Risk analysis tools for toxicological profile of cosmetics

Cosmetic products made up of mixtures of ingredients used by all age group of person to keep their skin healthier and fresh. Occasionally, undesirable sides effect both local and systemic may occur with the use of cosmetics. Claimed effects and safety of cosmetic products depends upon the ingredients incorporated. Study of risk assessment associated with ingredients is the best way to avoid future problems. By adopting proper methodologies and techniques risk factors of ingredients incorporated in cosmetics can be determined and managed at safety level. This paper enlightened the toxic effects associated with some of the cosmetic ingredients, with the tool used for risk analysis and management procedure. This review encourage the industrialist, cosmeticians, pharmacist and researchers to carry and publish more cosmetic toxicity studies, which would help to explore the myth of cosmetics in front of consumers that will beneficial in terms of human health.