Not surprisingly, this industry uses around 8,000 elements in the production of the products we use every day, so there may be users who will not tolerate any of them.
When intolerance occurs, the most common symptoms are skin irritation, itching, burning, and even the appearance of blisters. They all fall into the category of contact dermatitis , although they can also be because the person suffering from them has an allergic disorder. Similarly, anyone can experience any of these episodes, even if, as expected, they are the ones with atopic skin most likely to suffer from one of the symptoms indicated.
The moment a skin reaction appears, it is convenient to go to the dermatologist, and this specialist is the one who determines the origin and decides the treatment since the problem can cause sequelae or be the beginning of a more serious pathology.
cleaning and observation
The chemical elements of cosmetics are applied to the skin, the largest organ we have and the one most exposed to external agents. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain proper hygiene before and after applying any product. In addition, it is advisable to keep the elements used for make-up clean, such as brushes or applicators, among others. And it should not be shared , as it can be a source of infection. Let us remember that not all skins are the same and what is harmless for one can cause dermatitis for another.
dangerous ingredients
Among the large number of ingredients used in cosmetics, some are more dangerous than others. The Consumers and Users Organization (OCU) has compiled a list of those that tend to cause the most problems and which, therefore, should be avoided as much as possible. It refers to preservatives, ultraviolet filters, and fragrances, as explained below.
In the middle preservatives pay attention to triclosan (appearance of bacterial resistance and alterations of the hormonal system), butyl hydroxyanisole or BHA (possible carcinogen), butylhydroxytoluene or BHT (potential endocrine disruptor), and butylparaben and propylparaben (alteration of the hormonal balance).
Between UV filters avoid benzophenone-1 and benzophenone-3 (possible allergens, photo allergens, and endocrine disruptors), Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (endocrine disruptor in high doses), homosalate (endocrine disruptors if overused), and octocrylene (potential allergen).
Finally, in the chapter on fragrances butylphenyl methylpropional (may affect fertility and cause skin sensitization) and hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde (allergy trigger) should be observed.
Finally, it should be remembered that whenever cosmetics are used, they must be removed when you get home. And that’s it water is essential to prevent the effects from being more harmful.
