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Natural Alternatives To PhenoxyEthanol
Good day,
From what I understand, there is on-going
controversy about the use of PhenoxyEthanol in Cosmetics / Lip Stick
products. The FDA has issued a warning about it and it has also been
banned in some countries. There is also ongoing debate about which
levels are actually harmful - low vs high.
My questions are as follows:
1. Can anyone direct me to any source where I can obtain scientific data / facts that show that PhenonyEthanol is harmful (whether in low or high levels). I am not skeptical of its harmful claims. I just want to be more educated on the issue.
2. From anyone’s experience, is there a safe percentage level for Lip Sticks?3. For Lip Sticks - Are there any suggestions for more natural
alternatives?Your feedback is appreciated. Thanks.
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2. I would check with Schulke as I have found that they generally have the most data available as their product PE9010 is pretty common and well documented.
3. Not to be a jerk, but I since natural (undefined) is a marketing term it really doesn’t give me much to work with. What Natural Standard are you trying to meet. I could get you a Priest to exorcise your materials so we know their are no “supernatural” ingredients if we are dealing with just a marketing term.
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@Microformulation Great link that.
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To add to Mark’s comment - http://ec.europa.eu/health/scientific_committees/consumer_safety/opinions/index_en.htm
and some info on preservatives - http://makingskincare.com/preservatives/
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