What substances in cosmetics can harm the skin

   Today there are many cosmetics for the care of the skin of the face and the whole body, hair and nails. It is rare that a woman first seeks advice from a beautician before buying herself some kind of face cream or body lotion. In most cases, this consultation is carried out in a pharmacy or over tea with a friend. The main characteristic when buying cosmetics is the speed of action, efficiency and the absence of adverse reactions. This is a mistake of women, which leads to negative consequences. What is important to know when buying cosmetics?

Why do I need to know the composition of cosmetic products before using?

Few people read the composition of cosmetics on the label, which is written in small letters in a foreign language, and even if they do, they see absolutely foreign words. Such behavior can adversely affect the health and appearance of a person.  After all, some substances require special regularity  and the frequency of administration, which patients do not think about, using the remedy daily. For example, body lotion has a formula that needs to be applied up to 2 times a week, while many people use it daily, causing more harm to the skin than good. What components of cosmetic products pose a threat if used incorrectly?

Cosmetics with benzoyl peroxide. Beauty care products with benzoyl peroxide

Benzoyl peroxide is an ingredient in creams, ointments, and other cosmetic products used to treat acne. This is an effective substance that creates conditions for the penetration of oxygen into skin cells, as a result of which anaerobic bacteria die. This eliminates the cause of acne with benzoyl peroxide therapy. Such creams, ointments and gels have an anti-inflammatory effect, and are also well combined with antibacterial drugs and salicylic acid.

But despite its effectiveness against acne, benzoyl peroxide can cause severe skin irritation. To prevent this, cosmetic care with salicylic acid products should be carried out no more than 1 time per week. This ignorance, coupled with the desire to get rid of acne, is leading to more frequent use of benzoyl peroxide products.

Cosmetics with salicylic acid. Cosmetic care with such products

Cosmetics containing salicylic acid are effective in situations that almost every woman often encounters. This is oily skin, acne, pyoderma with the formation of acne, small cuts. Cosmetics with salicylic acid have antibacterial, cleansing and whitening effects.

But these cosmetics are not recommended for women with facial moles and pregnant women. Such ointments, whitening and cleansing the skin, lead to hyperpigmentation. Therefore, beauty treatments with salicylic acid should be used by women without facial moles, and they should observe skin color.

Cosmetic care products with azelaic acid

Cosmetic care products with azelaic acid are used in the treatment of acne. But it has been noticed that when azelaic acid is combined with other substances (antibiotics and hormonal drugs), the effect comes faster. Azelaic acid kills pathogenic bacteria that provoke the development of acne, eliminates inflammation on the skin. Azelaic acid also brightens the skin, eliminates age spots. The effect of the use of products with azelaic acid occurs 2 months after the start of treatment.

But it is important to know that cosmetic care and treatment of facial skin with products with azelaic acid should be carried out with breaks lasting a month – every 2 months of treatment.

When to use AHA cosmetics?

Alpha-hydroxy acids include citric, malic, acetic, tartaric and glycolic acids. They are often grouped under the acronym ANA. Each acid has its own functions and features of action on the skin. In combination with other substances and with each other, these acids in the composition of cosmetics have an exfoliating effect on dead cells, cleanse the skin, take part in the destruction of pathogenic bacteria.

But, like salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acids increase the skin's susceptibility to UV light. This can lead to the appearance of age spots. Therefore, such cosmetics should be used in autumn, winter and early spring, when the sun's rays are not so active.

When using any cosmetics, it is important to know the substances that are included in their composition, and to carry out cosmetic facial skin care correctly. This will help you get a quick effect without side effects.