Mascara is the second most used beauty product by 65% of women in the US. The first place goes to lipstick and lip gloss which is ranked as the most used product every day. Although mascara helps you to achieve a dramatic and classic look, it has a negative impact on your health due to the toxic ingredients found in this product.
Eye cosmetics such as mascara, can easily harm your vision, especially if you aren’t hygienic and leave it on during sleep. Also, it is important to replace your old mascara with new one more often. Not only is it essential to get rid of makeup that is old, it is just as important to know what ingredients are in your daily makeup products.
Many toxic ingredients found in top brands such as Neutrogena, Maybelline and Cover Girl can harm your health.
Here are the 4 common ingredients found in mascara that can cause a variety of health problems.
Parabens
Parabens are used in cosmetics such as mascara to prevent bacteria from growing. High concentrations of parabens can cause breast tumors.
Aluminium powder
Aluminium powder is a metallic substance which is used in cosmetic for coloring. It’s known as neurotoxin far worse than mercury.
Propylene glycol
Propylene glycol is the most common ingredient used in mascara which may cause skin irritation. People who are sensitive to this product can be exposed to a special form of irritation – allergic contact dermatitis, an allergic skin reaction caused by direct contact with an allergen.
Retinyl acetate (Vitamin A acetate)
This is the most harmful ingredient found in mascara. Retinyl acetate can produce excess reactive oxygen species that interfere with cellular signaling and can even cause mutations in your genes.
Before using any cosmetic, always check for the ingredients and avoid those that can potentially harm your health. The safe alternative is to use natural mascara.