The study aimed to ascertain the levels of trace elements present in the face powders
marketed in Ghana. Fifteen different brands of facial makeup powders were purchased from …

The heavy metal content of cosmetics may be a cause for concern in that exposure to these
metals is associated with adverse consequences. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess …

The concentrations of nine metals (Cd, Pb, Ni, Cr, Co, Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn) were determined
in lip sticks, lip glosses, lip balms, eye pencils, eyeliners, eye shadows, blushes, mascaras …

A total of 40 samples of 10 different types of facial cosmetics commonly used in Nigeria were
studied. The cosmetics were purchased from superstores and open markets across Kaduna …

The presence of heavy metals has been reported in cosmetics and their assessment in
these products is of significantly important to protect the users. The objective of this study …

Cosmetic is an enriching source of potentially toxic trace elements due to the use of different
chemicals and preservatives during their preparation. The present study presents the …

The present study highlights the health risk factor of heavy metals in cosmetics considering
their habitual use in the society today. This safety assessment has become inevitable …

The significant rise in the use of cosmetic products has necessitated continuous monitoring
to ensure that the constituents of these products are within acceptable limits. Commonly …

The study was aimed at assessing the levels of some toxic metals in different cosmetic
products sold at different shopping malls and markets in Kano Metropolis. The cosmetic …

The study was conducted in order to assess heavy metal content in some commercially
available cosmetics products that are manufactured in United Kingdom (UK), United States …