There are harmful ingredients in a lot of products we consume and use on a daily basis. But there is no industry with less regulation than the beauty and makeup industry. The American cosmetics industry is worth a whopping$70 billion every year(1). However, the FDA’s Office of Cosmetics...
Shereene Idriss, M.D., dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology in New York City, says that certain ingredients in makeup can further clog pores, which can lead to a worsening of any inflammation as well as lengthen the duration of a breakout. “When you have an active breakout, ...
Ingredients like retinol and chemical exfoliants like hydroxy acids are inherently harsh. For aging skin, they are used to stimulate collagen and cell production. Young or sensitive skin can react with redness, peeling and burning that can lead to infections, acne and hyperse...
Most of the health effects of mica are caused by exposure to the large amounts typically present at industrial work sites. However, mica is a common ingredient in mineral makeup, and products that use ultra-fine nanoparticles in their ingredients carry the risk of inhalation. To decrease this ...
You can find titanium dioxide in products like: Milk Coffee creamer Salad dressing Candy and sweets Chocolate Chewing gum Snacks Sauces Vitamin supplements If you're curious about whether something you’re eating contains titanium dioxide, you can check the ingredients list. But know that th...
When non-degradable polyethylene ingredients and toxic chemicals go down the drain, they end up being consumed by aquatic and wildlife. This has proven to be very dangerous for animals. This is because it can lead to death, and when eaten by humans, it can cause cancer. Climate Change The...
FDA press officer Megan McSeveney told R29 that lipstick hasn't been tested for those ingredients, but it's still problematic that they're on the label. It's all verrrry messy. View full post on Instagram It's a bit scary because the ingredients in makeup don't ac...
[88] assessed the potential effect of using sugars as ingredients in American-blend cigarettes. They claimed that the use of sugars in cigarette tobacco does not increase risk or harm to smokers. Goniewicz et al. [89] measured the nicotine level delivered by using an automatic smoking machine...