Chemicals in Cosmetics

Most synthetic makeup products are petroleum based and are processed
using synthetic and potentially harmful chemicals.
Fifty of the many chemicals included in American personal care products
have been banned in Europe. Researchers argue that many of these chemicals
are carcinogenic and have other negative health effects.
 
Most of the products applied to the skin are absorbed and can enter
the bloodstream.
Synthetic or toxic ingredients in lotions, cleansers, and makeup
may cause allergic reactions or have other effects on health.



As the primary consumers of  cosmetics, women are at particular risk
for ingesting the harmful ingredients of cosmetics such as preservatives,
fragrances, and other components like formaldehyde.
A recent study found that 61 percent of 33 name-brand lipsticks
contained unsafe amounts of lead.