Concerns for nanoparticles being used in cosmetics
4 February 2008Cosmetic and beauty products are widely used for making look and appearance better. These products especially skincare products contains lots of ingredient and the latest concern about these products is that these contains man made nanoparticles.
Nanoparticles are so tiny that there is a possibility of absorbing these particles deep into the skin. Recently Soil Association has decided to ban these products. After ban, no products containing nanoparticles will be certified for skincare or cosmetic application. Even the ban will put a hold on certification of certain other clothing and food products containing nanoparticles.
With the high beneficial research in the area of nanotechnology, there is high concern about the health hazard associated with the nanoparticles as these can permeate cell membrane in humans. Many multinationals are now using these nanoparticles in their skincare formulations and that too without having any level to warn consumers.
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It is important to get into the habit of examining the labels of your cosmetics and skin care products carefully. Many of the skin care products and cosmetics sold in the market today actually contain ingredients that are not only harmful to your skin, but also to your long term health. Learn to recognize ingredients that are harmful to your skin and to your health.
There are serious concerns regarding the coloring used in cosmetics and personal care products such as lipstick, colored lip balms, lip gloss and lip pencils. Anyone who uses these regularly literally “eats” a fair quantity of these coloring products over their life time. These coloring ingredients also appear in various skin creams, foundations and mascara.
You may be unknowingly poisoning yourself with the many cancer-causing ingredients in today’s cosmetics, toiletries and personal care products. As an example, Tetrasodium EDTA: is thought to be safe when used in the small amounts presented in cosmetics. However, did you know it is also used in large amounts in household detergents? Interestingly enough, 450 ingredients that are used in the United States are banned for use in the European Union by the cosmetic industry.