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Possible Health Implications Associated with Cosmetics: A Review

@inproceedings{OkerekeJ2015PossibleHI,
  title={Possible Health Implications Associated with Cosmetics: A Review},
  author={N OkerekeJ.},
  year={2015}
}
Cosmetics are products applied to the body or face to improve appearance. Theycleanse, beautify, promote attractiveness and alter appearance of the body. The concept of beauty and cosmetics is as old as mankind and civilization. Assorted beauty products such as skincare products, hair products, fragrances, oral hygiene, and nail products, which may contain toxic chemicals that can be harmful to health are used especially by women. Most cosmetic products contain hazardous chemicals like Sodium… 
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