E-ISSN: 1308-5255 ISSN: 1307-7635
The Use of Cosmetics and Personal Care Products During Pregnancy
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Original Article
VOLUME: 11 ISSUE: 1
P: 22-27
March 2017

The Use of Cosmetics and Personal Care Products During Pregnancy

Turk J Dermatol 2017;11(1):22-27
DOI: 10.4274/tdd.3210
Deniz Aksu Arica 1
Leyla Baykal Selçuk 1
Turhan Aran 2
Elif Ates 3
Savas Yayli 1
Sevgi Bahadir 1
1. Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Tip Fakültesi, Deri Ve Zührevi Hastaliklari Anabilim Dali, Trabzon, Türkiye
2. Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Tip Fakültesi, Kadin Hastaliklari Ve Dogum Anabilim Dali, Trabzon, Türkiye
3. Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Tip Fakültesi, Aile Hekimligi Anabilim Dali, Trabzon, Türkiye
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Received Date: 11.01.2017
Accepted Date: 17.01.2017
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ABSTRACT

Objective:

Personal care products and cosmetics are substances that have various chemical contents whose reliability is not exactly known. There is not enough study to demonstrate the safety of their use in pregnancy. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the usage frequency of personal care products and cosmetics.

Methods:

In this cross-sectional study, a pre-prepared questionnaire was filled out by 179 pregnant women. In this questionnaire, the sociodemographic characteristics of the participants and the usage frequency of cosmetics/personal care products were evaluated in 26 different categories.

Results:

In our study, the most frequently used products in pregnancy were general hygiene products such as toothpaste, shampoo, and soap. Hand cream, wet wipes, shower gel, hair conditioner, and moisturizer use were following these products, respectively. When evaluated according to the education levels, it was found that the usage of hair dye, powder and foundation in primary school graduates were significantly higher than university graduates. The use of sun protection products in fair skin types was found significantly higher than in dark ones.

Conclusion:

Our study reveals which personal care products and cosmetics are used more often during pregnancy. Our data will provide the exposure studies associated with cosmetic use in pregnancy to be planned more accurately.