Portuguese consumer exposure to cosmetic products: risk assessment of ingredients in facial and body moisturizers

Rodrigues, Matilde; Silva, Manuela Vieira Da; Marques, A.

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Rodrigues, Matilde

Silva, Manuela Vieira Da

Marques, A.

Abstract(s)

The cosmetic industry launches thousands of products annually. Most chemicals are added to the cosmetic product in the form of preservatives and fragrances and some are classified as toxic and prohibited from being used as ingredients because they can cause cancer diseases, mutations, reproductive toxicity, and endocrine disruption.

Keywords

Cosmetic industry Moisturizers

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/18853

Citation

Marques, A., et al. (2019). Portuguese consumer exposure to cosmetic products: risk assessment of ingredients in facial and body moisturizers. "New" challenges for the future - Abstract proceedings of International Congress on Environmnetal Health 2019, Lisbon - Portugal.