Kenna WhitnellLet's talk about the dirty truth about parabens! Spoiler alert - permitted parabens are safe to use in cosmetics following regulatory guidelines!
References: Cherian P, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD, Liebler DC, Marks JG Jr, Shank RC, Slaga TJ, Snyder PW, Heldreth B. Amended Safety Assessment of Parabens as Used in Cosmetics. Int J Toxicol. 2020 Jul/Aug;39(1_suppl):5S-97S. doi: 10.1177/1091581820925001. PMID: 32723119.
Final amended report on the safety assessment of Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, and Benzylparaben as used in cosmetic products. Int J Toxicol. 2008;27 Suppl 4:1-82. doi: 10.1080/10915810802548359. PMID: 19101832.
Barr L, Metaxas G, Harbach CA, Savoy LA, Darbre PD. Measurement of paraben concentrations in human breast tissue at serial locations across the breast from axilla to sternum. J Appl Toxicol. 2012 Mar;32(3):219-32. doi: 10.1002/jat.1786. Epub 2012 Jan 12. PMID: 22237600.
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Are Parabens Bad for Your Health? Cosmetic Chemist Explains The Truth About This Common QuestionKenna Whitnell2023-04-20 | Let's talk about the dirty truth about parabens! Spoiler alert - permitted parabens are safe to use in cosmetics following regulatory guidelines!
References: Cherian P, Zhu J, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD, Liebler DC, Marks JG Jr, Shank RC, Slaga TJ, Snyder PW, Heldreth B. Amended Safety Assessment of Parabens as Used in Cosmetics. Int J Toxicol. 2020 Jul/Aug;39(1_suppl):5S-97S. doi: 10.1177/1091581820925001. PMID: 32723119.
Final amended report on the safety assessment of Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, and Benzylparaben as used in cosmetic products. Int J Toxicol. 2008;27 Suppl 4:1-82. doi: 10.1080/10915810802548359. PMID: 19101832.
Barr L, Metaxas G, Harbach CA, Savoy LA, Darbre PD. Measurement of paraben concentrations in human breast tissue at serial locations across the breast from axilla to sternum. J Appl Toxicol. 2012 Mar;32(3):219-32. doi: 10.1002/jat.1786. Epub 2012 Jan 12. PMID: 22237600.
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Do you use snail secretion filtrate in your skincare routine? Do you think it lives up to the hype?
This is the first time I have used it in a while and I think it’s going to be making a come back - it instantly makes your skin feel soothed, hydrated and calm. Loving this mask for a morning refresh.
Product used is @peach_slices snail rescue wash off rescue mask (pr) 🐌
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Glucoside Foaming Cleanser is a gentle foaming cleanser available December 9th, 2022 if you are signed up for The O. Labs mailing list. Formal launch of this product will not be until march and there are only limited quantities avail until then.
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Texture seems to be one of the most common skincare concerns. Looking for ingredients that exfoliate the skin and build collagen is key for this! Here’s my picks:
@creamyskincareus glycolic acid cream (excellent for oily and dry skin types - cautious on sensitive skin) @versed aha bha and pineapple enzyme mask (great for oily and acne prone skin) @biossance lactic acid night serum (good for dry skin) @citybeautyofficial advanced retinol (great for building collagen, beginner level retinol users) @cerave resurfacing retinol (great for sensitive skin and beginner retinol users) @theinkeylist supersolution 1% retinol (for more advanced retinol users)
Are you dealing with texture? What are your top picks for treating it?