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

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

Haykal, Azzahrah Putri (Unknown)
Suhud, Usep (Unknown)
Rizan, Mohamad (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Jun 2025

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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Journal Info

Abbrev

SIJDB

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

iber International Journal of Digital Business (SIJDB) is a scientific research journal on science and technology in digital business management, managed and published by Siber Nusantara Review & Yayasan Sinergi Inovasi Bersama (SIBER). SIJDB contains articles that contribute to the understanding, ...