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The Current State of Animal Testing in Beauty - Blog Version

The Eco Well Blog

The dark history of Cosmetics Safety From the 18th century’s use of lead carbonate in makeup to the use of radium in the 1920s and 30s, there have been many deaths in the name of beauty. Many of these practices stemmed from ignorance - we had no idea the safety risks when these products were placed on the market. E.g. Nazi germany.

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Botox Certification vs. Botox Injection Training: Understanding the Difference

NIMA Institute

Botox, short for botulinum toxin, was first approved by the FDA for cosmetic use in 2002. Proper training and experience are essential to ensure the safety and satisfaction of clients. The training covers topics such as injection site selection, dosage calculation, injection safety, and managing potential complications.

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7 Best Slimming Pills in Singapore 2024

Aesthetics Advisor

Let's start with safety first. Although this is a relatively old case (2002), it is a good safety reminder on the potential danger of slimming products like slimming pills. Both terms mean that a person’s weight is greater than that considered healthy for his or her height. In 2015, the U.S.

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Neotame: The Damaging Artificial Sweetener You Probably Haven't Heard About

Aesthetics Advisor

3 Neotame, developed in 2002 as an alternative to aspartame, is up to 13,000 times sweeter than sugar 4 and widely used in drinks, sauces, sweets, savory foods and chewing gum. Neotame, an artificial sweetener that’s chemically similar to aspartame, 1 may seriously damage the human intestine and overall gut health.

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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. 2002 Jan;32(1):70-3. Steroids are the first-line therapy, but then there are immunosuppressants as well, with more in the drug pipeline. But what about diet? Wolkerstorfer A, Wahn U, Kjellman NI, Diepgen TL, De Longueville M, Oranje AP.

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Vitamin C Benefits Concealed for 70 Years - Rediscovered

Aesthetics Advisor

9 In 2002, Dr. Thomas E. In 2014, Alpha Fowler from Virginia Commonwealth University and his team published Phase 1 safety trials for the IV administration of vitamin C in patients with sepsis. 8 Vitamin C has played a role in this influence. Levy published the book "Vitamin C, Infectious Diseases, and Toxins: Curing the Incurable."

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Linoleic Acid — The Most Destructive Ingredient in Your Diet (2023)

Aesthetics Advisor

And, as mentioned, most Americans get approximately 25% of their total daily calories from seed oils, so we're far over the safety threshold for these fats — at least based on the laboratory work in animals. 2002 Dec;76(6):657-63 26 Exp Dermatol. March 2019 31 Food Safety News April 12, 2022 32 Green HS, et al.

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