Metals in cosmetics: implications for human health

S Borowska, MM Brzóska - Journal of applied toxicology, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Cosmetics, preparations repeatedly applied directly to the human skin, mucous membranes,
hair and nails, should be safe for health, however, recently there has been increasing …

Cosmetics and their associated adverse effects: A review

AD Khan, MN Alam - Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences and …, 2019 - japsr.in
The word 'cosmetics' is taken from a Greek word “kosmeticos” which means to adorn. Since
early days materials used for beautification or improvement of appearance comes under the …

Assessment of some heavy metals in selected cosmetics commonly used in Bangladesh and human health risk

MF Alam, M Akhter, B Mazumder, A Ferdous… - Journal of Analytical …, 2019 - Springer
In Bangladesh, use of beauty cream is very much popular and a common daily task for the
people. The current study is focusing on the assessment of some toxic heavy metals such as …

[PDF][PDF] Possible health implications associated with cosmetics: a

O JN, AC Udebuani, EU Ezeji, KO Obasi, MC Nnoli - Science, 2015 - researchgate.net
Cosmetics are products applied to the body or face to improve appearance. Theycleanse,
beautify, promote attractiveness and alter appearance of the body. The concept of beauty …

Evaluation of Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, and Pb in selected cosmetic products from Jordanian, Sudanese, and Syrian markets

AM Massadeh, MY El-Khateeb, SM Ibrahim - Public health, 2017 - Elsevier
Objectives There is no sufficient data that evaluate heavy metal content in cosmetic products
in Jordan as well as Sudan and Syria. This study aims to assess metal levels which include …

Potential toxicity of heavy metals in cosmetics: fake or fact: a review

H Ullah, S Aslam, G Mustafa, A Waseem… - International Journal …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The potential toxicity of heavy metals in cosmetics is becoming a serious threat to human
beings day by day. Apart from its economic and beneficial uses, its toxicity issues are …

Quality assessment of hydroquinone, mercury, and arsenic in skin-lightening cosmetics marketed in Ilorin, Nigeria

OD Bamidele, BA Kayode, OI Eniayewu… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Abstract Hydroquinone, Mercury (Hg), and Arsenic (As) are hazardous to health upon long-
term exposure. Hydroquinone, Hg, and As were analysed in skin-lightening cosmetics …

Evaluation of Cd, Hg, pb, Zn and Ni in selected cosmetic products: risk assessment for human health

GAE Mostafa, A Alasiri, H AlRabiah… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The ICP-MS method was used to determine the concentrations of five heavy metals:
Cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), mercury (Hg), and nickel (Ni). A total of 36 samples of …

Assessing Trace Metal-Based Human Health Risks for Commonly Used Body Soaps in Bangladesh

A Hoque, TA Tanbi, N Saha, S Howlader… - … Trace Element Research, 2024 - Springer
In Bangladesh, body soaps are very popular among consumers due to their flavors and low
alkali content. The current study assesses the contamination of several trace metals (TMs) …

Determination of some heavy metals in cosmetic products collected from Benghazi-Libya markets during 2016

S Rahil, I Elshara, N Ahmida… - Libyan International …, 2019 - thieme-connect.com
Introduction: Cosmetics have been utilized by most of the people irrespective of their race,
gender, or age to beautify, modify, or improve the physical appearance. Many cosmetic …