Women should choose natural skin care products

The Consumer Council of Hong Kong recently announced that it has detected a "p-hydroxybenzoate", a preservative that may cause allergies, in 17 masks. On the 24th, the reporter learned in the interview that many cosmetics contain this chemical ingredient, and most women do not know about sex.

L'Oreal's water-sensitive moisturizing mask is one of 17 exposed masks. On the 24th, the reporter saw the cosmetics counter in a shopping mall in Sanba Road, this mask is still on sale. When asked if they contained preservatives, the staff said they were unaware of it.

Subsequently, the reporter visited a number of supermarkets and cosmetics counters in the city and found that a variety of masks and facial cleansers and other cosmetics contain "paraben" components, while methylparaben, hydroxyethyl ester, hydroxypropyl propyl ester Various hydroxybenzoate preservative components such as hydroxyphenyl butyrate are widely present in various cosmetics such as cleansers, toners, day creams, sunscreens, and hair conditioners.

Xiao Liu, who is shopping in a supermarket in Hubin Road, said that when she buys cosmetics, she pays attention to brands and functions. “Buy facial cleanser is concerned about moisturizing, whitening or oil control. I have never asked what ingredients are included. The reporter learned in the interview that most women who love beauty do not pay attention to their ingredients and ingredients when purchasing cosmetics. Some cosmetic sales personnel only recommend product features to reporters, and rarely mention the ingredients contained in the products.

Director Huo, who has been engaged in skin research for many years, told reporters that the longer the shelf life of general skin care products, the more preservatives it contains. Director Huo suggested that Ms. Amy should try some natural skin care products instead of blindly choosing brands.