Perfection with Chemical.

Its amazing how cosmetics or any beauty product can transform one person to look completely different. without any doubt, it does give everyone the confidence to face people. This is an advantage, but who knows the dark side of  it? is it safe?

Humans strive to be perfect each day, however, there's a quote saying that nobody is perfect. The truth is, humans are never satisfied with what they have. Regardless whether its a female or a male, both strive to look perfect everyday. Each time the person stands in front of the mirror, there is only one motive. To look perfect and flawless. What they don't know is that they are applying chemical on their skins and body. what is the point of a day of temporary perfection, when you get a future of permanent flawlessness ? 


Especially for women, for example, in their everyday life, they apply cosmetics such as lip sticks, eye shadow, mascara, beige, blushers perfume, or even  shampoos, deodorant, and many more. Take lip stick for example, lead is present in lip stick. It contains neurotoxin which can cause brain damage and developmental delays. talc is present in eye shadow, which is a type of carcinogen  for human. it will cause ovarian cancer, and when it is inhaled for a long period of time, it may lead to a formation of lung tumor. Another example, the blusher, is the most common type of cosmetic products used. It contains Methyl, Propyl, Butyl and EthylParabens  which causes rashes, irritations, and may lead to hormonal disruptions. Perfumes, contain benzaldehyde, will cause irritation to eyes and nose, and cause nauseousness, or worse, to kidney damage.

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate or known as SLS present in shampoo facial cleansers, etc are industrially used for car wash & laundry detergents, engine degreasers, etc. imagine applying those on your hair everyday! SLS is a strong detergent which can cause eye irritation  skins rashes, hair loss and mouth ulceration. Phthalates found in hair sprays reduces testosterone production and alters the development reproductive organs, particularly in male infants.

Not only women are using a lot of chemical products on their body.For men, they are also applying quite an amount of chemical cosmetic products on their body in their everyday life. For example, they are using shaving foam, hairspray, hair wax, perfume, facial cleansing gel, oral care, hair dye and many more. One of the common chemical cosmetic product used by men in everyday life is the shaving foam. Shaving foam was used by every men in their daily life to shave their moustache more smoothly. But how many men knew that there  is an organic chemical named formaldehyde contained in the shaving foam?Formaldehyde is an organic chemical which is harmful to us. It causes multiple health concerns such as cancer, immune system damage, genetic damage, triggering asthma and eye irritation. For another example, hair dye, which contain an organic chemical named toulene. Toulene in hair dye acts as a solvent to improve adhesion and gloss. It's negative side are causing human reproductive and development system damage. Besides that, toulene can also be carcinogenic causing liver and kidney damages.

Any second thoughts? Basically , we are all using chemicals to make ourselves perfect. But is it worth it to sacrifice your true beauty with chemicals which may harm your body , or even shorten your life span?