Author/Authors :
Mohd Shukri, Nurasmat School of Health Sciences - Universiti Sains Malaysia - Health Campus - 16150 Kubang Kerian - Kelantan, Malaysia , Abdul Bashir, Nur Afiqah School of Health Sciences - Universiti Sains Malaysia - Health Campus - 16150 Kubang Kerian - Kelantan, Malaysia , Mohd Shohaimi, Norshahidatul Akmar Chemistry Department - Faculty of Applied Science - Universiti Teknologi MARA - 26400 Jengka - Pahang, Malaysia , Wan Abdullah, Wan Nazwanie School of Chemical Sciences - 11800 Universiti Sains Malaysia - Pulau Pinang , Abdullah, Nor Hakimin Advanced Materials Research Centre (AMRC) - Faculty of Bioengineering and Technology - Universiti Malaysia Kelantan - Locked Bag 100 - 17600 Jeli - Kelantan, Malaysia , Zamani Ab Halim, Ahmad Faculty of Industrial Sciences & Technology - Universiti Malaysia Pahang - 26300 Gambang - Kuantan - Pahang, Malaysia , Muhamad Salleh, Nur Fatien School of Health Sciences - Universiti Sains Malaysia - Health Campus - 16150 Kubang Kerian - Kelantan, Malaysia
Abstract :
Heavy metals in lipsticks is a safety threat to the health of consumers. The analytical information on heavy metals in lipsticks is crucial to increase the awareness of users. This study measured and compared the concentration of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), and copper (Cu) in authentic and inspired lipsticks. A total of 24 lipsticks (12 authentic and 12 inspired) were digested using wet acid digestion method and the elements were analyzed by using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). Based on the permissible levels in lipstick set by the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA), all the heavy metals analyzed were detected in three brands of inspired lipsticks. These results revealed that the inspired lipsticks may not be safe to be used by the public.
Keywords :
Heavy metal , health , inspired lipstick , authentic lipstick , atomic absorption spectroscopy
