ASSESSING THE CUMULATIVE EFFECTS OF HEAVY METAL EXPOSURE FROM COSMETIC PRODUCTS ON LOCAL CONSUMERS

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Umair Habib Azka Pervaiz Aliza Murtaza Amjad Hussain Hina Sarwar Munzer Ullah Muhammad Adnan Ayub Naveed Ahmad Maria Bashir

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This study investigates the comprehensive impact of heavy metals (HMs) on individuals who use cosmetic products daily compared to non-users (controlled group), encompassing both male and female subjects. Utilizing Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, concentrations of HMs in diverse cosmetic products were determined, with results from samples of both user and controlled groups analyzed and compared. The range of HM concentrations in blood samples was assessed, revealing varied levels across Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As). Results revealed a wide range of HM concentrations, including Cd (0.4-5.1 µg/l in males, 1.8-8.1µg/l in females), Hg (60.7-85.5 µg/l in males, 78.5-99.3 µg/l in females), Pb (48.7-99.5 µg/l in males, 83.3-99.5 µg/l in females), and As. Some samples exceeded safety limits, emphasizing the need for stringent regulation and improved manufacturing practices to ensure safer cosmetic products and protect consumer health. The incorporation of survey methodologies enhances the study's depth, providing comprehensive insights into the potential health risks associated with HM exposure from cosmetic use.

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HABIB, Umair et al. ASSESSING THE CUMULATIVE EFFECTS OF HEAVY METAL EXPOSURE FROM COSMETIC PRODUCTS ON LOCAL CONSUMERS. Journal of Mountain Area Research, [S.l.], v. 9, p. 149-167, july 2024. ISSN 2518-850X. Available at: <https://journal.kiu.edu.pk/index.php/JMAR/article/view/195>. Date accessed: 18 oct. 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.53874/jmar.v9i0.195.
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Chemical Sciences