Are Cosmetics Used in Developing Countries Safe? Use and Dermal Irritation of Body Care Products in Jimma Town, Southwestern Ethiopia
Joint Authors
Ambelu, Argaw
Santiago, Dante
Amasa, Wayessa
Mekonen, Seblework
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Medicine
Abstract EN
Background.
Rabbit skin model was used to test skin irritation of the most commonly used cosmetic products in Jimma town, southwestern Ethiopia.
The most commonly used cosmetics were Dove, Glysolid, College, Top Society, Fair and Lovely, Nivea, Lux, Magic fruit world, Solea, Body talk, Kris, Holly, Victoria, and Sweet Heart.
Methods.
Intact and abraded rabbit skins were tested for erythema and edema under shade and under sun exposure.
Draize Primary Irritation Index (PII) was used to calculate skin irritation of each cosmetic.
Cosmetic ingredients were analyzed from the labels.
Results and Discussion.
Only Dove cream caused no skin irritation except for an abraded skin under sun exposure for five consecutive days.
It has been identified that application of cosmetics on abraded skin under sunny condition worsens the irritation.
Cosmetic labels revealed that most ingredients used in all products were those restricted chemicals due to their adverse health effects.
Conclusion.
This study has concluded that use of cosmetics under sunshine and also on abraded skin increases skin irritation.
Hence, those users who have abraded skin are advised not to apply those cosmetics on continuous basis specifically under sun exposure.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Amasa, Wayessa& Santiago, Dante& Mekonen, Seblework& Ambelu, Argaw. 2012. Are Cosmetics Used in Developing Countries Safe? Use and Dermal Irritation of Body Care Products in Jimma Town, Southwestern Ethiopia. Journal of Toxicology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Amasa, Wayessa…[et al.]. Are Cosmetics Used in Developing Countries Safe? Use and Dermal Irritation of Body Care Products in Jimma Town, Southwestern Ethiopia. Journal of Toxicology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454283
American Medical Association (AMA)
Amasa, Wayessa& Santiago, Dante& Mekonen, Seblework& Ambelu, Argaw. Are Cosmetics Used in Developing Countries Safe? Use and Dermal Irritation of Body Care Products in Jimma Town, Southwestern Ethiopia. Journal of Toxicology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454283
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-454283