Metals in cosmetics: Implications for human health

Journal of Applied Toxicology

Volumn 35, Issue 6, 2015, Pages 551-572

  Borowska, Sylwia ^a   Brzóska, Malgorzata M ^a  

^a MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF BIALYSTOK   (Poland)

Author keywords

Aluminium; Concentrations; Cosmetics; Heavy metals; Law regulations; Metal nanoparticles; Natural cosmetics; Systemic action; Topical action; Toxic effects

Indexed keywords

ALUMINUM; ARSENIC; CADMIUM; CHROMIUM; COBALT; COPPER; COSMETIC; HEAVY METAL; IRON; LEAD; MERCURY; METAL DERIVATIVE; NICKEL; COLORING AGENT; METAL;

ARTICLE; BIOACCUMULATION; EXPOSURE; HEALTH HAZARD; HUMAN; LAW; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SAFETY; SKIN ABSORPTION; SKIN ALLERGY; CHEMISTRY; DRUG EFFECTS; EYE;

COLORING AGENTS; COSMETICS; EYE; HAIR PREPARATIONS; HUMANS; METALS; METALS, HEAVY;

EID: 84928188386     PISSN: 0260437X     EISSN: 10991263     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/jat.3129     Document Type: Article

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