Open AccessHarmful substances in cosmetic preparations
Author(s) -
Ana Batinić,
Davorka Sutlović,
Maja Veršić Bratinčević,
Gabriela Škorput,
Martina Stolica,
Anamarija Tegeltija
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
hrvatski časopis zdravstvenih znanosti
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2787-4761
DOI - 10.48188/hczz.1.2.6
Subject(s) - cosmetics , shampoo , chemistry , deodorant , cosmetic industry , toxicology , dermatology , food science , medicine , organic chemistry , biology
Cosmetic preparations containa large number of ingredients. Some of them may have negative consequences,most often in the form of allergic reactions, skin irritations, hormonaldisorders, increased risk of cancer. These chemicals are most often added to protect,soften, or otherwise make the product more usable. The aim of this study was todetermine the presence of some potentialy harmful substances by qualitativeanalysis of cosmetic products using the GC-MS method and to compare results with the data stated onthe product declaration. A total of 66 samples were analyzed: 10 baby shampoosand bath products, 26 cosmetic products for the axillary area and 30 samples ofcreams and serums. In 4 samples of baby shampoos and bath products (40 %)the presence of pottentialy harmful ingredients were proven (parabens andphenoxyethanol), while diethyl phtalate was detected in all samples but was notstated in any of the declarations of these samples. Parabens were detected in7.7 % of the products for application in the axillary area, although weremost often not declared on products, and diethyl phthalate was detected in19 % of these samples. In 24 samples of creams and serums (80%) thepresence of potentialy harmful substances buthylhydroxytoluene,cyclopentasiloxane, cyclotetrasyloxan, benzophenone, triethanolamine,phenoxyethanol, diethylphthalate was noted. This study has proven the misleadingdeclarations. Phthalates were most often not declared on products. Betterregulation of product declarations is needed, as well as stricter controls onthe impact of primary packaging on product composition after packaging.