Effects of Cosmetics Products on the Human Bo...

Effects of Cosmetics Products on the Human Body and Environment

Author Name : Ekta, Dr. Manju Mehta, Dr. Binoo Sehgal

ABSTRACT The origins of the usage of different substances in beauty, skin, body, hair, and nails care products can be found in ancient times. To achieve better quality and enhance their effects, some additives such as preservatives, stabilizers, mineral pigments, dye, and shine were added to these products. Some of these substances may also have allergic, irritating, and harmful effects on human health. Various toxic ingredients and hazardous chemicals used in cosmetics. These chemicals may cause serious ill effects on skin and may also enter skin and other organs causing carcinogenicity. Cosmetics have not only seeped into the fashion world but are also playing a prominent role in one’s day-to-day life. Thus, it becomes a necessity to make people aware of various harmful effects of cosmetics and chemicals used in cosmetics. The present study was conducted in Hisar district of Haryana state with objectives: