Consumer preferences, safety, and sustainability aspects of conventional cosmetic
ingredients have contributed to an increase in the demand for natural cosmetic ingredients …

Mercury (Hg) is known as a poisonous heavy metal which stimulates a wide range of
adverse effects on the human health. Therefore, development of some feasible, practical …

The demand and importance of fairness creams as a major cosmetic have increased
significantly in recent years. However, some of these cosmetics contain heavy metals …

Background: The Minamata Convention on Mercury (Article 4) prohibits the manufacture,
import, or export of skin-lightening products containing mercury concentrations above 1 …

Background Skin‐whitening products are in the high trend of demand for skin beautifying
and lightening. Sources of ingredients for cosmetics could be natural, semi‐synthetic, and …

The general public uses cosmetics daily. Cosmetic products contain substances
(ingredients) with various functions, from skincare to enhancing appearance, as well as …

The potential toxicity of heavy metals in cosmetics is becoming a serious threat to human
beings day by day. Apart from its economic and beneficial uses, its toxicity issues are …

Facial cosmetics are the most commonly consumed product, mainly by the women from all
over the world irrespective of their age. The facial cosmetics may be contaminated with …

Background There are no reports on the incidence of chronic mercury poisoning in a large
population in China. This study investigated the epidemiology, clinical manifestations …

Background. Skin bleaching is a major health concern among Jamaicans. A common
ingredient in skin lightening products is mercury. Mercury is a toxic substance that can cause …