Chemist warned about the threat of cancer in case of improper storage of creams
Andrey Dorokhov, Associate Professor of the Department of Inorganic Chemistry named after A. N. Reformatsky RTU MIREA, said on Thursday, August 7, that some creams, if stored improperly or left in the sun, can cause serious harm to health, including causing oncological diseases such as myeloma and Hodgkin's lymphoma.
First of all, this applies to drugs with benzoyl peroxide. They are often used to treat acne. According to Hodgkin, this substance is extremely unstable at high temperatures and under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. Benzoyl peroxide begins to decompose, forming benzene, which can trigger cancer, after only a few hours of exposure to direct sunlight.
Products with retinol and its components are also sensitive to heat. When exposed to light and heat, they quickly lose activity, and their breakdown products can cause negative skin reactions. As he writes Lenta.Ru the same applies to vitamin C in its pure form. Sunscreens should also be monitored, as high temperatures can disrupt their structure.
On August 6, it was reported that scientists from Northwestern Medicine found that girls between the ages of seven and 18 use an average of six different skin care products, and some apply more than 10 products in a short time. These products often contain ingredients that can cause irritation and allergies.
In July, a cosmetologist noted that frequent washing and contact with hot water can disrupt the protective barrier of the skin, making it dry and dull. As noted by 360.ru It is best to wash your face in the morning and evening using cosmetics with a balanced pH.
In June, cosmetologist Ekaterina Anchikova said that bright red tomatoes containing lycopene, especially heat-treated tomatoes, reduce the risk of sunburn. In addition, lycopene is also found in watermelons.
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