In the past few years the beauty industry has grown immensely. Even the you tube beauty community. Make up was first used for hiding aging signs but nowadays it’s used for beauty purposes.
The Dangers of Makeup Products
Make up causes skin flaking, dryness, some allergic reactions and it penetrates the skin, enters the bloodstream and affects your health.
White facial powder and kohl products contain lead and mercury.
According to The Breast Cancer Fund, half of Halloween makeup products contain harmful and toxic chemicals.
Harmful Chemicals Found in Makeup Products
Cadmium
It is linked to bone disease, kidney failure and cancer. It is found in Jafra Cosmetics, Estee Lauder, L’oreal, Revlon, Yves Rocher, Proctor and Gamble, Jane & Co products and Mary Kay and Jane products.
Toluene
It is found in products such as nail polish and hair dye. It harms the nervous system and can cause different neurological disorders including dementia.
Benzophenones
It can be found in foundations, lip balms, fragrances, nail polish, conditioner, shampoo, baby sunscreens and hairsprays. It may cause allergic reactions including skin rashes and anaphylactic shock.
Parabens
It is found in shampoos, shower gels, lotions and conditioners. It may cause endocrine disruption and breast cancer.
Lead
It is found in eye shadow, foundation, eyeliner and lipstick, lip glosses, lipsticks and lipliners as well as in mascaras, hair dyes, foundations and blushes. It causes cancer and infertility.
Talk
It is found in blush and pressed powder, foundation, baby powders, feminine hygiene products, deodorants, powdered eyeshadows, lipsticks, and facemasks. It causes ovarian cancer.
To conclude…
These products can’t harm you in small doses but if you often use them they can affect your health. Read the labels and try using natural products from brands such as ILIA, Physicians Formula, Dr.Hauschka, Josie Maran Cosmetics.
[Source: www.fhfn.org]