September 23, 2025Open Access

Cosmetic Safety Practices and Adverse Effects Among Female Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Cross-sectional study highlights safety behaviors and adverse effects in female students using cosmetics, suggesting areas for improvement.

Despite high awareness of cosmetic risks, safety behaviors among female students remain inconsistent and inadequate.
About 90% acknowledged potential harm from cosmetics, but many neglected consulting specialists or conducting allergy tests.
Hygiene practices were common, but reading product instructions and properly discarding expired items were often overlooked.
Extended use of cosmetics was linked to a rise in adverse effects like acne and skin irritation, underscoring the need for better education.

Ali et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study highlights safety behaviors and adverse effects in female students using cosmetics, suggesting areas for improvement.