Consumer Awareness and Behavior toward the Risks of Harmful Ingredients in Skincare Products: A Thematic Analysis in the Digital Era

Authors

  • Azzahrah Putri Haykal Jakarta State University, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Usep Suhud Jakarta State University, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Mohamad Rizan Jakarta State University, Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/sijdb.v2i4.230

Keywords:

Consumer Awareness, Hazardous Ingredients, Skincare Safety, Qualitative Study, Behavioral Change

Abstract

This study examines consumer awareness regarding the risks of hazardous ingredients in widely used skincare products in Indonesia. The research background highlights the high usage of skincare products, often without adequate understanding of their composition and potential dangers. The objective of this study is to analyze how consumers identify harmful ingredients, their experiences with unsafe products, and behavioral changes that follow. This research employs a qualitative method through thematic analysis of open-ended responses from skincare users. The results indicate that consumers are increasingly selective, prioritizing product legality and ingredient transparency, and utilizing social media, ingredient-checking applications, and professional consultations as sources of information. Moreover, negative experiences such as skin irritation and other side effects contribute to a more cautious and critical attitude toward product claims. The study concludes that education, transparent information, and consumer protection are key elements in fostering safe and responsible skincare consumption practices.

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2025-06-08

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Haykal, A. P., Suhud, U., & Rizan, M. (2025). Consumer Awareness and Behavior toward the Risks of Harmful Ingredients in Skincare Products: A Thematic Analysis in the Digital Era . Siber International Journal of Digital Business (SIJDB), 2(4), 389–403. https://doi.org/10.38035/sijdb.v2i4.230

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Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): (SIJDB) Siber International Journal of Digital Business (April - June 2025)

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