Heavy Metal Analysis in Cosmetics
With the perception of beauty, the importance and demand for cosmetic products is increasing. Not only make-up products, but also care products are in demand.We use in our daily life; Many cosmetic products such as hand cream, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner, foundation, hair dye are in direct contact with the skin and their content gains more importance due to prolonged contact.
The biggest risk in cosmetic products is that they actually contain heavy metals. Due to the cosmetic products used daily, it causes the accumulation of some heavy metals over time. This accumulation can cause dysfunction in organs such as liver and kidney.
In the scope of “Guideline on Heavy Metal Impurities in Cosmetic Products”, the heavy metal limits that cosmetic products can contain are specified. The most important of these heavy metals are; lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury and antimony.
