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Cosmetic Products and Their Implications for Human Health
Summary
This review examines how cosmetic ingredients including parabens, phthalates, triclosan, microplastics, and heavy metals enter the body through skin, inhalation, and ingestion, with potential for hormonal disruption and reproductive toxicity, while also contaminating aquatic ecosystems when cosmetic residues escape wastewater treatment.
Cosmetic products have become an integral part of modern life, offering enhancement of beauty, hygiene, and personal confidence. However, the growing global use of cosmetics has raised significant concerns regarding their potential adverse effects on both human health and the environment. Many cosmetic formulations contain synthetic chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, triclosan, microplastics, and heavy metals that can penetrate the skin or enter the body through inhalation and ingestion, leading to dermatological irritation, hormonal disruption, reproductive toxicity, and other systemic effects. In parallel, the environmental consequences of cosmetic residues are alarming — persistent compounds and microplastics often escape wastewater treatment, contaminating aquatic ecosystems and bioaccumulating in the food chain. Moreover, excessive plastic packaging contributes to long-term environmental pollution. This review summarizes the current understanding of cosmetic composition, their toxicological effects on humans, and ecological impacts, while also highlighting global regulatory frameworks and sustainable alternatives such as green chemistry and biodegradable formulations. The paper emphasizes the urgent need for stricter regulation, consumer awareness, and adoption of eco-friendly cosmetic practices to ensure both human well-being and environmental protection.
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