Demerit of Cosmetics

Cosmetics are powders, creams, etc that you
use on your face and body
in order to look more attractive.
Cosmetics causes some effects on the skin
which include:
*. Damages to your skin.
*. Some cheap brands can give you an allergic
reaction
*. Different brands are used for different skin
types, you may get
the wrong skin type
*. Cosmetics can leave you with nasty make-up
lines
*. Clog your eyelashes together
*. Dry your lips out
*. Can get into your eyes.
Cosmetics involves some chemicals that are
also dangerous to humans
health. Those chemicals include:
*. Lead [which is a proven neurotoxin, linked to
learning, language
and behavioural problems. It has also been
linked to miscarriage,
reduced fertility in men and women, and
delays in puberty onset in
girls]. Cosmetics associated with this chemical
include: nail colours,
lipsticks and whitening toothpaste.
*. Phthalates [which has been linked to early
puberty in girls and
also a risk factor for later-life breast cancer].
Cosmetics associated
with this chemical include: nail polish,
perfumes and fragrance
ingredients.
*. Triclosan [which can affect the body’s
hormone systems especially
thyroid hormones]. Cosmetics associated with
this chemical include:
deodorants and antibacterial soaps.
*. Parabens [which are absorbed through the
skin and has been
identified in biopsy samples from breast
tumours]. Cosmetics
associated with this chemical include: lotions,
ointments and underarm
deodorants.
*. Placenta Extract [which has been identified as
an anticipated
carcinogen by the National Toxicology Program
(NTP)]. Cosmetics
associated with this chemical include: hair
conditioners and shampoos.
*. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
[which have been shown to
increase risk for breast cancer]. Cosmetics
associated with this
chemical include: shampoos and some
cosmetics.
*. Ethylene Oxide [which has been identified as
mammary carcinogens
in animals by National Toxicology Program
(NTP)]. Cosmetics associated
with this chemical include: shampoos and body
washes.
These are just some. Meanwhile, make up
looks good but can ruin your
natural beauty.