Daily Makeup Use Linked to Increased Asthma Risk in Women: New Study Finds

USA: A recent medical study has revealed that the daily use of makeup products, such as lipstick, blush, and fake nails, may significantly increase the risk of developing asthma in women, particularly after they reach adulthood.
The 12-year-long study, conducted by experts from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in the U.S., analyzed the health data of nearly 40,000 women. The findings showed that women who regularly used beauty products were 19% to 22% more likely to develop asthma as adults.
The study found that women who used blush and lipstick five or more times a week faced an 18% higher risk of asthma, while those who used fake nails, lipstick, and blush had a 47% higher risk.
Experts suggest that certain chemicals in these beauty products, known as Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs), can interfere with the hormonal system and weaken the immune system. These chemicals may contribute to the development of asthma over time.
By the end of the study, about 4% of the participants (1,774 women) had developed asthma in adulthood. While the research does not definitively prove cause and effect, it highlights a clear connection between the use of certain personal care products and an increased asthma risk.
The study, published in the journal Environment International, urges the need for stricter monitoring and regulation of the chemical composition of personal care products to protect consumers’ health.