The Invisible Face of Cosmetics

Together with the developing production and consumption, a new one is added to the quality analysis in the cosmetic sector every day. These analyzes are sometimes carried out in order to control the process and raw material, sometimes in the requirements of regulations and sometimes as a result of the claims made about the product. Thus, if there is a production failure, the raw material and process are changed or the claims to be put forward are studied more carefully.

For example, you know that Turkey Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency limit values for amounts of heavy metals in cosmetics and toothpaste, according to the Guideline on Heavy Metal Impurities in Cosmetics?

Let's look at the limit values and their effects below:

Limit Values for Cosmetic Products
Lead	20 ppm
Cadmium	5 ppm
Mercury	1 ppm
Arsenic	5 ppm
Antimon	10 ppm

 

Highest Acceptable Values for Toothpastes
Lead	1 ppm
Cadmium	0.1 ppm
Mercury	0.2 ppm
Arsenic	0.5 ppm
Antimon	0.5 ppm

The lipstick, brightener, foundation cream, blush, lip liner we use may include heavy metal sources, especially bright and scaly ones. Long-term use of cosmetic products containing heavy metal above the specified limits, in relation to the dose and duration of exposure, is a risk factor for adverse health effects.

Again, in recent days, especially for our newborn babies wet wipes, creams and shampoos PARABEN, SLS, SLES, SILICONE-free expression does not coincide. Until the last period, many of these substances used in cosmetic production are not used as customers become aware and the claim began to take place in the products.

PARABEN: P-Hydroxy benzoic acid esters. It is a preservative used to increase shelf life. It is highly preferred because of its low cost and effectiveness against microbiological contamination. Excessive intake or accumulation in the body over time; It causes hormone deterioration, irritation and breast cancer. Clinical studies have demonstrated these effects.

According to the Ministry of Health Legislation System:
Isopropyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isopropylparaben) Sodium salt or salts of isopropylparaben
Isobutyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Isobutylparaben); Sodium salt or salts of isobutylparaben
Phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Phenylparaben)
Benzyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Benzylparaben)
Pentyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (INCI: Pentylparaben) are PROHIBITED substances.

. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is the active ingredient of many detergents and detergents. It is particularly preferred because it is inexpensive and produces a large amount of foam. Recent studies; This chemical has accumulated in the body as a result of eye deterioration, hair loss, skin dryness and irritation has led to many negative conditions such as showed. It has been shown in clinical studies that disruption of the hormone system and cancer can be caused by very much use or accumulation.

SLES: Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, like SLS, is the active ingredient of many detergents and detergents. Even if it has less corrosive effect than SLS; Like SLS, it is also preferred because it is inexpensive and produces a large amount of foam. The greatest effect of SLES when it enters the skin is that it mimics estrogen. Imbalances in estrogen hormone; menstrual disorders, early menopausal symptoms, infertility in men and breast cancer in women.

SILICONE: Silicone is used in many products in the market that we use due to the fact that the companies that produce the cosmetic products want to minimize cost and save money. Silicone adds shine and fullness to the hair, adhering to the outer shell of the hair. This may cause irritation of the mucosa as a result of the use of silicon-containing products, preventing the penetration of beneficial oils and nutrients into other useful hair products used in the hair due to clogging of the surface layer of the hair.
Since some of the synthetic cosmetic additives mentioned above pose a risk of asthma, allergies, skin rashes and skin, breast, uterine and ovarian cancer after long-term contact, this issue has been examined by health institutions and consumer organs all over the world in recent years.

 

Bu nedenle üretici  firma bilgilerini ve adresini  kontrol ettiğimiz kozmetik ürünleri almaya dikkat etmeliyiz.Eğer şüpheli bir durum varsa veya yan etki gibi bir durum sözkonusu ise bu tip durumları da Sağlık Bakanlığına iletmeliyiz.

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