Determining the cosmetics usage patterns of consumers for exposure assessment in China

IF 3.9 3区医学 Q2 FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Food and Chemical Toxicology Pub Date : 2025-01-23 DOI:10.1016/j.fct.2025.115273

Gaodan Luo , Zhen Wu , Zhenming Xie

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Abstract

Accurately understanding the usage patterns of cosmetics is crucial for realistic exposure assessment. However, reference values for consumer exposure to cosmetics in China have yet to be established. A continuous survey was conducted in Guangdong Province to address this deficiency. Among 1320 potential participants, 268 men and 412 women completed the survey. The survey used a weighing method to accurately obtain the actual usage amounts of cosmetics by consumers, along with photographic documentation to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information. Based on the participants' cosmetic usage, exposure factors for a total of 20 types of cosmetics were obtained. More than 60% of the participants reported the use of shower gel and shampoo. Face cleanser, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner were used at least once a day by ∼50% of the population. The amount of use of different cosmetics varies significantly due to individual usage habits. These data hold enlightening significance for initiating a nationwide survey on cosmetic exposure levels across China.

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Food and Chemical Toxicology 工程技术-毒理学

CiteScore

10.90

自引率

4.70%

发文量

651

审稿时长

31 days

期刊介绍： Food and Chemical Toxicology (FCT), an internationally renowned journal, that publishes original research articles and reviews on toxic effects, in animals and humans, of natural or synthetic chemicals occurring in the human environment with particular emphasis on food, drugs, and chemicals, including agricultural and industrial safety, and consumer product safety. Areas such as safety evaluation of novel foods and ingredients, biotechnologically-derived products, and nanomaterials are included in the scope of the journal. FCT also encourages submission of papers on inter-relationships between nutrition and toxicology and on in vitro techniques, particularly those fostering the 3 Rs. The principal aim of the journal is to publish high impact, scholarly work and to serve as a multidisciplinary forum for research in toxicology. Papers submitted will be judged on the basis of scientific originality and contribution to the field, quality and subject matter. Studies should address at least one of the following: -Adverse physiological/biochemical, or pathological changes induced by specific defined substances -New techniques for assessing potential toxicity, including molecular biology -Mechanisms underlying toxic phenomena -Toxicological examinations of specific chemicals or consumer products, both those showing adverse effects and those demonstrating safety, that meet current standards of scientific acceptability. Authors must clearly and briefly identify what novel toxic effect (s) or toxic mechanism (s) of the chemical are being reported and what their significance is in the abstract. Furthermore, sufficient doses should be included in order to provide information on NOAEL/LOAEL values.