Contamination of cosmetics with toxic elements and risk assessment for consumers’ health

The aim of the Research. To study the content of toxic elements (lead, arsenic and mercury) in decorative cosmetics. Methods and Materials. The study included lipsticks, mascara, children’s decorative cosmetics from domestic and foreign manufacturers (Ukraine, Finland, France, Latvia, Japan) and pigments used in manufacturing. The content of toxic elements was determined using inductively couple plasma atomic emission spectrometry on JCPE-9820-2015 device. Advanced mathematical and statistical methods were applied to analyze the findings of the study. Results and Discussion. The findings of the study indicate that decorative cosmetics products in the Ukrainian market may contain lead and arsenic concentration resulting in undesirable health outcomes. Conclusions. The study on toxic elements contents in decorative cosmetics products proves the necessity for these products mandatory control by the given indicators. Thorough sanitary and chemical control over their production and selling will prevent access of low quality and hazardous to human health cosmetic products to the Ukrainian market. Key Words: decorative cosmetics, hazard, lead, arsenic and mercury concentration.