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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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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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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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Vitamins D3 and K2 on Coronary Artery Disease: What You Need to Know (2024)

Aesthetics Advisor

Among those with a high CAC score, those supplementing with vitamins K and D had fewer safety events, including heart attack, procedures and all-cause mortality, compared to those taking a placebo. In people taking statin drugs, the combination of vitamins K and D significantly slowed the progression of calcification. 2023 Dec; 11(12): 3154.,

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19 Most Important Supplements to Take 2023: According to Dr Joseph Mercola

Aesthetics Advisor

The Timing of Your Supplements Matters When and how you take supplements — such as with or without food and in the morning or evening — can make a difference in their safety and effectiveness. For more details about methylene blue be sure to view my interview with the leading researcher in the field, Francisco Lima-Gonzalez, Ph.D.

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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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