Diazolidinyl Urea safe to be used in cosmetics up to a maximum concentration of 0.5%. ... However, Diazolidinyl Urea can cause irritations and allergies
EDTA DISODIUM - EDTA is safe when used as a prescription medicine, as eye drops, and in small amounts as a preservative in foods. ... It is UNSAFE to use more than 3 grams of EDTA per day, or to take it longer than 5 to 7 days. Too much can cause kidney damage, dangerously low calcium levels, and death.