COSMETICS

SIDE EFFECTS
AND ALLERGIES
On Human skin
 The topic covers :
1. What is cosmetics?

2. What are the various categories?

3. What are it’s side effects?

4. What are the ingredients which are harmful?

5. What should we do to protect ourselves?

 Cosmetics:
The U.S. FDA which regulates cosmetics in the
United States defines cosmetics as:

“Intended to be applied to the human body

for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness,
or altering the appearance without affecting the
body's structure or functions.”

Cosmetics are substances used to enhance or protect

the appearance or odor of the human body
This broad field includes:
Skin care creams and lotions
Powders
Perfumes
Lipsticks and Lip-gloss
Fingernail and toenail polishes
Eye and facial make-up
Permanent waves
Hair colors , hair sprays and gels
Shampoos and other hair care products
Bubble baths and bath oils
Deodorants
 Criticism of cosmetics:

This criticism has come from various sources like:

Feminists

Animal rights activists

Authors

Public interest groups

Ingredients and Diseases:
Paraben can cause skin irritation and contact dermatitis
in individuals

Prolonged use of makeup has also been linked to

thinning eyelashes

Synthetic fragrances are widely used in consumer

products. Studies concluded from patch testing show
synthetic fragrances are made of many
ingredients which cause allergic reactions

SLS ( Sodium Laureal Sulphate) causes a number of skin

issues including dermatitis
Victor Yuschenko: Pustular &
Acneiform Irritant Dermatitis
Photo-toxicity due to
sunscreen lotion:
How should we be careful:
Sunscreen UVB generally
Should be UVA as well as UVB
No fragrance

Skin care products:

Paraben (preservative) should not be there

Hair care products

Protein should be there
SLS quantity should be less
 Contd………..
General cosmetic products:
Don’t consider much fruit extracts
See if some soy included

Hope this will be helpful

to you next time to go
to a store.
 Resouces
www.mybodypart.com/side-effects-risks9.html

www.mybodypart.com/side-effects-risks9.html

www.lancome-usa.com
 Acknowledgement
Karen A Costa-Strachan, PhD
Director Regulatory Affairs
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.

Donald V. Belsito, M.D

Professor of Medicine (Dermatology)
University of Kansas medical centre
Kansas City, Kansas