Could your desire for the latest anti-aging product and the newest treatments actually be putting you in danger? A new study has shown that people prioritise their wellness and wellbeing behind their desire to look good on many occasions.
A trip to a spa or salon should, of course, be about a bit of pampering, and helping you to relax and feel beautiful, but there are times when simple beauty treatments can go horribly wrong, leading to infections, scarring and sometimes even death.
Most procedures are perfectly safe, especially when carried out by a qualified doctor or technician, but that doesn’t mean that you are every truly free from risk.
Take a simple manicure or pedicure, for example – no harm there, right? Wrong. In a place where feet are soaked and calluses are buffed, it’s possible to pick up both bacterial and fungal infections, including MRSA, which is an antibiotic resistant type of bacteria. This was the case with 46-year-old Kimberley Kay Jackson who went to get a pedicure and suffered a small cut to the heel from a pumice stone. An infection occurred and the woman died of an infection. Check out the cleanliness of a salon and make sure that you are comfortable with the salon’s hygiene procedures. If you spot any signs of infection later, visit your doctor straight away.
A Brazilian Blowout is a hair straightening product line, but a recent warning by the FDA has revealed that these products contain dangerously high levels of formaldehyde, which can cause cancer. Users of these products have reported problems including nosebleeds. Chest pain, vomiting, rashes and dizziness.
Botox is another risky one – there are serious side effects to the drug such as slurred speech, muscle weakness and difficulty swallowing, and they are rare but can lead to death if left untreated.
