Chemical Toxins In Cosmetology
On every beauty product sold in the stores and online, the ingredients that are used to create each one are printed on the back of the label. Many people don’t even think about whether or not these ingredients are healthy or harmful. They don’t know that the most popular brands of beauty products that people tend to buy and use daily could contain chemical toxins that may be very harmful to skin cells. One of the major issues in the cosmetology field is the use of products that contain chemical toxins. Today, we live in a world where people are obsessed with their appearances. Every woman who wears makeup knows what they are looking for when it comes to finding the perfect beauty product that covers all their imperfections, makes them
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All of these may have more than twenty to thirty ingredients and chemicals. “Less than twenty percent of the chemicals that are included in cosmetics have been tested in the industry by the industries safety panel” (Annie Leonardo) Which means that there is a large amount of ingredients need to be tested and checked for the possibility of being harmful or safe. “The FDA doesn’t routinely test products and, with the exception of coloring agents, doesn’t have the authority to approve or disapprove cosmetic products or ingredients as they go to market,” (Denise …show more content…
Take coconut oil for example, it is a good thing to keep in the home because not only is it good for cooking and baking but there are endless possibilities of use. Coconut oil can be used as a hair repair mask, almost like a conditioner to make hair stronger, healthier, and look more nourished, plus it smells really good. People can also use coconut oil as an acne treatment. The fatty acids and vitamins found in the coconut oil help with the irritation, redness, and inflammation caused by acne.
Another alternative would be to use less of the products used daily. Consumers don’t have to stop using all of the products they use every day, but using less of the products can help in the long run. Replacing some of the products for ones that are more natural and help your skin rather than damage it is also an option. Everyone wants perfect, healthy skin, but we have to stop damaging it and start taking care of
All of these may have more than twenty to thirty ingredients and chemicals. “Less than twenty percent of the chemicals that are included in cosmetics have been tested in the industry by the industries safety panel” (Annie Leonardo) Which means that there is a large amount of ingredients need to be tested and checked for the possibility of being harmful or safe. “The FDA doesn’t routinely test products and, with the exception of coloring agents, doesn’t have the authority to approve or disapprove cosmetic products or ingredients as they go to market,” (Denise …show more content…
Take coconut oil for example, it is a good thing to keep in the home because not only is it good for cooking and baking but there are endless possibilities of use. Coconut oil can be used as a hair repair mask, almost like a conditioner to make hair stronger, healthier, and look more nourished, plus it smells really good. People can also use coconut oil as an acne treatment. The fatty acids and vitamins found in the coconut oil help with the irritation, redness, and inflammation caused by acne.
Another alternative would be to use less of the products used daily. Consumers don’t have to stop using all of the products they use every day, but using less of the products can help in the long run. Replacing some of the products for ones that are more natural and help your skin rather than damage it is also an option. Everyone wants perfect, healthy skin, but we have to stop damaging it and start taking care of