COSMETICS – SIDE EFFECTS AND ALLERGIES

COSMETICSSIDE EFFECTS AND ALLERGIES
On Human skin

The topic covers :
1. What is cosmetics?
2. What are the various categories?
3. What are it’s side effects?
4. What are the ingredients which are harmful?
5. What should we do to protect ourselves?

Cosmetics:
The U.S. FDAwhich regulates cosmetics in the
United Statesdefines cosmetics as:
“Intended to be applied to the human body
for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness,
or altering the appearance without affecting the
body's structure or functions.”
Cosmeticsare substances used to enhance or protect the appearance or odor of the human body

This broad field includes:
Skin care creams and lotions
Powders
Perfumes
Lipsticks and Lip-gloss
Fingernail and toenail polishes
Eye and facial make-up
Permanent waves
Hair colors , hair sprays and gels
Shampoos and other hair care products
Bubble baths and bath oils
Deodorants

Criticism of cosmetics:
This criticism has come from various sources like:
Feminists
Animal rights activists
Authors
Public interest groups

Ingredients and Diseases:
Parabencan cause skin irritation and contact dermatitis in individuals
Prolonged use of makeup has also been linked to thinning eyelashes
Synthetic fragrances are widely used in consumer products. Studies concluded from patch testing show synthetic fragrances are made of many ingredients which cause allergic reactions
SLS ( Sodium Laureal Sulphate) causes a number of skin issues including dermatitis

Victor Yuschenko: Pustular & Acneiform Irritant Dermatitis

Photo-toxicity due to sunscreen lotion:

How should we be careful:
Sunscreen UVB generally
Should be UVA as well as UVB
No fragrance
Skin care products:
Paraben (preservative) should not be there
Hair care products
Protein should be there
SLS quantity should be less

Contd………..
General cosmetic products:
Don’t consider much fruit extracts
See if some soy included
Hope this will be helpful
to you next time to go
to a store.

Resouces
www.mybodypart.com/side-effects-risks9.html
www.mybodypart.com/side-effects-risks9.html
www.lancome-usa.com

Acknowledgement
Karen A Costa-Strachan, PhD
Director Regulatory Affairs
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
Donald V. Belsito, M.D
Professor of Medicine (Dermatology)
University of Kansas medical centre
Kansas City, Kansas

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COSMETICS – SIDE EFFECTS AND ALLERGIES

by Rajat Narang on Jul 30, 2009

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