Contents:
- Medical Video: Is Makeup Bad For You?
- Danger of using mascara every day
- 1. Eyelashes fall out
- 2. Mushroom and bacterial nests
- 3. Infection
- 4. Some mascara contains dangerous chemicals
Medical Video: Is Makeup Bad For You?
A pair of eyes can convey millions of things. Starting from your feelings to what you are thinking. No wonder the eye is one of the most noticed parts of the body, especially for people who like grooming or hobbies experimenting with cosmetics. Well, one toolmakeupwhich can be said to be required by cosmetic lovers is mascara.
Use of toolsmakeup this one certainly certainly makes the wearer look beautiful and confident, because it can produce eyelashes that are supple, thick, and sharp. Unfortunately, behind the advantages of mascara that can enhance your appearance every day, you still have to be careful. Because the use of mascara too often can cause some risks.
Danger of using mascara every day
1. Eyelashes fall out
Indeed, mascara waterproof (waterproof) make your lashes stay perfect all day. However, do you know if the use of mascarawaterproof every day will only make eyelashes fall out?
This happens because beauty products that are waterproof contain chemicals that cause eyelashes to become stiffer. As a result, when cleaned, you need a little effort to get rid of the marks. This risks making eyelashes more prone to fall out.
2. Mushroom and bacterial nests
Without realizing it, where your mascara is a moist and dark environment, it has been contaminated with tears and daily sweat that is transferred through the brush into the tube. Such an environment creates a comfortable place for bacteria and fungi to grow and reproduce.
Actually not only mascara, almost all tools makeup You also have the potential as a convenient breeding ground for fungi and bacteria.
Not only that, most women also tend to be lazy or forget to clean makeup in the eye area because they are tired and want to get some rest immediately. Well, this habit that turns out to cause eyelashes to be an ideal place for bacteria to breed so that it can trigger itching. In fact, this can also make whitish mushrooms appear and trigger allergic eyelids.
3. Infection
A study conducted by the International Journal of Cosmetic Science which examined 40 samples of mascara found that 79 percent of the samples were contaminated with staph bacteria which caused staph infection in the eye. Staph infection is an infection caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus sp.
Symptoms include a rash or boil in the area of your eyes or face. Yes, this bacterial infection can also spread to other parts of your face, not just the eye area.
4. Some mascara contains dangerous chemicals
There are many dangerous chemicals that can be found in mascara. However, some of the most commonly found are parabens, phthalates, aluminum powders, and propylene glycol. These chemicals function as preservatives and prevent bacteria from growing in mascara. Unfortunately, they also have a negative impact on the body.
For example, some types of parabens are known to turn into poisons when exposed to ultraviolet light, including methyl and ethyl paraben, which can cause skin damage and premature aging. In fact, long-term use of cosmetics containing parabens is also associated with an increased risk of various types of cancer.
In addition, based on a study published in the journal Pediatrics, the content of neurotoxins in aluminum powder is considered far more dangerous than mercury because it can interfere with various cellular and metabolic processes in the nervous system and other body tissues.
While some people who are sensitive to the content of propylene glycol, especially for those who have sensitive skin types, will be more at risk of getting irritated such as contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is an allergic reaction to the skin caused by direct contact with allergens (allergens). This allergic reaction will cause a red rash and inflammation accompanied by itching and mild pain. However, in severe cases, a person's skin may blister and potentially spread to other areas of the body.
