Most women are hesitant to step outside their comfort zone without wearing makeup, but the use of makeup and cosmetics can cause infertility and breast cancer in women. Such danger is caused by the chemicals contained in skin care and grooming products. Scientists in the US have come to this conclusion based on an experiment conducted on hundreds of women.
Chemicals in make-up products produce more than normal levels of the reproductive hormones estrogen and progesterone. Excessive estrogen production is associated with fibroids and polycystic ovary syndrome. Excess progesterone causes breast cancer and abnormal vaginal bleeding. Ingredients in perfumes and scents can also lead to infertility.
Researchers at George Mason University in Virginia tested 143 healthy women who had not reached menopause or used birth control.
Chemicals in cosmetics have been shown to increase progesterone levels in women. This study on women does not apply to men as well. Is it universal for men to use face creams and body lotions?
