Women will not abuse cosmetics if they read this.

According to research, chemicals found in cosmetics, beauty products, and perfumes, if used long term, can cause DNA damage in reproductive cells.

Increased risk of skin cancer

One of the biggest dangers of cosmetics and beauty care products is causing skin cancer. Most cosmetics circulating on the market today contain toxic chemicals and if used for a long time, abuse can increase the risk of cancer, especially breast cancer, skin cancer and leukemia.

It is recommended that when buying cosmetics, perfumes or any beauty products, you should avoid ingredients such as Butylene Glycol (found in sprays and lotions), Zirconium (nail polish), Tartrazine, Nickel Sulphate (hair dyes and astringents), Potassium Bromatee (mouthwash and toothpaste) and Resorcinol (lipstick and hair dye).

Cosmetics are a double-edged sword.

Respiratory disorders

Beauty products generally contain chemicals and create chemical reactions that not only damage physical beauty but also cause allergies and create serious respiratory disorders. For example, salicylates and lead contained in lipsticks can lead to difficulty breathing and cause asthma.

Even bubble baths made from soaps and shower gels, which may seem harmless at first glance, can cause respiratory problems in children, especially in products containing alkylarylsulphonate foaming agents. For safety reasons, caution should be exercised when using them, especially for people with respiratory problems.

Reproductive system damage

According to research, chemicals found in cosmetics, beauty products, and perfumes, if used for a long time, can cause DNA damage in reproductive cells. For example, allergenic parabens found in cosmetics as antibacterial ingredients are considered detrimental to the body's reproductive cells, while butyl paraben, another chemical, increases the risk of DNA damage to male sperm.

If the DNA of reproductive cells is damaged, it can have a negative impact on reproductive hormones. Women are the group that uses cosmetics the most, so they are at greater risk, and can even lead to infertility. Therefore, people need to consider and calculate the pros and cons every time they decide to use this group of beauty products.

Thyroid disruption

The chemicals in cosmetics are very toxic, if used for a long time can directly affect the body's endocrine system, especially the thyroid gland. For example, triclosan, a chemical found in many skin care products, deodorant sprays, cosmetics, cell bleaching creams, acne removal creams...

If this chemical is absorbed and accumulated in the body, it will change the function of the thyroid gland, leading to a condition where the thyroid gland does not secrete enough thyroid hormones, causing headaches, depression and weight gain, and can even cause hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, and even dangerous thyroid cancer.

Increased depression

Many people think that cosmetics have nothing to do with depression, but according to recent studies, women who have a habit of overusing cosmetics tend to be more gloomy and depressed more often than those who use little or no cosmetics.

Certain chemicals like triclosan and paraben found in cosmetics, especially skin care products and perfumes, can disrupt and cause hormonal imbalances, creating negative emotions like lack of concentration, depression, restlessness, anxiety and boredom.

Eye infection

Using too much cosmetics on the eyes and the area around the eyes can lead to serious infections, common symptoms include redness, watery eyes and stinging sensation. Eye infections are caused by using too much cosmetics on the eyes, once the chemicals are absorbed inside, it will cause infection, redness and itching.

If the infection is long-term, along with existing diseases, it can affect vision and even lead to blindness. Remember, the chemicals in cosmetics are very toxic to the internal organs of the eye, so when using them, you must be careful, consider the pros and cons to use them harmoniously and ensure long-term benefits, because the eyes are very important to human life.

Eye infections are caused by using too much cosmetics on the eyes.

Allergy

Although cosmetics are recognized to bring great benefits to humans, they also cause incurable diseases, including cosmetic allergies. The main culprit is the chemicals in these products, parabens (ethyl-paraben, butyl-paraben and isopropyl-paraben...).

This group of chemicals is used as a preservative, preventing bacteria from growing in cosmetics, but on the downside, it creates very strong allergic reactions such as: causing skin irritation, itching, redness, and even long-term infections as seen in perfumes due to photosensitization, causing skin discoloration.

In addition, sensitivity to salicylates in cosmetics can also cause allergies, causing painful rashes. Unfortunately, most cosmetics on the market contain toxic chemicals.

Itching and skin disorders

Some cosmetics contain a lot of oil that clogs the pores on the face, leading to acne outbreaks, and over time, causing itchy irritation. Salicylate is a chemical found in some skin creams that can lead to severe itching, especially in people who are sensitive to chemicals.

To limit this, before buying a product, you need to carefully research the ingredients, quality and side effects. Poor quality products can cause premature skin aging, for example, Sodium lauryl sulfate, a common ingredient in modern cosmetic brands, can reduce the skin's protective barrier by up to 10%, but also increase the skin's sensitivity to allergens.

In addition, heavy metals and ammonia in hair dyes can also lead to scalp irritation, damage hair follicles and cause patchy hair loss.

Headache

Many scientific studies have found evidence between cosmetics and headaches in humans. Specifically, most women who have the habit of using cosmetics for many hours a day are prone to headaches, even severe headaches. If abused, creating thick layers of makeup on the face and forehead, the risk of headaches is higher or nausea and dizziness occur.

The strong chemicals in cosmetics directly affect the skin, muscles, penetrate the blood, causing headaches, weakening the body and increasing fatigue. Therefore, those who often have headaches should review the way they use cosmetics, determine the cause, then adjust their use appropriately and intelligently to reduce pain while still ensuring the desired beauty.

Skin discoloration

Some cosmetics such as sunscreen, blush, lipstick can whiten or darken the skin, especially low-quality products, fake goods, counterfeit goods. Low-quality cosmetics not only damage the skin but also cause skin diseases, make the skin discolored like ash gray, red streaks, even burn the skin and leave dark scars.

To limit this, you should use products that are of guaranteed quality and within their expiry date. Before using, you should test if it is safe to continue using, or you can switch to using natural beauty methods such as fruit and herbal masks, eating healthy and increasing water, maintaining an active lifestyle, controlling stress... will help your skin to be fresh and bright.

According to SK&DS