Cosmetics are a necessity in every woman’s life. Hairdressing, eyebrow tattooing, whitening, freckle removal, lip beauty, breast enhancement, etc. are all inseparable from cosmetics. However, cosmetics are all chemical synthesis. Although they have the function of protecting and beautifying the human body, they also volatilize various harmful substances that are harmful to health. The American Herbal Association believes that more than 60% of skin care ingredients enter the body through the surface layer of the skin. In other words, if cosmetics contain toxic or synthetic ingredients, it will increase the burden on the detoxification organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys, thereby endangering health. . A British research report in October last year pointed out that British women use cosmetics the most among European countries. They spent about 6.4 billion pounds on various cosmetics last year. They use an average of 12 kinds of cosmetics every day and contain at least 175 kinds of chemical substances. On average, Each person absorbs approximately 2.25Kg of chemical substances through the skin or mouth every year. Therefore, if cosmetics are used improperly or abused, they will endanger health. They may cause irritation to human skin, or cause "cosmetic dermatitis", or even induce cancer and endanger life. In this way, cosmetics will not only achieve beautifying results, but also become Beauty Makeup Pitfalls. It can be said that cosmetics are a fatal temptation! Temptation 1: Apply makeup and remove makeup Cosmetics contain a variety of chemicals, the most worrisome of which are paraben-based preservatives. Statistics show that 99% of makeup products and 77% of makeup removers contain parabens. Parabens disrupt hormones. Evidence shows that they mimic the female hormone estrogen and may increase a woman's risk of breast cancer if she is exposed to it throughout her life. One study showed that hydroxybenzoic acid appears in up to 90% of breast cancer tissue samples and may also harm male fertility. Most of the flavors and pigments contained in cosmetics are synthetic products made from coal tar, and some are carcinogenic. Some hormonal cosmetics also seriously affect human health. For example, hormonal skin care creams can make the skin white, tender and smooth temporarily. Once they are stopped, more wrinkles will appear, making the skin look shriveled and old. Eyelid ointments and facial creams contain talcum powder, whose molecules are very similar to asbestos. When used, they escape into the air and enter the lungs with breathing, which can cause respiratory problems, asthma and even lung cancer. Another troublesome chemical is the antibacterial and insecticide triclosan. It is widely used in toothpastes, soaps, household cleaning products and body washes. Triclosan belongs to the class of chlorophenols that may cause cancer. Temptation 2: Hair dyeing. Long-term and frequent use of hair dyes may cause permanent damage to the human body. Because in the hair dye process, a large amount of oxidants such as hydrogen peroxide, sodium hyposulfite, formaldehyde or reducing agents such as sodium bisulfite are used, which will cause certain damage to the hair and scalp, causing pityriasis (dandruff) on the scalp. ), scalp seborrheic dermatitis and contact dermatitis. Benzene chemicals and heavy metal salts in hair dyes can also be absorbed through the skin. After repeated and long-term exposure to these substances, these toxic substances accumulate in the body, damaging the hematopoietic, liver, kidney and other systems, which is harmful to the human body. causing permanent damage. Therefore, some studies have found that common mutagenic substances contained in hair dyes can be found in the urine of women who dye their hair, suggesting the possibility of causing cancer after hair dyes are absorbed by the hair. The American Cancer Society recently conducted a survey of 13,000 women who dyed their hair and found that they were 3.8 times more likely to develop leukemia than women who did not dye their hair. Moreover, women who use hair dyes are 70% more likely to develop lymphoma. Temptation 3: Perm The principle of perm is to use a strong alkaline perm to destroy the tissue bonds of the hair and form a new hairstyle. If you perm your hair when the hair quality is not good, the harm of the medicine to the hair will be greater. The main ingredients of hair perming agents are thioglycolic acid and p-phenylenediamine. Thioglycolic acid substances can easily invade the body through the skin, are highly irritating to the skin and mucous membranes, have a strong destructive effect on the surface layer of hair, and are mutagenic. Para-phenylenediamines are toxic substances that are highly irritating, allergic and toxic to the human body. They can cause allergies, increased scalp and even hair loss. Long-term use can accumulate and cause greater harm to the human body, and even Can cause skin cancer, leukemia, bladder cancer and other cancers. Temptation 4: Whitening and freckle removal. In order to achieve the specific effect of whitening and freckle removal, whitening and freckle removal cosmetics often add some special functional ingredients, such as kojic acid, which can inhibit tyrosinase activity in the human body and thereby control skin pigmentation. However, kojic acid Excessive dosage can cause white spots and irritation on the skin, and kojic acid itself is chemically unstable.
The pyran in the molecular formula of kojic acid is the same directional compound as benzene, and is theoretically as carcinogenic as benzene; the hydroxyl group in kojic acid can also cause the accumulation of free radicals in the human body, which is also carcinogenic. Therefore, the Japanese government bans the import and production of cosmetics containing kojic acid. In addition, whitening and freckle removal cosmetics contain lead, mercury, fruit acids, etc. These special ingredients are highly irritating and dangerous. In order to achieve better publicity effects, some unscrupulous businesses often add excessive heavy metals to cosmetics. For example, excessive metallic mercury can enhance the whitening and freckle removal effect. In fact, national regulations stipulate that the mercury content of cosmetics shall not exceed 1 mg/kg, the arsenic content shall not exceed 10 mg/kg, and the lead content shall not exceed 40 mg/kg. Exceeding the standard can easily cause poisoning and cause symptoms such as neurasthenia, fatigue, insomnia, irritability (mercury), or pigmentation, pain (arsenic), constipation, and anemia (lead). Temptation 5: Lip Beautification Most women like to wear lipstick, lipstick, etc. to beautify their lips, but when using lipstick and lipstick, they should also be careful to avoid harming their health. The main ingredients of lipstick are lanolin, wax and dye. Due to the complex composition of lanolin, it can easily cause allergic reactions, such as dry cracking and peeling of the lip mucosa, and sometimes itchy lips or slight pain. Lanolin also has strong adsorption properties. , can adsorb dust, bacteria, viruses and some heavy metal ions in the air to the lip mucosa. The alkaline rhododendron in lipstick, eosin and flame red in rouge are all highly carcinogenic. Coal tar and other dyes used in all lipsticks are terrible carcinogens, and the amount of this substance in lipsticks has greatly exceeded the amount allowed in food. Non-bleaching lipsticks are added with strong fixatives to make the pigment adhere to the lips, so be careful. Human lips themselves have mucous membrane tissue, which has a certain ability to absorb harmful substances, causing them to invade the body. At the same time, when people talk, drink tea, or eat, they will inevitably bring lipstick, lipstick, and lip attachments into their mouths unintentionally, causing them to directly enter the human body, thus endangering health. According to relevant foreign data, among young female cancer patients, 18.2% of the causes are related to the application of lipstick and lipstick. Temptation 6: Most breast enlargement creams contain hormones such as "diethylstilbestrol", etc. Although they can make the breasts rapidly enlarge, firm and elastic, women with flat chests will have obvious effects after using them, but this effect is only short-lived and often Using it will cause a large amount of estrogen to accumulate deep in the skin, which can cause endocrine disorders, irregular menstruation, pigmentation, skin atrophy, etc. Especially for girls with normal menstruation, there is no lack of estrogen in the body. If a large amount of estrogen is artificially used for breast enlargement, it will inhibit the secretion of estrogen in the body. The result is self-defeating and inhibits breast development. For women with a family history of breast or cervical cancer, the risk of cancer may be increased, and use during pregnancy may also increase the risk of cancer in the fetus. Temptation 7: Manicure Since ancient times, nail modification has been an important part of female beauty. Improper application of nail polish may also cause damage such as paronychia by irritating the nail grooves. Nail polish mainly consists of three parts: pigments, solvents, and penetration enhancers. Conventional nail polish formulas generally include the following ingredients: pigment, nitrocellulose, lemon acetyl tributyl ester, phthalates, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, ethanol, and toluene. Among them, the pigments are fired from potassium silicate, magnesium oxide, iron oxide, aluminum oxide, etc. according to the required color. Certain pigments, solvents and penetration enhancers in nail polish, such as ethanol, benzene, ketones, etc., can damage the nail plate after long-term use, leading to brittle nails, longitudinal nail ridges, yellow nails, nail malnutrition and other damages. Improper application can also cause It may cause damage such as paronychia due to irritation of the nail groove. Benzene and benzene substances, if used for a long time, may also cause damage to the respiratory system and are suspected to be carcinogenic. In addition, many women like to change their nail polish frequently. Before using new nail polish, they usually use nail polish remover to remove the previously applied nail polish. Nail polish removers are generally powerful organic solvents composed of acetone, ethyl ketone, ethanol, etc. Their use will also cause greater damage to nails. Temptation 8: Use perfume. Making fragrance requires at least more than 5,000 chemical ingredients. Each perfume has more than 600 chemical components. Among these more than 5,000 chemical ingredients, less than 20% have undergone toxicity tests. The results are that they are all toxic and have been classified as dangerous goods by many countries. Studies have found that the chemical components of fragrances are harmful to health, especially the skin, lungs and brain.
Many people complain about side effects such as urticaria and dermatitis after using fragrances. Aromatherapy has a great impact on patients with chronic lung diseases, especially asthma. According to statistics, in the United States alone, up to 75% (approximately 9 million patients) of asthma cases are induced by perfume. Ecotoxicologists believe that the artificial musk contained in perfume can completely lose the defense ability of human cells against foreign harmful substances. For this reason, experts remind people that although perfume is fragrant, it is harmful to health. Germany already has a voluntary ban on synthetic fragrances in effect; in Japan, most synthetic chemical fragrances similar to artificial musk have been banned. Perfume contains volatile aromatic hydrocarbons, which are very harmful to the human body. The latest research shows that linalol, a component rich in perfume or other fragrances, can induce depression, depression and even life-threatening effects. In particular, some unqualified and low-quality perfumes not only have inferior and harmful raw materials, but also the manufacturing process of these perfumes often does not meet hygienic standards. Using such perfumes is more likely to make people feel dizzy and nauseated, and may cause serious consequences if used for a long time. Such as dull sense of smell, weakened vision, etc. The harmful chemical components of perfume will pollute the air breathed by the children around you. Over time, it may cause children to have inattention, learning disabilities, hyperactivity, and in severe cases, induce convulsions, developmental delays and other consequences. Advice: Use cosmetics healthily 1. Choose high-quality cosmetics: First, pay attention to check whether the cosmetics have trademarks, production dates, production company names and health license numbers. Pay attention to whether the cosmetic packaging is intact, whether the contents have any peculiar smell, and whether there are changes in properties, such as whether there are oil and water layers, bubbles, etc. in cream products. When choosing medicinal cosmetics, you should also pay attention to whether the product has a special purpose cosmetics approval number from the health department. To prevent the harm of toxic substances such as mercury and carcinogens in cosmetics, you should choose high-quality products approved by the Ministry of Health. 2. Don’t believe in advertisements: especially advertisements such as “100% curative effect” and “effective in three days.” my country stipulates that the use of 347 types of substances such as estrogen, chlorine, arsenic and arsenic compounds is prohibited in cosmetics, and the use of 57 types of substances and 66 types of preservatives is restricted. But it is these banned and restricted substances that can produce wonderful beauty and skin care effects. Don’t blindly pursue cosmetics that are expensive or advertise themselves as imported products with special effects. You should choose safe, reliable, mild, and effective products based on your skin type, and be sure to buy them in regular shopping malls. 3. Prevent allergies: Before choosing a new cosmetic that you are unfamiliar with or have never used before, do a skin test first, such as trying it on a small area on the back of your hand to test whether you are allergic and whether it is red or itchy. It can only be used after waiting for the reaction. If you have the conditions, you can first buy a small package to try out the effect in a short period of time to determine whether it is suitable for your physique, hobbies, etc. For people with sensitive constitutions, you can also take small packages to the dermatology department of a regular hospital for an allergy test to accurately choose cosmetics that suit you. Even during daily use, if you find that cosmetics have adverse reactions on your skin, you should stop using them immediately. 4. Pay attention to the shelf life: Cosmetics contain fat, protein and other substances, which may easily deteriorate or become infected by bacteria over time. Therefore, cosmetics should be fresh, generally used within 3 to 6 months, and stored in a cool and dry place. In addition, many nutritional and medicinal plants have their biological active period, so the use of cosmetics should also be based on the expiration date and should be used within the best effectiveness period. 5. Pay attention to the details of use: Do not mix different brands, series, and types of cosmetics to avoid adverse reactions or bad odors. Cosmetics are generally only for external use, and do not use too much at one time. Avoid eating cosmetics into the body. It is best to wipe off lipstick before eating to avoid entering the body with food. Cosmetics on the skin should be washed off when sleeping, and do not fall asleep with cosmetics on. Pregnant and breastfeeding women and children should avoid using cosmetics. While choosing cosmetics that are suitable for you, it is best to pay attention to dietary nutrition supplements, consume more fresh vegetables and fruits, and delay skin aging through good living habits. For some skin diseases, the use of cosmetics will not have a therapeutic effect, but you must go to a regular hospital for treatment.