COSMETIC CONTAMINATION AWARENESS AMONG ADOLESCENT FEMALES

Objective: Cosmetics, in today's world, have become a part and parcel of every women's life. The majority of the women who use cosmetics are unaware of the fact that makeup can harbor a variety of infections if not used in the appropriate manner. The purpose of the study is to determine theawareness of cosmetic contamination among adolescent females and spread awareness regarding the different ways to prevent the harmful effectsthat these contaminated cosmetics can have on the health of the users.Methods: This is a survey-based study. This study was conducted by observing cosmetic usage practices of adolescent females through the medium of analyzing questionnaires. The data collected were compiled and analyzed statistically.Results: The responses of the participants reveal that there is a rapid increase in the awareness regarding cosmetic contamination among adolescent females. Out of the 100 adolescent females who completed the survey, 87% of the females are aware of the presence of lead, carcinogenic substances, and preservatives that can become toxic over a period of time, the rest 13% are unaware of the fact and the harmful effects these can cause if not handled properly.Conclusion: The results of the study show the increase in cosmetic usage patterns and cosmetic contamination awareness among the adolescentfemales in the past few decades.Keywords: Cosmetic contamination, Microbial, Contamination, Awareness, Adolescent females, Toxicity