EVE'S CORNER: DANGERS OF COSMETICS

Cosmetics are used by women to enhance their beauty. Many women spend so much on these and the amount of variety grows high on a daily basis. Using them is not bad but have you ever thought of its dangers or effects to you?

 SKIN DISEASES AND ALLERGIES
This is very common most especially with the use of sun creams and fairness creams. Most times, there is usually a discoloration of skin or severe damages. There can be more severe issues with the skin such as cancer and other chronic diseases. Allergies comes in different forms. Hair allergies could be from hair shampoos, conditioners or relaxers. Breathing allergies can be from excess intake of chemicals as a result of some cosmetics with their fragrance. Lipstick contains aluminum which may cause long term anemia. It contains certain chemicals that may cause chronic diseases if swallowed too. 



      HEADACHES  AND DANGER TO REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

                            

 This is very common to ladies. They complain of headaches often because they wear make up for a very long period of time. It is advisable they stay without make up too. Cosmetics contains certain ingredients which on exposure to humans directly in large amount may lead to a state of unconsciousness.
 Certain oils or perfumes may affect your reproductive organs if in direct contact with them. It is seen that cosmetic containing asbestos like talcum powder when in direct contact with your organs can even affect your menstrual cycle.  There can even be vagina infections and other harmful effects to the body.

DANGER TO EYES

  This is one of the biggest danger to a lady. Eye lash, Mascara, eye shadow and all other forms of cosmetics used on the eyes could cause blindness. It is found that mascara can cause blindness as it contains pseudomonas aeruginosa which is a harmful therapy bacteria. 

DAMAGE TO NAILS



 As beautiful as it looks; Nail polish, paints, artificial nails, pedicures and manicures all seem hygienic but they are actually damaging your nails and making them fragile.


CONCLUSION
It is painful that cosmetics causes some effects but that is not to say you should not use them. Extra caution should be taken. At this point, you should make sure you use good hair and cream products. Try out natural herbs to enhance your beauty rather than just chemically manufactured products. In our next session of Eve's corner , i will inform you of other ways. For now be careful and do not allow cosmetics to become a total part of you. We are all naturally endowed women.

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