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Are phthalates something you really need to worry about in cosmetics? No.

The Eco Well Blog

The only phthalate still in use worldwide is diethyl phthalate, which can be used without restriction because of its good safety profile. While there is certainly a concern for some phthalates, particularly with endocrine disruption, the evidence we have to date regarding diethyl phthalate demonstrates safety. Kim, Min Kook, et al.

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Pediatric Psoriasis: Characteristics of a Cohort at UCSF Spanning 2 Decades

The Dermatology Digest

Specifically, between 2001 and 2011, conventional systemics and biologics were used primarily in adolescents. The current era, with more pediatric patients included in therapeutic trials and thus more objective safety and efficacy data, features the approval of several systemic therapeutic options for pediatric psoriasis.

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Pediatric Psoriasis: Characteristics of a Cohort at UCSF Spanning 2 Decades

The Dermatology Digest

Specifically, between 2001 and 2011, conventional systemics and biologics were used primarily in adolescents. The current era, with more pediatric patients included in therapeutic trials and thus more objective safety and efficacy data, features the approval of several systemic therapeutic options for pediatric psoriasis.

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Are spray sunscreens illegal? And other sunblock questions – Episode 175

The Beauty Brains

Drug actives require a lot more safety and efficacy data than cosmetic ingredients. Half of the ones approved in the EU but not in the US also block UVA so it would really open up formulation options for cosmetic chemist if they would get approved.

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Best Foods to Avoid for Eczema 2024

Aesthetics Advisor

Previously, I talked about the safety and efficacy of other, more natural treatments. 2001 Nov;20(6):353-61. Steroids are the first-line therapy, but then there are immunosuppressants as well, with more in the drug pipeline. But what about diet? J Physiol Anthropol Appl Human Sci.

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Why Collagen Is a Proven Necessity

Aesthetics Advisor

37 JELL-O powder 38 does contain gelatin, as it contains food coloring and preservatives with questionable safety. 2001 Oct; 109(10): 983–994 38 Amazon JELL-O Powder Reposted from: [link] Instead, they’re using carrageenan, which can induce inflammation and contribute to a wide variety of chronic diseases. Environ Health Perspect.

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Two Newcomers to EWG's Dirty Dozen List of Fruits and Vegetables 2023

Aesthetics Advisor

For almost 90% of the most common pesticides, the agency has neglected to apply the Food Quality Protection Act–mandated children’s health safety factor to the allowable limits. The evidence in humans is from studies of exposures, mostly agricultural, in the USA, Canada, and Sweden published since 2001.

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