Comments on: Who Wants to Discover How to Generate New Cosmetic Product Ideas?

By: Nicole Bey

Nicole Bey — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:53:24 +0000

I am looking for a chemist or chemistry student who would be willing to work with me on developing a formula for a hair moisturizer. If you are willing to work with me and donate your time and experience for free please contact me at nicolebey49@gmail.com

Thank you,

By: Perry

Perry — Wed, 27 May 2009 14:17:56 +0000

The best, most up-to-date science indicates that parabens are safe. Among scientists there is really not a big debate. Parabens have been used for over 50 years and are even frequently used in food products. I personally believe they are an excellent preservative to use and do not represent a significant cancer risk. There also is no data linking cancer to paraben exposure.

There are a number of reasons parabens get a bad rap.

1. Small companies use it as a point of differentiation. They can’t compete against big companies on price, advertising or performance so they use chemical fear to scare consumers into trying their products.

2. Studies of concern. There have been a few recent studies which demonstrated that parabens can penetrate the skin and can be detected in the bloodstream. This information coupled with other studies which have shown high levels of parabens can be endocrine disrupters has caused a few scientists to call for more research. These studies used high levels of parabens and still need to be duplicated.

Currently, parabens (and formaldehyde donors) are the best, most well-studied preservatives for cosmetic products. No other chemicals have been more thoroughly investigated and are quite as effective. Switching to any new preservative means using something that may be less safe and certainly something that hasn’t been studied as much.

Until (if ever) there is more data to demonstrate there is a problem, cosmetic scientists will continue to use parabens.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:08:43 +0000

Hi,

I was wondering what is your take on parabens? Are they really as dangerous as it seems? There are two sides, one saying that parabens are extremely bad. While the other side says that parabens are not harmful at all, media-hyped, and is one of the most researched preservatives used. So i am really confused here? What is the deal about parabens as preservatives in cosmetics?

By: Perry

Perry — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:28:23 +0000

Hello,

I would suggest you contact a contract manufacturer who can produce the product for you. You can find one by going to happi.com and searching through their Buyer’s Guide.

Good Luck!

By: tanya de man-neede

tanya de man-neede — Mon, 25 May 2009 02:36:03 +0000

Hi sir,
The reason I looked up this web-site is because I invented a “Anti-Frizz” treatment that keeps the hair FRIZZ Free for more than two months without changing the hairstructure.I am a cosmetologist that is specialized in curly frizzy hair.I am a salon owner for over 8 years now and because of the Anti-Frizz treatment,I will soon be opening a second salon,specializing only in this treatment,because it is so popular.I want my own line or sell the formula to a company,but I don’t know how to do that.Is it posible to assist me?
Hope to hear from you soon.
In a nut shell,here is what the treatment does;
- removes all knots and frizz for more than two months.
_Makes the hair very shiny.
_styling the hair is very easy and quick.
_The hair stays in its natural form.
_After styling the hair stays beautiful (no frizz).