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Pol J Cosmetol 2014, 17(3): 197-202pl  Selenium in cosmetics, nutricosmetics and cosmetologyHalina Zaporowska, Rafał Szymanowski Katedra Biologii Komórki, Instytut Ochrony Środowiska, Wydział Biotechnologii i Nauk o Środowisku, Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II w Lublinie Summary Selenium is a trace element essential for the human. It´s responsible for growth of the organism, the proper action of the thyroid and immune system. It is also a component of important antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione peroxidase. Selenium deficiency has been found in people with cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. This can be prevented with proper diet and, if necessary, supplements. However, due to the narrow margin of safety, there is a risk of an overdose of selenium. The only selenium compound approved for use in cosmetic products is selenium sulfide. Usually it occurs in anti-dandruff shampoos. Selenium is omnipresent in cosmetics but most often its presence is not clearly marked. This element often appears as a component of various raw materials used in cosmetic industry, such as vegetable extracts, oils, clays, milk and honey. Selenium is also present in some formulations used during mesotherapy. Key words: selenium, supplements, nutricosmetics, cosmetics |