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Occurrence of Cosmetic Ingredients as an Anthropogenic Threat to the Seas and Oceans
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Researchers detected UV filters, synthetic fragrances, and microplastics from cosmetics in treated wastewater effluent discharged into coastal waters. These cosmetic-derived pollutants persisted through standard wastewater treatment and accumulated in marine environments. The findings support calls for better wastewater treatment and product regulations to reduce cosmetic pollution.
Abstract Anthropogenic pollutants get into the environment not only with untreated sewage but can also migrate with treated municipal sewage. Examples of such contaminants are UV filters (BP-3, EHS, EHMC, OC), synthetic volatile fragrances (AHTN, HHCB), and microplastics. In the case of these pollutants, it is necessary to intensify the treatment of municipal wastewater and introduce pre-treatment or additional wastewater treatment; constant monitoring of concentrations in surface and marine waters, sediments, and tissues of aquatic organisms; assessment of transformations and interactions with other pollutants in seawater and assessment of changes in conditions unfavorable for their degradation. The seas and oceans are the dumps where these pollutants eventually get it.
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Mitigation Strategies of Emerging Pollutants from Cosmetic Industry Effluent: A Review
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This review examines emerging pollutants released in cosmetic industry effluents -- including microplastics, synthetic fragrances, UV filters, and preservatives -- and evaluates available treatment technologies for their removal from wastewater.
Cosmetic Ingredients as Emerging Pollutants of Environmental and Health Concern. A Mini-Review
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This review examines cosmetic and personal care product ingredients that are considered emerging environmental pollutants, including UV filters, parabens, triclosan, and microplastic beads. Due to their continuous and large-scale release into the environment through daily use, many of these compounds persist and bioaccumulate, posing potential threats to ecosystems and human health. The study underscores the need for greater regulation and awareness of cosmetic ingredients as a source of environmental contamination.
Characteristics and Methods of Treating Cosmetic Wastewater Generated by the Cosmetics Industry: A Review of Current Research
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Microplastics in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
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This review examines the presence of microplastics, commonly known as microbeads, in cosmetics and personal care products and their pathway into aquatic environments through wastewater discharge. Researchers assessed how these tiny particles interact with marine species and other pollutants once they enter water bodies. The study underscores that despite the existence of wastewater treatment plants, microbeads from personal care products remain a persistent source of aquatic plastic pollution.
Aquatic Environmental Impact of Cosmetics
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This review examines the aquatic environmental impacts of cosmetic ingredients, finding that while human safety assessments of cosmetics are well-developed, ecotoxicological evaluations remain limited despite widespread detection of cosmetic chemicals in aquatic systems. Researchers found that microplastics from cosmetics have received disproportionate attention -- with over 75% of evaluations focused on marine organisms -- while other ingredients including UV filters, preservatives, and fragrances are understudied relative to their environmental prevalence.
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