AIMAN INAM
KARACHI: It is not wrong to say that ladies spend half of their earnings in buying beauty products as they adore oozing oomph with their looks.
However, there are innumerable cosmetic products that could potentially harm their skin due to harmful chemicals.
As to keep its viewers safe and beautiful, Newspakistan.tv is equipping them with the list of harmful chemicals to watch out for while buying and using beauty products and those are:
Parabens: They are preservative and stuffed with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. Its exposure may up the risk of having breast cancer, hormonal disturbance, allergic reactions and even infertility.
Petrochemicals: Such chemicals are poisonous for the nervous system and are carcinogen generated as a byproduct of the refinement of gasoline from crude oil. They choke and age the skin while upsetting the skin’s aptitude to flush out toxins.
Artificial/Synthetic Colors: Stay away from the products harbor artificial colors as they could potentially cause cancer.
Artificial/Synthetic Fragrance: They could wreak severe allergy and asthma attacks upon its exposure. Whereas, its persistent usage can lead to immune system damage, sensitization, brain damage, hormonal disorder and tumor.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate: These ingredients can harm the skin’s immune system by parting, inflaming and aging the layers. Such chemicals can let toxins to penetrate in the body (such as heart, liver, lungs and brain) up to 40 percent more via skin and trigger yeast infections and hair thinning.
Triclosan: It is a synthetic antibacterial ingredient, which is usually used in insect killers. You can come across triclosan in hand sanitizers and it is considered a potential cause of mounting cancer.
Phthalates: They can upset endocrine, imitate hormones and cause reproductive and neurological damage.
P.S. It is pertinent to mention here that experts suggest using natural products when it comes to enhance your beauty. Do not listen to the fake claims of advertisers, just read each and every ingredients of the product and analyze it appropriately before buying.
