Low levels of toxic elements in Dead Sea black mud and mud-derived cosmetic products

Abdel-Fattah, Ahmad; Pingitore, Nicholas E.

doi:10.1007/s10653-008-9201-x

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“…The results of cosmetics' analysis by other groups are shown in Interestingly, the Dead Sea black mud content of both Cu and Ni is higher than that of the other study of cosmetics in Jordan [11] .…”

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confidence: 71%

“…Various methods have been used to study the composition of heavy metals in cosmetics such as flame atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) [8] , inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) [9,10,11] , and atomic emission spectroscopy (AES) [12] , following the wet-digestion by acids, the classical method of sample preparation, or more recent methods such as microwave digestion.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Evaluation of Allergenic Metals and Other Trace Elements in Personal Care Products

Ababneh¹,

Abu-Sbeih²,

Al-Momani³

2013

JJC

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In this work, a total of 135 personal care product samples that belong to seven different classes (Creams for face, body, and hands, Dried powder for face, Body lotion, Skin whitening creams, Sunscreens, Dead Sea black mud cosmetics, Lipsticks, and Eye shadows) were analyzed for their contents of 11 elements (Fe, Mn, Co, Cu, Cr, Ni, Zn, Se, Sr, Ba and Bi). The analysis has been conducted using ICP-AEOS following combinations of acid digestion. The mean concentrations of these elements in ppm (µg g-1) were found to be in the following order: Fe (5.39×10 3) > Zn (4.92×10 3) > Mn (260.) > Ba (227) > Sr (103) > Bi (88.5) > Cu (58.6) > Cr (3.92) > Se (3.03) > Ni (2.49) > Co (0.520). These values are not expected to be toxic to humans. However, exposure over long periods might cause accumulation of the elements in the body and even at low concentration some metals could initiate allergic reactions. Among the known allergenic metals (Cu, Cr, Ni, and Co) Cu was detected in all the analyzed samples (100%) and Ni was detected in 92% of the samples. Of the 135 samples tested, 14.1% contained all four allergenic metals, and 14.8% contained both Co and Cr, which are known to work synergistically to cause allergy. At the above levels, these products are not expected to cause significant allergic effects.

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confidence: 71%

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confidence: 99%

Evaluation of Allergenic Metals and Other Trace Elements in Personal Care Products

Ababneh¹,

Abu-Sbeih²,

Al-Momani³

2013

JJC

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“…Pb and Ni were detected in high concentrations mainly in hair pomades, whereas Cd was in hair creams (Table ; Supplementary Tables S7A and S7B). Apart from the above‐mentioned metals, As and Al were also present in the shampoo with muds from the Dead Sea from Jordan in concentrations of 0.2 and 6.0 mg kg ‐1 , respectively (Abdel‐Fattah and Pingitore, ).…”

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“…), and hair products (shampoos, colours, sprays, gels, etc.). Among them, natural products (henna, various cosmetics containing plant extracts and minerals) as well as preparations containing nanoparticles (especially UV filters) can be distinguished (Sin and Tsang, ; Jallad and Espada‐Jallad, ; Abdel‐Fattah and Pingitore, ; Atz and Pozebon, ; Corazza et al ., ; Mudholkar, ; Raj et al ., ; Sukender et al ., ; Ullah et al ., ; Umar and Caleb, ; Faruruwa and Bartholomew, ).…”

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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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“…In spite of the profound interest in heavy metal hazards of cosmetics [1–6], very little attention has been given to metal contamination of cosmetic products in Nigeria and most sub-Saharan African countries [7]. According to Health Canada, 100% of all cosmetics product tested positive for nickel and over 90% tested positive for both lead and beryllium and on the average contained at least 4 of the 8 metals of concern (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, beryllium, nickel, selenium, and thallium) [8].…”

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Metal Concentrations in Cosmetics Commonly Used in Nigeria

Orisakwe

Otaraku

2013

The Scientific World Journal

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Trace amounts of potentially toxic metals can be either intentionally added to cosmetics or present as impurities in the raw materials. In the present study, the levels of lead, cadmium, nickel, chromium, and mercury have been assessed in 28 body creams and lotions, 10 powders, 3 soaps, 5 eye make-ups, and 4 lipsticks widely available on Nigerian markets. The increases over suggested or mandated levels of lead in these creams and lotions ranged from 6.1 to 45.9 and from 1.2 to 9.2 mg kg−1 when compared with Cosmetic Ingredients Review Expert Panel 2007 and German safe maximum permissible limit of lead in cosmetics, respectively. About 61% of the body cosmetics, the lotions, and the creams contained detectable levels of nickel ranging from 1.1 to 6.4–9.2 mg kg−1. Chromium and mercury were undetected in 100% of the cosmetic product. Taken together, lead and cadmium were high in creams and lotions. Most of the imported creams and creamy white coloured cosmetics contained higher levels of metal contaminants than the other colours. Regulatory Agencies in developing nations should take appropriate action for cosmetics that contain lead and cadmium beyond the reference limits.

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Low levels of toxic elements in Dead Sea black mud and mud-derived cosmetic products

Cited by 38 publications

References 14 publications

Evaluation of Allergenic Metals and Other Trace Elements in Personal Care Products

Evaluation of Allergenic Metals and Other Trace Elements in Personal Care Products

Metals in cosmetics: implications for human health

Metal Concentrations in Cosmetics Commonly Used in Nigeria

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