Abstract

COSMETICS SIDE EFFECTS

Varsha Jadhav*, Swati Dhande and Vilasrao Kadam

ABSTRACT

Cosmetics include the skin care and other decorative products(like lipstick, compact etc, eye cosmetics, nail cosmetics etc.) and toiletries (like soap, shampoo, bath-foam, and toothpaste) which are used by nearly everyone. These products may cause side effects in some consumers. Serious adverse reactions from cosmetics will not cause regularly butmild and unwanted effects are experienced by over 10% of the population. Cosmetics products are containing many chemicals which may be harmful to the some population may cause contact dermatitis photo allergic reactions and long term use of the cosmetics may also leads to carcinogenicity and some systemic disease. Use of cosmetics should be limited and people should be aware about the composition and use of cosmetics to reduce the risk.

Keywords: Cosmetics, allergy, heavy metals, adverse effects.