DIVAS' DIRTY DOZEN

Here's a list of synthetic cosmetic ingredients known to cause or strongly suspected of causing cancer, birth defects or endocrine (hormone) disruption, as compiled by nutritionist and author Ann Louise Gittleman for the Organic Diva website.

• Methyl, propyl, butyl and ethyl paraben

• Imidazolindyl urea

• Diazolindyl urea

• Petrolatum

• Propylene glycol

• PVP/V copolymer

• Stearalkonium chloride

• Synthetic colors

• Synthetic fragrances

• Phthalates

• Triethanolamine