BEFORE YOU THINK OF BUYING THAT 40PHP MAKE- UP...

Ever wondered why those cosmetics in Divisoria are sooo cheap? It's because they were cheaply made too. I don't want to sound too bragging or offensive, but there is truth to what I'm saying. If these cosmetics are expensive, why would they just pile 'em up in a small basket without taking extra care of those cosmetics? And does it just take 40php in creating "GOOD" cosmetics? Those high- end and expensive brands are not expensive for nothing. It's the price you pay for safe and good cosmetics.

So before you think of purchasing those cosmetics from Divisoria, have a quick read on WHAT YOU GET FROM BUYING CHEAP COSMETICS:

• Manufacturers of these cosmetics compromise on the quality, longevity and stability test. During these tests the products are put under extreme conditions and observed with regards to quality.
  
  
• Manufacturers also use extra perfumes to make the product attractive for the consumer. And excess perfume causes acne.
  
  
• Using cheap eyeliner or kohl can make your eyes water. Sometimes these products even cause irritation.
  
  
• Besides drying very fast, the cheap nail polishes start smelling and even changes colour.
  
  
• Sometimes these cosmetics don't suit your skin and cause allergies.
  
  
• Some of the fancy looking nail polishes that you get at throwaway prices don't have a date of manufacture on the bottle. Most of these cosmetics have crossed their expiry date.
  
  
• Manufacturers also use a creamy base to sell the product. If you have oily skin, this creamy base blocks the oil glands and results in breakouts.
  
  
• A cheap skin-lightening product may contain lightening agents that haven't been tested and may cause pigmentation. It may also leave dark patches on your skin.
  
  
• Most of these products don't mention the ingredients used in them. In case of any side effects, this makes it difficult for a dermatologist to treat your skin.
  
  
• Foundation and blushes contain zinc oxide, which is not harmful for skin. But a cheap brand might use eccess colour in these products, which may cause allergies.
  
  
• Lipsticks that have passed their expiration date could cause discolouration of the lips, swellings or peeling of the skin.
  
  
• Severe rash and redness are some of the most common skin problems caused by using untested cosmetics.

With inputs from: Aparna Santhanam, Consultant, Kaya Skin Clinic, Mumbai

Source: indiwo.in.com

INDEED, BEAUTY HAS A PRICE.

**I WOULD RATHER SPEND ON A 1K BLUSH THAN FOREVER SUFFER AND WASTE MONEY ON FACE TREATMENTS DUE TO THE USE OF CHEAP COSMETICS. THINK ABOUT IT, YOUR 40HPHP WILL EVENTUALLY BECOME 40K IF THESE HARMFUL CHEMICALS BEGIN TO TAKE IT'S TOLL ON YOUR SKIN.

TRIVIA:

SOME FAMOUS ACTRESS (WHOSE NAME ESCAPES MY MIND RIGHT NOW) DIED DUE TO LEAD POISONING IN HER COSMETICS.

**I AM SOOOO SORRY FOR TYPING IN KAREN CARPENTER. I WAS LISTENING TO "YOU" IN MY ITUNES THEN I JUST FRIGGIN' REALIZED THAT I TYPED IN KAREN CARPENTER! I DON'T WANT TO CREATE ANOTHER BUZZ SO, YEAH, SHE DIED OF CARDIAC ARREST, NOT LEAD POISONING. BUT I JUST HEARD OVER THE RADIO THAT THERE'S A FAMOUS HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS WHO DIED DUE TO LEAD POISONING.


MY BAD GUYS! THANKS FOR THE CORRECTION! :P