A beauty expert has warned that the excessive use of make-up may increase the risk of heart related problems like high blood pressure and infertility. People who are fond of wearing heavy make-up
on their faces and skins to enhance their beauty have been warned to reduce such to its barest minimum. Some dermatologists who gave the warning on Monday said that this could cause the applicants high blood pressure, low fertility, skin cancer, irritation and other diseases.
A Lagos-based dermatologist, Mr. Alex
Adeniyi, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that excessive use of make-up
could cause skin irritation, allergies and skin cancer on the users.
He attributed this to the chemical
contents of most make-up.
Adeniyi also said that excessive
make-up could expose the skins and the eyes of users to germs and harmful
toxins.
“Chemicals found in lipsticks, eye
pencils, mascara and kajal among others, can cause serious health problems.
“Women who apply make-up on their skins must always clean their faces before
going to bed, to remove all traces of chemicals from their skins,’’ he said.
Adeniyi said that it was important to use suitable face washes, cleansers,
toners and scrubs to wash off make-up on the skin daily.
“This must be done, especially, at night to avert any skin irritation or disease,’’ he advised. Similarly, another dermatologist, Mrs. Tobi Davis, said that excessive make-up by women was to cover up skin problems such as pimples, allergies, patches, scars, dark circles, boils, and wrinkles.
“This must be done, especially, at night to avert any skin irritation or disease,’’ he advised. Similarly, another dermatologist, Mrs. Tobi Davis, said that excessive make-up by women was to cover up skin problems such as pimples, allergies, patches, scars, dark circles, boils, and wrinkles.
“If care is not taken the reverse will be the case; instead of beautifying, it will cause more problems for the skin,’’ she said.
Davis said that the harmful effects of
make-up were not limited to skin-related issues but to other health challenges.
“Lipsticks, kajal sticks, eye-shadows are known to contain carcinogenic and
neurotoxic chemicals that can have adverse effects on the skin.
“This can lead users to developing
high blood pressure, allergies, behavioural abnormalities, and reduction in
fertility. “Some chemical preservatives used in many cosmetics are hazardous to
the human biological and physiological systems,’’ she said.
The dermatologist said that applying too much make-up on any skin would lead to wrinkles and spots on portions the applicant was attempting to conceal. “This will make the person look older than his or her age,’’ she said. She advised make-up enthusiasts to always remove all traces of chemicals from their skins by applying face washes, cleansers, and scrubs.
The dermatologist said that applying too much make-up on any skin would lead to wrinkles and spots on portions the applicant was attempting to conceal. “This will make the person look older than his or her age,’’ she said. She advised make-up enthusiasts to always remove all traces of chemicals from their skins by applying face washes, cleansers, and scrubs.
“Women should use a natural facial
treatment like cumber, tomatoes, honey and eggs instead of using unsafe
products,’’ she said.
Mrs Pamale Obunwa, a beautician said
that women should know their skin types to know the appropriate makeup to
apply, particularly on their faces.
“Wrong application of make-up is very
harmful and can cause skin cancer.
“It
is better to enhance your skin with quality products,’’ she said.
