Investigation of the Presence of Heavy Metals and Other Contaminants in Labor Cosmetics and their Health Risks in General

• Published in: Health science journal Vol. 13; no. 3; pp. 1 - 3
• Main Authors: Ruiz, Luana Rossi, Ortiz, Larissa dos Reis Velhamizar, de Oliveira, Taylane Soffener Berlanga, Abud, Ana Paula Bernardes da Rosa Maluf, Buchala, Carlos Alberto, Fernandes, Patrícia Garani, Tempest, Leandro Moreira, Filho, Idiberto Jose Zotarelli
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Egaleo Technological Educational Institute of Athens 01.01.2019
• Subjects: Arsenic; Bioaccumulation; Cadmium; Cancer; Consumers; Cosmetics; Health risks; Heavy metals; Lead; Lipstick; Quality; Brazil
• ISSN: 1791-809X; 1791-809X

Synthetic molecules such as phthalate, which are chemical substances in food packaging and are present as plasticizers and also as plastic resin softeners, found in low quality lipsticks and may have toxic effects on the reproductive system of animals being classified as toxic by European authorities because they are endocrine disrupters interfering with developmental processes and may also have effects on the human body [7]. [...]the objective of this study was to clarify whether petroleum-based lipsticks have a bioaccumulation in the body and can lead to predisposition to cancer and toxicity to continuous users, as well as to evaluate the possible concentration of harmful substances in different brands, prices, colors available in the Brazilian official market through the research conducted by the official regulatory agencies. 1 mg/kg and less than 2 mg/kg of the marks (C and I), one sample had the content of 2.3 mg/kg of the mark (D) and one sample had a 4.3 mg/kg (0) and none presented the content of 3 and 4 mg/kg [3] (Figure 1). [...]one of the main problems in the application of cosmetic products is the high content of heavy metals, such as Mercury, cadmium, lead and arsenic due to the industrial manufacturing process [4,5]. The heavy metals in cosmetic products applied to the skin can accumulate locally and some metals like mercury, lead, cadmium and aluminum are able to pass through the skin barrier and enter blood vessels [6]. [...]a weight gain concentration of blood metals was reported in individuals who were exposed to these toxic metals via the application of cosmetic products. The concentrations of the elements measured in the marks did not exceed the values of the international standards laid down for lipstick [7]. [...]due to the simultaneous use of lipstick with other types of cosmetics and therefore the potential exposure of consumers to toxic elements in all cosmetics, it is necessary to continuously monitor the concentrations of these elements in these types of products in order to avoid potential health risks [ 8-13].