Journal
TOXIN REVIEWS
Volume 37, Issue 2, Pages 117-122Publisher
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/15569543.2017.1328603
Keywords
Cosmetics; toxic element; lead; cadmium; atomic absorption
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- Research Council of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iran
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Toxic elements are commonly used in cosmetic products for many reasons like coloring pigments or blocking ultraviolet light; however, the level of some metals exceed specific concentration which can cause serious safety issues. This study aims to evaluate the content of lead and cadmium in samples of sunscreen and foundation creams, most frequently used brands of cosmetic products, in Iran. Concentration of lead in the sunscreens and foundation creams was lower than that of USFDA standards. The content of cadmium was higher than Europe Union standard. Effort must be made to inform the users about the harmful consequences of cosmetics.
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