First Derm

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Social media significantly influences the popularity of retinol among young people, leading to increased experimentation without considering safety. There’s a crucial difference between cosmetic retinol use and medical treatment with retinoids ; the latter is for specific skin conditions under professional supervision.

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The Beauty Brains

MAY 22, 2020

SCCS publishes trio of final safety opinions on hair dye, anti-perspirant and anti-dandruff ingredients – Who is the SCCS – Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety. More evidence that cosmetic products in the US are not less safe than those in the EU and that cosmetic products are safe to use.

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The Beauty Brains

OCTOBER 16, 2019

However, the safety of this ingredient is a little controversial. Hydroquinone has been banned in cosmetic products in Europe since 2000. In the United States, depigmentation products are considered as over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. It is unsafe for use in leave-on cosmetic products, other than in nail adhesives.

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The Beauty Brains

JANUARY 15, 2020

Question 4 – Ravi asks, What are the differences between the mechanism of charcoal and bentonite when they work on your face in cosmetic products? Even the environmentally friendly ones. That will help other people find the show and ensure we have a full docket of beauty questions to answer. Support the Beauty Brains!

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The Beauty Brains

APRIL 11, 2019

You know it’s a truism in the media industry…if it bleeds it leads. Fear based news stories are preferred for news organization and stories about cosmetic products are included. Fear based news stories prey on our anxieties and in this online world, they lead to more clicks, social media shares, and advertising money.

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The Beauty Brains

JUNE 13, 2016

Edible ingredients are a common source of inspiration for cosmetic products and it usually takes a few years for ingredient to “catch on” in the food industry before they become popular in personal care. It’s one thing when companies are sued for safety reasons but I love the idea of them being held accountable for misleading claims.

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The Beauty Brains

MAY 22, 2019

On today’s episode we answer beauty questions about : Should one be worried about tree nuts in cosmetic products? How does one spot a bad dupe versus an affordable product that works? Beauty Science Questions Should we be worried about tree nut allergens in cosmetic products? Support the Beauty Brains!

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