In a recent medical study is say use of everyday makeup products is unsave
A recent medical study has revealed that regular use of everyday makeup products such as lipstick, blush, and fake nails can significantly increase the risk of developing asthma in women after puberty.
A 12-year study by experts from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in the United States examined nearly 40,000 women. During this time, it was found that women who regularly used beauty products had a 19 to 22 percent higher risk of developing asthma in adulthood.
Women who used only blush and lipstick 5 or more times a week had an 18% increased risk of asthma, while women who used fake nails, lipstick and blush had a 47% increased risk.
According to experts, certain chemicals in these beauty products can interfere with the hormonal system in the human body and can also weaken the immune system. These chemicals are called Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs).
The 1,774 women in the study, or about 4 percent of the total participants, had developed asthma in adulthood by the end of the study. Experts say that while the study does not prove direct cause and effect, it does indicate a clear association.
In the study, published in the research journal Environment International, experts emphasized the need for strict monitoring and regulation of the composition and chemical ingredients of personal care products.
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