Cosmetic and their Related Adverse Implicatio...

Cosmetic and their Related Adverse Implications

Author Name : Prof. Ganesh Gophane, Miss. Mayuri Mohan Patil, Miss Jyoti Mukund Kamble

ABSTRACT The Greek word "kosmeticos," which meaning to embellish, is where the word "cosmetics" originates. Since ancient times, cosmetics have been defined as substances intended to enhance or beautify look . Every day, we apply cosmetics to our skin, faces, and hair, and their applications are growing all over the world. Cosmetology is the category that includes substancesused for aesthetic purposes. Women use a variety of beauty products, particularly those related to skincare, hair, fragrances, oral hygiene, and nails, which may contain toxic chemicals that are bad for your health. These goods are used to maintain personal hygiene or to improve beauty. Different Cosmetics have long been known to improve a person's physical appearance. People are persuaded to fake their appearance as away to deal with their insecurities in a society that is fixated on beauty. Ponents can be found in cosmetic goods. The estimated value of cosmetic industry today is around 20 billion dollar globally. As a consumer, we are constantly attracted inusing beauty and personal care products. But these products, which are supposed to make us feel healthy and look beautiful, have a deep dark side. Various toxic ingredients and hazardous chemicals used in cosmetics are incorporated in beyond acceptable limits. These substances have the potential to penetrate the skin and other organs, leading to carcinogenicity and major adverse effects on the skin. Not only have cosmetics permeated the fashion industry, but they arenow widely used in daily life. Therefore, educating people about the various negative effects of cosmetics and the chemicals used in them becomes crucial.