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Pol J Cosmetol 2013, 16(4): 330-337pl  Xenobiotics in cosmeticsBarbara Dondela, Lidia Chrząstek Instytut Chemii, Ochrony Środowiska i Biotechnologii, Akademia im. Jana Długosza w Częstochowie Summary Introductoin. In the paper the selected xenobiotics: aloe, Japanese gingko biloba, peat, birch black polypose, ginseng, zinc, selenium and shark liver oil are described. Aim. The aim of the study involved the analysis of the cosmetics market in view of the xenobiotics content in selected groups of cosmetics. Methods. Five Polish cosmetics firms, offering easy available products in drugstores and pharmacies were chosen. After analysis of the ingredients of cosmetics, given on their labels or wrappings by producers of selected firms, the data concerning the content of xenobiotics were collected. Results and conclusions. The xenobiotics are most frequently used in following products: face creams (36%), body cosmetics (25%), tonics, gels and make-up removing lotions(19%). The xenobiotics most often used in cosmetics industry are: peat (32%), aloe (27%), ginseng (15%) and Japanese gingko biloba (12%). Key words: immunostimulators, immunomodulators, aloe vera, Japanese gingko biloba |