Are Cosmetics Used in Developing Countries Safe? Use and Dermal Irritation of Body Care Products in Jimma Town, Southwestern Ethiopia

Table 5

Prohibited ingredients identified due to their health effects among the cosmetics commonly used in Jimma town [36, 37].

Products	Prohibited ingredients	Possible health risk
All creams and Mag	Sodium methylparabens and propylparabens*	Can have endocrine-disrupting action, breast cancer
Dov, Gly, Fai, and Lux	Linalool	Causes CNS disorder
Dov, Gly, Lux	Limonene	Carcinogenic, it is an irritant and sensitizer
Dov, Fai, Lux, Mag	Disodium EDTA	Contains dangerous levels of ethylene oxide and or dixane, both potent toxins
Top, Bod	Sodium lauryl sulphate	Irritant
Dov, Col, Hol	Triethanolamine (TEA)	Induces nitrosamines, which are potent carcinogens

*propylparabens are banned for under 3 children in Denmark.