ABSTRACT
ve To explore the hygienic safty of cosmetics for special use. Methods The detection and analysis on the hygienic safety of 432 domestic cosmetics for special use saled in Guangdong provincial markets were carried out in 2000. Results The orders of qualified rates of cosmetics for special use from high to low were as fol-lows: deodorant cosmetics (100%), hair-removing cosmetics(88.89% ), breast massage (80.00% ), antisunburn lotion (77.88%), fading cream(75.68% ). hair nourishment(64.29% ), beautifying cosmetics(50.00% ), hair dye (40.74%) and hair pem(28.57%). The highest unqualified rate of hygienic safety test on cosmetics was 17.28% for Ames test, next was 14.81% for chromosome aberration test on mammalian cells in vitro, 14.13% for eye irritation test and 10.88% for skin allergic reaction. Conclusion The management on the hygienic safety of cosmetics for special use should be strengthened further.