Toxicity Concerns in Cosmetology
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Toxicity Concerns in Cosmetology

Turk J Dermatol 2014;8(4):248-251
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Abstract

Pursuit of beauty has become indispensable through out human history. Therefore, herbal and chemical products are used in a wide variety of cosmetic content. Doubts about the adverse effects of chemicals on health in the context of cosmetics is increasing in recent years. In this review, we discussed the most questionable substances in cosmetics (heavy metals, hair dye, depigmentation creams,powders, nanetechnology products and paraben).

Keywords: Cosmetics, toxicity, paraben, hair dye, heavy metals