Spectroscopy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 18, 2024
Spectroscopic
analytical
techniques
are
crucial
for
the
analysis
of
environmental
samples.
This
review
emphasizes
latest
advancements
in
several
key
spectroscopic
methods,
including
atomic,
vibrational,
molecular,
electronic,
and
X-ray
techniques.
The
applications
these
methods
detecting
contaminants
other
thoroughly
discussed.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(14), P. 6127 - 6127
Published: July 18, 2024
Cosmetics
are
a
staple
in
daily
beauty
routines
worldwide,
embraced
for
their
role
enhancing
personal
appearance
and
self-care.
However,
direct
application
exposes
the
skin
to
range
of
ingredients,
including
metal(loid)s,
these
can
have
hazardous
impact
on
human
health
if
they
exceed
limits
defined
by
regulatory
agencies.
As
result,
it
is
important
evaluate
metal(loid)
levels
ensure
safety
cosmetic
products.
This
research
aimed
analyze
several
products
(massage
cream,
cleaner,
mud
mask,
polish,
scrub,
lipstick,
foundation,
lotion,
face
powder,
highlighter)
metalloids
(Al,
Cr,
Mn,
Fe,
Co,
Ni,
Cu,
Zn,
Sr,
As,
Sb,
Cd,
Pb,
Bi,
Hg)
using
inductively
coupled
plasma-optical
emission
spectrometry
(ICP-OES).
Multivariate
bivariate
statistical
approaches
were
used
interpret
sources
association
between
metal(loid)s.
The
concentration
ranges
metals
found
be
Al
(1.18–4.15
mg/kg),
Cr
(0.13–2.19
Mn
(1.89–28.77
Fe
(4.09–126.02
Co
(0.19–31.62
Ni
(0.11–5.39
Cu
(0.08–0.19
Zn
(1.99–47.81
Sr
(0.99–10.34
Cd
(0.16–1.50
Pb
(0.29–2.44
Bi
(0.23–2.18
Hg
(0.012–0.42
whereas
(0.011–0.051
mg/kg)
Sb
(0.042–1.66
mg/kg).
Among
tested
levels,
estimation
margin
(MOS
<
100),
hazard
quotient
(HQ
>
1),
index
(HI
cumulative
cancer
risk
(LCR
≤
1
×
10−3)
indicated
non-carcinogenic
carcinogenic
risks
associated
with
use
few
Most
cosmetics
under
investigation
safe
respect
risks.
By
highlighting
need
limit
excessive
adhering
sustainable
practices,
this
study
underscores
importance
monitoring
regulating
content
consumer
mitigate
environmental
impact.