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Men also put make up on their faces?! Make up
for Halloween I think. (Pictures are taken from internet.)
From those
pictures above, make-ups can totally change a person's appearance, not only for
women but also men. Why women love to put make-ups on their faces? The reasons
are:
1.
They want fairer, smoother and younger skin by covering the dark
spots, dark circles, wrinkles, freckles, fine lines on their faces.
2. Make-ups make
a woman seem more attractive, charming, like-able, competent,
trustworthy and glamorous.
3. Women
can gain
self-confidence from their make-ups, for example, putting on blushes and
lipsticks makes a woman look healthier and sexier and eyeliners make a woman’s eyes stand
out more.
4. Make-ups will
protect their skins from the ravages of weather, central
heating and air conditioning, petrol fumes, etc.
5. Women are
just enjoying the fun applying make-ups on
their faces and sharing the experiences between friends.
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Actually what do we know about cosmetics? Let
me do a simple introduction about cosmetics.
Cosmetics are chemical substances or mixture intended to be placed
in contact with the external
parts of the human body or with the teeth and the
mucous membranes of the oral cavity to clean
them or used to enhance or protect
the appearance or correct odour of the human body.
The term 'COSMETICS' covers a wide variety of products, including skin-care creams,
lotions,
powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toe nail polish, eye and
facial makeup, permanent
waves, coloured contact lenses, hair dyes, hair sprays
and gels, moisturizers, shampoos,
deodorants and toothpastes, hand sanitizer,
baby products, bath oils, bubble baths, bath salts,
butters and many other
types of products.
Cosmetics bring us a lot
of benefits but have you ever wonder about the ugly side of cosmetics? Have you ever thought about what was in your
cosmetic's products? Are those chemical substances safe for humans’ bodies? Do
you find it hard to read all the ingredients in your cosmetics? Unfortunately
many cosmetics and beauty products are filled with harmful chemicals. One
philosophy … is not to put
anything on the face that you wouldn't eat. If
you wouldn't put it on your plate, then don’t put it on your face! This
is critical because the face absorbs material just as if you had eaten it. So,
if you would not put a spoon in your moisturizer jar and eat it, or use it as
an ingredient in a dish you would serve to your family, then you should not put
it on your face. Chemicals that you put in your mouth are absorbed into your
blood and reach your skin where they are deposited. When you put these
chemicals on your skin, they are absorbed by your skin cells into the blood,
and therefore into the body. Furthermore, some chemicals can enter skin cells
immediately, creating visible deposits (age spots/blemishes), and can worsen
the skin conditions you are trying to improve.
Do you have any idea what's in your shaving cream? Or perfume? When it comes to
beauty products, the effects of the ingredients they contain can be more than
just skin deep. The cosmetics industry uses thousands of synthetic chemicals in
its products, in everything from lipstick and lotion to shampoo and shaving
cream.
Many of these substances are also used in industrial manufacturing processes to clean industrial equipment, stabilize pesticides and grease gears. And we can all agree that an ingredient that effectively scours a garage floor may not be the best choice for a facial cleanser.
Many of these substances are also used in industrial manufacturing processes to clean industrial equipment, stabilize pesticides and grease gears. And we can all agree that an ingredient that effectively scours a garage floor may not be the best choice for a facial cleanser.
Following are some of the chemicals commonly found in cosmetics and what they do to us. This blog post might take some time to finish reading but please do take your time to read because it is closely related to our health especially girls who love to put on make-up. If you are a man who is reading this blog post, you could share to your girlfriends.
1.
BHA and BHT
Used
mainly in moisturizers and makeup as preservatives. The
oxidative characteristics and/or metabolites of BHA and BHT may contribute to
carcinogenicity or tumorigenicity; however the same reactions may combat
oxidative stress. There is evidence that certain persons may have difficulty
metabolizing BHA and BHT, resulting in health and behaviour changes.
2. Coal tar dyes
P-phenylenediamine
and colours listed as "CI" followed by five digits.
P-phenylenediamine is used in some hair dyes; other colours are used in a
variety of cosmetics. Potential to cause cancer and may be contaminated with
heavy metals toxic to the brain.
3. DEA-related ingredients
Used
in some creamy and foaming products, such as moisturizers and shampoos. Can
react to form nitrosamines, which may cause cancer. Harmful to fish and other
wildlife.
4. Dibutyl phthalate
Used
as a plasticizer in some nail care products. Suspected endocrine disrupter and
reproductive toxicant. Harmful to fish and other wildlife.
5. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives
Used
in a variety of cosmetics. Slowly release small amounts of formaldehyde, which
causes cancer.
6. Paraben, methylparaben, butylparaben and
propylparaben
Used
in a variety of cosmetics as preservatives. Suspected endocrine disrupters and
may interfere with male reproductive functions. Parabens are
a group of compounds widely used as an antifungal agent, preservative and
antimicrobial in creams, lotions, ointments and other cosmetics, including
underarm deodorants. They are absorbed through the skin and have been
identified in biopsy samples from breast tumors.
7. Petrolatum
Used
in some hair products for shine and as a moisture barrier in some lip balms,
lip sticks and moisturizers. Can be contaminated with poly-cyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons, which may cause cancer.
8. Siloxanes
Used
in a variety of cosmetics to soften, smooth and moisten. Suspected endocrine
disrupter and reproductive toxicant (cyclotetrasiloxane). Harmful to fish and
other wildlife.
9. Sodium
laureth sulphate
Used
in some foaming cosmetics, such as shampoos, cleansers and bubble bath. Can be
contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, which may cause cancer.
10. Triclosan
Used
in some antibacterial cosmetics, such as toothpastes, cleansers and deodorants.
Suspected endocrine disrupter and may contribute to antibiotic resistance in
bacteria. Harmful to fish and other wildlife.
11. Phthalates
Phthalates are
a group of endocrine-disrupting chemicals that are found in cosmetics like nail
polish and in synthetic fragrance—both perfumes and fragrance ingredients in
other cosmetic products. Phthalate exposure has been linked to early puberty in
girls, a risk factor for later-life breast cancer. Some phthalates also act as
weak estrogens in cell culture systems.
1,
4-dioxane is not listed on ingredient labels. It is a petroleum-derived
contaminant formed in the manufacture of shampoos, body wash, children’s bath
products and other sussing cosmetics. The International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC) has ranked it as a possible carcinogen, and the National
Toxicology Program (NTP) has identified it as a reasonably anticipated
carcinogen.
Ethylene oxide is
found in fragrances and is commonly used to manufacture popular brands of
shampoo. It is classified as a known human carcinogen and is one of the 48
chemicals that the National Toxicology Program (NTP) identifies as mammary
carcinogens in animals.
Polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of chemicals that occur
naturally in coal, crude oil and gasoline. One of the more common PAHs is
naphthalene. Some cosmetics and shampoos are made with coal tar and therefore
may contain PAHs. They have been shown to increase risk for breast cancer.
Placental
extract is derived from human or animal placentas and is used in hair
conditioners, shampoos and other grooming aids, particularly those marketed to
women of colour. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) has identified
progesterone, the major hormonal contaminant in placental extracts, as a
reasonably anticipated carcinogen.
Lead
may be a contaminant in over 650 cosmetic products, including sunscreens,
foundation, nail polishes, lipsticks and whitening toothpaste. Lead 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.
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After reading this, you might scare off to apply any those chemicals synthesized make-up products on your face anymore. But don't worry, I know what girls' thinking, even thought they know some chemicals in cosmetic are not good for health but they will not force themselves to stop putting on make-ups on their faces. Why? Because we are girls and we wanted to look the best in front of others. SO, here are some tips for you to choose safe cosmetics:
1. Use Fewer Products with Simpler Ingredients
2. Avoid "Fragrance"
3. Use Truly Natural Cosmetics
4. Beware of Empty Organic and Natural Claims
5. Read the Label to Avoid Synthetic Ingredients
6. Get the Information You Need to Choose Wisely
7. Don't Sweat Over Your Antiperspirant
8. Avoid These Top Offenders:
- Anti-aging creams with lactic, glycolic, AHA and BHA acids
- Hair dyes, especially dark permanent dyes
- Liquid hand soaps with triclosan/triclocarban
- Nail polish and removers with formaldehyde, DBP or toluene (which can be contaminated with benzene)
- Skin lighteners with hydroquinone
- Heavily scented products
- Moisturizers, ointments and skin creams with petrolatum (which can be contaminated with PAHs)
- Fungicides, shaving creams, hair gels and hair coloring containing nonylphenol
- Hair spray, gel, mousse or shaving cream that contains isobutane, a propellant that can be contaminated with 1,3-butadiene
- Sunscreens with UV filters that mimic estrogen
Last, hope you enjoy my blog post. CHEERS! :)
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