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Title: Analysis of the Article ‘Toxic Beauty Regime’
By Kiara Ventura
Contents
Introduction 3
Chemical Additive in Cosmetics 3
Impacts of the Chemicals 3
Regulatory Actions 4
Natural Cosmetic Products 5
Conclusion 5
Works Cited 6
Introduction
The author Kiara Venture explores the various harmful chemicals that are infused in the beauty products that have deleterious impacts on skin, hormone, nervous system and sensory organs.
Chemical Additive in Cosmetics
According to the author, there are companies who conduct extensive marketing campaigns in attracting customers on their newly launched cosmetic products. However, as argued by Nepalia et al., these cosmetic products have chemicals like parabens, phthalates, toluene, lead, triclosan and sodium lauryl sulfates that are carcinogenic and impacts negatively on the body. In one of the instances, Kiara was allured by the advertisement of an anti-acne lotion of a well-known brand. The advertisement campaign not only promised for clear skin but also it promised that with every investment, from a buyer, it would donate $1 to the charity.
Impacts of the Chemicals
Nevertheless, Kiara emphasizes that she is careful of investing on beauty products that are available in the market as according to Siobhan O’ Connor, in his book mentioned that every beauty products available in the store from styling gel, shampoo, body wash, lotions and cosmetics have additives, which are harmful chemicals that are either neurotoxin, carcinogen or endocrine disrupters. As analyzed in previous researches, these chemicals showed serious consequences in pregnant women and growing young individuals (Mohd et al.).
The report shows that they suffered from cases of serious skin rashes, acne, brain damage and damage in the nervous system. In another section, the author also highlights that the researchers explain that among the different additives that were added, phthalates...