Description
Personal Care Products and Human Health provides background, historical context and the latest research results on personal care products (PCPs) and their impact on human health and the environment. Sections provide an overview of the functions and mechanisms of action of components of personal care products, discuss environmental toxicology, outline the problems of contamination of water systems from increasing use of personal care products and the resulting toxicities to aquatic wildlife, and offer chapters written by specialists on different aspects of concern for the effects of excessive personal care product usage on human health.This is a comprehensive reference for toxicologists, environment scientists and those interested in learning about the science behind personal care products and current concerns for environmental and human health.- Provides an overview of the mechanisms of action of components used in personal care products- Reviews environmental contamination arising from increasing use of personal care products- Examines concerns for human health arising from increasing use of personal care products
Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction to the Constituents of PCPs And Their Functions1: Introduction to PCPs2. Overview of Constituent Compounds in PCPs3. Essential Oils4. Musk Fragrance5. Nanomaterials in PCPs6. Cosmeceuticals7. Plant-Based Skincare ProductsSection 2 Environmental Concerns8. Environmental Contamination of Freshwater Resources9. Toxicity in The Aquatic EnvironmentSection 3 Human Health Concerns10. Human Exposure to Components of PCPs11. Human Exposure and Uptake into Human Tissues12. Chemical Uptake into Human Tissues from PCP Use13. Allergic Contact Dermatitis14. Asthma and Allergic Diseases15. Endocrine Disruption16. Developmental Effects from Early Life Exposure17. Environmental Carcinogenesis18. Development of Cancer19. Aluminium-Based Antiperspirant and Breast DiseasesSection 4 Regulatory Considerations20. Removal of Rinse-Off PCPs From Water Systems21. Regulatory Needs and Public Education
