The harm of inferior lipstick to the body

Lipstick is one of the more common cosmetics for us, and there are many types of lipsticks, and there are many colors of lipsticks. Lipsticks are also divided into two categories, one is the better type, and the other is the inferior lipstick. Inferior lipstick is cheap, but it contains a lot of heavy metals and a variety of dyes, which can be harmful to the body and easily cause chapped lips, peeling, or cause lip pain, etc.

The harm of inferior lipstick to the body

Low-quality lipsticks contain high levels of heavy metals

Lipstick has a complex composition, consisting of lanolin, wax, dyes and other ingredients. All coal tar dyes used in lipsticks are carcinogens.

In addition, in order to increase the brightness of lipstick, manufacturers often add natural mineral mica to lipstick. Mica contains heavy metals such as lead, manganese, chromium and aluminum.

Choose regular products and be careful when using them. They generally will not cause harm to the human body.

What we need to be wary of are low-quality lipsticks and products without any certification, as the heavy metal content in them seriously exceeds the standard and long-term use will endanger our health.

For example, the lead content in low-quality lipsticks is high. Lead is cumulative and long-term absorption by the human body can lead to chronic lead poisoning, causing anemia, abdominal pain, acute renal failure, and brain neuropathy.

Lipstick may be to blame for chapped and itchy lips

The lanolin in lipstick can easily cause allergic reactions, such as chapped lips, peeling, itching or mild pain.

In addition, lanolin has strong adsorption properties and can adsorb dust, bacteria, viruses and some heavy metal ions in the air onto the lips.

When people drink water or eat food, they can bring lipstick and some harmful substances on it into their mouths and enter the body directly.

Pregnant women should wear lipstick less often. For ordinary people, if they feel slight itching or abnormal sensation after wearing lipstick, they should wash their lips and stop wearing lipstick.

Before and after applying lipstick, do this

Before applying lipstick, you can apply a layer of lip balm or Vaseline to prevent lipstick from directly contacting your lips, reduce pigmentation, and reduce irritation to your lips when wiping it off.

After applying lipstick, try not to eat and use a straw when drinking water. Before eating, wipe off lipstick. It is best to use a special lip makeup remover to avoid residue.

Tips for choosing lipstick:

Buy lipstick that is sealed and well-labeled, and choose brands that are made from natural ingredients. Read the ingredients of lipstick carefully before buying it.

Don't buy ones with too strong fragrance, as it may be to cover up the smell of oil.

If there are small holes on the surface of the lipstick, it means there are bubbles and the texture is not solid; if there are small holes hidden inside the lipstick, the quality is even more unreliable and the lipstick will soon deteriorate.

If the color distribution of the lipstick is uneven and spiral-shaped, it means that the pigment is concentrated at the front end of the lipstick and the color will become less and less noticeable over time.

Lipsticks with strong moisturizing properties are easy to break and may also cause uneven color when applied. You can test it on the back of your hand first to make sure it is suitable before purchasing.