Evaluation of Cr, Cd, Ni and Pb levels in commonly used cosmetics and some adverse reactions in Ibadan Metropolis, South-West Nigeria

Evaluation of Cr, Cd, Ni and Pb levels in commonly used cosmetics and some adverse reactions in Ibadan Metropolis, South-West Nigeria

Skin absorption remains a major source of heavy metal toxicity in humans. This study determine the heavy metals content of selected cosmetics frequently used in Ibadan South-west Nigeria using AAS model ICE 3000 and some adverse reactions. Questionnaires administered to people of different age grou...

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Main Authors: O.J. Ojezele, M.O. Ojezele, A.A. Onyeaghala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Joint Coordination Centre of the World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Programme (NARP) 2018-11-01
Series:Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Subjects:
Heavy Metals
Cosmetics
Toxicity
Exposure
Online Access:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/180274

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