It’s a troubling fact that some beauty products we use each and every day are absolutely full of harmful toxins and bacteria which, if we’re exposed to over a considerable amount of time, can cause incomprehensible damage to our skin, lungs, and our overall health in general.
The problem is, few people know these clear-cut facts about some of their favourite beauty products, and many of those who do choose to ignore them so to not have to look for new, safe products to replace their old ones.
Hopefully now you’ll find yourself in the third group of people; the group who know the facts and are willing to take action for the sake of their health, and the sake of the health of their loved ones who may never hear about any of this if it isn’t for you passing on the information. To get you started, below are some shocking facts surrounding four beauty products you, quite possibly, use every day.
Lead Found in Lipsticks
After receiving numerous complains from the general public, the FDA launched an official investigation into the claim that some lipsticks contained lead, only to find these complains to one hundred percent true, a figure arrived at when two consecutive FDA investigations found lead in one hundred percent of the lipsticks they tested.
The worst part of these revelations (both for the companies making these lipsticks, and the consumers who have been using these lipsticks for a considerable number of years) was that the level of lead found in these lipsticks was by no means a small amount, with figures quoted of lead levels in these lipsticks being as high as 3.06 ppm (parts per million) and 7.19 ppm.
Mercury Found in Some Skin Creams
Mercury poisoning is a serious issue and unfortunately, not long after the FDA confirmed that a vast number of skin creams imported from the Latino, Asian, and Middle Eastern markets contained mercury within their creams, signs became clear that several people who has been using these products were actually suffering from mercury poisoning as a results (symptoms include irritability, tremors, changes in vision and hearing, and memory problems).
For this reason, many consumers previously using these foreign skin creams were pointed in the direction of US-made face cleansers as a safe alternative. When looking for a quality face cleanser make sure you find an organic, natural cleanser that doesn’t contain harmful petroleum chemicals, toxins, or of course, mercury. When you use a natural cleanser on your skin, you’ll certainly be rewarded in the long run.
Harmful Minerals in Makeup
This is a tougher one to convince people of the dangers of because mineral makeup has, for a long time, been seen as a natural alternative to traditional makeup, and has therefore already penetrated the natural market.
Unfortunately, whenever you use a powdered mineral makeup, the tiny mineral particles will float through the air and soon become inhaled into your lungs, which can do considerable damage to both your lungs, as well as the lungs of your partner or children should they be nearby when you’re applying your makeup. In this case a comparison is often made between applying your natural mineral makeup powder and construction workers who, by law, are required to wear face masks when working with products that could be reduced to tiny particles that float through the air.
Bacteria Festering in Mascara
Though not the fault of the mascara manufacturers per say, bacteria has been found to be festering in mascara if you keep a particular mascara product for too long. This happens through bacteria that is naturally present in your eyes becoming transferred from your eyes into your mascara via the wand.
Over time this can become the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, with one study finding bacteria to be present in 33% of all products tested.
In conclusion, it’s a troubling fact that some beauty products we use each and every day are absolutely full of harmful toxins and bacteria, including lead being found in lipstick, mercury found in foreign skin creams, harmful minerals found in makeup, and bacteria found to be festering in mascara.
About the Author:
Matt Blauser is a writer for Beautorium, a shop where you can find natural and organic products that range from beauty kits with face cleaners and toners, to foot care products.