Top 10 Weirdest Ingredients In Your Beauty Products-(you don't want to know!) -Daily Use
Many people use cosmetics on a daily basis. Even if you don't use makeup products like lipstick or perfume each morning, you probably use necessities like shampoo and lotion (hopefully) a few times a week. We generally think of cosmetics as a way to look fresh and get clean, but some of the substances used in beauty products are downright disgusting!
1- lipstick red color comes from cochineal bugs.
Cochineal beetles are wingless insects that eat cactus plants in in South and Central American countries. They excrete a red chemical called carminic acid that when mixed with calcium salts makes a natural red dye called carmine. Because the dye is all natural and safe for human consumption, it's often used in lipstick.
Red lipstick often includes insects and most long-lasting hues feature a chemical compound called eosin, which subtly changes colour when it is applied to the lips. The dye reacts with the amine groups found in proteins in the skin, which makes it long-lasting.
The pigment used in red lipstick is often made from crushed cochineal bugs, which live on cacti.
The colour is known as Carmine red – or carminic acid – and is prepared by boiling the insect bodies in ammonia or sodium carbonate solution.
The pigment used in red lipstick is often made from crushed cochineal bugs, which live on cacti.
The colour is known as Carmine red – or carminic acid – and is prepared by boiling the insect bodies in ammonia or sodium carbonate solution.
2-Snails in Moisturizers!
Snails are notoriously gooey creatures, but their sticky secretions are packed with glycolic acid, also known as alpha hydroxy acid, a term you may recognize from pricey bottles of anti-aging cream. Their slime also contains elastin, a protein that forces tissue to return to its original shape after stretching. Both of these chemicals are like magical ingredients for those who want to turn back time on their wrinkles, making snail goo a trendy ingredient in face cream.
Snails or more accurately, their guts and slime have become the latest fad in skin care.Hailed for its active ingredients, snail extract is popping up in beauty lines across South America and skin care mecca South Korea. Both low- and high-end companies have taken to the sticky ingredients, which debuted on the market in the mid ’90s and range from seemingly tame to slightly bizarre (BB Cream features “mucus from red ginseng-fed snails”).
3-Mascara and Eye Infections!
Every time a person applies mascara, the bacteria trapped in the tube is being taken from the tube in the liquid mascara and then applied to the eye area. This creates the possibility of eye infections since the bacteria are so close to the eyes.
Eyes are always susceptible to infections from ordinary bacteria that float around the face on a daily basis. Applying it to the eyelashes, or potentially the eye from a poke, introduces all sorts of bacteria to the eye area by choice.
Eyes are always susceptible to infections from ordinary bacteria that float around the face on a daily basis. Applying it to the eyelashes, or potentially the eye from a poke, introduces all sorts of bacteria to the eye area by choice.
Because of the large quantities of bacteria that can collect in mascara, it is important to change mascaras at least every three months
to be clear, your mascara is not crawling with
potential infection when you buy it — but I'm willing to bet that the mascara in your medicine cabinet is ripe with all kinds of microscopic goodies.
"The dark environment inside of the mascara tube combined with normal daily eye secretions that get transferred from the mascara wand to the tube creates the perfect place for bacteria to grow," says Dr. Krukowski. And because there are "many pores where eyelashes come out of the eyelids as well as glands and tear ducts, our eyes become very vulnerable to infection."
4-Collagen!
Collagen is most popularly known by name for its use as a medical cosmetic item (collagen protein injected under the skin to give a plumping and firming effect), the protein has many uses. Most commonly, collagen as gelatin is used as a food product, found in items such as gelatin desserts, gummy candy and some yogurts. Gelatin also has non-food applications in products like photographic film, gel capsules for pills and heat-soluble glues, such as those used in the making of stringed instruments.
Collagen is a protein that is naturally produced in the bodies of animals (especially mammals) and is the main component of connective tissues like cartilage (found in humans in places like the ears, the tip of the nose and between bones). It is also found in significant quantities within muscle tissue, where it contributes to the strength and elasticity of muscles.
In order to be collected for use, collagen is taken from other dead mammals (usually livestock for commercial use). The basic extraction is generally done using a process of cooking cartilaginous animal materials, such as bones, connective tissues and skin. This process creates gelatin (a form of collagen that has experienced partial hydrolysis, combining with the water at a molecular level) and can often be witnessed in the home during the cooking of meat bones into soup. How the collagen gelatin is treated depends on what it is going to be used for, but it must at least be purified to remove other materials from the animal matter, such as fats and salts.
5-Human Hair Used in Wigs and Extensions!
If you wear hair extensions, chances are you’re pretty picky about what type of hair you wear. You know if you prefer Remy or non-Remy hair, Indian or Brazilian, synthetic or human. You may also believe you can simply look at hair extension packaging to find out its origins. But the truth is, it’s pretty difficult to tell where your hair extensions come from, and there are plenty of manufacturers who are deliberately misleading about where they source their hair from.
Hair extensions that come from the temple are considered the most expensive. Some estimates suggest that they can sell at as high as $700 per pound. It always depends on your budget and the need to buy such hair extensions or else you can also use hair extensions made from normal hair.
Hair extensions made from temple hair are mostly used by celebrities and other wealthy people, however, they are not out of reach for the common individual, provided that they are ready to spend on their style and luxury.
6-Anti-aging products made of Shark's liver!
Hair extensions that come from the temple are considered the most expensive. Some estimates suggest that they can sell at as high as $700 per pound. It always depends on your budget and the need to buy such hair extensions or else you can also use hair extensions made from normal hair.
Hair extensions made from temple hair are mostly used by celebrities and other wealthy people, however, they are not out of reach for the common individual, provided that they are ready to spend on their style and luxury.
6-Anti-aging products made of Shark's liver!
Hundreds of years ago, fishermen from Norway and Sweden would use the oil to help heal wounds, smooth skin, clear their lungs, and make their stomachs stop churning. Ancient Japanese texts actually refer to it as "Samegawa," which translates to "cure all." And, back in the 1950's, a Swedish doctor found that it worked pretty well for some kids who were undergoing radiation treatment for Leukemia. By 1986, the first supplements were being sold on store shelves.
Despite the benefits, shark liver oil isn't without its controversies. The stuff sold for commercial purposes is supposed to come from sharks that accidentally get caught in nets, though some argue that, since liver oil is the second-most sought-after shark byproduct (after their fins), they're being specifically hunted. Many of these deep sea sharks are actually endangered, so some companies have claimed to take it out of their products.
Despite the benefits, shark liver oil isn't without its controversies. The stuff sold for commercial purposes is supposed to come from sharks that accidentally get caught in nets, though some argue that, since liver oil is the second-most sought-after shark byproduct (after their fins), they're being specifically hunted. Many of these deep sea sharks are actually endangered, so some companies have claimed to take it out of their products.
7-Fish Scales in you crystal beauty products!
Fish scales are commonly used to create a highlighter glimmer effect. Guanine is the ingredient you would find listed in your products. It's a material with crystal properties that is derived from actual fish scales. The uses for this ingredient are endless: fragrance,nail, shampoo, lip gloss, bath products…the list goes on. If you prefer your beauty without a side of fish, opt for products that don't list guanine under the ingredients label.Guanine used as a colorant is obtained from fish scales. It consists of two purines, Guanine and hypoxanthine.
The Guanine content varies from 75 to 97% and the hypoxanthine content varies from 3 to 25% depending on the particular fish from which the crystals are derived. Guanine provides a pearly, iridescent effect when used in cosmetics and personal care products.
8-Placenta!
We’ve all heard about the plants and herbs that have magical powers of health and youth locked in them, but the new buzz is surrounding another type of "natural" secret weapon: placenta.
Yep, placenta — the organ that feeds a fetus in a female's womb apparently has anti-aging qualities. Yum.
It turns out, though, that the buzz around placenta having anti-aging qualities can be traced back to the 1930s when women were paying thousands for injections of placenta to help them look younger.
Rumor has it that many companies have been quietly including placenta into their anti-aging products without advertising the practice, you know, just in case women don’t find the idea of applying birth matter to their face and hair so appealing.
However, because placenta is high in hormones and proteins such as estrogen and progesterone (a hormone produced in the ovaries), it's often used in cosmetics, anti-aging products and even hair products.Placenta is hands-down one of the ickiest ingredients we've found in makeup. This fetal barrier is known for being rich in hormones and protein. Most products that contain this ingredient use sheep placenta as it's easy to come by. Many shampoos claim that this ingredient helps with hair regrowth. We don't know about you, but just the thought of slathering sheep placenta on our locks makes us want to run the other way!
Yep, placenta — the organ that feeds a fetus in a female's womb apparently has anti-aging qualities. Yum.
It turns out, though, that the buzz around placenta having anti-aging qualities can be traced back to the 1930s when women were paying thousands for injections of placenta to help them look younger.
Rumor has it that many companies have been quietly including placenta into their anti-aging products without advertising the practice, you know, just in case women don’t find the idea of applying birth matter to their face and hair so appealing.
However, because placenta is high in hormones and proteins such as estrogen and progesterone (a hormone produced in the ovaries), it's often used in cosmetics, anti-aging products and even hair products.Placenta is hands-down one of the ickiest ingredients we've found in makeup. This fetal barrier is known for being rich in hormones and protein. Most products that contain this ingredient use sheep placenta as it's easy to come by. Many shampoos claim that this ingredient helps with hair regrowth. We don't know about you, but just the thought of slathering sheep placenta on our locks makes us want to run the other way!
9-Feminine hormones!
Estrogen & Estradiol are a female hormones from pregnant mares’ urine. Considered a drug. Can have harmful systemic effects if used by children. Used for reproductive problems and in birth control pills and Premarin, a menopausal drug. In creams, perfumes, and lotions. Has a negligible effect in the creams as a skin restorative; simple vegetable-source emollients are considered better. Alternatives: oral contraceptives and menopausal drugs based on synthetic steroids or phytoestrogens (from plants, especially palm-kernel oil). Menopausal symptoms can also be treated with diet and herbs.
10-Keratin!
Protein from the ground-up horns, hooves, feathers, quills, and hair of various animals. In hair rinses, shampoos, permanent wave solutions. Alternatives: almond oil, soy protein, amla oil (from the fruit of an Indian tree), human hair from salons. Rosemary and nettle give body and strand strength to hair.
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References, and for more information.
- Psychological Science, 'Beauty Is In The Mind Of The Beholder'.
- Psychology Today, 'Why We Pay More Attention To Beautiful People
-New York Times, 'Make-up Makes Women Appear More Competent'
- Psychology Today, 'Why We Pay More Attention To Beautiful People
-New York Times, 'Make-up Makes Women Appear More Competent'
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