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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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How can you find a cheaper natural lip balm? Episode 161

The Beauty Brains

There was a 2005 study that indicated topically applied resveratrol can protect skin from UV damage but again this was an animal study. Or is it as harsh as stylists say, because in order to make the product non-irritating to the eyes, its pH is really unsuitable to the hair? In this case it’s PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate.