What harm does lipstick do to the human body

Lipstick is the most commonly used cosmetic for many women. When using lipstick, you need to know some precautions. First of all, you should buy big brands and trustworthy products. After all, lipstick contains some additives and preservatives. At the same time, lipstick contains some heavy metals. Long-term and excessive use of lipstick can cause great harm to your health, especially when eating. Try not to put lipstick in your mouth.

What harm does lipstick do to the human body

1. Lipstick contains preservatives

The two most commonly used preservatives in lipsticks are triclosan and parabens. 20 minutes after mice were injected with triclosan, their heart function decreased by 25% and their muscles became slightly paralyzed. Parabens are similar to estrogen and can cause menstrual disorders. Long-term intake can increase women's risk of breast cancer.

Preservatives and antioxidants such as BHA have been proven to be quasi-carcinogens. For example, preservatives (parabens) can cause breast tumors.

2. Lipstick contains heavy metals

Lipstick contains heavy metals such as lead, chromium, cadmium, etc., which have certain effects on the brain, kidneys and nervous system.

However, the content of triclosan, parabens and heavy metals in lipsticks are strictly controlled, and the amount applied on the lips is not enough to cause harm to your health.

The coal tar dyes used in all lipsticks are terrible carcinogens, and the amount of this substance contained in lipsticks has far exceeded the amount allowed in food. After putting on lipstick, it is inevitable that the lipstick will be licked off and enter the human body unintentionally while talking, drinking tea or eating.

3. Lipstick ingredients are complex

The main ingredients of lipstick are lanolin, wax and dyes. Due to the complex composition of lanolin, it is easy to cause allergic reactions, such as chapped and peeling lip mucosa, and sometimes itchy or slight pain in the lips.

The lanolin in lipstick has strong adsorption capacity and can adsorb dust, bacteria, viruses and some heavy metal ions in the air onto the lip mucosa. When people drink water or eat food, they can bring lipstick and the harmful substances on it into their mouths and enter the body directly.

4. Lipstick contains artificial colors

Artificial colors in lipstick may turn into mutagens and cause cancer when exposed to ultraviolet rays.

5. Lipstick contains saccharin

Sweet-smelling lipsticks contain saccharin, which has been shown to cause cancer if consumed in excess.

Warm reminder: Some ingredients in lipstick may cause certain harm to the body, so you should have health awareness before applying it. One thing you should pay special attention to is that when you find slight itching and abnormal sensation, you should wash your lips and stop applying lipstick.