With the growing popularity of cosmetics for adults and teenagers, safety is a major concern. There are concerns regarding the presence of harmful chemicals and heavy metals in cosmetics and everyday products. [6] The objective of this paper is to inform consumers of the ingredients found in cosmetics and day to day products that can possess serious health issues. Cosmetics are products that are used on your skin for either cleansing, fragrance, protecting and/or improving your overall appearance. 2,5 Chemicals are added to cosmetics in the form of preservatives and fragrances to expand the shelf life of the products and to give the products a more appealing smell to the consumers.2 Some of these chemicals can be toxic to the human body …show more content…
Parabens can exist naturally at low levels in some food items, for example, some fruits and some vegetables. There are also synthetic parabens which are made from petrochemicals that are used in cosmetics. [4] An estimated 75 to 90% of cosmetics contain parabens. [4] Parabens are commonly used in cream-based products such as make-up, shampoo, cream, and moisturizers. Since they consist of oil and water emulsions. Cosmetics that contain water are prone to microbial contamination, so when parabens are mixed with other preservatives it offers a strong antimicrobial activity against bacteria. parabens have low toxicity, good stability non-volatility, formulated well because they have no odor or taste, they are neutral, do not produce discoloration, and they do not cause hardening in cosmetic formulation.2 When cosmetics containing parabens are applied to the skin, they are absorbed in the body, which would avoid the metabolic process, and enter the bloodstream and organs. [4] Since they can easily penetrate the skin and possibly interfere with the endocrine system. Parabens have the ability to mimic estrogen, a study showed that parabens were detected in human breast cancer tissues, which raised questions about a possible connection between parabens and cancer. Studies also show that parabens can interfere with male reproductive functions, increased skin aging, and DNA damage. Studies show that women are
There are many other chemicals in this hairspray that have harmful concerns, but one of the more troubling ingredients included is, artificial fragrance. Synthetic fragrance contains many chemicals, some which may cause brain damage or are neurotoxins and are filled with allergens. Due to "trade secret" status of companies’ fragrances, the FDA does not
There are some very good beauty products out in many stores that can help the appearance of someone, but there are some that may do more damage instead of help. These products that say that they are revitalizing the skin or putting more sheen in your hair may just be like putting toxins into your body. The most fearful thing about these products is that they could be right in your local store that sells them, but don’t get me wrong not all of them sell things like these but it is still raising a good question of, “What are the ingredients of the hair care or skin care products that you buy?”
Before buying any beauty products, you should be aware of any harmful chemicals in them
As showed by Lindsey Blomberg article The Perils of Parabens, tissue tests were assembled by the Manchester Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Center some place around 2005 and 2008 from 40 women who had encountered a mastectomy for bosom malignancy, none of whom had gotten chemotherapy or radiation before the mastectomy. Results demonstrates that one or more parabens was perceived in 99% of tissue tests and each one of the five parabens were recognized in 60% of tests .They found that the most amazing center was for n-propylparaben and methylparaben, with lower centralizations of n-butylparaben, ethyluparaben and isobutylparaben.The general ordinary total paraben center was 85.5 billionths of a gram for each gram of bosom tissue. Likewise, the determination made in a complete investigation utilizing specimen readiness techniques (which is finished by isolating parabens from the frameworks
The majority of Americans apply products to their body multiple times a day without knowing what ingredients are in those products. Most of the products sold in the United States are considered toxic because of their ingredients. Shockingly, U.S Law states that “cosmetic products and ingredients do not need Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval before they go on the market” (Prohibited & Restricted Laws). Without regulation, harmful ingredients are slipped into products. These harmful ingredients can cause dangerous side effects such as cancer, skin irritations, hormone disrupters, and more. With a push for FDA product regulation, toxic ingredients in cosmetics could eventually be prohibited in regards to our country’s safety.
Senior project is about doing something that you’ve always wanted to do but you’ve never had the time to do it. Some people choose to learn an instrument or build something, maybe even try a vegan lifestyle. My project, at first, was about making the perfect fitting dress but then my mom become more obsessed with it than I did and I quit that project. Then, I decided to do a project that I was really crazy about. I already watched tons of YouTube videos about various makeup looks. However, instead of just doing makeup on myself I decided that I needed to challenge myself and do other people’s makeup. Before this project I had never done makeup on someone else's makeup and I learned a lot about myself and my beautiful friends. I also learned
So many of beauty products have chemicals that aren't good for your health in them but a
Cosmetic companies that use all natural products generally don’t use animal testing to prove their products are safe for consumer use. The likeliness for someone, for example, to get acne, non-allergy based rashes, and drying of skin is near to none when comparing natural organic products to cheap chemically made drugstore products. Even if products from brands like Almay, Cover Girl, and Maybelline is in stock at local stores and bigger companies, it doesn’t mean that their products are automatically safe to use. According to the executive vice president of the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association, “Are your cosmetic products safe? Cosmetic companies say yes, but the proof is hard to find. Under current law of the U.S Food, Drug Administration (FDA) cannot require companies to test personal care products for safety before they are sold. Instead, companies must ensure a product is safe. But they don’t have to tell anyone how they came to that conclusion, including the FDA” (Dezio and Wiles). Many companies have put chemicals on the market that eventually have been declared as dangerous. The senior vice president of the Environmental Working Group states, “Phthalates, chemicals found in nail polish, have been associated with birth defects in boys” (Dezio and Wiles). Therefore, explaining the crucial realization of that chemically based products are
these chemicals and beauty products to help our appearance when being healthy is the most
Formaldehyde is a known to be a human carcinogen. (Ntp.nies.nih.gov..,2016). This agent is used as a preservative and is a cancer causing agent. Product labels do not state if formaldehyde is present, even though the manufacturers use this to prevent mold and bacteria from growing and spoiling the products. The FDA does not restrict the amount of formaldehyde that can be present in cosmetics sold in the U.S. (Facts. G...Concern, C.. & Preservatives. F., 2016). According to the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA), 1 in 5 cosmetic products contain formaldehyde. A caution proclamation on products may be listed when some unsafe ingredients may be existent. For example, ingredients may be safe in products such as lotions when washed off your skin, but not safe when left on the skin for hours. Another example is ingredients that are safe for use on the hair or nails may be unsafe when used on skin or near the
As the consumer attitude gradually changes, people are more in favor of the natural and safe products in cosmetic market. Australia consumers are not exception. They respected green-added cosmetics, namely, they are increasingly in pursuit of natural, pollution-free cosmetics with no chemicals added. Consequently, the products of chemical-free will gain competitive advantages in Australian cosmetic market to meet the consumer’s psychological needs for green, organic skin care products.
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.
Consumers are concerned about product safety and the use of animal testing by cosmetic companies.
In 1984, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) evaluated the safety of methyl, propyl, and butylparabens, stating that they were “safe for use in cosmetic products at levels up to 25%,” which is a generous limit, considering the approximate level for parabens ranges from .01 to 3%. However, there are still claims that parabens do more harm than good. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reported in December of 1999 “the chemical preservatives called parabens—methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl—displayed estrogenic activity in several tests.” Essentially, they found that parabens have the capability to mimic the body’s own hormones, which can lead to disruptions in the endocrine system, developmental and reproductive toxicity, allergies, and immunotoxicity. Even though parabens occur naturally in low levels in foods, like strawberries, blueberries, onions, carrots, etc, they are metabolized when consumed, making them less estrogenic. Yet, when the