A REVIEW ON TOXICOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF HEAVY METALS USED IN COSMETICS

Author Name: 1. Thuppari Sindhuja, 2. Syeda Nishat Fathima

Volume/Issue: 04/10

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/03.2024-65398925/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Department of Pharmacy Practice, Jayamukhi College of Pharmacy, Narsampet, Warangal (R), Telangana, India.
2. Department of Pharmacy Practice, Jayamukhi College of Pharmacy, Narsampet, Warangal (R), Telangana, India.

ABSTRACT

Cosmetic products are composed of different organic and inorganic materials including hydrophilic and hydrophobic substances. In the manufacturing of coloured cosmetics, mineral pigments are commonly used which leads to the contamination of cosmetic products with heavy metals such as copper, nickel, lead, iron, mercury, arsenic and other elements. These Heavy metals become a part of cosmetic product intentionally in the form of pigments, preservatives, UV filters as well as antiperspirant, antifungal and antibacterial. It has been reported that human exposure to UV radiations can cause chronic as well as acute health effects on human skin, eye and immune system. The present review gives the brief insight on toxicological aspects of some of the heavy metals.

Key words: Cosmetics, Toxicity, Heavy metals