Lipsticks are cosmetic products highly regarded by ladies. They protect the lips and also a form of beauty to ladies.
However, this particular cosmetic can be detrimental to some points. Lipsticks contain heavy metals (lead, magnesium, chromium and so on) that are not good for the body.
Here are the damages caused by lipsticks as highlighted on newvision.co.ug and boldsky.com
1.Lipsticks can cause cancer
Aforementioned, they highly endowed with lead, formaldehyde, and parabens that are carcinogenic. It's reported that these preservatives attribute to cancer.
Moreover, the preservatives cause irritation of the eyes, coughing and blocks the skin pores which is risky.
2. Lead is harmful to the nervous system.
From a biological point of view, lead is very hazardous and it's associated with serious complications in the body. It's reported that it is neurotoxic in nature and therefore it causes damages on the nervous tissues.
On top of it, lead can also cause hormone imbalances, infertility and mars the brain.
3.Heavy metals cause renal failure
Lipsticks are made of heavy metals. These metals are hazardous when they come into contact with the skin. Awful high amount of cadmium is a menace to the kidney. It's reported that, an excess amount of cadmium cause renal failure.
Other health risks include elevates toxin digestion and generally damages the body.