Usage of cosmetics and its adverse reactions: A Case Study on
University Female Students Community
Farwin SJF1 & Ruzaik F2
Abstract
Use of cosmetics is considered a common practice in the world today.
Global social change have changed people’s consumption patterns. Thus,
cosmetics are one of the most required commodities among young women
today. Actually, the use of cosmetics is determined by social and ecological
factors, and they have the potential to directly or indirectly affect people’s
health. Accordingly, today a large number of young women are suffering
from various health disorders. The main reason is that they never think
about the cosmetics related side effects because of their positive view of
these products. So this study mainly focused on evaluating the adverse
effects of cosmetics. All the primary and secondary data used in this
study were collected through structured quiz interviews and observations
and the data were analysed using qualitative and quantitative methods
employing Excel software.
Cosmetics usage is more prevalent among young women (96%) studying
at the Universities. This study shows that, they apply cosmetics mixed
with chemicals to various body parts such as hair, face, and body, which
have sometimes caused health disorders. The adverse effects observed
were allergic reaction, irritations, wounds, pimples, and skin burning. its’
continues use has also been found to cause serious health disorders such
as cancer and infertility. Similarly, knowledge on green beauty products
among university students is insufficient. Further, it has been found that
there is no correlation between the use of cosmetics and the level of
education.