Beauty doesn’t always have to bring pain
 High heels While wearing high heels may give the confidence boost that you need, long term usage of shoes with high heels such as stilettos may cause adverse effects towards your health. Wearing high heels may lead to serious joint issues in the long run. Furthermore, high heels can cause balance troubles that can lead to ankle injuries or stress fractures. Those who are not used to wearing high heels are most vulnerable to injuries because their bodies and the stabilising muscles in their feet need time to acclimate with the new balance that comes with the elevation from high heels. On top of potential future injuries, you could also make existing foot issues worse. If you have an ingrown toenail, wearing high heels constantly will likely make things worse. High heels and other snug-fitting or pointed shoes are a leading cause of ingrown toenails. |
 Cheap coloured contact lenses Low-cost or cheap coloured contact lenses will pose a risk to your eye health. In the past few years, coloured contact lenses have grown to become a popular fashion accessory.With its growing popularity, a demand for cheap and affordable contact lenses started to rise as well. Whilst providing affordable options for the consumers is a good thing, it’s also important to ensure that the coloured lenses are safe to use and does not cause any adverse effects both in the short and long term. Cheap lenses can cause issues such as blurred vision, discomfort, itchiness in the eye, watery eye and more. When it comes to your eyesight, it’s better to prioritise quality over quantity. |
 Toxic makeup Unfortunately, some makeup manufacturers often take the easy way out and use harmful ingredients in their cosmetic products to ensure that they reap maximum profit. Mercury and lead are some of the chemicals that can often be found in ‘cheap’ cosmetic products. Hence, it’s important to always read the labels before your purchase. If you’re unsure about new and complex words in the ingredients list, please web search them to educate yourself on the purpose of the said ingredient. Mercury and lead are metals that are harmful to the body. Mercury in particular may contribute to kidney damage, affect the nervous system and potentially harm a developing foetus. |
