The unattractive face of black beauty cosmetics
A desire for your skin to glow and feel beautiful with the use of cosmetics is not a sin. However, we have to be aware of what we are putting on our bodies to avoid preventable health problems. The skin Skin is actually our biggest organ and it soaks up every substance we apply to it, including environmental pollution. The average woman absorbs almost 5 pounds of skincare products through her skin within a year. Many products on the market contain harmful chemicals that have been linked directly to hormonal imbalances, DNA damage and cancer. Unattainable western beauty standards are causing women to consume more beauty products and thus exposing them to these harmful chemicals. A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, found that “women of color use more beauty products and are disproportionately exposed to […]
