How to buy and use cosmetics without affecting health?

(Baonghean.vn) – According to Dr. Kieu Ngoc Duc, Deputy Director of Nghe An Province Dermatology Center: Everyone should be careful when buying and using cosmetics.

There are many types of cosmetics available on the market.

Doctor Kieu Ngoc Duc said: Every day, Nghe An Province Dermatology Center also has a few patients coming to examine and treat skin diseases due to the use of cosmetics. Common diseases are: Allergic dermatitis and irritation due to contact with cosmetics.

There are many patients who come to the clinic with symptoms of itching, red rash, even swelling, blisters. However, cases of acute dermatitis are not many and on the contrary, cases of chronic dermatitis due to cosmetics are very large. The disease is common in people who use skin whitening cosmetics, fake cosmetics, poor quality cosmetics.

Many women mistakenly believe that applying a thick layer of cream continuously will make their skin more beautiful. However, the abuse of cosmetics does not achieve the desired results but leaves behind symptoms such as dry, red, scaly skin, a burning sensation, and itching.

Doctor Kieu Ngoc Duc said: People should use cosmetics that are truly suitable for their skin type.

Misuse of cosmetics, use of fake and poor quality cosmetics has not recorded any cases of skin cancer or life-threatening, but it causes discomfort and greatly affects daily life and work.

Doctor Kieu Ngoc Duc recommends: People who have never used cosmetics should consult skin specialists and dermatologists when they want to buy or use cosmetics to get advice on which products to buy and use that are suitable for each skin type and how much to use.

When buying, you should choose products from reputable, long-standing cosmetic stores and brands. Because these brands have researched and tested products that affect the health of users or not - You should not choose small, unknown brands.

Testing cosmetics for allergies to your skin is never redundant.

First-time cosmetic users should try applying a thin, very small amount to discreet areas of skin such as the neck or arms for 2-3 days to see if there are any unwanted allergies.

During the use of cosmetics, if you see red rash, itching, discomfort, you must immediately stop using and go to a dermatology clinic for examination and treatment. In case it is not too late, users should use cold compresses to apply and cool the skin.

For patients with skin diseases caused by using cosmetics, they should go to the clinic for examination and treatment. Applying the treatment experiences of others may be good, but without full understanding, it can easily lead to other consequences./.

Thanh Son