A person in America got cancer after applying talcum powder from Johnson & Johnson company. The man went to court against the company and now the court has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $15 million in damages.
Johnson & Johnson is one of the largest and most famous pharmaceutical companies in the world. When it started making products for children, it became a childhood landmark. 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 blamed for causing cancer.
A jury in the American town of Fairfield has decided that the Johnson & Johnson company must pay $15 million to a Connecticut man. The man alleges that he developed mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer, after using the company's talcum powder. On investigation, this allegation has been found to be true. Similarly, the company has had to pay compensation in many cases in many countries around the world.
Many researches in the world show that dangerous chemicals are used in beauty products. This causes serious damage to our health. Due to which skin infection, cancer and kidney damage are happening.
The question is how can other companies be trusted when a well-known and trusted company like Johnson & Johnson is using dangerous ingredients in its baby powder.
So, today Health waterIn we will talk about dangerous chemicals in beauty products. You will also learn that-
- What chemicals are used in beauty products?
- What to do for healthy and glowing skin?
- In what nutrients and compounds is the secret of beauty hidden?
- What to include in diet for glowing skin?
Cosmetics do not make the skin glowing
Makeup works on our skin like beautiful and good packaging. This adds a layer, specific color to the skin, which makes the skin glow. In this sentence lies the whole truth about all cosmetic powders and creams. This means that these cosmetics make the skin glow, but not shine.
These products do not provide any benefit to our skin. On the contrary, the skin and the body get many damages. The dangerous chemicals used in making these products are damaging the skin. Let's see in a graphic which chemicals are used in beauty products.
Now your next question might be that if these beauty products do more harm than good, then what is the secret to glowing skin? The answer is that skin color, luster and texture all depend on our genes, hormones, environment, diet and health. Most of these things are out of our control. Despite this, we can certainly improve our diet.
Beauty depends on good digestion and metabolism
Although our skin color is determined by genes, skin health is primarily dependent 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 absorbed.
Delhi based nutritionist and founder of 'OneDietToday' Dr. Apart from this, skin health depends on many other factors, such as how much water we drink throughout the day, says Anu Aggarwal. How many hours do you sleep every day? Do not smoke or consume alcohol. What are these factors, see in the graphic.
Karthik Aryan drinks more than 4 liters of water every day Kartik Aryan is currently one of the most handsome actors in Bollywood. He recently said in an interview that he no longer advertises any beauty products because he knows they do more harm than good. She drinks more than 4 liters of water daily for the health of her skin. This is the secret of her glowing skin and fitness.
Favorite food vitamins and fatty acids for skin All the organs in our body perform different functions. They act with responsibility, but their nature is childish. He wants his favorite food at any cost. They do not function properly when their favorite food is not available. Sometimes it even spoils the work.
our The nourishment that comes to the body through 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 eat accordingly. Put it this way, if our skin needs fatty acids, we have to include walnuts and almonds in our diet. Similarly, for protein and vitamin-E, soybean seeds or pieces have to be included in the diet. Let's see in a graphic what should be in the diet for healthy and glowing skin.
Let's understand this in some detail:
- Walnuts are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine in 2012, eating walnuts daily improves skin health and slows aging.
- Almonds are rich in fatty acids and are also a good source of vitamin E. Both of these nutrients are important for good skin health.
- Like almonds, soybeans are rich in protective fatty oils. It is also rich in zinc and vitamin E. Both these elements protect skin cells. It is also rich in protein. So, regular consumption of soybeans keeps the skin healthy and glowing.
- Eating foods 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, saffron and red colored fruits and vegetables can be consumed. Carrots, papayas, sweet potatoes, capsicums and mangoes are rich in carotenoid antioxidants.
- Water helps in every function of our body. This also has many benefits for the skin. By staying hydrated, skin cells are not damaged by environmental factors. In addition, hydration makes it easier for skin cells to absorb nutrients and flush out toxins.
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