Cosmetic hazard No. 1: Waxing is important, but don't forget to take care of your waxing tools! Many people are so focused on hair removal that they neglect the care of their hair removal tools. During hair removal, the blades become coated with skin and hair oils and excretions, and if care is not taken, they can enter the wound and trigger inflammation and itching. Especially in the case of body hair removal tools used in the bathroom, which are exposed to the humid environment for a long time, they are more prone to bacterial growth. After using hair removal tools, it must be washed with boiling water and dried in the sun. Some people choose to pluck their hair instead of shaving, but some of the half-length hair left in the skin after plucking grows more vigorously later. Therefore, it is recommended to apply depilatory cream before plucking. Depilatory cream is mainly composed of chemical ingredients and has the potential to irritate the skin. Before using it, it is recommended to test it on the thigh first.
Beauty Risk No. 2: Remove Your Contact Lenses Before Washing Your Face Do you remember the first time you put on contact lenses? You were so afraid of getting bacteria on them that you washed your hands thoroughly, rinsed every finger and the contact lens case with saline solution, and even disinfected the case once a week. However, after using them for a while, you started to take them for granted, just like a long-term lover. You no longer cared about cleaning them or disinfecting the case. You even started to remove your makeup while wearing them. This allows amoeba, which can thrive in water tanks and tap water, to take advantage of the situation and increases the risk of developing keratitis, keratoceles, and even blindness. Similarly, washing contact lenses and the case with tap water is also very dangerous. Working late or drinking alcohol, not taking off your contact lenses or removing your makeup, and going to bed without washing your face is a deadly habit. The residual makeup and bacteria on your eyelashes will enter your eyes, and the lack of water and oxygen supply will cause eye congestion and dry eyes.
Cosmetic hazard No. 3: Bright nails, a beautiful poison. Columbia University dermatologist Richard K. Cher published a paper indicating that when drying gel nails, the UV rays emitted from the dryer can cause the fingernails, toenails, and even the skin to deform. In addition to being exposed to UV rays, frequent use of acetone is also a factor. Furthermore, some nail polishes contain environmental hormones such as formaldehyde, toluene, and phthalates, which can cause vomiting, respiratory tract diseases, headaches, and other symptoms if inhaled in large quantities. Fortunately, recent trends have begun to abandon the use of chemical ingredients and replace them with eco-friendly nail polishes, which have greatly improved in color and durability. However, most nail polishes still contain large amounts of chemicals, so it is important to correct the habit of biting nails and fingers.
