J4 ›› 2011, Vol. 10 ›› Issue (12): 99-100.
Objective: To investigate arsenic content in various types of cosmetics which were commonly used by college students. Methods: New silver salt method was applied to detect the arsenic content in four different types of cosmetic samples, the results were evaluated under the standard of not more than 10 mg/kg arsenic in cosmetics based on 2007 edition of "Hygienic Standard for Cosmetics". Results: The content of arsenic is between 0.186 1-4.045 3 mg/kg in four types of cosmetics （sunscreen, moisturizer, powdery bottom and cream）, the content order was moisturizer, sunscreen, powdery bottom, and face cream. Conclusion: The arsenic content in cosmetic samples were under national standards.
