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Pol J Cosmetol 2015, 18(2): 123-131pl  Heavy metals in color cosmeticsMarzena Trojanowska, Katarzyna Gutowska, Ryszard Świetlik Katedra Ochrony Środowiska, Uniwersytet Technologiczno-Humanistyczny im. K. Pułaskiego w Radomiu Summary Introduction. Heavy metals present in cosmetics may be an intended component or a contaminant introduced with the raw materials used to produce them. Metals classified as micronutrients are added to cosmetics to assist in the proper functioning of the physiological and metabolic skin. However, the presence of heavy metals in cosmetic products does not often have a positive effect on skin condition. The result of the adverse impact of metals on the skin is contact dermatitis and allergic and contact urticaria. Aim. In this paper the occurrence of heavy metals (nickel, lead, chromium, copper, zinc, iron and manganese) in cosmetic products available on the market has been evaluated. Materials and methods. Cosmetic powders (7 different brands), eye shadows (5 products) and baby powders (2 products) were investigated. The total metal content and ion-exchangeable and carbonate fractions regarded as mobile and easily bioavailable were determined. Results and conclusion. The obtained results show relatively high diversity in the content of heavy metals in the investigated cosmetic products. The metal contents comprised a wide range of concentrations from values below LOD to 40835 mg/kg. The average contents of metals determined in the investigated cosmetic products formed a descending order of Fe > Zn > Cu > Mn > Cr > Pb ≈ > Ni, while the level of toxic metals was relatively low. Key words: heavy metals, face powder, eye shadow, baby powder |