December 13, 2012 (Powerhomebiz.com) Did you know that certain chemicals in your cosmetics can be breast cancer risk factors. Some beauty products contain toxic and endocrine that disrupts a person’s hormones and a host of illnesses and health risks. Most consumers assume that the products they use on their body or on their face-whether cleansers, lotions or makeups-are safe. In the United States, personal care products are unregulated, which means hat there is no law that governs the ingredients they use in their cosmetics. The unfortunate thing is that the chemicals in these cosmetics can actually cause breast cancer and other health problems. This is why it is very important to use natural cosmetics.
Why use natural makeup?
The cosmetics industry is a billion-dollar industry, which means that makeup is part of the everyday lives of millions of women in the planet. And yet, aside from those who have sensitive skin, most women use cosmetics without really thinking the harm it can cause them. Because there is no law that says a certain cosmetic product must be tested first before they are sold in the market, women are sometimes duped by low price tags and promises of flawless skin.
But why must you use natural cosmetics? What can organic makeup do that industry cosmetics cannot?
Many of the ingredients in your makeup can be harmful to your skin. You might be lucky enough to find a particular cosmetic product that does not harm your skin now, but it does not eliminate the possibility of being harmful in the future. A lot of these chemicals are harmless during the first use. However, as your skin gradually adapts to the chemical, it can cause reactions and allergies that are difficult to sustain.
And although there are some chemicals that are not actually dangerous when used solely, it can be quite harmful still when mixed with other ingredients. You can actually have a reaction to a certain chemical just because they are now mixed with other ingredients in a particular cosmetic product.
Some people, however, still have allergic reactions even to natural cosmetics. This might be caused by a certain ingredient in the makeup that you are allergic to. It is better if a dermatologist is consulted before using a cosmetic product, especially if you have a very sensitive skin.
Unfortunately, you cannot check the ingredients of any particular cosmetic product because no law actually ordered cosmetic companies to include in their packaging all the chemicals they used. Some ingredients that may cause people to raise their eyebrows are hidden under the term “fragrance.”
It is always better, of course, to read the reviews about such cosmetics. There are several forums on the Internet that gives reviews and insights on different cosmetic products. You can actually use the information from other cosmetic users to decide whether a particular product suits your skin type. But if you can, it is always better to consult an expert or professional before trying out something that is packaged as natural.
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