Cosmetic Archives - Life Science Review

3 February 20203 February 2020

Medicine, herbal medicine, homoeopathic product, medical device, cosmetic, or food supplement?

Many people fall foul of the law, sometimes through ignorance, sometimes through greed. There are also many false claims for certain products being made on internet. The Regulations that apply … Read more

6 February 20194 January 2020

Men’s cologne/aftershave, deodorant, suntan/sunblock lotion and hand/body lotion are associated with a high increase in the urinary levels of monoethyl phthalate and parabens

In August 2017 researchers from the USA and Denmark published the results of their study to assess the association between personal care product use and levels of phthalates and parabens … Read more

26 January 201925 January 2020

p-phenylenediamine

Health concerns of the product

Overall hazard : Moderate to high

Cancer: Low

Developmental and reproductive toxicology: Nil

Allergies and immunotoxicology: Low to moderate

Use restrictions: Low to moderate

Other … Read more

26 January 201925 January 2020

toluene-2,5-diamine sulphate

Health concerns of the product

Overall hazard: Moderate to high

Cancer: Low

Developmental and reproductive toxicology: Nil

Allergies and immunotoxicology: Moderate to high

Use restrictions: Moderate to high

Other HIGH … Read more

6 August 201825 January 2020

Lead content found in body paint sold in the USA is sufficient to raise blood lead levels

In March 2017 researchers from the USA published the results of their analysis of the metal content in costume cosmetics (lipstick, body paints, eyeshadow) sold in the USA. The results