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Article #353: Cosmetics

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This is part 2 of the article. Please sunscreens can cause allergies. Moreover,
read part 1 before reading this. many users of chemical based sunscreens
Eye Cosmetics: feel heat, because the sunscreen absorbs
Mascara and eyebrow pencils contain dyes, UV rays. The physical blockers deflect
alcohol, etc. They may cause allergies or the sunrays and don't get absorbed by the
irritation on contact. skin.
Nail Cosmetics: 4. Use less liquid cosmetics and more
Nail cosmetics include nail polishes and powder cosmetics. Powder cosmetics
nail color removers. They contain alcohol contain lesser preservatives compared to
and colors (dyes) that may produce the liquid variety. The probability of
different reactions. irritation is reduced.
Lip Cosmetics: 5. Throw away old brushes etc. Till you
These include lip-gloss, lipsticks, etc. use them, keep them clean. Throw away
They contain dyes and other chemicals cosmetics after they expire, start
that may cause allergy. smelling bad, change color or look. If
Skin Cosmetics: you feel that a cosmetic has turned bad,
Face creams and other preparations such stop using it and throw it away.
as body moisturizers can contain dyes, Most of the skin care products and color
etc. These can cause an allergy or cosmetics that come packed in beautiful
irritation on contact. Lanolin used in containers and are labeled
many moisturizers can cause allergy. hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, natural,
Astringents: etc., may cause allergy or irritation to
Astringents are used to remove oil from you. These products contain many
the face. Most of them contain alcohol ingredients, and as per law in many
and other ingredients such as salicylic countries, the major ingredient is listed
acid, etc. Some of these ingredients can on top and the ingredient, lowest in
irritate sensitive and dry skin. quantity is at the bottom of the label.
You may have sensitive skin. Or you may If there is an active ingredient, it
want to use cosmetics that have minimum should come right on top. Sometimes a
potential of causing irritation. Here is product may not cause allergy
a brief guide about choosing cosmetics immediately, but after using it for some
for that. years. It all depends on your body and
1. Avoid cosmetics that need solvents for how it reacts. Everybody has different
removal. Cosmetics labeled waterproof reaction to different ingredients. This
cannot be washed away with water. They is a note on what ingredients in the
need solvents for removal and that may cosmetics can cause dermatitis and how to
cause sensitivity. Moreover, solvents protect yourself.
also dissolve the natural skin oil- sebum This article is only for informative
that protects skin from drying and from purposes. This article is not intended to
microbes. The skin gets dry with use of be a medical advise and it is not a
solvents. substitute for professional medical
2. Any product that may contain latex advice. Please consult your doctor for
should be avoided. Latex may cause your medical concerns. Please follow any
allergies. Liquid eyeliners may contain tip given in this article only after
latex. Make sure before you buy a product consulting your doctor. The author is not
that does not contain latex. liable for any outcome or damage
3. Avoid chemical based sunscreens. Use resulting from information obtained from
physical blockers. Chemical based this article.






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