Analysis of Chemical Components in Cosmetics and Their Effects on Human Health and Controversies
November 2025
in “
Advances in Education Humanities and Social Science Research
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TLDR Some cosmetic ingredients can harm health, causing issues like allergies, cancer, and skin problems.
This article examines the complex relationship between chemical components in cosmetics and human health, highlighting the potential risks of poisoning, allergic reactions, and long-term exposure. It identifies associations between certain cosmetic ingredients and various health issues, including cancer, congenital disabilities, reproductive and developmental disorders, contact dermatitis, hair loss, lung damage, aging, skin diseases, allergies, and nail damage. The review emphasizes the importance of scientific selection and use of cosmetics to mitigate adverse health effects and suggests future research directions to develop safer cosmetic products.