Metal Concentrations in Cosmetics Commonly Used in Nigeria

Figure 3

Lead and nickel concentrations in powders. Suggested safe levels of Gondal et al. (0.5 ppm), Expert Panel 2007 (0.2 ppm), Germany (1 ppm). Suggested safe levels of nickel: Gondal et al. (5 ppm), Basketter et al. low limit level (1 ppm), andBasketter et al. high limit level (5 ppm).