Cosmetics

Cosmetics- a magical tool that makes everyone look flawless and radiant.

Cosmetics have play an important role in our daily life. Nowadays, it is not only that women apply cosmetics, we also often see some of  men using cosmetics. Cosmetics which is also called makeup or make-up, are the substances that we used to improve the appearance or odour of our body in order to become more attractive and give a good impression to other people. Example of cosmetics are skin care products, lotion, powder, perfumes, lipsticks and so on.

A subset of cosmetics is "make-up", which refers primarily to colouring products intended to enhance a person's appearance. Putting up make up have become an essential for girls and women to do that everyday to unzip their make up bags and apply some foundation, lipstick, eye shadow and other types of products. You may not know that all the cosmetic products that we applied on our face which gives beauty effect are the work of chemistry.

Effect of organic chemical in cosmetic to our bodies

There are various of organic chemicals used in the preparation of cosmetics which should be used cautiously and appropriately, or else they can have harmful effects to our body. The table below shows the use of organic chemicals in the manufacturing of cosmetic products and the effect that caused by it.

Organic chemical in cosmetic	Uses	Harmful effect
Coal Tar - a brown-black material and thick liquid formed during the incomplete combustion of coal	- to treat itchy, dry and scaling skin - can be found in shampoo, lotion, soap, and scalp treament	- increase the risk of folliculitis  ( folliculitis is the inflammation of hair follicle )
Triclosan - an antifungal and antibacterial agent found in consumer product	- to inhibit the growth of bacteria - can be found in toothpaste and cleansers	- affect hormone system
3.   Lead acetate - a white crystalline substances with a sweetish taste made by treating lead (II) oxide with acetic acid	- to be used as a colour additive   in men’s hair dye products	- cause brain damage if it is used in a long period of time
4. Formaldehyde - a naturally-occuring organic compound with the formula CH2O	- to prevent bacterial contamination - can be found in nail polishes,hair dye, soaps, shampoo, lotions and so on	- excessive exposure may result in skin irritation or asthma - increase the risk of cancer
5. Diethanolamine (DEA) - an organic compound which is white solid at room temperature	- to act as emulsifiers to produce foams and bubbles in cosmetics - to be used to adjust the pH value of a product - can be found in shampoo, body washes and soap	- excessive exposure may have detrimental effects on brain development
6. Butyl acetate - clear liquid with fruity odors	- used in nail polish,nail polish remover and basecoats	- the vapour may leads to drowsiness and dizziness
7. Propylene glycol - a viscous colourless liquid or organic alcohol	- to formulate fragrances - acts as moisturizers to enhance the appearance of skin - can be found in lotions and skin care creams	- speed up the signs of aging on the skin - may lead to contact dermatitis and irritation
8. Phthalates - a diverse group of materials that made plastics more flexible	- to increase the flexibility, durability, longevity and transparency of plastics - can be found in nail polish, hair spray, shampoo, soaps, perfumes and so on	- excessive usage of will affect human development and reproduction - cause irritation of eyes
9. Toluene -a clear liquid with an aromatic odour	- acts as a solvent to dissolve other substances such as plasticizers and resins - can be found in nail polish	- high exposure will have dry or cracked skin - cause headache and also irritation of eyes and throat

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