Are cosmetics harmful to health?

As people in modern society pay more and more attention to their appearance, we can see that many beauty-loving women spend a lot of money to buy cosmetics. But some friends may have such a concern, that is, most cosmetics contain chemical substances, which may have adverse effects on our bodies. So are cosmetics harmful to health? With this question raised by everyone, let’s learn about it together.

Sunscreen is usually contained in sunscreen skin care products. Currently, the main ultraviolet absorber is chemically synthesized, which can absorb ultraviolet rays. However, since UV absorber itself is a photosensitive substance, improper use may irritate the skin and cause photosensitivity reactions. It is particularly prone to problems such as rough skin and eye irritation.

Therefore, my country's cosmetic hygiene regulations have made provisions for the limited use of ultraviolet absorbers in cosmetic ingredients, the maximum allowable concentration in cosmetics, and the conditions of use and precautions that must be printed on the label.

"Harm of cosmetics" is a serious topic for those of us who live in the material world every day. What are "cosmetic hazards"? It refers to chemical synthetic substances added to cosmetics and skin care products that are harmful to the normal and functional components of the skin, and the damage to the human body over time.

"If you wear makeup every day, you will absorb two kilograms of harmful substances in a year." Recently, a public health expert from the Health Supervision Bureau of the Zhejiang Provincial Health Department made it clear that you should not use cosmetics without restraint, especially in the hot summer when most of the capillaries in the body are open and blood circulation in the body is accelerated, which will increase the absorption of harmful chemicals.

Absorbs two kilograms of harmful substances every year

Ms. Xu works in an office building. Before going out every day, she puts on some light makeup, cleanses her skin with facial cleanser first, and then uses toner, lotion, moisturizer, and primer to care for her skin. Next, she applied a thin layer of sunscreen on her face; to make her complexion look better, she also used some liquid foundation, pressed powder and loose powder. Finally, she drew on her eyebrows and put on some lipstick before going out.

Many women go through a daily "routine" like Ms. Xu before going out. However, public health experts from the Health Supervision Bureau of the Ministry of Health said that the abuse of cosmetics is harmful to the body. If women use cosmetics every day, their bodies will absorb two kilograms of harmful chemicals in a year. Absorption through the skin and blood is more dangerous than direct ingestion.

Zhu Hong, director of the Cosmetics Section of the Health Supervision Bureau of the Health Department, introduced that cosmetics are not food after all. In order to achieve the corresponding effects, they must contain some chemicals that are potentially harmful to the human body. Even for some qualified products, the chemical content inside does not exceed the national standards, but if used for a long time, there will be effects. What’s more, there are many counterfeit and shoddy products and expired cosmetics, which cause even greater harm.

I believe that through the above learning, our friends have a deeper understanding and more proficient grasp of whether cosmetics are harmful to health. Of course, I still want to tell you that cosmetics can indeed make us more beautiful, but when purchasing cosmetics, we must choose those that are pure plant and natural. Especially pregnant mothers should be more careful when using cosmetics.