4 beauty-focused products that can be harmful
1 - Anti-aging creams
What is not lacking in the market are creams focused on "erasing" wrinkles and expression marks, right? The problem is that many of them contain retinoic acid as an ingredient - which, if not used carefully, can cause irritation, redness, excessive skin dryness and sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation.
This substance works by stimulating collagen production and its use helps to prevent and retard aging caused by the action of UV rays. It is recommended that products containing retinoic acid be applied once a day to clean skin in small quantities. In addition, it is essential to use sunscreen to protect the treated areas from sun damage.
2 - Hair Straightening Products
Let's say you don't know a lot of women - and even men - who resort to relaxation, progressives and other treatments to get rid of the curls and to parade around with smooth locks! It turns out that many products out there contain or release formaldehyde in dangerous quantities during application.
And what is the problem with formaldehyde? In addition to formaldehyde being a carcinogen, it can cause allergic eye reactions, redness and scaling of the skin, nose bleeds, and irritation of the airways. So instead of taking risks with hair-containing products, how about taking on and learning to love curls?
3 - Creams to remove skin blemishes
Products that promote the removal of blemishes and freckles usually work by stopping the formation of melanin, the pigment that gives skin color and offers protection from solar radiation. It turns out that some formulas contain an agent called hydroquinone which, despite being banned in several countries, has its use released in Brazil - with some restrictions imposed by Anvisa.
And why was this agent out there? Because studies have shown that hydroquinone can be carcinogenic if accidentally ingested - which can happen when it is designed to be applied especially to the skin of the face. In addition, the substance has also been associated with the onset of ochronosis, a skin darkening syndrome, which is exactly what the agent should reverse.
4 - Tanning
Yes, it is forbidden to offer tanning bed treatments in Brazil for a long time, but everyone knows that there are still places that have such equipment in a clandestine way. This, of course, is because there is a demand from people who are unlikely to understand the risk to which they are exposed - just to get brighter.
Studies have shown that the use of artificial tanning equipment before age 35 can increase the risk of developing melanoma - the deadliest type of skin cancer in existence - significantly, as well as increasing the danger of squamous cell carcinoma and carcinoma. of basal cells.
Want to get a color fast and without taking the risks associated with sun exposure? The safest is tanning using sprays, jets, and other cosmetics based on dihydroxyacetone, a substance that temporarily pigments the skin.
* Posted on 9/21/2017
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