Personal-Care Cosmetic Practices in Pakistan: Current Perspectives and Management

• Published in: Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology Vol. 14; pp. 9 - 21
• Main Authors: Khan, Nazeer Hussain, Ullah, Faiz, Khan, Taskin Aman, Zafar, Ujala, Farhan Ali Khan, Muhammad, Mustaqeem, Muhammad, Shah, Syed Sakhawat, Wu, Dong-Dong, Ji, Xin-Ying
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New Zealand Dove Medical Press Limited 01.01.2021; Taylor & Francis Ltd; Dove; Dove Medical Press
• Subjects: Aluminum; Cancer; Cosmetics; Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; Hair; Health and beauty aids; health issues; Heavy metals; Hygiene products; Lead content; Manufacturing; Marketing; Mercury; pakistan; Political aspects; Review; Skin; Toxicity; Womens health; Pakistan; health issues; cancer; Pakistan; mercury; cosmetics
• ISSN: 1178-7015; 1178-7015
• DOI: 10.2147/CCID.S270667

To look superior and acceptable in society, people from all over the world use various types of cosmetic products to enhance or alter their facial appearance and body texture. In recent times, an exponential surge in cosmetic use has been observed in Pakistan, and hence spending money on personal-care products is high. However, there are many reported facts about high loads of lead, mercury, copper, and others hazardous and cancerous elements in local Pakistani cosmetic brands. Consumers of these brands are at high risk of many clinical issues, including cancer. As such, it is a necessity to make people aware of the devastating harmful effects related to cosmetic use. The aim of this study was to provide information for stakeholders and raise awareness in the general public about the use of these local unauthorized personal-care cosmetic products, along with government strategies to stop this cosmetic blight on human health.