Ingredients listings hint at concentration
Q. Why is retinol used in cellulite minimizing creams?A. Many of the new cellulite minimizing creams contain retinol as the ingredient that is called out on the front packaging. Remember that when an...
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Inactive but controversial OTC product ingredients
Parabens. Phthalates. Chemical fragrances. Sodium lauryl sulfate. These are among the behind-the-scenes ingredients in over-the-counter skincare and haircare products that have some of the big...
View ArticleThe evidence around nanotechnology
Nanotechnology has been used by the largest cosmetic companies for decades, according to Adam Friedman, M.D., assistant professor of medicine (dermatology), physiology and biophysics at Montefiore -...
View ArticleOTC ingredient resources for physicians and patients
Here are two comprehensive resources which allow users to search for ingredients:www.cosmeticsinfo.org Cosmeticsinfo.org includes factual, scientific information on ingredients most commonly used in...
View ArticleParaben facts and fallacies
Here are four sources that discuss paraben safety: P&G says this on its Parabens Safety in Cosmetics page: “The Cosmetic Ingredient Review, published in the International Journal of Toxicology in...
View ArticleWhat consumers are reading about product ingredients
Consumers get a constant flow of information from for-profit companies, as well as watchdog organizations charged with exposing products, ingredients and practices that might be harmful. These are a...
View ArticleJohnson & Johnson's commitment to consumers
Johnson & Johnson is phasing out certain controversial preservatives and other materials from its products. The move is in response to consumers’ concerns.“The safety of all the ingredients we use...
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Talking about preservatives with patients
Beth Lange, Ph.D., executive vice president, chief scientist, The Personal Care Products Council Beth Lange, Ph.D., chief scientist, Personal Care Products Council, offers dermatologists these talking...
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GRAPHIC: An explanation of parabens for patients
A graphic for patients that explains what parabens are, where they come from and why they are used in various products.Graphic courtesy of: The Personal Care Products Council!doctype>
View ArticleFragrances an important aspect of product branding
Q. How are fragrances made? Scented body lotions, soaps, and hair shampoos with smells that extend beyond the packaging seem very popular. A. There are a variety of skincare companies that use...
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