Safety evaluation of metal exposure from commonly used moisturizing and skin-lightening creams in Nigeria

Iwegbue, Chukwujindu M. A.; Bassey, Francisca I.; Tesi, Godswill O.; Onyeloni, Sunday O.; Obi, Grace; Martincigh, Bice S.

doi:10.1016/j.yrtph.2015.01.015

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“…[3] In recent years, there has been increasing concern about the presence of toxic substance such as Cd and Pb in cosmetic products at a levels more than suggested a safe limit of 3 μg/g for Cd [4] and 10 μg/g for Pb. [5] The research on the presence of Cd [6][7][8][9] and Pb [9][10][11][12] in cosmetic products is reported over than recommended limit in some studies. One of the main causes of this will be the use chemical substance as additive to keeping them in good condition.…”

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Assessment of cadmium and lead concentrations in different types of cosmetics products consumed in Iran

Zafarzadeh¹,

Shahryari²,

Taziki³

et al. 2018

Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol

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Background: A safety assessment of cosmetic is necessary for evaluating the health risks associated with the use of these products. Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) concentrations in different types of cosmetics products consumed in Iran. Materials and Methods: This study was design to evaluate the content of Cd and (Pb) in 11 different types of cosmetics including lipstick, nail polish, eyeliner, eye pencil, eyeshadow, makeup cleaner, mascara, pancake, tattoo, hair dye, and hair gel belonging to German, French, Turkish, Chinese, and Iranian brands, from September 2016 to March 2017. The content of Cd and Pb were measured with a polarograph following nitric acid digestion. Results: Out of 264 sample, the mean and standard error level of Cd and Pb were 3.69 ± 0.72 and 9.07 ± 1.126 μg/g, respectively. The average content of Pb in lipstick, tattoo, and nail polish was higher than the permitted limit of 10 μg/g. The mean content of Cd was also at level above the permitted limit of 3 μg/g for eye pencil, lipstick, and tattoo. The statistical analysis showed a significant difference between Cd (P = 0.038) and Pb (P = 0.013) among different types of the cosmetics. Conclusion: Results indicated that several samples contain high levels of Cd and Pb that can be associated with health effects at sufficiently exposures. Regular monitoring of toxic metals, along with increased public awareness is necessary to provide a level of protection for women, especially for pregnant and lactating women.

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Assessment of cadmium and lead concentrations in different types of cosmetics products consumed in Iran

Zafarzadeh¹,

Shahryari²,

Taziki³

et al. 2018

Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol

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“…Cosmetics are also potential source of lead exposure [16]. 16 % of the group (BLL [10 lg/dl) was using cosmetics including hair dye and Ayurvedic medication which is a potential cause of lead toxicity [17].…”

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Blood Lead Level (BLL) in the Adult Population of Jodhpur: A Pilot Study

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Lead interferes with a variety of body processes and is toxic to many organs and tissues including the heart, bones, intestines, kidneys, and reproductive and nervous systems. Routes of exposure to lead include contaminated air, water, soil, food, and consumer products. The possibility of lead exposure in humans is therefore of great significance from health point of view. Occupational exposure is a common known cause of lead poisoning in adults but current status of adults exposed otherwise is not known. School teachers representing wide local population were selected and asked to furnish information regarding possible lead exposure. Blood lead level (BLL) was estimated using anodic stripping voltammetry. The mean BLL was 6.89 ± 9.5 lg/dl (\3.5-[65 lg/dl) in representative adult population. Out of the total 16 % were found to be having BLL [10 lg/dl which has significantly decreased from leaded gasoline era. Those with increased BLL ([10 lg/dl) were found to have common determinants like usage of old metallic pipes for plumbing, water consumption without any purification system, usage of cosmetics and Ayurvedic/herbal medicines.

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“…Explosion of the demand of cosmetics in market is mainly by beauty consciousness of people, consequently the side effects as well as health consciousness of people has attracted the clinicians and researchers to find out the route cause of the side effects. Heavy metal contamination is one of the important reasons behind the same problem, viz, lead and cadmium are common contaminant in various cosmetic products [10][11][12][13][14][15]. Sin K.W et al, and McKelvey, W et al, studies showed that the presences of excess chromium concentration in cosmetics [16,17].…”

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Determination of Heavy Metals in Cosmetics Used in Bangalore Metropolitan City

Manjushree¹

2019

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The paper highlights the metallic contents of cosmetic product includes whitening cream and lipstick of different brand and colour and they are commonly used products in Bangalore city. Sample were analysed to determine the heavy metals like Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe) and Nickel (Ni) using Atomic absorption spectrophotometer (F-AAS). The heavy metals like Cu, Fe and Ni were detected in all the samples with varying concentration except iron, iron was below detectable level in lipstick samples. The concentrations (ppm) of Iron (Fe) ranged between BDL and 4.4881ppm in both lipstick samples and whitening creams samples. The concentration of Copper (Cu) ranged from 0.5392ppm to 0.5054ppm in lipstick samples and 0.5704ppm to 0.495ppm in whitening creams. The concentration of Nickel (Ni) ranged from 28.2911ppm to 26.713ppm in lipstick samples and 31.383ppm to 27.670ppm in whitening cream. The partial elimination of heavy metals from cosmetic products after manufacturing can be possible. However, the quality of the products can be improved by consideration of raw materials and heavy metal levels. The excessive use of cosmetics should be discouraged by public awareness. Therefore, efforts are necessary to make aware of the users and the general public especially pregnant women and children about the harmful consequences of cosmetics use. It is suggested to regular monitoring of heavy metals and chemicals used in cosmetics as pose health risk among the users.

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Safety evaluation of metal exposure from commonly used moisturizing and skin-lightening creams in Nigeria

Cited by 49 publications

References 38 publications

Assessment of cadmium and lead concentrations in different types of cosmetics products consumed in Iran

Assessment of cadmium and lead concentrations in different types of cosmetics products consumed in Iran

Blood Lead Level (BLL) in the Adult Population of Jodhpur: A Pilot Study

Determination of Heavy Metals in Cosmetics Used in Bangalore Metropolitan City

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