Factoid

Studies suggest that those who have worked for 10 or more years as a hair stylist could have a risk of bladder cancer five times that of the general population.


Nail polish and nail polish removers are essentially mixtures of toxic chemicals. Many of the solvents and substances used in nail varnishes such as toluene, acetone, formaldehyde, and especially phthalates, if present, are reproductive toxicants and hazardous and have been found to cause health problems in workers, including occupational asthma.


Children in particular tend to be more sensitive to fragrances, and can develop allergic reactions easily.


Studies in the US “found that about 70% of college women say they feel worse about their own looks after reading women’s magazines”.


Women can use up to 20 different products as part of their daily routine.


It has been estimated that as much as 50% of the cost of a bottle of perfume can be accounted for by packaging and advertising.

In the middle ages, cosmetics usage was restricted to use within the upper classes.

In the 1800s, make-up was used primarily by prostitutes

Queen Victoria publicly declared makeup improper, vulgar, and acceptable only for use by actors.

Hitler told women that face painting was for clowns and not for the women of the Master Race.

By the middle of the 20th century, cosmetics were in widespread use in nearly all societies around the world.
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