Danger of using make up

It is a good thing to look beautiful and elegant as its call for attention and command respect however , while trying to look beautiful we should take into consideration health effect of some beauty product we use. In my own view, i have carefully explain few dangers associated with the using of make-ups.

According to ecperts, applying makeup every day can have several harmful side effects on your skin and body. Makeup is the main cause of acne or skin problems for over 40% of my female patients.

As we all know that Skincare products and deodorants are directly absorbed by our skin, so it’s very likely that the chemicals used in these products also flow into our body and blood stream. Parabens are chemicals widely used in the skincare industry and even products labelled natural could have parabens.Some scientist have proven that the use of "Parabens" affects the secretion of testosterone and the function of the reproductive system.

Skin products like sunscreens, moisturizers, toners, and creams contain agents that bleach or darken the skin. Cosmetic products that use poor quality ingredients which have not been regulated can lead to skin discoloration. The effect could be patches, pigmentation, uneven skin tone, redness, and freckles.It is advisable to avoid using chemical products for your daily skincare routine.

Huge use of chemical based hair products could lead to dandruff, scalp redness, thinning of hair, and even loss of hair. Long term use of hair color could also lead to hair discoloration.

Using chemical base products can cause various allergic reactions like skin irritation, blotches, and blemishes on the skin and Salicylate which can cause an outbreak of painful rashes or hives if you have sensitive skin. In many cases, the allergic reaction is not apparent until the symptoms becomes severe.

Most cosmetic products contain Chemicals like Diazolidinyl urea and DMDM Hydantoin, both of which are tend to release formaldehyde, and are used as an antimicrobial preservative. These chemicals have been known to cause headaches, irritation of the mucous membranes, and cause damage to the eyes.

Prolonged use of cosmetics can have an impact on your endocrine system and interfere with the functioning of the thyroid gland. Triclosan is a commonly used chemical compound and can be found in products like acne-removal scrubs and deodorants to keep them free of germs. With regular use, triclosan gets absorbed and accumulated in your body and affects the thyroid gland causing an imbalance in the hormonal secretions. This could lead to thyroid related conditions like headaches, weight gain, and depression.

Prolonged use of cosmetics could lead to skin ageing, wrinkles or patchiness on your face and body or even cancer

In conclusion, it is advisable to reduce the use of cosmetics and switch to natural or herbal products because regular use of chemical base cosmetics affects the skin and could eventually lead to permanent damage.