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KMID : 1011420090140040083
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Journal of Korean Ophthalmic Optics Society
2009 Volume.14 No. 4 p.83 ~ p.87
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The Ingredients of Mascara Causing Effects on the Eyes
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Jang Sun
Kho Young-Lim
Kim Hyo-Jin
Kang Bong-Hoon
Lee Eun-Hee
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Abstract
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Purpose: This study was performed to detect various chemicals such as metal elements and volatile organic compounds which contained in mascara and we analyzed 5 sorts of mascaras frequently used by people.
Methods: We purchased five sorts of mascaras commercially available and analyzed for detecting metal elements and volatile organic ingredients.
Results: We found somewhat high concentration of aluminum and manganese and several organic compounds in some samples.
Conclusions: The results suggest that mascara has metal elements and organic compounds which can influence to eye.
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KEYWORD
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Mascara, Heavy Metal, Volatile Organic Compounds
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