Introduction:
Cosmetology is a double-edged sword. It has its benefits and adverse effects. However, using the right products according to the skin type will be beneficial but using products with active ingredients for sensitive skin will do more harm than good. The significant benefit of cosmetology is that it provides the feeling of being good, but its continuous use may create an overall scenario of deterioration of the individual's health.
What Are the Benefits of Cosmetology?
Cosmetology and wellness are inseparable. Taking care of the body's largest organ, the skin, is critical. Choosing the proper routine use of products will help.
The benefits of cosmetology are:
Healthier Body: Our skin is the organ that protects us from ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Taking proper skin care would contribute to maintaining better overall health.
Clearer Skin: The cosmetic treatments will in no way be unbeneficial. They make the skin clean and give it a radiant glow. In addition, they aid in removing excess oil, blackheads, whiteheads, and dead cells, thereby boosting and refreshing the skin.
Youthful Appearance: Following proper skin care and healthy lifestyle habits diminishes the early signs of aging. Using sunscreens, anti-aging moisturizers, and topical serums helps eliminate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and exfoliate the skin.
Self-confidence: How we look and present ourselves is critical for self-confidence. So masking the flaws and imperfections in our skin with cosmetics will help us to step out with greater confidence.
Comfort: The skin texture varies depending on the season. Using skin care products based on seasonal change would help maintain and make the skin feel comfortable.
Manage Skin Disorders: Cosmetic treatments and other surgeries also aid in managing individuals with skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis. The treatments help to control the symptoms as well as treat the disease.
Lowers the Risk of Skin Cancer: The lack of sun protection often leads to many skin changes. As a result, some individuals are easily susceptible to melanoma, skin cancer occurring due to excessive proliferation and differentiation of melanocytes.
What Are the Harmful Effects of Cosmetology?
Besides a high demand, the field of cosmetology is found to be detrimental because of the harsh constituents in cosmetics. Though all the ingredients undergo safety testing and clinical trials before marketing, the elements lead to adverse reactions in specific individuals, showing that a substance may be suitable for some and bad for others.
Some of the harmful substances in cosmetics that are found dangerous to users are,
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Parabens: This is a prominent ingredient found in most cosmetics. They are used in cosmetics for their preservative and antimicrobial properties. However, they affect the individual's overall health even at lower concentrations, as they can bind to endocrine receptors and have higher estrogenic activity. The parabens are found to cause abnormalities in reproduction, like reduced production of sperm, and they are also found to develop malignant melanoma through their genotoxic and estrogenic properties.
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Phthalates: This is added as an ingredient in cosmetic products to enhance the staying capacity of the product. They are found to disrupt hormone functions and cause congenital disabilities. They are found to affect sperm count as well. They can lead to congenital disabilities such as hypospadias and failure of the testicles to descend.
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Aluminum Compound: Aluminum is an active cosmetic ingredient that blocks the pores and prevents sweat release. Aluminum is a compound added to antiperspirants that penetrates the skin and reaches the breast, causing cancer only when the underarms are shaved.
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Triclosan: It is an antibacterial constituent in beauty products with bactericidal activity and affects skin cells. Triclosan is commonly used in soaps, toothpaste, shampoos, and household cleaners. Individuals who use these products are found to develop a cough, sore throat, fever, running nose, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: It is a common ingredient in shampoos, toothpaste, and body lotions which are found to be dangerous to liver cells, brain cells, and heart muscles. They can cause premature hair loss. They can also cause brain cell deterioration when used in products in combination with aluminum.
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Propylene Glycol: This ingredient is used in skin care products such as lotions, cleansers, creams, and lipsticks. They can cause skin thickening, dehydration, and skin surface damage. In addition, some new studies have shown that propylene glycol causes premature signs of aging.
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Alpha Hydroxy Acids: They are used as moisturizers, masks, cleansers, and toners. They make the dermal cells sensitive to sun damage.
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Formaldehyde: It is added to soaps, creams, and shampoos as a preservative. The absorption of this ingredient will lead to severe allergic reactions.
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Talc: Some studies reveal that talc added to makeup products and body powders is found to cause ovarian cancer.
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Cadmium: Excessive exposure to cadmium will lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory distress, and congestion of the lungs.
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Lead: The absorption of lead, when applied over the skin, leads to headaches, vomiting, and tremors when overexposed.
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Nickel: It can lead to dermatitis and hypersensitivity reactions.
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Mercury: Studies have shown that exposure to mercury leads to irritability, insomnia, fatigue, loss of memory, and depression.
Conclusion:
As we know, anything beyond the limit may end you up, which applies to cosmetics too. So it is good until the thought about the esthetic value and the use of the cosmetic products is under your control. Moreover, gaining knowledge about the products you use and understanding the effects of each ingredient in the product is also essential to limit adverse scenarios.
