A woman faces decorative cosmetics every day. Many do not even think about what makeup consists of. Consider the composition of decorative cosmetics, what benefits and harm can bring its components. In contrast to the products intended for skin care, make-up is selected, taking into account some features. This is the saturation and stability of color, masking effect, moisture resistance, etc.
Lipstick components
There is a lipstick made of pigments that give color and bases: moisturizers, waxes, oils. The more wax is in the composition of lipstick and less cosmetic moisturizers and oils, the more refractory and hard it becomes. Stable lipstick contains silicone oil. Some cosmetic firms replace mineral substances with vegetable oils, and paraffin wax with natural wax. Lipstick can also contain a sunscreen. Hypoallergenic chemical dyes, carmine and iron oxides are used as pigments. Titanium dioxide adjusts the color saturation. In pearl lipstick, glycol distearate or silicon oxide is used as the light reflecting particles, in some expensive lipsticks, fine pearl powder (artificial) or extracts (natural) fish scales are used.
When buying lipstick, pay attention to the label. The composition of lipstick can include harmful substances. For example, carmine is used in the production of red-pink tones of lipstick. It can cause allergic reactions. Vaseline not only can cause allergies, but also dry your lips. Lanolin is intended for moisturizing effect, can cause disturbance of the digestive process.
Composition of powder and blush
Blush and powder are a mixture of artificial and natural pigments with titanium dioxide, talc and light-reflecting particles: silicon oxide and mica. Of the natural pigments that make up the blush, use saffron, carmine, safflower.
Powder or rouge contains liquid lanolin. This agent in itself causes a moisturizing effect, if only it is naturally extracted. Some manufacturers use such lanolin, which contains pesticides, which does not affect the skin most radically. The composition of the powder may include mineral oil, but there is nothing organic or mineral in it. In fact, this is a component that is obtained as a result of refining petroleum products. In small amounts, it has a beneficial effect on the skin, but the high content of this product can be the result of blockage of pores. Talc is a natural ingredient that is part of cosmetics. Its only negative quality is that it can promote irritation of the lungs. Tocopherol acetate in large doses can cause itching, flaking, skin irritation, and allergies.
Substances that make up the mascara
Such a component of decorative cosmetics, like mascara is a mixture of pigments that have an oily-wax base (like lipstick). The composition of the mascara includes: coal black dye (purified), ultramarine (artificial or natural) iron oxide. The oil base is made up of a mixture based on turpentine, lanolin and vegetable oil. The wax base of mascara is: paraffin or carnauba, beeswax. For water resistance, hydrophobic substances are used. For lengthening eyelashes - microfiber nylon or viscose. Also the composition of the carcass includes: ceresin, gum, methyl cellulose.
The mascara contains many harmful ingredients. Dyes, included in its composition can cause irritation and burning. If you feel uncomfortable when using an acquired carcass, then you better abandon it. When buying it, always look at the expiration date, After all, the components of the carcass may eventually decompose, which contributes to the formation of formaldehyde.
You need to know that the composition of decorative (and any) cosmetics include chemical compounds. Before you go to bed, be sure to wash it off. To reduce the risk of negative consequences, it is better not to buy cosmetics that are sold "with hands".