Personal care products and fragrances
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The growing problem with fragrance. Alex Gazzola reviews a new report recommending that the number of fragrance allergens subject to compulsory individual labelling be increased to around 130, looks at how those sensitive to fragrances can protect themselves against ‘parfums’, and examines the likelihood of the recommendations becoming law. November 2012
The scientist who led a three-year investigation into the toxicity of chemicals used in fragrances has hit back at claims by some of the world's leading perfume houses that the report's recommendations will destroy the industry. November 2012
EC Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety to look, again, at parabens. November 2012
Gluten-free skincare. Alex Gazzola investigates what that means, what is available and whether those with coeliac disease need it. November 2011
Interesting article on the various regulations and 'standards' applied to skin and personal care products in the Atlanta Journal Constitution June 2011
Alex Gazzola reviews the skin products he found at the 2011 Allergy and Gluten-free Show. May 2011
Useful guide to reading labels from the US International Dermal Institute
Mercury in skin lightening creams.
September 2010
What's in your personal care products? A useful report from WebMD. September 2010
Nut and seed-free face products for eczema sufferers. Micki Rose has some suggestions. August 2010
Contact dermatitis and cosmetics. Cosmetic products can sometimes trigger an adverse response, either irritant or allergic. Alex Gazzola looks at the kinds of responses cosmetics can cause, how to get diagnosed if you have a problem, and how to avoid your triggers. July 2010
Skin conditions mistakenly blamed for wet wipe rashes.
July 2010
Fragrances in the workplace – sensitive employees could be protected under new US law. March 2010
Skin creams - a barrier to health? An investigation into skin creams, what they contain and how they are affecting our health, by Micki Rose. 2009
Concern about child and teen exposure to chemicals via cosmetics. 2008
John Scott's home-made chemical-free toothpaste. 2008
Danger of lead in lipstick - a report from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. February 2008
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