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In September 2019 researchers from the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel in the USA published their safety assessment of 14 citrus-derived peel oil ingredients. These ingredients are most frequently used … Read more
In November 2019 researchers from Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel in the USA published their safety assessment on cosmetic ingredients obtained from Camellia sinensis (tea) plant. These ingredients are used in … Read more
Laws vary from country to country and European laws concerning cosmetics are more stringent than in the USA, eg as of 08 March 2020 the EU has banned 1,328 chemicals … Read more
In November 2019 researchers from the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel in the USA published their safety assessment of Avena sativa (oat)-derived ingredients. These ingredients are used in cosmetics as abrasives, … Read more
In April 2019 researchers from Saudi Arabia published the results of their study to assess the effect of phthalate exposure in individuals undergoing in vitro fertilization. Phthalates are chemicals used … Read more
In October 2018 researchers from Australia and the USA published the results of their study to assess the effect of fragranced consumer products, such as cleaning supplies, air fresheners, and … Read more
In March 2019 researchers from China and Mexico published their overview on the use of toxic substances in cosmetic formulations. Currently an increasing number of compounds are being used in … Read more
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
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
In February 2018 researchers from Taiwan published the results of their study to assess phthalate exposure in 23 cosmetics, 4 perfume and 9 clothing department sales assistants. Phthalates are known … Read more
In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between personal care product usage during pregnancy and breastfeeding with the risk of … Read more
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are a group of chemicals released from burning coal, oil, rubbish, tobacco and wood. They are also present in products made from fossil fuels, such as … Read more