Authors : Menda Gayatri; S. Kaberi Reddy; Sandya Rani Mahanty; Dr. Paila Bhanuji Rao

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Abstract : Cosmetics are the products that can beautify and cleanse the face and skin daily. The world is gradually increasing its usage of cosmetics, which is accompanied by an increase in the side effects caused by the ingredients present in these products. Nowadays, people are exposed to a wide range of hazardous chemicals in the form of cosmetic products, such as skin care products, which include soaps, sunscreen, powders, moisturizer, makeup foundation, and kohl. Cosmetics contain several ingredients that improve the quality of the product but may be hazardous to health. In this review paper, converse about the composition, side effects, and also alternatives of some harmful ingredients used in cosmetics based on different review papers.

Keywords : Cancer, Skin Care Products, Hazardous Chemicals, Adverse Effects.

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