Table of contents:
- The steps for choosing a safe cosmetic product
- 1. CLICK Check
- 2. Low price does not guarantee quality
- 3. Buy at a trusted cosmetic store
- 4. Watch the reaction after using cosmetics
- Beware of illegal and fake cosmetics, these are its main features
Cosmetic and skin care products (skin care) is being loved by the community, especially young women. Quoted from BPOM's press release, a survey by the Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association revealed that cosmetic products were ranked second as the products most frequently consumed from shopping.on lineafter fashion products.
Due to the proliferation of cosmetic products in Indonesia, this has triggered the circulation of illegal and fake cosmetics that can endanger health. So, how do you choose cosmetic products that are safe for health? Find out through the following reviews.
The steps for choosing a safe cosmetic product
The increasing number of fake cosmetic cases in society requires you to be more observant when choosing and buying cosmetics. Come on, follow the steps for choosing safe cosmetics below.
1. CLICK Check
The first way before buying cosmetic products is CLICK check. CLICK Check means checking the packaging, label, distribution permit, and expiration date on cosmetics.
First of all, check the packaging and label of the cosmetic product you buy. Check each side for defects and differences from the original cosmetic packaging.
Next, find the Distribution Permit Number (NIE) on the product packaging. Cosmetics that are legal and safe certainly have official permission from BPOM and have the distribution permit number. This means that the ingredients contained are guaranteed safe because they have been tested first by the BPOM.
In addition, make sure that the distribution permit number is actually registered on the official BPOM website. Because, it's possible that some beauty products just stick to arbitrary distribution license numbers. If the cosmetic product you buy does not have a distribution license number or is not truly registered, then the cosmetic is definitely illegal and its contents are not guaranteed.
Don't forget to look at the expiration date on the product label. This is often overlooked because most people believe that every cosmetic in circulation is a new product. Just like food, expired cosmetics can cause side effects that can harm your health.
2. Low price does not guarantee quality
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Most of the consumers complained about the increasingly expensive price of cosmetics and made the bags burst. For this reason, many people have started to glance at the same cosmetic products, but are sold at a lower price, sometimes even tend to be unreasonable.
Cheap cosmetic prices do not drain the pockets, but secretly can increase the risk of health problems. The reason is, there have been many cases that prove that some cosmetic products at low prices are fake and illegal. If this is the case, the content of course cannot be ascertained whether it is truly safe or not.
So, don't be easily fooled by cheap prices and check the authenticity of the product again. Isn't it okay if the price is a little expensive, but it guarantees your health?
3. Buy at a trusted cosmetic store
In order to get a safe cosmetic product, make sure you buy it at a trusted store. In addition to conventional stores, now there are many online shops that also sell your favorite cosmetics. However, make sure that the shop is really trusted and sells genuine cosmetic products.
If you buy cosmetics in person at the store, pay more attention to the packaging, texture, aroma, and packaging color in detail. Next, compare it with the original cosmetics you have.
If you come across an inconclusive form of packaging, an unusual product texture, a strong aroma, or a packaging color that tends to be thicker or more faded, then you should be wary of it. Because it could be a fake product.
4. Watch the reaction after using cosmetics
For those of you who have often bought cosmetics, of course you are reliable in trying a cosmetic tester. The trick is to rub a little product on the back of the hand to see the texture and color, whether it matches what you are looking for or not.
Make no mistake, this method is not just about matching cosmetic products to your liking, you know. You can also use it as a way to choose safe cosmetic products. After applying a line of cosmetics on the back of the hand, take a look at the texture, color and aroma.
Simply put, safe cosmetics do not cause irritation or allergic reactions. On the other hand, fake cosmetics can cause symptoms ranging from red rashes, itchy and swollen skin, to headaches, similar to those of a cosmetic allergy. However, this is usually more obvious after a few uses.
Beware of illegal and fake cosmetics, these are its main features
Everyone certainly wants to use beauty products made from ingredients that are safe and non-toxic. Unfortunately, it is not easy to identify which brand is genuine and which is illegal with a fake product. Even if they offer the label "organic" or "natural," in fact, not all products are completely natural and free from harmful ingredients.
An easy way to recognize illegal cosmetics is the absence of a distribution permit number (NIE) from the BPOM. This means that these cosmetics have not been tested by BPOM so it is not known whether the ingredients are safe for the skin or not.
Other characteristics of illegal cosmetics can be seen from the ingredients contained in cosmetics. A number of hazardous chemicals found in fake cosmetics include mercury, lead, arsenic, synthetic dyes, and silicones. If you find any of these five ingredients, then the cosmetics are most likely illegal and fake.
