Volume : 11, Issue : 12, December – 2024
Title:
COSMETICS AND THEIR TOXICOLOGICAL STUDIES: A REVIEW
Authors :
G.Lakshmi Lavanya*, Ch.Sree Chandana, T.Tirumala chary and V.Sai Kishore.
Abstract :
The word “cosmetics” is taken from a Greek word “kosmetics”which means to adorn.Since early days materials used for beautification.Generally,all the people wants to look beautiful & the concept of cosmetics is as old as mankind & civilization.The urge of beautify one’s own & look beautiful has been an urge in the human race since the tribal days.Chemicals in the skin care products are very critical because they donot only have an influence on the safety of cosmetics but also on all the aspects of the human body & life.For sensitive skin types,all the products are not suitable.That types of skin products should avoid, that is the cosmetics which are containing harmful chemicals.It’s significant to evaluate cosmetic toxic & protective mechanism of products by using scientific methods.The research in this article is also helpful for people to use skin care products reasonably & promote skin health.
Keywords: Health, Skin, Hazards, Cosmetics, Chemicals.Tones.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press G.Lakshmi Lavanya et al., Cosmetics and their toxicological studies: a review..,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (12).
Number of Downloads : 10
References:
1. Tomenson J, Carpenter A, Pemberton M. Critical review of the epidemiology literature on the potential cancer risks of methyl methacrylate. Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2005;78(8):603-612.
2.Zulaikha SR, Norkhadijah SI, Praveena SM. Hazardous ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products and health concern: A review. Public Heal Res. 2015;5(1):7–15.
3.Ross G. A perspective on the safety of cosmetic products: a position paper of the American Council on Science and Health. Int J Toxicol. 2006;25(4):269–77.
4.Pistollato F, Madia F, Corvi R, Munn S, Grignard E, Paini A, et al. Current EU regulatory requirements for the assessment of chemicals and cosmetic products: challenges and opportunities for introducing new approach methodologies. Arch Toxicol. 2021;1–31
5.N L. Alternative methodologies for the safety evaluation of chemicals in the cosmetic industry. New York: CRC Press; Zulaikha SR, Norkhadijah SI, Praveena SM. Hazardous ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products and health concern: A review. Public Heal Res. 2015;5(1):7–15.
6. Kim S, Choi K. Occurrences, toxicities, and ecological risks of benzophenone-3, a common component of organic sunscreen products: A minireview. Environ Int. 2014;70:143-57.
7.Bocca B,Pino A,Alimonti A,Forte G . Toxic metals contained in cosmetics:a status report.Regul Toxicolo Pharmacol 2014;68(3):447-467
8. Panchal SR, Verma RJ. Spermatotoxic effect of diethanolamine: An in vitro study. Asian Pac J Reprod. 2013;2(3):196-200.
9. Gamer AO, Rossbacher R, Kaufmann W, van Ravenzwaay B. The Inhalation toxicity of di- and triethanolamine upon repeated exposure. Food Chem Toxicol. 2008;46(6):2173-2183.
10. Wu HM, Lin-Tan DT, Wang ML, et al. Lead level in seminal plasma may affect semen quality for men without occupational exposure to lead. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2012;10(1):91-99.
11. Darbre PD. Environmental estrogens, cosmetics and breast cancer. Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metabol. 2006;20(1):121-143.
12. Chasset F, Soria A, Moguelet P, et al. Contact dermatitis due to ultrasound gel: A case report and published work review. J Dermatol. 2016;43(3):318-20.
13. Zorrilla L, Gibson EK, Jeffay SC, et al. The effects of Triclosan on Puberty and Thyroid Hormones in Male Wistar Rats. Toxicol Sci. 2009;107(1):56-64.
14. Aiello AE, Marshall B, Levy SB, et al. Antibacterial Cleaning Products and Drug Resistance. Emerg Infect Dis. 2005;11(10):1565- 1570.
15. Park ME, Zippin JH. Allergic contact dermatitis to cosmetics. Dermatologic Clinics. 2014; 32(1):1–11.
16. Zakaria,A, Ho YB. Heavy metals contamination in lipsticks and their associated health risks to lipstick consumers. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology. 2015; 73(1): 191–195.
17. Borowska S, Brzóska MM. Metals in cosmetics: Implications for human health. Journal of Applied Toxicology. 2015; 35(6): 551-572.