Nigeria: 5 toxic chemicals that can damage the skin

When next you walk into a store to buy cosmetics or skincare products, you need to check what each item is made of. Some of the chemicals used in making the beauty products you see around can be quite harmful to the skin if you continue using them. 

So, look out for the following chemicals listed below because they can damage your skin overtime:

1. Phthalates

Phthalates are toxic chemicals used as lubricants in cosmetics or to expand a product. They could be in moisturizers, perfumes, nail…