A Review on Regulation and Need of Cosmetovigilance in India

Choursiya, Surbhi; Gawande, Pragya; Rathore, Anjali

doi:10.5958/2231-5659.2021.00014.x

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“…The USA alone approved approximately 12,500 distinct chemical substances for employment in personal care products [10]. Nevertheless, all ingredients utilized in cosmetic products are subject to regulatory requirements and are permitted for use within a specified threshold due to their toxic qualities at higher concentrations [11]. But prolonged exposure to a combination of chemicals, even in small quantities and with incompletely understood potential impacts, can have detrimental effects on both health and society.…”

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An Observational Study on Cosmetics Use-related Adverse Effects: Cosmetovigilance Need of the Day

Mehta,

Tyagi,

Sachdeva

et al. 2024

Drug Res (Stuttg)

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Introduction The pursuit of aesthetic attractiveness and increased awareness have contributed significantly to the growth of the cosmetic industry. However, it is crucial to recognize that even the minimal use of cosmetics may have harmful consequences for both the overall well-being and the broader community, an issue that has yet to be adequately recognized or addressed. Objective This study is aimed at providing insights into the usage pattern of consumer behavior regarding skin care products and to assess the prevalence and determinants of cosmetic-related adverse events among the general populace. Materials and Methods A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out for four months in a satellite city of the National Capital Region (NCR) of India. The data from 435 respondents was collected using a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed using frequencies and percentages. Results Among 435 participants, 32.9% experienced one or more adverse effects owing to the use of skincare products; the prevalence was higher in females (36.3%). Hair loss, allergies, and dry skin were the most frequently reported adverse effects. The majority of the adverse reactions were reported with soap (21%), followed by shampoo (17%). The gender-wise difference between adverse effects of skin care products was found to be statistically significant. Conclusion To improve the system’s efficiency, a comprehensive review of the current regulatory protocols for cosmetics is crucial. Additionally, it is essential to widely disseminate information on Cosmetovigilance and promote the reporting of any adverse effects of cosmetics within the community; this is the demand of the present time.

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An Observational Study on Cosmetics Use-related Adverse Effects: Cosmetovigilance Need of the Day

Mehta,

Tyagi,

Sachdeva

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Drug Res (Stuttg)

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“…Due to their exceptional characteristics, such as superior non-toxicity and biocompatibility, mechanical strength, and thermal stability, carbon-based nanomaterials have recently attracted much research interest. These characteristics open up numerous possibilities in various fields of study 11 , 12 Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are zero-dimensional (0D) materials with an average size of less than 10 nm 13 . CQDs have a wide range of applications in the fields of health and environment 14 .…”

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“…Due to their exceptional characteristics, such as superior non-toxicity and biocompatibility, mechanical strength, and thermal stability, carbon-based nanomaterials have recently attracted much research interest. These characteristics open up numerous possibilities in various fields of study 11,12 Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are OPEN 1 Faculty of Science, Benha University, Banha, Egypt. 2 Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.…”

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Pure and doped carbon quantum dots as fluorescent probes for the detection of phenol compounds and antibiotics in aquariums

Mouśa

Abdel-Rahman

Fahmy

et al. 2023

Sci Rep

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The resulting antibiotic residue and organic chemicals from continuous climatic change, urbanization and increasing food demand have a detrimental impact on environmental and human health protection. So, we created a unique B, N-CQDs (Boron, Nitrogen doping carbon quantum dots) based fluorescent nanosensor to investigate novel sensing methodologies for the precise and concentrated identification of antibiotics and phenol derivatives substances to ensure that they are included in the permitted percentages. The as-prepared highly fluorescent B, N-CQDs had a limited range of sizes between 1 and 6 nm and average sizes of 2.5 nm in our study. The novel B, N-CQDs showed high sensitivity and selectivity for phenolic derivatives such as hydroquinone, resorcinol, and para aminophenol, as well as organic solvents such as hexane, with low detection limits of 0.05, 0.024, 0.032 and 0.013 µM respectively in an aqueous medium. The high fluorescence B, N-CQDs probes were examined using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and UV/VIS spectroscopy. The outcomes were compared to carbon quantum dots (CQDs) previously generated from Urea.

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Medicinal role of Cosmetic products in Beautifying of Skin

Kumari,

Rathi,

Kumar

et al. 2024

RJPT

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The world’s restorative industry is worth enormous number of US money and the business is persistently searching for new specific normal things. Skin wellbeing the executives magnificence care items integrate things expected to stay aware of the adequacy of the facial and body skin, as well as those things use for the most part for slick charm. Skin carries out roles like security, sensation, power rules, control of evaporating and so forth and design are spotless the skin, save the skin's moistness balance, animate skin assimilation, slides the skin from damaging splendid radiation. Creams are the skin course of action which can be applied on the skin. All the skin creams can be arranged on the various bases: As per their capability, for example purging, establishment, knead, and so forth as per their trademark properties, for example cold creams, evaporating creams, and so on. As indicated by the nature or kind of emulsion. Salves are arranged in following classes as: Basic cream, Restorative moisturizer, suspension sort of moisturizer so on. The gel contains 99.5% water. The sign of 0.5 - 0.6% solid division contains 80% water-solvents parts that integrate different nutritive blends like polysaccharides, supplements, impetuses, amino acids, minerals and minor parts. Shaving game plan consolidate shaving chemical, shaving cream, which conveys a froth, brushless shaving cream, shower shaving cream, self-warming shaving cream and gel shaving cream.

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A Review on Regulation and Need of Cosmetovigilance in India

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An Observational Study on Cosmetics Use-related Adverse Effects: Cosmetovigilance Need of the Day

An Observational Study on Cosmetics Use-related Adverse Effects: Cosmetovigilance Need of the Day

Pure and doped carbon quantum dots as fluorescent probes for the detection of phenol compounds and antibiotics in aquariums

Medicinal role of Cosmetic products in Beautifying of Skin

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