Women and beauty products – it’s a love affair that’s been going on for centuries. And no wonder. There’s nothing like a new lipstick or favourite perfume to make us look and feel good. Or so we thought…
In fact, according to a new report, most of our favourite cosmetics are cocktails of industrially produced and potentially dangerous chemicals that could damage our health and, in some cases, rather than delivering on their potent ‘anti-ageing’ promise, are causing us to age faster.
Research by Bionsen, a natural deodorant company, found that the average woman’s daily grooming and make-up routine means she ‘hosts’ a staggering 515 different synthetic chemicals on her body every single day.
Following is a break-up:-
1. Shampoo-Average numbers of Chemicals =15. Most Worrying-Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Terrasodium and Propylene Glycol. Possible Effects – Irritation, possible eye damage.
2.Hair Spray – Average no. of Chemicals =11. Most Worrying = Octinoxate, Isophthalates. Possible Effect – Allergies, Irritation to eyes,nose and throat, harmone disruption linked to changes in cell structure.
3.Eye Shadow – Chemicals =26 Most Worrying = Polythylene terephthalate Possible Side effects – linked to cancer; infertility; harmonal disruptions and damage to body organs.
4.Blusher – Chemicals = 16 Most Worrying = Methylparaben, Ethylparabens Possible SideEffcts = Rashes; Irritation; harmonal disruptions.
5. Lipstick – Chemicals = 33, Most Worrying = Polymenthyl methacrylate. Possible Sid effects – Allergies, links to cancer.
6. Foundation – Chemicals =24 Most Worrying = Polymethyl Methacrylate Possible Side Effects – Allergies; disrupts immune system; liks to cancer.
7.Perfume – Chemicals = 250, Most Worrying = Benzaldehyde. Possible Side Effects – Irritation to mouth, throat nd eyes. linked to kidney damage.
8.Body Lotion – Chemicals = 32, Most Worrying = Methylparaben, Propylparaben, polyethelyne Glycol(ALSO FOUND IN OVEN CLEANERS) Possible Side effect – Rashes; Irritation; harmones disruption.
9. Fake Tan – Chemicals = 22,Most Worrying = Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, propylparaben; Posible side effects = Rashes, Irritation, hormones disruption.