Levels of Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Zn, As and Pb in Some Cosmetic Products in Jimeta – Yola Modern Market, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Abstract

Elevated concentration of heavy metals in cosmetics and toiletries is known to cause heavy metal toxicity to humans. in this work, the concentration of Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Zn, As, Pb obtained from selected cosmetic products sold in Jimeta – Yola mordern market, Adamawa State, Nigeria were evaluated by analyzing sixteen (16) cosmetic products using the buck scientific atomic absorption spectrophotometer, model 210 VGP. Results showed that the presence of Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Zn, As, Pb in all the products analyzed range from 0.001 – 3.456 ppm. The data revealed that these metals were present in low quantities, however, prolonged use of these products could result in increased metal–body burden through bioaccumulation and pose human health risk.

Keywords

• Heavy Metals;
• Toxicity;
• Cosmetics;
• Human Health;
• Environment