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Illegal cosmetics on the EU market: a threat for human health?

Authors :
Desmedt, B.
Courselle, P.
Beer, J.
Rogiers, V.
Deconinck, E.
Paepe, K.
Source :
Archives of Toxicology; Sep2014, Vol. 88 Issue 9, p1765-1766, 2p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article offers the authors' views on the risk of illegal cosmetics on human health in European Union (EU) countries. It mentions that the products are used for bleaching pigmentation spots and lightening skin tone which have forbidden pharmaceutical agents including corticosteroids, hydroquinone and tretinoin. It also notes their lack of medical supervision.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03405761
Volume :
88
Issue :
9
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Archives of Toxicology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
97460478
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00204-014-1317-4