Hayyan Journal
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): February

Assessing Toxic Levels in Facial Creams from Burung-Burung Traditional Market, Gowa

Salnus, Subakir (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
23 Feb 2025

Abstract

Facial cream is a skin care product that is widely used to improve appearance and overcome various skin problems. However, some unregistered products, especially those sold in traditional markets, can contain hazardous materials such as mercury. This study aims to identify the presence and levels of mercury in unregistered facial whitening creams sold in the Burung-Burung Traditional Market, Pattallassang District, Gowa Regency. Samples were analyzed using the Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS) method. The results showed that five of the eight samples contained mercury exceeding the threshold set by BPOM RI, which is 1 mg/kg. This finding emphasizes the need for stricter regulation and supervision of cosmetic products to protect public health.

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Hayyan Journal
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hayyan

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Education and Talent Development Center Indonesia

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Chemical Engineering, Chemistry & Bioengineering Chemistry Engineering Medicine & Pharmacology

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Focus and Scope This journal publishes articles related to chemistry. The scope of this journal includes: Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Physical Chemistries Chemical Instruments Analytical Chemistries Materials Chemicals Industrial chemistry Biochemistry Applied Science Applied ...