EFFECTS OF MAKE UP THAT KILLS LIKE HIV/AIDS

In a world where your life is judged by how great you look in your Facebook posts and Instagram pics, there is a constant expectation to look your best all the time. Wanting to be always selfie-ready, however, comes at a price. The makeup industry has been telling women for years how a little foundation and dash of mascara can liven up your face instantly. While that may be true, applying makeup every day can have several harmful side effects on your skin and body.

1. Headaches

Chemicals like Diazolidinyl urea and DMDM Hydantoin, both of which are tend to release formaldehyde, are a common ingredient in many cosmetic products and are used as an antimicrobial preservative. These chemicals have been known to cause headaches, irritation of the mucous membranes, and cause damage to the eyes. If you have been suffering from headaches and can’t figure out why, try going easy on the makeup for a few days to see if the headache goes away.

2. Hair Problems

With changing trends in fashion, there is also a wave of hair trends that comes along. Hair products like hair gels, hair serums, shampoos, conditioners, and hair sprays contain several harmful chemicals which set your hair the way you want but end up damaging your hair in the long run. Extensive use of chemical based hair products could lead to dandruff, scalp redness, thinning of hair, and even loss of hair. Long term use of hair color could also lead to hair discoloration.

3. Acne

This is common side effect of makeup that most women would have expereinced. Your skin is as much a part of your body as any other organ. It also needs to breathe and grow. When you cover your skin with makeup, you also end up clogging it. Some types of makeup which are in the form of liquids and creams clog the pores in your skin. This leads to the formation of blackheads, which when not cleaned regularly can form acne. So make sure you clean your makeup thoroughly with a natural cleanser before going to bed.

4. Skin Allergies

Chemicals known as Parabens which include ethyl-paraben, butyl-paraben, and isopropyl-paraben are used as preservatives to prevent bacterial growth in cosmetics. Parabens can cause various allergic reactions like skin irritation, blotches, and blemishes on the skin. Another common allergen in cosmetics is Salicylate which can cause an outbreak of painful rashes or hives if you have sensitive skin. In many cases, the allergic reaction is not apparent until the symptoms becomes severe. Read the label for parabens before you buy.

5. Eye Infections

Eye makeup is used extensively even by women who don’t use heavy makeup. But it’s important to remember that your eyes and the skin around them is the most sensitive area of your face. Layers of eye makeup can be damaging to your eyes as it also slips into your eyes through the corners causing irritation. Too much mascara and eyeliner inhibits the growth of eyelashes and also becomes a breeding ground for bacteria which could lead to irritations and infections.

6. Infertility

Skincare products and deodorants are directly absorbed by your skin, so it’s very likely that the chemicals used in these products also seep into your body. A study conducted on rats found that butyl paraben adversely affects the secretion of testosterone and the function of the male reproductive system. Though the consumers of cosmetics are majorly women, it’s still important to note the adverse effects parabens can have on the reproductive system. Parabens are widely used in the skincare industry and even products labelled natural could have parabens.

7. Premature Ageing

When you use skin products for a longer period of time, the chemicals present tend to permanently damage your skin. With time, you could begin to see skin ageing signs likes wrinkles or patchiness on your face and body. While makeup does help you hide or cover flaws in your skin, the long term effects could be counterproductive. Also, considering how big the anti-ageing products market is, cosmetic companies have no incentive to reduce the ageing effects of makeup.

8. Hormonal Imbalance

Prolonged use of cosmetics can have an impact on your endocrine system and interfere with the functioning of the thyroid gland. Triclosan is a commonly used chemical compound and can be found in products like acne-removal scrubs and deodorants to keep them free of germs. With regular use, triclosan gets absorbed and accumulated in your body and affects the thyroid gland causing an imbalance in the hormonal secretions. This could lead to thyroid related conditions like headaches, weight gain, and depression.

9. Cancer

Many of the chemical based cosmetics available in the stores today contain toxic ingredients that could cause cancer. With regulations in place, there is testing being done on the ingredients before the products can be sold. However, cosmetics companies need only prove that there will be no immediate harmful results. So there is no conclusive research done on the long-term effects of all the ingredients. Try and avoid products with the following ingredients.

• Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (quaternium-15, diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin, and 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3 diol)
• Phenacetin
• Coal tar
• Benzene
• Untreated or mildly treated mineral oils
• Ethylene oxide
• Chromium
• Cadmium and its compounds
• Arsenic
• Crystalline silica (or quartz)

• 10. Skin Discoloration

  Skin products like sunscreens, moisturizers, toners, and creams contain agents that bleach or darken the skin. Cosmetic products that use poor quality ingredients which have not been regulated can lead to skin discoloration. The effect could be patches, pigmentation, uneven skin tone, redness, and freckles. Though your skin is meant to protect you, it is also very sensitive and needs to treated with care. So avoid using chemical products for your daily skincare routine.
  Using chemical based cosmetics regularly can have adverse effects on your skin and could even lead to permanent damage. The best way to avoid these side effects of makeup is by reducing the use of cosmetics and switching to natural or herbal products. And always remember to read the label for harmful chemicals before you buy.

CAUSES AND SOLUTION TO BODY ODOR

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Body odor is caused when sweat is broken down by bacteria living on your skin. Your genetic makeup, being overweight, and stress can influence how you smell. Foods like garlic, cabbage, and meat, alcohol, and certain medications can cause body odor. Medical conditions such as hyperhidrosis and fish odor syndrome may also be responsible.

Causes Of Body Odor

Sweat and bacteria

Genetic makeup

Being overweight

Excessive sweating 

Stress

1. Sweat And Bacteria

We all know that that there’s a link between sweat and body odor. Your body has two kinds of sweat glands namely:

• Eccrine glands: Secretions from the eccrine glands found all over the body are mostly made of salt and water, odorless, and used to regulate temperature and cool your skin when you are overheated.
• Apocrine glands: These glands, on the other hand, are concentrated near hair follicles on your scalp, genitals, and underarms and produce a viscous, thick sweat made of proteins and lipids.

When bacteria on the skin’s surface come into contact with apocrine sweat, they feed off it and thrive and also cause chemical reactions with a distinct smell – resulting in what we know as body odor. Apocrine glands tend to be stimulated when we are overheated, work out, or feel stressed or anxious, which is why you generally tend to notice body odor in these circumstances. Consistent hygiene practices and washing yourself regularly, especially concentrating on areas with apocrine glands, can keep offensive body odor in check. Incidentally, apocrine sweat glands develop only during puberty and that’s why children don’t usually have body odor.2

2. Your Genetic Makeup

Your genetic makeup also tends to influence body odor. In fact, a small variation in a gene called ABCC11 found in people of Japanese, Chinese, and Korean heritage is linked to reduced underarm smell as well as dry earwax.3 Interestingly, your genes also have a role in whether you perceive a smell to be pleasant or unpleasant. One study found that depending on variations in a gene, people rated the sweat-based steroids related to the male hormone testosterone as extremely unpleasant or sweet smelling like vanilla! Meanwhile, some people with a rare variation of the gene weren’t able to smell the steroids at all.4

3. Being Overweight

Being overweight may make body odor worse. This is attributed to the additional exertion required for all tasks and the resultant increase in sweating. Sweat may also get stuck in skin folds which don’t get enough air, giving bacteria a chance to thrive and flourish, break down sweat, and cause body odor.5

Interestingly, research also indicates that prejudice against overweight people may also cause the perception that they smell worse. A study gave people “scent samples” which were really fragrance-free while they were viewing photographs of people who were overweight, thin, or normal weight. Although the samples were fragrance-free, they were rated poorly when they were viewed along with photographs of overweight people. The same samples got better ratings when images of normal weight or thin people were shown.6

4. Excessive Sweating

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition characterized by excessive sweating. This appears to be caused by overactive sweat glands. Other medical conditions such as anxiety, acromegaly, cancer, carcinoid syndrome, an overactive thyroid etc. can also cause excessive sweating. And since sweat is essentially the fuel for body odor-causing bacteria, more sweat can mean more chances of body odor. 7 Although the sweat produced in hyperhidrosis is from the eccrine glands and shouldn’t smell, the dampening of skin due to the sweat may make it easier for bacteria to degrade keratin or protein in the skin and lead to body odor.8

5. Stress

Stress can make you sweat – literally. Apocrine sweating occurs as a response to anxiety, stress, or pain and may result in the development of body odor.9

6. Certain Foods

The foods that you eat can also impact your body odor. For instance, vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, garlic, and onions can affect how you smell because they contain sulfur compounds that seep into eccrine sweat.10 But this smell should wear off after a while. You could also drink plenty of water to flush your system.

Consuming meat or alcohol may make you smell bad too. In fact, one study found that women rated the scent of men, obtained from their armpits, as significantly more pleasant, attractive, and less intense when they were on a nonmeat diet in comparison to when they consumed red meat.11 12

7. Some Medical Conditions

Your body odor may also say something about how healthy you are. Some medical conditions are associated with particular body odors. For instance, a bleach-like smell may point to kidney or liver disease while people with diabetes sometimes have a fruity smell. 13 If you find that your body scent is unusual of late, it’s worth getting it checked out. Bacterial overgrowth on the skin can also lead to body odor as there are more bacteria to attack the sweat you make. From keeping your skin clean and dry by bathing regularly and wearing breathable fabrics to eating foods that promote the growth of good bacteria and rein in bad bacteria, there’s much you can do to keep this balance intact.

8. Certain Medications

If you think you smell bad, you might also want to check your medicine cabinet for the culprit. Some medications such as antidepressants can cause a strange body odor. Other medication such as morphine or those used to reduce fever may cause you to sweat more, which in turn increases the risk of body odor. Speak to your doctor to find out if any medicine that you’re taking could be responsible for this effect.

9. Fish Odor Syndrome

From baking soda and apple cider vinegar to lemon or tea tree essential oils, there are many natural remedies that can keep your skin dry, control bacteria, and leave you smelling good.

Fish odor syndrome or trimethylaminuria is a rare medical condition characterized by an unpleasant fishy body odor. This smell can affect your breath, urine, sweat, and vaginal fluids. It is thought to be caused by faulty genes in some cases and unfortunately, there’s no cure for this condition. Factors such as stress, sweating, menstruation, as well as certain foods like seafood, peanuts, beans, and eggs and beans can make this condition worse. Your doctor may advise antibiotics or vitamin B2 or charcoal supplements to help with this condition. Lifestyle measures such as avoids stress, changing your clothes frequently, and using an antiperspirant can also help.14

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The operation of re-identification of mobile subscribers extended by one month in cote d ivoire

The identification on numbers Originally scheduled to end on Saturday, the 2nd phase of identification of mobile subscribers and the Internet connection has been extended by one month and will finally end on April 30, decided, Thursday, the government. 

"The President of the Republic has exceptionally authorized that the operation be extended," said the spokesman of the government, Bruno Nabagne Koné, communicating the information after a council of ministers. 

He further stated that, after this deadline of April 30, 2018, unidentified persons in accordance with the prescribed requirements will be placed on call restriction for a period of two months before having their number deleted and removed from subscriber registers. without possibility of complaint vis-à-vis telecommunications operators ".

Launched in September 2017, the 2nd phase of mobile subscriber identification aims to enhance security on networks and systems. The overall goal is to strengthen the protection of people and their property throughout Côte d'Ivoire

Slight reorganization of the Ivorian government

Abidjan (Ivory Coast) - Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara on Thursday made a slight technical reorganization of his government headed by Prime Minister Amadou Gon Coulibaly, announces the Secretary General of the Presidency, Patrick Achi, in a statement sent to APA. 

According to this statement, '' on the proposal of the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Mr Souleymane Diarrassouba, Minister of Trade, Handicrafts and Promotion of SMEs, is appointed Minister of Industry and Mines ad interim ''. 

Mr. Diarrassouba succeeds Jean-Claude Brou appointed in mid-December as President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The latter takes office this Thursday in Abuja, Nigeria. 

Ollynation AOB: Suwe Is Very Sick Due To NDLEA Torture

Ollynation AOB: Suwe Is Very Sick Due To NDLEA Torture: Yomi Fabiyi’s statement reads; “​I am calling on all senior colleagues in the entertainment world especially those close to Baba Suwe beca...

Ollynation AOB: Suwe Is Very Sick Due To NDLEA Torture

Ollynation AOB: Suwe Is Very Sick Due To NDLEA Torture: Yomi Fabiyi’s statement reads; “​I am calling on all senior colleagues in the entertainment world especially those close to Baba Suwe beca...

Suwe Is Very Sick Due To NDLEA Torture

Yomi Fabiyi’s statement reads;
“​I am calling on all senior colleagues in the entertainment world especially those close to Baba Suwe because I don’t have everyone’s contact to please reach out to him as soon as possible.
”T​he torture done on him by NDLEA is vastly damaging his health at an alarming rate.​ ​​He told me he no longer feel comfortable since that episode. Baba Suwe is a widower, he can hardly walk properly as I speak, let alone go to film.
“​How will he feed and take care of the children aunty Moladun left behind?​ ​​This is an A-List Entertainer and this conspiracy of silence gives me mental agony on my part, I don’t want to speak when it may be too late, I won’t forgive myself.
“​He told me when I visited him that he is innocent of the accusations and yet a
long pipe was inserted through his anus; he was detained for too long amongst other things just because he was randomly suspected like every normal person.
“In my opinion, only lazy, ill-trained, unfit and uncivilized officers torture in the name of investigation. Torture is criminal and sinful. If this accusation is found to be true by independent investigators, it shouldn’t go unpunished.
“​The court asked NDLEA to pay him 25 million for damages which is yet to be obeyed but to me an open apology will placate him and illustrate some dignified and civil approach from a government agency that made him go through all that without coming up with a single proof after that prolonged detention and drama.
”He who assert must prove! NDLEA needs to restore public confidence by doing the needful on this matter. And until individuals and government agency begin to respect fundamental human right and enhance duty of care, the essence of Nigeria’s freedom is far from been realistic.
”No malice is intended against NDLEA with this outcry, I just hope the leadership see this as a clarion call for getting it right and save the agency from sending an innocent person to an early grave whereby leaving his children to suffer unjustly. My humble take”. Thank you. Yomi Fabiyi

Body found as Brazil seeks missing Greek ambassador

Police in Rio de Janeiro have found a body inside a burnt-out car that had been rented by the Greek ambassador to Brazil, Kyriakos Amiridis.

Mr Amiridis, 59, went missing three days ago after travelling to Rio from Brasilia for the traditional New Year celebrations on Copacabana beach.
He was last seen on Monday in the city of Nova Iguacu on the outskirts of Rio, where the car was found.
Forensic experts are carrying out tests to establish the body's identity.
The ambassador's car was discovered under a flyover on one of the main access roads to Rio.
He had phoned his wife from a flat in Nova Iguacu on Monday saying he was about to go out. He has not been heard from since.
Police say it is unlikely that he was kidnapped, as no ransom has been sought.
Rio has a high crime rate and violent incidents are not unusual, especially in the busy season between Christmas and New Year, when hundreds of thousands of tourists travel to the city.

The expulsion of the Russian Diplomats by Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama has ordered the expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats including shutting down of two Russian compounds in the U.S. in a number of actions announced on Thursday as reprisal for Russia’s meddling in US election.

Obama’s speech obtained by correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York, stated that the actions were “in response to Russia’s malicious cyber activity and harassment.

“Today, I have ordered a number of actions in response to the Russian government’s aggressive harassment of U.S. officials and cyber operations aimed at U.S. election.

“These actions follow repeated private and public warnings that we have issued to the Russian government, and are a necessary and appropriate response to efforts to harm U.S. interests in violation of established international norms of behaviour.

“The U.S State Department is also shutting down two Russian compounds, in Maryland and New York, used by Russian personnel for intelligence-related purposes, and is declaring ‘persona non grata’ on 35 Russian intelligence operatives.

“Finally, the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are releasing declassified technical information on Russian civilian and military intelligence service cyber activity.

“This is to help network defenders in the U.S. and abroad to identify, detect, and disrupt Russia’s global campaign of malicious cyber activities.”

According to him, all Americans should be alarmed by Russia’s actions.

Obama added that “in October, my Administration publicised our assessment that Russia took actions intended to interfere with the U.S. election process.

“These data theft and disclosure activities could only have been directed by the highest levels of the Russian government.

“Moreover, our diplomats have experienced unacceptable level of harassment in Moscow by Russian security services and police over the last year. Such activities have consequences.”

He explained that he had issued an executive order that provided additional authority for responding to certain cyber activity aimed at interfering with or undermining America’s election processes and institutions, or those of its allies or partners.

“Using this new authority, I have sanctioned nine entities and individuals: the GRU and the FSB, two Russian intelligence services; four individual officers of the GRU; and three companies that provided material support to the GRU’s cyber operations.

“In addition, the Secretary of the Treasury is designating two Russian individuals for using cyber-enabled means to cause misappropriation of funds and personal identifying information.”

The U.S. president explained that “these actions are not the sum total of our response to Russia’s aggressive activities.

“We will continue to take actions at a time and place of our choosing, some of which will not be publicised.

“In addition to holding Russia accountable for what it has done, the United States and friends and allies around the world must work together to oppose Russia’s efforts to undermine established international norms of behaviour, and interfere with democratic governance.

“To that end, my Administration will be providing a report to Congress in the coming days about Russia’s efforts to interfere in our election, as well as malicious cyber activity related to our election cycle in previous elections.”

Twitter’s Troll-Fighting Quality Filter Is Coming For Everyone

After a slew of bad press about the ease with which trolls use Twitter to attack famous comedians (and slightly less bad press about the ease with which trolls use it to attack non-famous people, usually women and minorities), the social media platform announced on Thursday that it was implementing new controls that will give users the ability to filter out “non-quality” tweets from their timelines.
What this means is if a user so chooses, they can put a quality filter on what will appear in their notifications. Twitter says the filter uses “a variety of signals” to determine “lower quality” tweets from users they don’t follow—like spam and abuse.
As The Verge points out, this quality filter has been available to verified accounts for quite some time, and now it will be available to the checkmark-less plebes as well.
What it won’t do is stop the abuse from actually happening in the first place—just make it easier for the target to avoid seeing it. This gives Twitter the best of both worlds and is just about the least it could do: It doesn’t have to crack down on and risk alienating its troll user base, and the users who are frequent targets of those trolls can remain blissfully ignorant of their behavior and not be driven away. Which is ideal for Twitter, since it can’t really afford to lose anyone.

Navy Rescues Hijacked British Vessel, ‘MT VECTIS OSPREY’ Picture

The Nigerian Navy Ship NWAMBA has rescued a British registered merchant Tanker vessel with call sign MT VECTIS OSPREY from sea pirates

who attacked her 20 nautical miles offshore of Bonny. A statement from Naval headquarters signed by the Director of Information, Commodore

Christian Ezekobe said, “The rescue operation was in response to a timely alert by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) to the Naval

Regional Maritime Awareness Centre (RMAC). “Consequently, the war ship was promptly deployed to track down and rescue the vessel. Ezekobe

said, “The British flagged MT VECTIS OSPREY departed Bonny offshore terminal and came under pirate attack on Wednesday 17 August 2016.

“NNS Nwamba engaged the attackers on approaching the vessel which made them to abandon their mission due to superior fire power. “To this

end, Naval special forces onboard the war ship embarked, and rescued the crew who locked up themselves in a citadel in the merchant tanker.

“The crew and cargo of ‘MT VECTIS OSPREY’ are safe while investigation has also commenced in order to unravel the circumstances of the

attempted hijack, especially with regard to the current trend of involvement of crew members in attacks on their own vessels”. “Additionally,

Ship owners are hereby advised to profile their crew before embarking them onboard to avoid situations in which some disgruntled crew

members stage-manage attacks on their own vessels” he said. “Consequently, the Nigerian Navy wishes to seize this opportunity to remind the

public, particularly those operating in the maritime environment that the Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas is poised to

eliminate all forms of criminal activities in the maritime domain, hence several initiatives have been made in this regard” Ezekobe added. “To

mention a few, the initiatives are the conduct of ‘Operation Tsare Teku’, Choke Point Regime and the deployment of capital ships for daily patrol.

“It is worthy to note also that these measures have drastically reduced incidents of sea piracy and other crimes on our territorial waters”.