A person in America got cancer after applying talcum powder of Johnson & Johnson company. The person went to court against the company and now the court has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay a compensation of $15 million.
Johnson & Johnson is one of the largest and most renowned pharmaceutical companies in the world. When it started making products for children, it became the identity of childhood. For a long time, millions of children around the world smelled the same. It was the scent of Johnson’s Baby Powder. This powder was also the first choice of women all over the world. The story has changed in the last few years. Now the situation is that till October 2024, there were more than 58000 cases pending against this company. In most cases, Johnson’s Baby Powder has been accused of causing cancer.
Recently, the jury of Fairfield, an American town, has decided that Johnson & Johnson Company will have to pay $15 million to a person from Connecticut. This person alleged that due to applying talcum powder of this company, he had developed a rare cancer, Mesothelioma. This allegation has been found true in the investigation. Similarly, the company has had to pay compensation in many cases in many countries of the world.
Many researches in the world have shown that dangerous chemicals are used in beauty products. These are causing serious harm to our health. These are causing skin infections, cancer and kidney damage.
The question is that when a well-known and trusted company like Johnson & Johnson was using dangerous ingredients in its baby powder, then how can other companies be trusted.
Therefore, today in ‘Sehatnama’ we will talk about dangerous chemicals in beauty products. You will also learn that-
- Which chemicals are being used in beauty products?
- What to do for healthy and glowing skin?
- In which nutrients and compounds is the secret of beauty hidden?
- What to include in the diet for glowing skin?
Cosmetics do not make the skin glowing
Makeup works like a beautiful and good packaging on our skin. This adds a layer, special color and illusion to the skin, which makes the skin look glowing. The whole truth about all cosmetic powders and creams is hidden in this sentence. This means that these cosmetics make the skin appear glowing, but it is not glowing.
These products do not provide any benefit to our skin. On the contrary, there are many damages to the skin and body. The dangerous chemicals used to make these products are causing harm to the skin. Let us see in the graphic which chemicals are used in beauty products.
Now your next question may be that if these beauty products cause more harm than benefits, then what is the secret of glowing skin? The answer is that skin color, its glow and texture all depend on our genes, hormones, environment, diet and health. Most of these things are not in our control. Despite this, we can definitely improve our diet.
Beauty comes from good digestion and metabolism
Although the color of our skin is determined by genes, skin health mainly depends on our digestive health and metabolism. This means that the health of the skin is determined by how our digestive system is and how the nutrients supplied to the body with food are being absorbed.
Dr. Anu Aggarwal, Delhi-based nutritionist and founder of ‘OneDietToday’, says that apart from this, skin health depends on many other factors, such as how much water we drink throughout the day. How many hours of sleep do you take daily? Do not consume cigarettes or alcohol. What are these factors, see in the graphic.
Our skin’s favorite food is vitamins and fatty acids.
All the organs in our body have different functions. They work with responsibility, but their nature is childish. They want their favorite food at any cost. They do not function properly when their favorite food is not available. Sometimes they even spoil the work.
The nutrition that comes into the body through our food is their food. Our skin’s favorite foods are Vitamin E, Vitamin D and fatty acids. Apart from this, it also likes minerals like zinc and iron. Let’s see in graphics what our skin likes.
What to eat for glowing skin?
Dr. Anu Aggarwal says that our skin will get its favorite food only when we take diet accordingly. Understand it this way, if our skin needs fatty acids, then for this we have to include walnuts and almonds in the diet. Similarly, for protein and Vitamin-E, soybean seeds or chunks will have to be included in the diet. Let us see in the graphic what is important to have in the diet for healthy and glowing skin.
Let us understand this in some detail:
- Walnuts are rich in both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine in 2012, eating walnuts daily maintains good skin health and slows down aging.
- Almonds contain rich amounts of fatty acids and are also a very good source of Vitamin E. Both these nutrients are important for good skin health.
- Like nuts, soybean is rich in protective fatty oils. They also contain zinc and vitamin E in abundance. Both these elements protect skin cells. It also contains plenty of protein. Therefore, regular consumption of soybean keeps the skin healthy and glowing.
- Eating food rich in antioxidants has many health benefits. If carotenoid antioxidants are consumed, the skin can be protected from damage caused by free radicals and ultraviolet rays. For this, green, yellow, orange and red colored fruits and vegetables can be consumed. Carrots, papaya, sweet potatoes, capsicum and mango contain abundant amounts of carotenoid antioxidants.
- Water helps in every function of our body. This also has many benefits for the skin. By staying hydrated, skin cells do not get damaged by environmental factors. Apart from this, hydration makes it easier for skin cells to absorb nutrients and release toxins.
