Beautiful women always use makeup to make themselves look more attractive, and lipstick is an essential cosmetic in makeup. This also means that some professionals need to apply lipstick frequently. However, do you know the dangers of regularly applying lipstick?
The Composition of Lipstick
Lipstick is composed of various oils, fats, waxes, pigments, and fragrances. The oil used is mainly castor oil, which has been well-regenerated in recent years. In order to solve the problem of rancidity, most lipsticks now use synthetic oils similar to castor oil, which are stable against oxidation. To facilitate application, low-viscosity synthetic ester oils such as isopropyl myristate and glyceryl triisostearate are often used in combination with high-viscosity oils. The wax in lipstick is used to raise the melting point of the product and maintain its stick shape. In order to make the surface of the stick more shiny, a small amount of carnauba wax and candelilla wax can be used to increase the hardness of the stick. Lanolin and lanolin derivatives can facilitate the mixing of oils and waxes, which is beneficial to the dispersion of dyes and ensures the uniform color of lipstick.
Inducing Gastric Cancer
According to the "Rodale" report in the United States, testing by the School of Public Health at the University of California at Berkeley found that most lipsticks can adsorb harmful heavy metals such as lead and chromium. Long-term use can lead to chronic poisoning and induce gastric cancer.
Inducing Breast Cancer
Lipsticks also contain a large amount of preservatives, which have strong antioxidant functions. Moreover, these substances are strong carcinogens. If a large amount of them enters the human body, it may induce breast cancer.
Introducing Viruses and Bacteria into the Body
The oils and waxes in lipstick have strong adsorption properties and often absorb dust, bacteria, and viruses in the air. When people apply lipstick, these adsorbed pathogens may enter the body with food. Although the body has a certain immune defense system, long-term exposure can also cause invisible harm to the body.
Causing Allergies
About 10% of women may experience symptoms such as dry and cracked lips, swelling, itching, peeling of the skin, and mild pain after applying lipstick. This is because certain substances in lipstick can cause allergies in a small number of people, commonly known as "lipstick disease."
How to Reduce the Harm of Lipstick
1. When choosing lipstick, make sure to select high-quality products and pay attention to relevant information such as shelf life, manufacturer, and production address. Avoid purchasing products without these information.
2. The storage of lipstick is also important. Try not to let the lipstick come into contact with the outside world to avoid absorbing more bacteria. After use, make sure to close the cap tightly.
3. After participating in activities for a period of time, your lips will definitely be covered with a large number of bacteria, dust, and other substances. You can wash your lips once during the event and apply lipstick again.
