Concentrations of lead in cosmetics commonly used in South Africa

Brandão, J.D.O.; Okonkwo, Jonathan O.; Sehkula, M.; Raseleka, R.M.

doi:10.1080/02772248.2011.633911

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“…Health status of the average users of both the Local and the Foreign brands of the lipsticks are exposed to danger of Lead associated disease conditions such as cancer (Zhao et al, 2013). The findings of this study have corresponded with studies from other parts of the world which also reported high level of Lead lipsticks and other cosmetics (Hepp et al 2009;Al-Saleh et al 2009;FDA 2011;AdepojuBello et al 2012;Brandao et al 2012;Gondal et al 2010) Table 3.The results obtained were higher as compared to the maximum limits for estimated daily intake (EDI) which is 0.087µg/day (Zhao et al, 2013). …”

Section: Samples Analysissupporting

confidence: 79%

Assessment of level of toxic heavy metal (PB) in local and foreign brands of lipsticks in FCT, Abuja, Nigeria

Samali¹,

Lawal²,

Gevevieve³

2018

Bayero J. Pure App. Sci.

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This study determined toxic heavy metal concentration in Local andand 70% of the samples were not safe for the average users. While the ingested daily intake in the Local and the Foreign samples indicated 50% and 90% of the samples were also not safe for high users as compared to WHO limit (20 µg/g) for Lead specified in cosmetic. Thus, continuous usage of these lipsticks can increase rate of exposure of the body system to Lead related disease conditions such as cancer which is known to be detrimental.

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confidence: 79%

Assessment of level of toxic heavy metal (PB) in local and foreign brands of lipsticks in FCT, Abuja, Nigeria

Samali¹,

Lawal²,

Gevevieve³

2018

Bayero J. Pure App. Sci.

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“…However, metals in cosmetic products are not currently regulated by the FDA. Although metal concentrations in lip products have been reported by studies both in the United States and in other countries (Adepoju-Bello et al 2012; Al-Saleh and Al-Enazi 2011; Al-Saleh et al 2009; Brandao et al 2012; Gondal et al 2010; Gunduz and Akman 2013; Hepp et al 2009; Solidum and Peji 2011), interpreting how reported concentrations may be related to potential health risk is challenging. We used California Public Health Goals for drinking water contaminants to derive health-based standards for ingestion exposure from drinking water (Cal/EPA 2011a).…”

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“…Since then, two other studies evaluated Pb in eye shadows and lipsticks: a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) study that detected Pb in all tested lipsticks (Hepp et al 2009) and a study (Al-Saleh et al 2009) that identified several cosmetic products containing Pb > 20 ppm, the FDA limit of Pb as an impurity in color additives for cosmetics (FDA 2011). Studies conducted in other countries have also detected Pb and cadmium (Cd) in some lipstick samples (Adepoju-Bello et al 2012; Brandao et al 2012; Gondal et al 2010; Solidum and Peji 2011). …”

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Concentrations and Potential Health Risks of Metals in Lip Products

Liu

Hammond

Rojas-Cheatham³

2013

Environ Health Perspect

106

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Background: Metal content in lip products has been an issue of concern.Objectives: We measured lead and eight other metals in a convenience sample of 32 lip products used by young Asian women in Oakland, California, and assessed potential health risks related to estimated intakes of these metals.Methods: We analyzed lip products by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry and used previous estimates of lip product usage rates to determine daily oral intakes. We derived acceptable daily intakes (ADIs) based on information used to determine public health goals for exposure, and compared ADIs with estimated intakes to assess potential risks.Results: Most of the tested lip products contained high concentrations of titanium and aluminum. All examined products had detectable manganese. Lead was detected in 24 products (75%), with an average concentration of 0.36 ± 0.39 ppm, including one sample with 1.32 ppm. When used at the estimated average daily rate, estimated intakes were > 20% of ADIs derived for aluminum, cadmium, chromium, and manganese. In addition, average daily use of 10 products tested would result in chromium intake exceeding our estimated ADI for chromium. For high rates of product use (above the 95th percentile), the percentages of samples with estimated metal intakes exceeding ADIs were 3% for aluminum, 68% for chromium, and 22% for manganese. Estimated intakes of lead were < 20% of ADIs for average and high use.Conclusions: Cosmetics safety should be assessed not only by the presence of hazardous contents, but also by comparing estimated exposures with health-based standards. In addition to lead, metals such as aluminum, cadmium, chromium, and manganese require further investigation.

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“…Brandão et al . () have noted the following concentrations of Pb in cosmetics commonly used in South Africa: 7.4 ± 1.3 mg kg ‐1 in concealer, 29 ± 9.2 mg kg ‐1 in lip liner, 17.3 ± 2.9 mg kg ‐1 in oil absorbent powder, 15.8 ± 0.2 mg kg ‐1 in mascara, 4.7 – 11.7 mg kg ‐1 in lip glosses, 0 – 73.1 mg kg ‐1 in lipsticks and 7.8 – 32.9 mg kg ‐1 in foundations. Adepoju‐Bello et al .…”

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Metals in cosmetics: implications for human health

Borowska

Brzóska

2015

J of Applied Toxicology

284

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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 concern about their safety. Unfortunately, using these products in some cases is related to the occurrence of unfavourable effects resulting from intentional or the accidental presence of chemical substances, including toxic metals. Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic and nickel, as well as aluminium, classified as a light metal, are detected in various types of cosmetics (colour cosmetics, face and body care products, hair cosmetics, herbal cosmetics, etc.). In addition, necessary, but harmful when they occur in excessive amounts, elements such as copper, iron, chromium and cobalt are also present in cosmetic products. Metals occurring in cosmetics may undergo retention and act directly in the skin or be absorbed through the skin into the blood, accumulate in the body and exert toxic effects in various organs. Some cases of topical (mainly allergic contact dermatitis) and systemic effects owing to exposure to metals present in cosmetics have been reported. Literature data show that in commercially available cosmetics toxic metals may be present in amounts creating a danger to human health. Thus, the present review article focused on the problems related to the presence of heavy metals and aluminium in cosmetics, including their sources, concentrations and law regulations as well as danger for the health of these products users. Owing to the growing usage of cosmetics it is necessary to pay special attention to these problems.

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Concentrations of lead in cosmetics commonly used in South Africa

Cited by 28 publications

References 12 publications

Assessment of level of toxic heavy metal (PB) in local and foreign brands of lipsticks in FCT, Abuja, Nigeria

Assessment of level of toxic heavy metal (PB) in local and foreign brands of lipsticks in FCT, Abuja, Nigeria

Concentrations and Potential Health Risks of Metals in Lip Products

Metals in cosmetics: implications for human health

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