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Personal care products can be categorized according to their function and area of application. These are cleansing products, hair care products, oral care products, sun care products, skin hydrating products, feminine care products, hair removal products, nail care products, eye care products and
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Most of the personal care products are rinsed off immediately after use, such as shampoos, soaps, toothpastes, shower gels, etc. A few personal care products, however, are left on the applied surface such as moisturizing cream, sunscreen, etc.
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Downs CA, Kramarsky-Winter E, Fauth JE, Segal R, Bronstein O, Jeger R, et al. (March 2014). "Toxicological effects of the sunscreen UV filter, benzophenone-2, on planulae and in vitro cells of the coral, Stylophora pistillata".
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to clean and soothe the eyelids and eyelashes by removing debris, excess oil, and bacteria and in this way help alleviate eyelid inflammation, blepharitis, or dry eye syndrome;
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or lubricating eye drops to moisturize and soothe the eyes and provide relief from dryness, irritation, and discomfort due to dry eye syndrome or environmental factors;
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Nail care products include nail cutters, nail files and cuticle creams. They are used to maintain and enhance the appearance of nails and promote healthy nail growth.
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Larsson DG, Adolfsson-Erici M, Parkkonen J, Pettersson M, Berg AH, Olsson PE, Förlin L (1999-04-01). "Ethinyloestradiol — an undesired fish contraceptive?".
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are used to remove food debris, dead cells and bacteria from the tongue surface. Denture care products are used to clean artificial dentures.
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form a narrower category of personal care products which are used for basic hygiene and cleanliness as a part of a daily routine.
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for cleaning, disinfecting, and storing contact lenses and help remove debris, bacteria, and protein buildup from the lenses,
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Wang J, Wang S (November 2016). "Removal of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) from wastewater: A review".
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Personal care products can come in different physical forms such as liquid solutions, solid bars and sticks, semi-solid or
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The global market size of the personal care products industry is several hundred billion US Dollars (as of early 2020s).
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for puffiness, dark circles, and signs of aging, typically containing ingredients like caffeine, retinol, or vitamin C;
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PPCPs have been detected in water bodies throughout the world. More research is needed to evaluate the risks of
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are used. These are used to keep the anal area clean from fecal remains and harmful bacteria after defecation.
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to boost growth or health of livestock. More than twenty million tons of PPCPs are produced every year. The
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Sun care products include lotions, creams, sprays, gels, oils and sticks that act as a
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prevent or soothe itchy, bumpy and red heat rashes on the skin due to excess heat.
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in personal care rather than manufacture personal care products themselves.
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are some of the world-leading companies in personal care products industry.
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and overall health, well-being and appearance of those body parts.
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and beautification (aesthetically enhance a person's appearance).
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but require a fourth treatment stage which not many plants have.
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Consumer products used in personal hygiene and for beautification
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which are applied on various external parts of the body such as
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Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology
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