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The Current State of Animal Testing in Beauty - Blog Version

The Eco Well Blog

After years of controversy, conventional LD50 tests were suspended in 2002, followed by the implementation of OECD TGs, where the number of test animals was reduced to 2-15 animals (from 30 for 3 doses previously). History of Animal Testing Bans 1998 UK ban for cosmetic products and ingredients. Much more research is needed.

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Transcutaneous Sensitization: The Real Skinny on Food-based Emollients and Skincare Products

The Dermatology Digest

1-4 Historically, many natural products have been applied to the skin, some of which are also ingested as part of the diet. Common additives to numerous moisturizers, cleansers, and other cosmetic products include foods such as oat, wheat, sunflower, and coconut, causing concern for potential transcutaneous sensitization.

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Should you be worried about aluminum in deodorants? Episode 134

The Beauty Brains

For example, a 2002 studied evaluated over 4000 people over the course of several years and found no increased risk of disease (whether the patients used APs or even ate antacids which also contain Al salts.) It just wasn’t reliable. More reliable studies have indicated that this is NOT a problem. Ref: NY Times.