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Cosmetic Products and the like..
By Sophia Ramos of Always A Pleasure
Well, I guess it's rather safe to say that people use cosmetics to look and smell good. (duh!)
Anyway, these products can range from eye shadow to deodorants. We're living in a product saturated society and little do we realize some daunting details about these chemicals we apply to ourselves, namely that they can have many different ingredients. As you may or may not know, the FDA does not test cosmetics before they are put in stores.
The law says they must be safe if used in the usual way, or the way the label says to use them. With that in mind, think of allergic reactions. Some people may react to something in a product, for example, they may have itching, redness, rash, sneezing, or wheezing. Allergies may happen the first time you use a product or after you have used it more than once. Here are things to consider. Sure germs are everywhere but what about "testers", are they safe? Lots of people use the testers at makeup counters. Testers can have lots of germs because so many people use them. Do you want to test a product at the counter anyway? If so, use a new sponge or cotton swab.
Generally speaking, you should take time to read the labels. Yes! Always read them carefully. A label tells you:
* What the product is.
* If there are things to know about how to use the product safely.
* How much of the product the package contains.
* What company makes the productor distributes it. Also, if it is sold at retail to consumers, there must be a list telling what’s in the product. Usually this is on the label. In any case, it should be in a place where you can see it when you buy it. Do you know the difference between a cosmetic or drug? If a product is meant to keep you from getting sick, make you well, or change the way your body works, it is a drug. For example, products to treat dandruff and pimples are drugs. The law treats them differently from cosmetics. For example, they have different rules for how ingredients are listed. Some products are both cosmetics and drugs. For example, a shampoo that is just for washing your hair is a cosmetic. A product for stopping dandruff is a drug. A shampoo that is used for washing your hair and stopping dandruff is both a cosmetic and a drug. It must follow the rules for both cosmetics and drugs. Now, considering that you've read the labels and you've seen the term AHA, do you know what it means? AHA is the short term for alpha hydroxy acid. Cosmetic makers claim that AHA lessens wrinkles. They say that it softens other signs of aging, too. Many people have had skin problems after using AHAs. They have sent lots of complaints to the FDA. The complaints are about: * redness
* swelling
* burning
* blisters
* bleeding
* rash
* itching
* changes in skin color The big question should be whether or not you could use it safely. Keep this in mind:
* Protect your skin from the sun while you are using the product and for a week after you stop using it.
* Buy only products with AHA of 10 percent or less.
* Buy only products with pH of 3.5 or more.
* Do a test first on a small patch of skin.
* Stop using the product if you have itching, burning, swelling or other problems.
* See your skin doctor (called a dermatologist) if you have problems.
Safety Tips for Beauty [ * Follow directions on the label carefully, including all “Cautions” and “Warnings.”
* Keep makeup closed tight when not in use.
* Wash your hands before you put on makeup.
* Do not put on makeup while you are driving.
* Do not share makeup with anyone else.
* Do not add liquid to makeup.
* Stop using a product if you get a rash or other problem where you are using it.
* Throw away makeup if the color changes.
* Throw away makeup if it gets an odor.
* Be extra careful not to keep mascara too long. Some companies say three months is long enough.
* Do not use eye makeup if you have an eye infection. Throw away eye makeup you were using when you got the infection.
* Keep makeup out of the sun.
* Do not use spray cans while you are smoking or near a source of heat. It could also cause a fire.
In case of emergency and you have a bad reaction:
First, call your doctor to find out how to take care of the problem. You also can report a problem to FDA. You can find your nearest FDA district office at or in the blue pages of your phone book. You also can call FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) Adverse Events Reporting System (CAERS) at (301) 436-2405 or send an email to CAERS@cfsan.fda.gov.
To learn more: U.S. Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
1-888-723-3366
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov |
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