Glitter, sprays and paints: objects used during Carnival can harm the skin; see how to protect yourself

Reactions often include redness, irritation, and itching; The symptoms are often linked to the presence of toxic substances such as aluminum

AGÊNCIA EINSTEIN – As Carnival approaches, many revelers are already investing in costumes, accessories and products, such as paints, aerosols, makeup, glitter to use on the body and face. Experts, however, warn of the importance of try and discover the origin of products to avoid redness, skin irritation and contact dermatitis.

According to doctors, these are some of the symptoms that can occur when using products that contain it toxic substances, like aluminum. The recommendation is select products from good brandscheck if they are registered with the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) and read the labels to give preference to those that contain fewer metals in their composition.

Another guideline is use in moderation products to avoid irritating the skin and preventing the body’s natural perspiration. Dermatologist and allergist Mario Cézar Pires, of the Hospital do Servidor do Estado de São Paulo, explains that when pores become clogged, the risk of causing abscesses (swelling), folliculitis (infection of one or more bulbs where hair grows ), boils and, in some people, even allergies.

“The ideal is to always use these products small amountswithout leaving paint, makeup and the like on the skin and face for long periods of time and washing them as soon as possible, preferably with neutral soap, to avoid dermatological problems”, warns the doctor.

According to the expert, the composition of perfumes also requires attention, since citrus essences can cause burning and burning with excessive exposure of the skin to the sun. Attention should be increased among allergic individuals.

“Many products with citrus essence may contain parabens, a class of chemicals widely used in the composition of cosmetics, as well as other preservatives that can provoke an allergic response and cause blistering, itching and flaking of the skin. The recommendation is to check whether the The product essence is registered with Anvisa, follow the label with the guidelines, expiry date and contraindications, and also do an allergy test before using them, in case of allergies”, advises the dermatologist.

Dermatologists are unanimous in saying that the sun protection is an essential element and which must be reapplied during the holidays, especially when there is sweating and a lot of exposure to the sun.

Glitter care

Another product that can be dangerous is glitter. Microplastics, present in its composition, can enter the eyeball and scratch and damage the cornea. The advice is to buy biodegradable glitterwhich may be hypoallergenic and preservative-free.

“In fact, any product can cause irritation (not allergies) and allergic dermatitis in itself. This is why it is so important to check whether items have an Anvisa approval label before purchasing, such as age of use, location of the body to which it is expected and expiration date”, advises dermatologist Selma Hélène, of the Israelite Albert Einstein Hospital and president of the Department of Dermatology of the Society of Pediatrics of São Paulo (SPSP).

Hélène underlines that even products that have all the specifications indicated above can individually cause irritation or allergic phenomena due to the components of the formula. “These phenomena are individual, they depend on the sensitivity of each person’s skin, and it is also extremely important that they were applied to intact skin, i.e. without wounds,” she says.

The dermatologist also points out that the your skin must be hydrated and have sun protection to receive any product. “This helps, although it does not prevent irritation, burning and redness. If these symptoms appear, the recommendation is not to self-medicate,” says the doctor, who recommends consulting a dermatologist or allergist as soon as possible.

Source: Terra

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