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China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics ›› 2026, Vol. 56 ›› Issue (3): 368-375.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2097-2806.2026.03.012

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Current status of analytical detection of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics and research progress on the application of molecular network

Wanping Yu1,2,Li Li2,Haiyan Wang2,*(),Jianbo Sun1,*()   

  1. 1 China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
    2 National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 100010, China
  • Received:2025-05-07 Revised:2026-03-11 Online:2026-03-22 Published:2026-05-14
  • Contact: Haiyan Wang,Jianbo Sun E-mail:summerwhy163@163.com;1020142420@cpu.edu.cn

Abstract:

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are a class of synthetic fluorinated organic compounds. Due to their unique chemical stability, hydrophobicity, lipophobicity, and surface activity, they are widely used in cosmetics, such as lipstick, mascara, lotion, foundation and sunscreen. However, the environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, and potential toxicity of PFASs have raised global concerns about their safety. Due to the limitations of traditional detection methods, molecular networking technology provides an innovative solution for the detection of hazardous substances in cosmetics due to its unique advantages. The application of this technology enables high-throughput and high-sensitivity detection of hazardous substances such as perfluorinated compounds in cosmetics. This article systematically reviews the pollution status of PFASs in cosmetics, the challenges of detection technology, the application of molecular networks, health risks, and regulatory countermeasures, in order to provide scientific basis and technical support for industry standard formulation and risk management.

Key words: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), cosmetics, detection, molecular network

CLC Number: 

  • TQ658