Research references are listed below, as nearly as possible, by the dates on which the research was first published or brought into the public domain.
Clicking on the title of the research will take you either to a precis of the findings (with further links to the relevant source material) or directly to that source material.
Because many original research papers remain restricted by publishers it is not always possible to link visitors to the original research so the links that we give will normally be to the 'second level' reports from reliable and respected sources such as MedicalNewsToday, WebMD, MedPage Today and Medscape.
If you wish to pursue your own researches beyond these pages, one of our regular contributors, John Scott, has some suggestions for sites which will provide you with reliable and informative material.
Although the dyes Brilliant Blue (ED133) and Patent Blue (E131) are authorised for use in the EU, both have been found to permeate recently shaved or damaged skin. January 2013
Phthalates in personal care products may increase risk of diabetes in women. July 2012
Tests reveal lead content of lipsticks is above that allowed in candy bars. February 2012
Research links contact dermatitis to cosmetic ingredients.
January 2012
Parabens in breast tissue not limited to women who have used underarm products.
January 2012
Allergic contact dermatitis to preservatives and fragrances in cosmetic.
April 2011
Non-fragrance allergens in specific cosmetic products.
November 2011
Manchester-based law firm calls for a ban on hair dye chemical.
2011
Serious adverse effects from cosmetics.
May 2011
Check reveals 'green' products may come from petroleum rather than plant-based sources.
March 2011
Safer, more effective skin-whitening creams from ancient Chinese herbal medicine.
March 2011
Antibacterial soaps - being too clean can make you sick.
November 2010
Rhinoconjunctival sensitization to hydrolyzed wheat protein in facial soap can induce wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis.
February 2011
Mintel Beauty Innovation reveals ‘Down to Earth’ as key trend to impact beauty in 2011.
January 2011
Scented consumer products shown to emit many unlisted chemicals.
October 2010
Health risk posed by secret chemicals in fragrances. May 2010
Heavy metals in children's face paints. October 2009
Fragrance allergens found in babies' bathwater. July 2009
Fragrance in personal care and household products causes eczema.
June 2009
Common skin cream ingredient is a marine pollutant.
April 2009
Allergic to perfumes, Donna Robertson has MCS, but many doctors still dismiss the condition.
March 2009
Even natural perfumes may cause allergies.
February 2009
Skin creams make skins drier.
March 2009
Lip balm addiction and chapped / eczematous lips.
January 2009
Hairspray linked to genital defect in newborn boys. January 2009
Nail extension chemicals can cause allergic reactions and permanent damage.
August 2008
Permanent makeup - solution or nightmare? May 2008
How to protect yourself if you're sensitive to scents.
January 2008
Synthetic fragrance recognised as potentially harmful. July 2007
Skin patch test may not detect allergy to geraniol.
June 2007
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