Microbiological study of used cosmetic products: highlighting possible impact on consumer health

Scientific Committee on Consumer Products SCCP PRELIMINARY OPINION ON SAFETY OF NANOMATERIALS IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS

Microbiological Contamination of Cosmetic Creams in Tehran

Abstract Background and Objective: Transmission of pathogens by cosmetics is one of the major health complications. Direct contact with contaminated non-standard cosmetics can have irreparable side effects for the consumers. Thus, the evaluation of microbial contamination in cosmetic products is important. The aim of this study was to assess the microbiological contamination of one of freque...

“ Impact of Promotional Activities on Consumer Buying Behavior : A Study of Cosmetic Industry ”

Present study mainly aims at exploring the various factors that influences consumer buying behavior and purchase decision and to identify the various promotional activities used by the sellers in order to motivate the consumer buying behavior and purchase decision. This study consists of Indian cosmetic industry. It is one of the fastest growing industries in India. Cosmetics are mixtures of su...

Providing marketing strategies based on the model and indicators of international life style and type of consumer decision making-case study : Consumers of cosmetic products.

This study aimed to provide marketing strategies based on the model and indicators of international life style and types of purchase decision making. Methodology of the research is descriptive-survey and it targeted to be applied research. Data were collected by both primary and secondary styles. Considering krejcie and Morgan’s table, statistical sample included 384 questionnaires for unlimite...

Health risk assessment of the concentration of trace elements in cosmetic products in Sanandaj, Iran

This study was conducted to determine the concentrations of Ag, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Ni, Pb, and Zn in the commonly used cosmetic products such as eyeshadows, eyeliners, and skin whitening creams in markets of Sanandaj city, Iran in 2014. In this study, 60 samples comprising of three different types of eyeshadows, eyeliners, and skin whitening creams were purchased randomly from different cosmetic s...