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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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The Toxic Effects of Beauty Standards

Associated Skin Care Professionals

Blog Posts By Maggie Staszcuk Since 2004, it’s been Dove’s mission to reach millions of young people and “shatter beauty stereotypes, build body confidence, and inspire youth to feel empowered and included.” 1 This initiative is known as the global Dove Self Esteem Project, and it’s working.

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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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Meet the 2023 NEA Grant Winners

The Dermatology Digest

So far, the NEA has invested nearly $4 million since its first grant was awarded in 2004. The National Eczema Association (NEA) announced the recipients for its 2023 research grants. This is the 20th anniversary of NEA’s grant program.

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Lumbrokinase – An Enzyme for More Than Just Heart Health: Martin Kwok

Aesthetics Advisor

1 Since then, Korean and Chinese researchers have compiled extensive in vitro, animal, and clinical data on the safety and potential applications of lumbrokinase over the past 30 years. In 2004, Zhang el al discovered that lumbrokinase also inhibits PAI-1 activity and enhances t-PA activity. In a paper published in 2007, Zhao et al.

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Is Your MRI with Contrast Safe? The Truth About Gadolinium

Aesthetics Advisor

By 2004, evidence emerged that gadolinium could remain in the bones of even those with sound kidneys. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety warning on Dec. Balancing Safety and MRI Practices MRI has undeniably established itself as a crucial diagnostic tool in the medical landscape. On the regulatory front, the U.S.

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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. 2004 Jun;150(6):1186-9. Steroids are the first-line therapy, but then there are immunosuppressants as well, with more in the drug pipeline. But what about diet? Allergol Immunopathol (Madr). 1982 Jul-Aug;10(4):283-8. Br J Dermatol. Int J Mol Sci.

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