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November 21, 2012 (Uho Health Network Reporter Tan Yongyong / Comprehensive Report)
A survey conducted by a website found that Taiwanese working women wear makeup for an average of 11 hours a day, from application to removal! Among them, 63% of women worry about the harm cosmetics may cause to their bodies, but due to factors like "work requirements" and "pursuit of beauty," they continue to use makeup. British chemists also discovered that the daily routines of cleansing, skincare, and makeup application lead European women to ingest and inhale an average of 2.3 kilograms of chemicals annually! With so many chemicals in the body, how can health not be a concern? Thus, a new term has emerged—do you know what "transdermal toxins" are?
So, what are transdermal toxins? Internal medicine professor Dr. Lin Jieliang explains that they are chemicals that enter the body through the skin! These chemicals accumulate in the body and may cause health issues, primarily found in everyday products such as kitchen cleaners, bathroom shampoos and body washes, and women's cosmetics and skincare products! Almost all chemically synthesized products may contain transdermal toxins!
Dermatologist Dr. Cai Zonghua adds that most of these chemicals penetrate through the gaps between skin keratinocytes. Smaller molecules can directly pass through keratinocytes or enter through sweat glands or hair follicles, or from the epidermis and dermis into blood vessels and lymph, spreading throughout the body or accumulating in fat layers. Under what circumstances is the body more vulnerable to transdermal toxins? These include: when the chemical molecules are very small, when the skin is thin (such as in the elderly or children with poor skin condition), when the skin is injured or inflamed, or when different chemicals interact to enhance absorption. Generally, the thinner the skin, the easier it is for chemicals to enter the body. The most vulnerable areas are the genitals and armpits, followed by the face—especially the lips and eyelids—while the palms and soles are the least permeable.
The differences between various chemicals are significant. In fact, many chemicals can be metabolized or excreted by the body, and many truly toxic chemicals are regulated or banned by governments. However, aside from some that slip through the cracks, excessive use and improper application are also major causes of transdermal toxin exposure!
Dr. Lin also points out that in cosmetics and skincare products, manufacturers often add bactericides and preservatives—such as benzoic acid, benzoates, and orthophenyl phenol—to prevent bacterial contamination or extend shelf life. These substances can corrode the skin's mucous membranes and are suspected of being mutagenic or carcinogenic. Others, like quaternary ammonium compounds and formaldehyde, may trigger allergies or are suspected carcinogens.
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The "Skin Toxins" Women Must Not Ignore!
A survey conducted by a website found that Taiwanese working women wear makeup for an average of 11 hours a day, from application to removal! Among them, 63% of women worry about the harm cosmetics may cause to their bodies, but due to factors like "work requirements" and "pursuit of beauty," they continue to use makeup. British chemists also discovered that the daily routines of cleansing, skincare, and makeup application lead European women to ingest and inhale an average of 2.3 kilograms of chemicals annually! With so many chemicals in the body, how can health not be a concern? Thus, a new term has emerged—do you know what "transdermal toxins" are?
So, what are transdermal toxins? Internal medicine professor Dr. Lin Jieliang explains that they are chemicals that enter the body through the skin! These chemicals accumulate in the body and may cause health issues, primarily found in everyday products such as kitchen cleaners, bathroom shampoos and body washes, and women's cosmetics and skincare products! Almost all chemically synthesized products may contain transdermal toxins!
Dermatologist Dr. Cai Zonghua adds that most of these chemicals penetrate through the gaps between skin keratinocytes. Smaller molecules can directly pass through keratinocytes or enter through sweat glands or hair follicles, or from the epidermis and dermis into blood vessels and lymph, spreading throughout the body or accumulating in fat layers. Under what circumstances is the body more vulnerable to transdermal toxins? These include: when the chemical molecules are very small, when the skin is thin (such as in the elderly or children with poor skin condition), when the skin is injured or inflamed, or when different chemicals interact to enhance absorption. Generally, the thinner the skin, the easier it is for chemicals to enter the body. The most vulnerable areas are the genitals and armpits, followed by the face—especially the lips and eyelids—while the palms and soles are the least permeable.
The differences between various chemicals are significant. In fact, many chemicals can be metabolized or excreted by the body, and many truly toxic chemicals are regulated or banned by governments. However, aside from some that slip through the cracks, excessive use and improper application are also major causes of transdermal toxin exposure!
Dr. Lin also points out that in cosmetics and skincare products, manufacturers often add bactericides and preservatives—such as benzoic acid, benzoates, and orthophenyl phenol—to prevent bacterial contamination or extend shelf life. These substances can corrode the skin's mucous membranes and are suspected of being mutagenic or carcinogenic. Others, like quaternary ammonium compounds and formaldehyde, may trigger allergies or are suspected carcinogens.
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