CrecePelo & Diazolidinyl urea

[Shadiyah]

To my surprise as I was using this tonight for the 20th time the ingredients were read again tonight by someone else and I was asked why am I using pig unrine on my hair.

Diazolidinyl Urea
What it’s used for: Preservative
Avoid it because: A known skin and immune system toxin, at least one study has shown it to show “positive mutation effects.” In other words, it created cancer in studies, studies have shown endocrine disruption, brain and nervous system effects at high doses. Has also been shown to effect metabolism in high doses.
What it’s made from: Cannot be derived from a vegetable source. Either synthetically produced or extracted from animal urine or other bodily fluids.
Steph weighs in: Some of the big “organic” brands will put a big “paraben-free” label on their products, using Diazolidinyl Urea instead as their preservative. Nice.

source http://www.bubbleandbee.com/Chemical Database.html and others. WOW

 

[TraciChanel]

Thanks so much for sharing this info! Scary...I'm checking my other products to make sure that ingredient isn't included.

 

[Shadiyah]

TraciChanel you are so welcome thanks to my friend whose hair I was doing. it is in face cream and lots others. wow I have to through this big jar away.

 

[mshoneyfly]

What is the prodct??

 

[MileHighDiva]

You guys know I can't sleep sometimes, now I sitting up here looking at all of my products for diazolidinyl urea. Shadiyah, where does it say that it's made from pig urine? I didn't see that in the blog post you linked to.

 

[lalla]

It is not made from pig urine. Most urea derivatives are synthetic nowadays.
In my opinion, parabens are among the safest preservatives. They occur in nature (rapsberry), are effective in low concentrations and are not formaldehyde donors. There is no proof linking them to cancer, apart from a single badly made study.
Preservatives are a necessary evil, they limit the proliferation of microorganisms.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

Yes, Diazolidinyl Urea is a formaldehyde releaser, as well as Germail Plus and DMDM Hydantoin. I discovered this almost a year ago and totally avoid products with them in it. There are preservatives, great preservatives with long shelf lives such as Optiphen that are formaldehyde free. I don't use products with them for the mere fact that over time they can release formaldehyde into the product.

I know the preservative is used in small amounts, but I'm not taking any chances with it. Venders should do their research and put quality preservatives in their products verses just anything. It's a personal choice for me though. I have quality staple products without formaldehyde releasing preservatives.

http://www.ecomall.com/greenshopping/formaldehyde.htm

 

[Kindheart]

There are soo many products with that ingredient including SoftnFree milk &honey lotion,Motions and many others ,it's a fairly common ingredients so keep an eye for it
Also avoid Parabens
Parabens are a group of related chemicals that turn up in shampoos mainly as preservatives. They inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold and yeast in products that contain a lot of water. Manufacturers often use methylparaben and polyparaben in shampoos, along with other forms of paraben. Northwestern Health Sciences University notes that consumers should be concerned about the potential for parabens to increase the risk for cancer and cites studies that have found parabens in breast cancer tumors. Two studies conducted in the United Kingdom in 2004 and 2005 and published in the Journal of Applied Toxicology have shown the presence of parabens in breast tissue. The Breast Cancer Fund’s 2008 publication “State of the Evidence: The Connection between Breast Cancer and the Environment” also states that a growing body of scientific evidence points to a potential link between breast cancer rates and parabens in cosmetics.

Phlatlates (nail polish ,perfumes,fragrances) These chemicals can penetrate human skin and damage your kidneys, liver and lungs, In men, they also have a toxic effect on the reproductive organs,that's why it's best to avoid using phlatlates during pregnancy.

 

[Shadiyah]

You guys know I can't sleep sometimes, now I sitting up here looking at all of my products for diazolidinyl urea. Shadiyah, where does it say that it's made from pig urine? I didn't see that in the blog post you linked to.

in that article it didn't it said animal urine. but for me I am not allowed to use it for any urine.

 

[Shadiyah]

What is the prodct??

mshoneyfly we are talking about a preservative. but I just found it in my deep conditioner.

 

[NefertariBlu]

oh no. I just found Imaidazolidinyl Urea in my beloved S Curl spray! Nooooooooo. it has made such a difference in my hair that I don't know what to do for an alternative. I've just googled the Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1 which seems to have similar results and to the S Curl so I may try that after my big bottle is finished. I'm so disappointed because I love s curl :-(

Does it state how long this ingredient needs to be in the product before formaldehyde is released?

I have just gotten my staples and now it seems I may need to change already.

ETA it's in ORS hair mayo aswell this is another staple

Water Aqua, Polyquaternium 32, Glycerin, Safflower Oil Carthamus Tinctorius, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Olive Oil Olea Europaea, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Lanolin, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Panthenol Vitamin B5, Cholesterol , Stinging Nettle Urtica Dioica , Capsicum Extract Paprika , Hydrolyzed Keratin, Egg Powder Ovum, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, DMDM Hydantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Brown No. 1 CI 20170, Fragrance Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, D'Limonene, Linalool, Alphaisomethylionone.

It's not in the replenishing conditioner, thank goodness but it's in two of my staples

 

[NaiyaAi]

Shadiyah Which CrecePelo product is it?

 

[DarkJoy]

Thanks for posting this!

I noticed this years ago and tried to ignore it all this time--urine is in EVERYTHING. Soap, conditioners, make-up, you name it. ANother one that's hard to avoid.

Any chemical containing the word "Urea" is derived from urine (whether natural or synthetic urine). So don't think it's just that particular chemical either. ANYTHING with urea in the name is from some kind of urine.

From Wiki:

Urea serves an important role in the metabolism of nitrogen-containing compounds by animals and is the main nitrogen-containing substance in the urine of mammals. It is a colorless, odorless solid, highly soluble in water and practically non-toxic (LD50 is 15 g/kg for rat). Dissolved in water, it is neither acidic nor alkaline. The body uses it in many processes, the most notable one being nitrogen excretion. Urea is widely used in fertilizers as a convenient source of nitrogen. Urea is also an important raw material for the chemical industry.

Synthetic Urea is manufactured from ammonia
For use in industry, urea is produced from synthetic ammonia and carbon dioxide. Large quantities of carbon dioxide are produced during the manufacture of ammonia from coal or from hydrocarbons such as natural gas and petroleum-derived raw materials. Such point sources of CO2 facilitate direct synthesis of urea.

Obviously this chemical is not for the hard-core eco-minded or sensitive

 

[Ogoma]

I am scared to check my products

 

[Shadiyah]

Shadiyah Which CrecePelo product is it?

NaiyaAi it is in a green container and it is the natural phitoterapeutic treatment help capillary growth

 

[Shadiyah]

i am going through the rest of my stuff now. and my soap I have to check that and I don't use lotions and makeup I use my own shea butter mix and I oil cleanse my face oh man this is crazy.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

oh no. I just found Imaidazolidinyl Urea in my beloved S Curl spray! Nooooooooo. it has made such a difference in my hair that I don't know what to do for an alternative. I've just googled the Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1 which seems to have similar results and to the S Curl so I may try that after my big bottle is finished. I'm so disappointed because I love s curl :-(

Does it state how long this ingredient needs to be in the product before formaldehyde is released?

I have just gotten my staples and now it seems I may need to change already.

ETA it's in ORS hair mayo aswell this is another staple

Water Aqua, Polyquaternium 32, Glycerin, Safflower Oil Carthamus Tinctorius, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Olive Oil Olea Europaea, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Lanolin, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Panthenol Vitamin B5, Cholesterol , Stinging Nettle Urtica Dioica , Capsicum Extract Paprika , Hydrolyzed Keratin, Egg Powder Ovum, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, DMDM Hydantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Brown No. 1 CI 20170, Fragrance Parfum, Benzyl Benzoate, D'Limonene, Linalool, Alphaisomethylionone.

It's not in the replenishing conditioner, thank goodness but it's in two of my staples

NefertariBlu I'm not sure. But from the research I've read, it is said that it releases little bits over time. I need to find out the time frame.

The first time I found this out, I let my beloved Jessicurl products go.

 

[NaiyaAi]

Shadiyah But is it the one in the jar? I have that conditioner and mine doesn't have urea in it.

Is it this one?

 

[Froreal3]

Germal Plus? Oh no, not my Silk Dreams.
Eta: Hairitage too with the germall... and Hairitage uses urea.

 

[MileHighDiva]

NaturallyATLPCH, will you provide a link with the information regarding germall plus being a releaser? Which brands/lines are you currently using that don't have formaldehyde releasers as preservatives?

 

[Lita]

Thanks for sharing...

Happy Hair Growing!

 

[Shadiyah]

Shadiyah But is it the one in the jar? I have that conditioner and mine doesn't have urea in it.

Is it this one?

yes that is the one.

 

[Shadiyah]

it is covered by graphics so look carefully

 

[Shadiyah]

OMG we have more than just cosmetics to worry about with this ingredient. I just read they are in our meds as well and just tell you dr that you are allergic to urea so they can prescribe products that doesn't contain this.

 

[Shadiyah]

(http:/householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov) What should you look for and avoid?*
Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients, MSDS or package insert
• Diazolidinyl urea
• N,N'-Bis(hydroxymethyl) urea
• N-(1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,
5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
• Diazolidinylurea;
• Urea, N-(1,3-bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,
5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl-N,
N'-bis(hyd- roxymethyl)-
• 1-(1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-2,
5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl)-1,
3-bis(hydroxymethyl)urea
• Germall II
• Tetramethylolhydantoin urea

Because Diazolidinyl urea is a formaldehyde releaser, you may also react to other formaldehyde-releasing
substances such as Imidazolidinyl urea, Formaldehyde, Bronopol, Quaternium 15 and Dimethyl dimethyl
hydantoin.


Now I have to go through my products again... when will this end.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

NaturallyATLPCH, will you provide a link with the information regarding germall plus being a releaser? Which brands/lines are you currently using that don't have formaldehyde releasers as preservatives?

Sure MileHighDiva, no problem.

http://www.ecomall.com/greenshopping/formaldehyde.htm

Lines I'm currently using without formaldehyde releasers:

Shea Moisture
Camille Rose
Ynobe Shop
Naturally Amari (Etsy)
SDotBeauty
Oyin Handmade

Other lines I know that use Optiphen Plus or Potassium Sorbate as preservatives:
Naturelle Grow
Qhemet Biologics
Darcy's Botanicals
Koils By Nature
Reve Essentials
Coily Head Chick
Nubian Heritage
3 Sisters of Nature
Giovanni Products

I need to find out more on the ground products that do not contain them, but most of them do. I order my products online (between aveyou and the vender) during sales and haven't had any issues thus far.

 

[MileHighDiva]

NaturallyATLPCH, Thanks! I should have read more closely, .

Imidazolidinyl Urea

Imidazolidinyl Urea is a formaldehyde releaser usually combined with parabens to act as preservative in pharmaceutical preparations and cosmetic products. This free flowing, white powder known as skin sensitizer, antimicrobial agent is used in skin care and cosmetic products such as facial treatment, skin lightener, brow liner, lipstick, deodorant, and many other beauty products. This compound causes contact dermatitis. The trade name of this compound is Germall while the chemical name is methylenebis.

 

[Anakinsmomma]

Jeez, is anything safe nowadays?

 

[goingBack2black]

Jeez, is anything safe nowadays?

Most likely not. Everything we put on or in us is somehow contaminated. I have thrown out a lot of my products and opted for natural stuff. Water,glycerin, oils, Shea butter and one conditioner. It works a charm for me.

 

[TamaraShaniece]

I remember receiving this sample w/ natural hair products.

Jessicurl.com sat it down!