The Assessment of Toxic Metals in Plants Used in Cosmetics and Cosmetology
Heavy metals polluting the natural environment are absorbed by plants. The use of herbs as components of cosmetics may pose a health risk for humans. The aim of the study was to determine the concentrations of Pb, Cd and Hg in selected species of herbs (horsetail Equisetum arvense, nettle Urtica dio...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-10-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/14/10/1280 |