3. Results and discussion
The number of selected cosmetics products was fifteen, three each for lipstics, powder, surma, cream and shampoo. An analytical estimation test was performed for eight elements in the lipstics, talc powder, surma (Kohls), cream and shampoo from Kohat market, Pakistan summarized in Table 1. The data presented in Table 1 showed a marked difference from the data reported worldwide in the literature (Table 2). Comparing the results within each class it is clear that Fe, Zn, Pb and Cu concentration in the samples under investigation are higher (Fig. 1).