We all know that cosmetics are daily products that beautify and protect human skin. However, the majority of friends who use cosmetics, do they really understand whether cosmetics have hormones or not? There should not be hormones in cosmetics Our qualified cosmetics do not contain hormones, which is stipulated by our regulations. In the new 2007 edition of the Hygienic Standard for Cosmetics, there are more than 1,000 prohibited substances in cosmetics, which clearly state that glucocorticoids, estrogens, androgens and progestins are prohibited ingredients. You may wonder why there are always news about illegal hormone additions in cosmetics when the state does not allow them. This has to do with the effects of hormones. Hormones, especially glucocorticoids, do have a certain whitening effect on the skin, and the effect is very fast, as short as a day or two, as long as a week or so, the user’s skin will become fair, red and smooth; and because of its anti-inflammatory effect, some inflammation on the skin, such as small rashes, will also disappear very quickly. So some manufacturers will attract consumers to use their products continuously by adding hormones. Hormones can’t be used continuously Hormones have such obvious effects on the skin, but why does the state stipulate that they are not allowed to be used? Of course, it is because long-term use of hormones may be harmful to the skin. Hormones are medicines, not skin care products. If various diseases occur, doctors will let patients use drugs for a short period of time to solve the problem, which is OK and necessary. However, it is a different matter if they are applied daily without control. There are many types of hormones, and the ones that are added to cosmetics in violation of the law are mostly glucocorticoids and estrogens. Glucocorticoids For a short period of time, cosmetics containing hormones can indeed improve the skin condition, but long-term use of cosmetics containing glucocorticoids may lead to thinning of the skin, redness on the face and other conditions. If the amount of hormones is large and more is absorbed into the body through the skin, there is also a possibility of acne and edema on the face. If the hormones in cosmetics have a lighter effect on skin metabolism, the skin will only return to the state it was in before the cosmetics were used and will not become worse after stopping the use of cosmetics. If the hormones in cosmetics have a heavier effect on skin metabolism, a rash, skin redness, and swelling may occur after discontinuing cosmetics, and the skin will be worse than before using cosmetics, and it is more difficult to heal. There are also less frequent and severe adverse reactions that can cause irreversible health consequences, such as eye complications, osteonecrosis and osteoporosis. Estrogen can also be absorbed through the skin, so long-term use of cosmetics containing estrogen can affect the body’s endocrine system, causing menstrual disorders, hyperpigmentation, dark spots, skin thinning and atrophy, and other adverse effects, and can lead to a much higher incidence of breast cancer and uterine fibroids. How can I avoid cosmetics containing hormones? If you want to accurately identify whether a cosmetic contains hormones, you need to use relevant laboratory equipment, which is less convenient and less feasible for most consumers. Here, we would like to give you some life experiences to avoid buying cosmetics containing hormones as much as possible: 1. As much as possible, choose cosmetics of regular brands with high market recognition. Enter the website of the State Food and Drug Administration and click on the “Domestic Non-Special Use Cosmetics Filing” column to inquire. 2, go to the formal entity store to buy cosmetics, as far as possible, not through the purchase, direct sales and other forms of purchase, as far as possible, not in the beauty salon, private health institutions to buy. 3, do not buy the factory name and address, the implementation of standards, the date of manufacture of incomplete cosmetics. 4.Do not buy cosmetics with exaggerated advertisements such as “1 day whiteness” and “3 days spot removal”. 5.If you use a cosmetic product and find that your skin becomes more delicate, whiter, redder, etc. within a few days, suspend use first because the rapid effect may be due to hormonal effects, learn more about the product, consult a dermatologist at a regular hospital, and then decide whether to continue using it.