The Dermatology Digest

MARCH 14, 2024

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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The Beauty Brains

MAY 23, 2016

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.

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The Eco Well Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

This is the basis for animal safety testing in cosmetics and beyond. E.g. Kligman’s Acres of Skin from 1951-1974, where prison inmates in Philadelphia underwent non-therapeutic medical experiments. History of Animal Testing Bans 1998 UK ban for cosmetic products and ingredients. Much more research is needed.

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