LibGuides: Chemistry- Compounds of Life: Beauty Products Chemistry

The Story of Cosmetics

PubMed- The Health Effects of Aluminum Exposure
Aluminum is regularly taken up with the daily diet. It is also used in antiperspirants, as an adjuvant for vaccination, and in desensitization procedures. In this review, we present the scientifically documented harmful effects of aluminum on health and the threshold values associated with them.

Science Daily- Sunscreens Can Damage Skin, Researchers Find
Are sunscreens always beneficial, or can they be detrimental to users? A research team led by UC Riverside chemists reports that unless people out in the sun apply sunscreen often, the sunscreen itself can become harmful to the skin.
Understanding Skin
How do the sun's UVA, UVB and HEVIS light rays affect skin
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The sun is the source of all energy, and it brings with it many benefits, from sustaining photosynthetic life to aiding the production of vitamin D in humans. However, as with most biological processes, there is a balance; sun exposure is good, but there is a limit, and too much sun exposure can be harmful, especially for the skin.

Learn More About Hair Dyes
Hair dyes are among the chemicals most extensively used and they contain aromatic amine derivates, many of which are mutagenic, and which are associated with a risk of basal cell carcinoma. In a cohort study of hairdressers, there was an increased risk of in situ skin cancers. In this case–control study, patients with basal cell carcinomas on the head and neck were matched with controls to assess the relation with the use of hair dyes

FDA- Cosmetics
Chemicals for Concern
BCPP’s Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) protects people and the planet from toxic beauty three ways: educating the public; transforming the outdated cosmetics industry; and advocating for safer laws.
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As the original trailblazer in the safe cosmetics marketplace, we focus on eliminating dangerous chemicals linked to cancer and other serious health concerns from our products once and for all.

Toxicity and Genotoxicity of Beauty Products on Human Skin Cells In Vitro
Background: We use beauty products in high quantities every day and in the process, we are exposed to a wide variety of chemicals used in these products. These chemicals are a particularly insidious form of body pollution because they enter the human body through multiple routes. The problem with commercial products and particularly beauty products is that millions of people apply beauty products to their skin daily for long time.

Find Ingredient Reviews and Documents
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review was established in 1976 by the industry trade association (then the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association, now the Personal Care Products Council), with the support of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Consumer Federation of America.
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Although funded by the Council, CIR, the Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety, and the review process are independent from the Council and the cosmetics industry. CIR and the Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety operate under a set of procedures.
HealthLine
Are Essential Oils Safe? 13 Things to Know Before Use

The Conversation
Health risks beneath the painted beauty in America’s nail salons

Even 'Non-Toxic' Nail Polish May Contain Harmful Chemicals, Study Says
That’s also the case for many nail polishes. And even brands that tout safe formulations may be substituting some toxic chemicals for equally dangerous alternatives, suggests a new study published Wednesday in the journal Environmental Science & Technology
Ultraviolet Nail Polish Dryers Could Pose Health Risk
Using ultraviolet light to dry gel fingernail polish could contribute to cancer risk, a study by the University of California San Diego has found.

KILLER CLOTHES
It's the second most polluting thing on the planet -- and you're wearing it

THE CHEMISTRY OF CLEANING
From the American Cleaning Institute
Soap (Exemplar)
Chem.LibreTexts.org
How Soap Works
Soaps are sodium or potassium fatty acids salts, produced from the hydrolysis of fats in a chemical reaction called saponification.
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Each soap molecule has a long hydrocarbon chain, sometimes called its 'tail', with a carboxylate 'head'. In water, the sodium or potassium ions float free, leaving a negatively-charged head.