Shown is the natural beauty of each woman’s desires. To always look beautiful and attractive, sometimes women through a variety of ways. One of them by using cosmetics. Quite a lot of beauty products that offer the products can make someone look beautiful. In fact, using the wrong cosmetics can damage the skin beauty and health. Danger is often ignored by women because they want instant beauty.
These cosmetics can cause allergies and various skin diseases. In fact, the basic principle of the cosmetic benefits are themselves the skin to remove dirt, beautify the skin coloring as desired, maintaining the liquid composition leather, protecting ultraviolet exposure, and slow down wrinkles.
On the use of a cosmetic, if not careful, will give a negative effect, especially for someone who is very sensitive to one of the ingredients of cosmetic ingredients.
Any content of the cosmetic?
All types of cosmetic material comprising the composition of chemicals, which have harmful effects on the skin. Both the direct effect or indirectly. Can directly damage the skin or cause abnormal reactions to some skin types, because some of the material contained therein. While indirectly be dangerous when exposed to sunlight or because of accumulation of these materials on the surface of the skin.
These cosmetics contain a composition of various heavy metals like lead and heavy water dissolved in a mixture of oil-containing materials such as oil cocou. Some materials used perwarna also contains elements that are processed from the kerosene. All materials are oksidat materials harmful to the skin. Absorption which is the skin pores of these materials can cause inflammation and allergies. If the use of cosmetic ingredients are kept in use, can be harmful to the cells in the blood, liver and kidneys.
* Mineral oil, and the products of petroleum processing such as petroleum jelly (petrolatum) and paraffin oil is often used as a cosmetic ingredient formulations. Because the molecular size larger than the size of skin pores, then the mineral oil can not absorb into the skin. This can clog the skin pores. In addition, mineral oil is also komedogenik (causing blackheads). Instead look for cosmetics that contain vegetable oil or vegetable oil the light that is rich in essential fatty acids, such as soybean oil or olive oil. Good absorption power, a small molecule that can penetrate the skin pores. Plant oils also contain nutritional ingredients to the skin.
* Lanolin. Is the lubricant that comes from fat on the skin of sheep. Often used as a softener (emollient) in cosmetic formulations. These materials can cause allergic reactions and are komedogenik (causing blackheads). Research conducted FDA (Food and Drug Administration), USA and has published Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times, January 1989, mentions that lanolin is often contaminated with dangerous pesticides. Find that contains silk amino acid, or squalene derived from plants as an alternative softener material.
Alcohol. Commonly used in cosmetic products for oily skin and acne or as a solvent. This material will dry out the skin, dissolve the oil and skin moisturizing ingredients to the skin surface. Better use of natural astringent plant extracts and mineral oil absorbent to treat oily skin problems, or witch hazel (alcohol derived from plant extracts Hamamelis, which can soften irritated skin, and does not dry out the skin. Apart from being refreshing, as well as witch hazel astringent for oily skin.
Artificial dyes. Dye called coal tar and D & C pigment (coal tar derivatives) which is used as the basis for coloring in cosmetics are komedogenik, and will cause a certain type of skin becomes sensitive and acne.
* Formaldehyde. This material is often used as a preservative. Its use in Japan and in several European countries have banned. Are very drying and irritating to skin. National Cancer Institute (1983) states that the effect of formaldehyde carcinogenic (causing cancer), and the most frequent cause sensitization (irritation reaction) skin. The best preservative is a natural vitamin E which acts as an antioxidant.
* Materials komedogenik. Many raw materials are often used in cosmetic products are emergence komedogenik effect and skin disorders. Among isopropyl myristate, and the analogue such as isopropyl palmitate, isopropy isostearate, butyl Stearate, etc..
*Artificial fragrance. Gynecology cause irritation and allergic reactions in approximately 1% of the general population and at least 35% of all allergic reactions due to cosmetics. Deodorizer is also photo-sensitive, and will cause pigmentation due to sun exposure. As an alternative, the best is a natural fragrance derived from plant extracts or essential oils.
Cosmetic Damage No Hurry?
Well, how do cosmetic cepet not damaged. Follow the steps below:
* Never add any liquid into the cosmetics. Besides damaging the density and quality of cosmetics, this way can make prolific bacterium and fertile life in cosmetics.
* If you are allergic to, immediately stop the use of cosmetics. Almost all cosmetics can cause allergic reactions in certain users. The first signs are redness and irritation. Indeed there is no material that is completely free from allergy. Always look at the skin reaction when the new cosmetic change.
* Note the original color of makeup. If you have changed color or smells throw away the makeup. The materials quality has been reduced because of time usually no longer able to fight bacteria.
* If the eyes are infected, do not use cosmetics in the area. Search also the reason, Is it mascara, eye shadow or eye liner. Stop the temporary use. If proven that allergy was caused by cosmetics, must be stopped.
* Keep away from the light make up the sun and heat. Rays and heat can damage and destroy the quality of color cosmetics.
* Despite being in a hurry try the cosmetics closed. This action can prevent the entry of germs.
* Do not use products containing aerosols near heat or while smoking. If not careful, this action may make cosmetic explode.
* Breathing is good when you’re using hairspray. Materials hairspray and cosmetics in the form of powder can cause lung damage.
* Do not use cosmetics while driving a car. In addition to endanger, if scratched face could open the way for bacteria to enter.
* Never share your makeup or lending. If you try to tester in the store, use discarded materials such as tissue. Clean cosmetics container with alcohol before using it in the face.