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Are cosmetics safer in Europe than in the US? Episode 101

The Beauty Brains

They also have advice from a body called the scientific committee for cosmetic safety or SCCS, which is composed largely of academics with an interest in medicine and general science. Decisions are well documented and published online for anyone to read. When you think about it, there are two ways you can ensure safety.

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High Levels of Benzene Found in Prescription and OTC Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Products 

The Dermatology Digest

Benzoyl Peroxide-based acne medications can become unstable and form benzene, a known human carcinogen, according to new research from Valisure, an independent laboratory focused on testing the purity and safety of pharmaceutical drugs and consumer products. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Can Skin Tone Affect Medication Bioavailability?

The Dermatology Digest

Groen and Zaaijer propose utilizing a new workflow involving human 3D-skin models with varying pigmentation levels that could offer pharmaceutical companies an efficient method to assess drug binding properties across different skin types. Skin pigmentation should be considered as a factor in safety and dosing estimates,” Zaaijer says. “We

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Vitamin C Benefits Concealed for 70 Years - Rediscovered

Aesthetics Advisor

2 However, as "modern" medicine and the pharmaceutical industry ramped up the health care machine, vitamin C quickly fell out of favor as it is inexpensive, easy to administer and has very few side effects. In other words, as effective as vitamin C is in prevention and treatment, you can’t make money prescribing or manufacturing it.