A novel procedure for the detection of personal care products (PCPs) in outdoor air: Occurrence in urban, coastal, alpine, and polar areas

Key Points

• Personal care products were detected in diverse outdoor air environments, highlighting their widespread occurrence across different regions.
• Analysis identified these products in urban, coastal, alpine, and polar areas, underscoring the need for air quality monitoring.
• A novel detection procedure was implemented to identify the presence of personal care products in outdoor air samples.
• These findings may imply environmental concerns due to the potential impact of personal care products on air quality and ecosystems.