Cosmetic toxicity and Natural solutions for Personal Care

  • Hiren Chavda M.D. Ayurveda (Agadtantra) Ayurved Consultant, Valsad, Gujarat.
  • Divya Solanki Post Graduate Scholar, Dept. of Stri Roga & Prasuti Tantra, Parul Institute of Ayurveda, Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
Keywords: Cosmetics, Cosmetic toxicology, Personal care, Nature cure

Abstract

Environmental Working Group (EWG) have warned that a large number of the chemicals used in common personal care products, can be harmful to health. You will find most cosmetic products including shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, liquid soaps, hair gels, lip balms, facial make up, nail polish, perfumes, skin creams, etc. are largely chemical based. Shockingly, a number of toxic chemicals are also used in baby products. Many Research on cosmetics have come up with list of toxic chemicals found in everyday use personal care products and cosmetics along with their health effects. So, people became aware of the dangers present in modern-day personal care products, they started looking for natural alternatives. Fortunately, natural solutions for body care have been around for millennia. Until the first half of the 20th century, only natural solutions were used for personal grooming and cosmetics. People can find natural alternatives for personal care, Which do not add to the toxic load of the Earth. These alternatives will be gentle on the body (skin), as well as safe for the environment. Here, we will discuss about effects of cosmetics on health and Natural solution for personal care.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.21760/jaims.v1i3.4430
Published: 2016-10-31
How to Cite
Hiren Chavda, & Divya Solanki. (2016). Cosmetic toxicity and Natural solutions for Personal Care. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences, 1(03), 140-143. https://doi.org/10.21760/jaims.v1i3.4430
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Review Article