Asian J Beauty Cosmetol. 2012; 10(4): 847-856.
Study on the Health Symptom Experiences of Beauty Practicians According to Safety Awareness
ABSTRACT
When surveyed the beauticians recognized the destructiveness of the beauty products used at salons about
safety awareness and health self-awareness symptoms, the results are the following. First, singles aged below
25 occupied the largest portion, career at the salon were 1-5 years, and most of them were in the designers
position. Second, most beauticians appeared to read the indications written on the beauty products and those
who did not read the indications were more likely to feel subjective symptoms in cardiovascular and respiratory
organs than people who read the indications. Third, most beauticians had difficulty in understanding the
language written in indications and ingredients of the beauty products. Fourth, most of the beauticians have
attended safety education in using beauty products and operating skills. Others who were not educated felt
more subjective symptoms in eyes, ears, nose and other parts of the body. Fifth, most beauticians preferred
safety educations to be held in product manufacturing companies or beauty related associations. Sixth, most
beauticians complained about the symptoms of the spine and eyes when talking about their health problem
experiences. According to the results, the beauticians recognize the safety awareness of beauty products,
but not much education takes place. It is considered that the destructiveness of health following exposure to
organic solvents due to unsuitable notation and usage should be decreased, usage of products should be
observed well, and the inside air of salons should be ventilated periodically.
Keywords :
Health symptom, Safety awareness, Beauty products
