One of Their Most Famous Products The Abnormal Beauty Company
One of Their Most Famous Products The Abnormal Beauty Company
One of Their Most Famous Products The Abnormal Beauty Company
Description
The product discussed here is The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, one of
their most famous products by The Abnormal Beauty Company. This serum is a must-
have for dealing with breakouts, assist users in addressing blemishes, enlarged
pores and uneven skin tone. Its ingredients include Aqua (Water), Niacinamide,
Pentylene Glycol, Zinc PCA, Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum, Xanthan Gum,
Isoceteth-20, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin (The Ordinary,
2020). Once going out with my friends in a shopping mall, we attended a beauty
seminar and heard medical experts recommend this product and they advised users
to apply this serum to the skin about two or three times a week. The essay
discusses the specific chemicals of this product and suggests some possible
methods to reduce people’s exposure to these substances.
Xanthan Gum is a natural gum polysaccharide created through the fermentation of sugar
(glucose or sucrose) by the bacteria Xanthomonas campestris. Xanthan Gum acts as a
thickener and emulsion stabilizer in cosmetics. When applied to the skin, Xanthan gum is
shown to be absolutely safe when used appropriately (WebMB, n.d). Xanthan Gum is not
categorized as harmful according to Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008. In normal
conditions, the product does not cause any harm for health and the environment. One
study reported that 5% Xanthan Gum caused irritation. However, there is no interference
of control group and the lack of study details, the Panel often that the local was the
outcome of the study methodology rather than by the xanthan gum. Moreover, no
evidence of human or nonhuman testing is clarified.
3. Planning
There are some suggestions to reduce people’s exposure to the above chemicals in
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%. If the concentrations of these
substances are in an allowed dose, it would be fine and there is almost no hazards.
However, if people apply a large amount of this product to their skin on a daily
basis, the possible risks are skin and eye irritation or oral harm if these chemicals
are swallowed. It is recommended that people should apply 4-5 small drops on the
forehead, cheeks, nose and chin before spreading it on the entire face. People
having dehydrated and dry skin are noted that The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% +
Zinc 1% is not that hydrating, so people should use a toner before applying this
serum. In the ingredient list of this product, the chemicals including Niacinamide,
Zinc, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin can cause serious skin/eye
irritation or ingestion issues. When you have skin irritation problems, wash
exposed area with soap and water. About eye irritation, it is suggested that you
rinse your eyes immediately with water for 15 minutes. (Vertellus Specialty
Chemicals, 2019). The exposed area should be examined by medical experts if it is
still irritated after being washed. Unfortunately, if the chemicals are swallowed,
contact physician immediately. Keep in mind that do not give anything by mouth to
other people. Especially, people should see how the skin responds when applying
this product. The labels "sensitivity tested” or "non-irritating" does not assure that
your skin will not react. If your skin reacts badly to this serum, stop using it
immediately to avoid possible harms.
4. Reflection
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