Cosmetics And Self-Esteem

Can you imagine a relative having to hear that they have skin cancer? Some patients have no knowledge of why or how they have contracted it. Why would a healthy human be diagnosed with cancer? Beauty products can cause horrible reactions when toxins are used. Cosmetic products are one of the causes of our skin cancer epidemic. People should know how to protect themselves, the stages of skin cancer, and how to detect skin cancer.

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.

Animal testing is still done by cosmetic companies even though it is unethical and scientifically inaccurate. The various tests carried out on animals is not a guarantee for using cosmetics on our skin since animals react differently to certain chemicals as compared to humans. Cosmetics companies kill millions of animals every year in pursuit of profit. The animals that suffer and die in these laboratories range from rabbits to mice. According to companies that perform such tests, they are done to establish the safety of products and ingredients. However, no law requires that cosmetics products be tested on animals. The Food and Drug

Today there are more cosmetic products on the market all over the world than ever before. There has also been an emphasis on beauty and how one presents themselves to others. The combination of these factors lead to an increase in demand for cosmetics. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has little to no control over the regulation over the safety of the ingredients included in personal care products on the market. Problems arise because there are known and identified toxic chemicals in many cosmetics, but not much has been done to change neither the ingredients nor information the general public knows of this problem. The FDA does little to nothing to regulate known toxic ingredients, but alternative ingredients have been

Think about the cosmetic and pharmaceutical products used in everyday life. Cosmetic products such as make-ups, soaps, deodorants, and shampoos are tested on animals. Medical products such as birth control and Visine are tested on animals as well. The FDA requires testing for medical products but cosmetic products are not required to. While it has made some advancements medically, scientists should seek out different ways to test products meant for human use; so we look at the ineffectiveness of animal testing, difference in human and animal biology, and animal fatalities.

So many of beauty products have chemicals that aren't good for your health in them but a

While certain animals are tested for medical reasons, some are used to test cosmetics. Cosmetic products include makeup items, perfumes, hair products, makeup brushes, lotions, soaps, etc.. “Alternatives to Animal Testing” states “Regulatory agencies require testing of consumer products, medicines, and industrial and agricultural chemicals to identify potential health and safety hazards”, meaning that testing of some kind is required before cosmetics can be sold. If makeup was not tested, it could be sold to millions of people and possibly cause harm. The damage caused by untested cosmetics could result in companies losing an incredible amount of money, and lessening said companies’ reliability. Animals seem to be an easy and accessible way to test

Girls growing up look up to models on television and in magazines, These girls read these advertisements and think they need to look like that to be accepted or feel pretty in today's society. Its really unfortunate that that's how it is. Girls need to learn to accept themselves for who they really are not what advertisements portray. Maybelline New York(™) released an ad of a woman with full lashes advertising mascara. After taking a second look, one can see not only a picture, but also the ads purpose, assumptions made by the advertisers, and consequences of the ad.

There are many types of drugstore cosmetics that contain artificial preservatives, silicons, and fragrances known to destroy the natural lipid barrier that your skin constantly produces. This is probably the major cause for dry skin and wrinkles even at an early age, and a host of other skin conditions. However, harmful components in cosmetics should not be a

The FDA defines cosmetics as, “’articles intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance

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

The cosmetology industry has been infamously known for their lack of regulations on companies that produce beauty products. The companies do not operate through the FDA, so they are able to exclude important information from labels. In the past, manufacturers could omit ingredients from labels, claiming the right to protect trade secrets (Nguyen 2). More than 9,000 chemicals are found in cosmetic products; however, only half of them can be found on the labels (Pak 2). Because of the label loopholes, the chemicals in the products have also become unregulated. According to Nguyen at Organic Consumers Association, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not saftey test ingredients used in cosmetic or personal care products before they are sold to the public (2). This leads to toxic chemicals being circulated in the public market. Additionally, if there is not a way to

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.

Mascara to make your eyelashes longer, lipstick to draw attention to your mouth, and blush just for a little color. These are just a few examples of beauty products used everyday. Commercials flaunt them. Celebrities use them. Society demands them. The makeup we use daily is seemingly harmless. However, no one knows the process of how these cosmetics come to be. Kim Kardashian does not just wake up like that. Makeup is made in a factory. But how do they determine which formula does not kill people on contact? How do they know for sure that these cosmetics will not poison people or cause a form of skin disease? Cosmetic brands test makeup on animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and rodents.

The wide spread use of synthetic items, especially cosmetics, is prompted by man’s increasing desire to improve his looks and personality in the society.