A number of pictures and videos spread on the social networking site “Facebook”, of “blushers” from a famous brand of cosmetics, which contain a high percentage of lead, which can lead to death in the long run, and it appears in the videos and pictures that were circulated on the communication sites. This is the famous type of “blusher”, which is the well-known brand “Shiglam”, where gold was placed on the “blusher” and it turned black, and this color is lead and is considered a toxic substance. Women, especially pregnant women, as it can affect the fetus.
Ingredients in cosmetics cause serious health damage
It is best to avoid makeup as much as possible to reduce your exposure to harmful chemicals. Most beauty products can contain coloring additives and toxic ingredients that can enter the bloodstream following being absorbed by the skin. You can also inhale or ingest some of these harmful chemicals from lip products, and some cosmetics. Chemicals in cosmetics and other beauty products lead to serious health problems such as cancer and endocrine disorders that affect the production of hormones in the body and stunt growth. Here are some of the components of makeup that you should pay attention to while buying cosmetics:
Asbestos
Various makeup products, including blush, eye shadow, and bronzer, contain talc. Although talc is safe, there is a high chance that it is contaminated with asbestos, a known carcinogen chemical that increases the risk of lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, and tumor. mesothelium.
Triclosan
Cosmetic manufacturers sometimes add triclosan to products such as toothpastes, antibacterial soaps, and body washes to reduce the risk of bacterial contamination, but high levels of triclosan can interfere with thyroid hormones and contribute to antibiotic resistance.
Lead
Eye makeup products that contain coloring additives may contain large amounts of lead, which is a harmful metal. Exposure to high levels of lead causes anemia, weakness, kidney and brain damage, and can lead to death.
Mercury
Avoid skin lightening products that contain mercury, as this metal can affect the nervous system, damage the kidneys, and harm the fetus. Thimerosal is a preservative often used in mercury-containing cosmetics. Beware of this preservative in cosmetics.
Parabens
Parabens are used as preservatives in many cosmetics. They can enter the body through the skin and imitate estrogen. Estrogen imbalance can lead to positive breast cancer. Parabens can be listed on cosmetic labels such as methylparaben, propylparaben, ethylparaben, Butylparaben. It can also be found in lotions, hair products, and shaving creams.
