Cosmetics : A Common Household Product

Throughout the decades, women’s fashion has evolved many times, each time creating a fashion stamp unique to that particular decade. One thing has remained the same and managed to remain a part of every era: hairspray. It is a cosmetic product that is meant to hold hair in its place. A lot of products we use today are may have unseen consequences to daily usage. A product I use almost daily is hairspray. I always knew hairspray was bad for the environment because of the aerosol that was in them would break down the ozone layer, so I began to look at a specific hairspray that I use just about every morning and night, Sebastian Shaper Hairspray, Regular, Styling Mist for Hold & Control. This specific Sebastian Hairspray product is not only

that you should avoid using on your body when buying beauty products. Some of these consists

A “commodity chemical,” BPA is widely used in consumer products, and therefore is produced on a large scale. It is composed of two polymers: acetone and phenol. The two primary uses of BPA are for polycarbonate plastics (approximately 74% of its application) and epoxy resins (about 20%) (Ritter). Polycarbonates are manufactured by the combination of phosgene (COCl₂) and BPA (C15H16O2 ), and epoxy resins are made by combining BPA and epichlorohydrin (C3H5ClO). When unpolymerised epoxy compounds leach into food through packaging or come into contact with human skin through contact with cash register receipt tapes, for example, the estrogen-mimicking effects of the compounds have the potential to interfere with the normal function of

How does Phthalates affect the body? The largest threat/problem that Phthalates cause on the human body is through the Endocrine system (Endocrine Studies, n.d.). The Endocrine system is the collection of glands, which produce hormones that regulate, metabolism, growth, development, tissue, sleep, and mood among other things (Zimmermann, K 2014). Phthalates does this by interfering with the production of hormones in the body (Endocrine Studies, n.d.). The term given to a substance that does

Commercial body products and conventional deodorants that we regularly use contain a lot of chemicals, like parabens, propylene glycol, triclosan, aluminum chlorohydrate,

a baseline for how chemicals and cosmetics will react with human tissues, which in fact could be

In a statement from the FDA, they state that, “In general, cosmetic manufacturers may use any ingredient they choose.” This means that they have little to no say in the ingredients that are being put into different cosmetic products. In conclusion, the FDA should pay more attention to these ingredients, and do something to change to rules about cosmetics. If the FDA isn’t able to dot that, then they should bring more attention to the consumers of the cosmetics and add a warning because no a lot of people who use these products know the potential

Today, the field of cosmetics and the treatment of injuries, skin, and hair ailments have gained the attention of doctors all over the world. While multiple treatment methods have been examined, preference remains for the safest and the most effective method. Recently, treatment with PRP has been established as an effective medical treatment in many fields, such as oral surgery, neurosurgery, cosmetic surgery, sports medicine, and orthopedics. Platelets are one of the essential components found in blood, known best for their importance in coagulation. They contain proteins known as growth factors that play an essential role in healing damaged tissue (Lubkowska et al., 2012). The normal range of platelets in healthy human blood ranges from

Having laws banning the use of all dangerous chemicals in beauty products will be a step further into dodging many health dangers. On average, most women use approximately 12 beauty products with 168 different ingredients daily, some of which may be associated

Cosmetics are substances that are applied onto the body and/or face to enhance a person’s looks or scent. Cosmetics can be make-up which is mostly used by women and it is to enhance a female’s appearance. It is normally applied to face, hair, and body. Cosmetics has been used throughout society since Ancient times. In Ancient Egypt, cosmetic chemistry was being used before anyone knew it related to chemistry. Cosmetics was being used for many reasons in Ancient times. It is said that Cleopatra bathed in donkey milk to keep skin smooth, this is an example to show that chemistry is being used for the benefit of skin care. Skin care is another example of cosmetic chemistry being used. Skin care has been an important factor in society. Skin care has been around since 3000 BC in Ancient Egypt. This was prepared by natural materials.

Personal care products and facial cosmetics are commonly used by millions of consumers on a daily basis. These products are directly applied to human skin and mainly produce local exposure to certain ingredients. Numerous consumer products like cosmetics and toiletries have been reported as a source of heavy metal

Ingredients in makeup can be natural or artificial,but the impact on our health all depends on the chemicals that they are made of. But the amount of dangerous chemicals that are found in our everyday makeup are usually to small to hurt us. In this paper I will be answering how makeup products are connected to chemistry, what cosmetic products contain that are chemically related, and which ones are the most harmful to our bodies.

Environmental sustainability is the maintenance of valued resources in the physical environment. Valued resources are regarded as those that are non-renewable and unable to be created by human labour such as: petrol, coal, minerals, air quality etc. Risking these precious resources by conducting unsustainable practices causes a major decline in the long term quality of life, destruction of the environment and possible extinction of non-renewable resources. Issues with unsustainable practices are gaining more awareness within society and communities recently. This arising puts pressure on organisations to implement and integrate sustainable policies as part of their business culture to gain economic and cultural popularity against competitors. LUSH Cosmetics is an organisation that has particularly excelled and been overly successful in such practices. LUSH is a transnational corporation officially launched in May 1995 with 700 shops spread across 46 countries that retail fresh handmade cosmetics. They are an international retailer that focuses on producing products that are sourced from ethically and organically derived resources.

The cosmetic industry in the United States has been under scrutiny concerning whether the chemicals used in cosmetics are safe or toxic. According to Annie Leonard from The Story of Cosmetics, “The average woman in the U.S. uses about 12 products daily, the average man about six, each product containing a dozen or more chemicals,” but what are these enigmatic chemicals? When a person examines the ingredients list of their shampoo or lotion, one would observe a list of lengthy chemical names; names that the average person would possibly never be able to enunciate correctly. These same chemicals are in cosmetics we use on a daily basis. The FDA categorizes cosmetics as “articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on,

One day I was at the local drugstore wandering in the cosmetics aisle and looked at a certain facial moisturizer and took a peek at the ingredients list. Some ingredients I was familiar with, like water and aloe, but others, not so much. The ones that stood out to me the most were the ingredients methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben. I put down the product I was looking at and began picking up various ones from differing brands, finding that a majority either contained at least one of the aforementioned parabens if not all four. I had no idea what parabens were and why they were so common in such a variety of products, ranging from shampoos to lotions to makeup. I did some research and found that parabens were so common