Health Risk and Cosmetology Information: A Study of University Female Students Attention on Cosmetics Label
Health Risk and Cosmetology Information: A Study of University Female Students Attention on Cosmetics Label.
ABSTRACT
The study investigated the health risk and cosmetology information: A study of university female students’ attention on cosmetics labels.
Adopting a survey research design, a sample size of 395 derived from a population of 28,711, a structured questionnaire used as an instrument for data collection and simple percentage for data analysis, the finding of the study showed that University female students are aware of cosmetology information.
Findings also showed that most of the students do not thoroughly pay attention to the cosmetic labels and as a result are prone to some of the health risks associated to the use of cosmetics.
The study’s findings further indicated that some of the University female students are aware of health risks associated to the use of cosmetology while some few others are not fully aware of the risks.
It is based on these findings that the study recommended that University female students should adequately pay attention to cosmetic labels by effectively reading the information contained in the label before buying and using the cosmetic products.
Female student more especially should reduce the level of the use of cosmetics in order to avoid possible health risks. It is also recommended that Information contained in cosmetic label should be adequately followed by students when using cosmetic products in order to avoid the misuse or abuse of the product.
And at the same time indepth information on cosmetic products should be obtained before proceeding to buy and use any given cosmetic products.
INTRODUCTION
Cosmetics, also known as makeup or make-up, are care substances used to enhance the appearance or odour of the human body.
They are generally mixtures of chemical compounds, some being derived from natural sources (such as coconut oil) and many being synthetics(Günther Schneider, Sven Gohla, Jörg Schreibe,2005).
Whether it’s for putting on a show or just to play dress up, we have all used or seen it being used at least once in our lives. Makeup, which includes eye shadow, liquid foundation, lipstick, or mascara, is used by both genders, but is predominantly used by more females than males.
Makeup can easily alter a woman’s appearance and this is why it’s exceedingly popular among today’s younger generation. Makeup communication on the body can do wonders for women, but if not handled properly makeup can pose a threat to their health.
Cosmetics being a skin lightening agents have been used to lighten skin colour for decades (Nnoruka & Okoye, 2006).
It has been a common practice throughout the world, especially in the sub-Saharan Africa, starting in dark-skinned women, but recently spreading to fair-skinned women to tone their skin colour (de Souza,2008).
The use of lightening agents is very common in Asia and Africa, because having fair skin is linked to beauty and high social class.
In Africa, the use of cosmetic lightener agents has been a long-standing practice that chiefly aims to change one’s skin colour and is a socially acceptable habit(de Souza,2008) It is common among both men and women.
The art of use body makeup beautification through the use of cosmetics is not a new practice in the human society. The science of beautification and beauty contests has been in existence from time immemorial. In both the Ancient and Medieval times people have learn to adorn their bodies in different styles.
Amongst the area where people acquire skills of adornment include hairdressing, aesthetic facial work and general body management. However, the degree to which attention is been focused on skin beautification, specifically skin bleaching, calls for a special concern.
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