The Health Risks of Cosmetics
December 6, 2008 by rainier
The most common risk of cosmetic use is a sensitivity or allergy to the product’s ingredients.This can range from mild irritation or itchiness to painful lesions that damage the skin. Hair dyes are of particular concern, so a patch test should always be done before an application. Any adverse reaction should be reported to the Product Safety Program, at the number given below in the Need More Info section.
Sharing cosmetics or using cosmetics that have been contaminated can expose you to dangerous skin bacteria. Using products incorrectly can also cause health problems. For example, people using 100% pure essential oils as a perfume or skin softener, rather than diluted mixtures, have reported skin irritations. Some cosmetics may be toxic to children if swallowed.
