Substandard cosmetics cause skin cancer





Cosmetic skin cancer

Manufacturers of numerous low-cost cosmetic items use a few banned chemicals and harmful whitening agents which may direct to skin and allergic diseases as well as skin cancer, says a report.

The Pakistan Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) in its analysis statement on the mushroom growth of cheap cosmetics said that numerous hazardous chemicals as well as steroid and mercury salts were creature used in face whitening cream which had bad effects on skin and power lead to skin diseases as well as skin cancer and black spots on the skin.

Similarly, toxic metals, minerals, arsenic oxides and pig fat creature used in imported bath soaps may affect the nerve system, it added. In the similar way chemicals lineralkoil benzene, sulphonic acid which is used in carpet manufacturing, washing of vehicle and floor are use in manufacturing of low-cost shampoo.

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