HEAVY METALS IN COSMETICS

BY

OLUFOWOMU FATIMOH ABIODUN

18010711071

SUBMITTED

TO

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY, THE GATEWAY

(ICT) POLYTECHNIC, SAAPADE.

IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF

NATIONAL DIPLOMAL (ND) IN SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

NOVEMEBER 2020

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 CERTIFICATION

I Olufowomu Fatimoh Abiodun with matriculation number 18010711071 from the Department

of Science Laboratory Technology, The Gateway (ICT) Polytechnic, Saapade. carried out this

thesis under my supervisor.

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SUPERVISOR DATE

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HEAD OF DEPARTMENT DATE

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 DEDICATION

This work is dedicated to Almighty GOD who is the only determinant of success and progress.

This work is also dedicated to the best supervisor ever Mrs Balogun, my loving parent Mr and

Mrs Olufowomu Fatimoh Abiodun and also to Mr Falana

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

My outmost gratitude goes to Almighty GOD, who in his infinite mercies inspired the

conception of this research work.

I will like to express my sincere gratitude to my supervisor Mrs Balogun who has offered

guidance and constructive criticism which led to the completion of this project.

My profound gratitude to my Father Mr and Mrs Olufowomu for their endless support,

encouragement and blessings provided to me during this research.

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 ABSTRACT

Heavy metals are metallic elements which have a high atomic weight and a density much greater
(at least ( 5 times) than water. in small quantities certain heavy metals such as zinc (Zn), copper
(Cu) are nutritionally essential for a healthy life as the building blocks of our bodies. They are
required for body structure, fluid balance, protein structures and to produce hormones. The
objectives of this study are to examine the presence of heavy metals in selected cosmetic
products and to gather a background knowledge of their concentrations and to assess their
potential effects. Samples of commonly used personal care products (cosmetics) were purchased
from local markets of ishara. At these shops one and buy personal care products imported from
developed, developing countries as well as locally manufactured by unauthorized national
companies where no or less quality control measures are applied. Keeping in view its daily use
and its possible health consequences we purchased 16 samples. All the samples were transferred
to the laboratory for the estimation of heavy metal analysis. From the results obtained, not all the
metals analysed were detected except Nickel (Ni). Magnesium (Mn) has the highest
concentration followed by cadium (Cd) and lead (Pb) has the least while nickel (Ni) was not
present in all the samples. We concluded that the continuous use of these cosmetic could result
in an increase in the heavy metals level in the human body beyond acceptable limits

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 TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page i

Certification ii

Dedication iii

Acknowledgement iv

Abstract v

Table of content vii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 Background of the study 1

1.2 Statement of the problem 5

1.3 objective of the study 6

1.4 Justification of the Study 6

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW 7

2.0 Literature review 7

2.1 Ingredients in lipstick 10

2.2 Lead traces 11

2.3 Effects of heavy metals on soil 13

2.4 Effects Heavy metals on plant 16

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2.5 Effects of Heavy metals on Human health 17

2.6 Effects of Heavy metals on composting process 21

2.7 Health impacts of Heavy metals in cosmetics 23

2.8 Health risks of Heavy metals 25

CHAPTER THREE: MATERIALS AND METHODS 36

3.0 Materials And Method 36

3.1 Materials 36

3.2 Method 36

CHAPTER FOUR: RESULT AND INTERPRETATION 28

4.1 Result 28

4.2 Names of Matte lipsticks Examined 32

4.3 Names of glossy lipsticks examined 34

CHAPTER FIVE: DICUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

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5.1 Discussion 33

5.2 Conclusion 34

5.3 Recommendation 34

REFERENCE 35

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