Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Cosmetics and skincare have become a necessity for women. Even though it is increasingly popular, many cosmetic brands have been found to contain dangerous ingredients.
The Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) said that several ingredients that need to be watched out for include steroids, mercury and hydroquinone. If it continues to be used, it will certainly cause various side effects and permanent skin damage.
For this reason, it is very important to recognize the characteristics of dangerous cosmetics. So what are they, here is the explanation according to BPOM.
1. Metallic smell
If the cosmetics you buy smell metallic, it indicates that the cosmetics contain mercury. In fact, there are times when naughty cosmetic manufacturers add fragrance to disguise the smell of mercury in the cosmetics.
2. Counterfeit cosmetic products
Also be careful with fake cosmetics which can be dangerous. Cosmetics like this are usually produced by unauthorized parties or cosmetics are produced with markings imitating the identity of other cosmetics that already have a distribution permit.
3. Changes color to dark
According to Women's Health, cosmetics containing mercury usually change color to dark gray or dark green when exposed to sunlight.
If this happens to the cosmetics you are using, immediately avoid continued use because it can have dangerous effects on the skin.
4. Has a rough texture
The texture of cosmetics that are dangerous and contain mercury generally have a rough texture. Apart from that, cosmetics also have a sticky texture, are not soft, and are usually difficult to blend with facial skin when used.
The reason is that the content of dangerous chemicals such as mercury is difficult to combine with the oils produced naturally by facial skin. These are the characteristics of dangerous cosmetics according to BPOM. Recognize its characteristics and avoid using it
5. Contains dangerous or prohibited ingredients
The following characteristics of dangerous cosmetics according to BPOM contain dangerous and prohibited ingredients such as mercury, hydroquinone, tretinoin or retinoic acid, and other ingredients that are dangerous or prohibited from being added to cosmetics.
6. Feels sticky
If cosmetics have a concentrated concentration that tends to feel sticky and is difficult to absorb quickly into the skin, you should be careful.
Therefore, before buying cosmetics, it is a good idea to try the product on a small area of skin first before using it all over your face.
7. Does not include a distribution permit
One of the characteristics of dangerous cosmetics according to BPOM is that they do not have and include a distribution permit on the packaging. Cosmetics that do not have a distribution permit from BPOM certainly cannot guarantee their safety, benefits and quality.
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