ReviewClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2021
Personal-Care Cosmetic Practices in Pakistan: Current Perspectives and Management.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Mercury in skin lightening and skin care products purchased in New York City, 2009-2022.Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology · 2026Article
- Heavy metal in cosmetics and its risk to future generation in remote area of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Trarkhel District Sudhnoti.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Actions to mitigate ocular adverse events related to hair styling cosmetics in Brazil: a descriptive and correlational study (2022-2024).Epidemiologia e servicos de saude : revista do Sistema Unico de Saude do Brasil · 2025Article
- Lead in traditional eyeliners: An investigation into use and sources of exposure in King County, Washington.PLOS global public health · 2025Article
- Skin cancer biology and barriers to treatment: Recent applications of polymeric micro/nanostructures.Journal of advanced research · 2022Review
- Association of Hypertension and Breast Cancer: Antihypertensive Drugs as an Effective Adjunctive in Breast Cancer Therapy.Cancer management and research · 2022Article
- Association of Healthy Diet and Physical Activity With Breast Cancer: Lifestyle Interventions and Oncology Education.Frontiers in public health · 2022Review
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Abstract
To look superior and acceptable in society, people from all over the world use various types of cosmetic products to enhance or alter their facial appearance and body texture. In recent times, an exponential surge in cosmetic use has been observed in Pakistan, and hence spending money on personal-care products is high. However, there are many reported facts about high loads of lead, mercury, copper, and others hazardous and cancerous elements in local Pakistani cosmetic brands. Consumers of these brands are at high risk of many clinical issues, including cancer. As such, it is a necessity to make people aware of the devastating harmful effects related to cosmetic use. The aim of this study was to provide information for stakeholders and raise awareness in the general public about the use of these local unauthorized personal-care cosmetic products, along with government strategies to stop this cosmetic blight on human health.
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