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Counterfeit makeup Cosmetics are substances for external use that do not have any pharmacological value and therefore can be freely sold. When we talk about cosmetics we are referring to: •	face powder •	talcum powder •	hair dyes •	creams, emulsions, lotions, gel and oils for the skin •	deodorants and antiperspirants •	foundation (liquids, pastes or powders), face masks •	 bath and shower products (salts, foams, oils, gels etc.) •	 hair treatments •	dental and oral hygiene products •	feminine hygiene products •	beauty products and nail varnishes •	depilation treatments and shaving products •	perfumes and toilet soaps. •	http://www.uibm.gov.it/attachments/no_to_fake_cosmetics.pdf

High end makeup is becoming more and more expensive and drugstore makeup isn’t too far behind. A lot of people can’t afford high end makeup but want to try them. Counterfeit makeup offers a simple low cost solution- you can buy them at a fraction of the real thing and they look almost exactly alike. But they are unpigmented, chalky, and overall useless products. http://affinitymagazine.us/2016/10/12/the-dangers-of-counterfeit-makeup/ There’s a chance that you might be about to purchase a Chinese knockoff masquerading as the real deal. Seized samples of knockoff products have tested positive for some disgusting and dangerous ingredients. http://www.highya.com/articles-guides/counterfeit-cosmetics-the-scariest-thing-on-store-shelves Luxury cosmetic and skin care brands rarely offer their products at deep discounts. https://www.buzzfeed.com/juliegerstein/counterfeit-makeup-has-human-pee-and-rat-poop-in-it Fake makeup is becoming a big business issue. Fakes are becoming almost impossible to spot. Beauty brands are going to high-tech lengths (watermarks, holograms, RFID chips) to include anticounterfeit measures in their packaging. http://www.allure.com/story/counterfeit-beauty-products-all-time-high They’re manufactured in unregulated and unsanitary factories, and are not subject to rigorous safety tests. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/05/21/counterfeit-makeup_n_7356884.html

There are serious safety concerns about cosmetics from an unknown source. Counterfeit cosmetics can cause real harm and there is no guarantee that they will be safe or match the ingredients listed on the packaging. http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2016-12-07/reports-of-counterfeit-cosmetics-being-sold-in-durham/ “The cost of the health risks that come with purchasing fake makeup is never worth the money saved,” Aside from skin allergies, the ingestion and long-term exposure to the toxic chemicals can cause health hazards such as organ damage, poisoning, cancer, and neurological dysfunctions. “The price is the biggest giveaway. If it’s too good to be true, then it’s a fake.” - Bobby Carlos, makeup artist http://www.cosmo.ph/beauty/makeup/cosmo-fake-makeup-report-philippines-a667-20161024-lfrm Contains 19-Times the Legal Limit of Lead Lead can build up in the human body and lead to lead poisoning. In adults it can cause memory loss, joint and muscle pains, and headaches. Pregnant women risk miscarriage or premature birth if they are exposed to too much lead. Arsenic is a toxic element that can cause abdominal pain, shock, and even death. E. Coli The conditions in which counterfeit cosmetics are made is often unhygienic. E. coli can cause severe diarrhea, as well as kidney failure and anemia. Mercury is highly toxic and can harm the heart, kidneys, immune system, lungs, and brain. It can also cause skin rashes, muscle weakness, headaches, and insomnia. In eye makeup, it can permanently damage your vision. Aluminum Aluminum is considered safe at low levels. However, it can accumulate in body tissues and the brain. Counterfeit cosmetics have tested dangerously high levels of aluminum. Exposure can lead to bone disease, fatigue, memory loss, dementia, and numerous other problems. Rat Droppings Tests on counterfeit makeup have revealed a horrifying ingredient: rat feces. Paint strippers :respiratory damage from breathing in the chemicals, skin diseases, and damage to the brain, nervous system, and to internal organs. Randomly selected designer make-up on eBay and Amazon, all being sold as ‘new’ at bargain prices. Eight out of the ten products turned out to be fakes. http://www.highya.com/articles-guides/counterfeit-cosmetics-the-scariest-thing-on-store-shelves

China is the world capital of fake. You can find counterfeit handbags, watches and electronics that look identical to the real goods. But when it comes to makeup, fakes are a real danger. Mercury, lead, arsenic, cyanide and even human urine and rat droppings are often found in counterfeit cosmetics made in China. The level of toxins in some of these products have led to severe allergic reactions including skin rashes and burns, disfigurement and long-term health problems such as high blood pressure and infertility. fake beauty products made in China are being sold to online shoppers around the world. These products were mostly made in laboratories in China and sold to Eastern Europe and the U.K. through websites such as eBay and Amazon, police said. From 2008 to 2010 almost 70% of all counterfeit goods seized worldwide were from China While some customers do seek out counterfeits, thousands of other consumers have felt cheated when their purchase arrived. http://mashable.com/2015/11/10/fake-makeup-china/#n2flihsuxPqy

Counterfeit means to illegaly imitate an item or good.

Counterfeit makeup lacks the quality, research and development time invested in the authentic products.

There are many reports about the dangers of counterfeit makeup.

The problem are the ingredients, because some are harmful and some are unsanitary.

To avoid buying counterfeit makeup: Authentic makeup does not offer its products through individuals, street vendors, flea markets, internet auctions, independent boutiques or unauthorized online retailers. (Mac)

To avoid buying counterfeit makeup: Authentic makeup does not offer its products through individuals, street vendors, flea markets, internet auctions, independent boutiques or unauthorized online retailers. (Mac)