It is common for women to always give importance to makeup. Even if you don’t wear full face make-up, of course wearing lipstick is a must for many. Let’s see in detail whether applying lipstick is good for health.
First Published Nov 27, 2022, 5:47 AM IST
Studies show that the lipstick a woman wears reveals her mood. Women use lipstick according to dress, situation, mood and thoughts. Lipstick applied to the lips can change the whole look in any situation. Experts say that lipstick, which is good for looks, is not so good for health. They report that the side effects of lipstick are very dangerous for the body. When eating, the lipstick on the lips goes directly into the body. This causes chemical damage and affects the digestive tract. And lipsticks are not good for lips either. Let’s check some facts about lipstick that can be harmful to health.
Chemicals in lipstick
When buying a lipstick, there are a lot of things to know about it. Everyone should know especially about the chemicals in it. Lipstick is made with chemicals like manganese, cadmium, chromium, aluminum etc. Although these are necessary for the body, if they are added in excess, various body parts may be affected. So always use lipstick sparingly.
Harm of using lipstick
One of the important ingredients used to make lipstick is lead. It is very dangerous for the body. Perhaps if it enters the body through lipstick, it is more likely to cause high blood pressure and heart problems. Similarly, the ingredient paraben in lipstick has the potential to cause cancer. Women are especially prone to breast cancer.
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Lipstick can cause allergic reactions
Another ingredient present in lipstick is bismuth oxychloride. It helps the lipstick to last longer. Experts say that there is a risk of cancer in this too. Some people may even develop an allergic reaction to lipstick. It is dangerous for pregnant women and children to apply lipstick. However, there are herbal lipsticks in the market that are made from natural ingredients. Buy it and use it.
Don’t want dark colors
Avoid using dark colored lipstick. Because heavy metals are more abundant in dark colors. Apply ghee or petroleum jelly on the lips before applying lipstick. It reduces the side effects of lipsticks. Local brands are cheaper. But they can damage your lips. So buy only good brand lipstick. And don’t forget to check the ingredients used in it. You can scrub your lips with sugar and honey to remove pigmentation caused by lipsticks. It will give good results.
Last Updated Nov 27, 2022, 5:47 AM IST
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