‘Cosmetics Directive’

Perfume In Baby Cosmetics Increased Risk Of Contact Allergy

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Baby CosmeticsBaby skin Spanish scientists found in baby products that are still fifteen of the most famous fragrance allergens used. Sometimes even in high concentrations.

The fifteen substances are on the list of 26 banned substances listed in the Cosmetics Directive, because they indicate increased risk of contact dermatitis, reports Cosmetics Design.

Maria Llompart of the University of Santiago de Compostela believes that babies are more at risk because they are relatively long in the water bath and sit during the game also ingest. She recommends that the legislation is even stricter perfume materials for children under three years. The UK trade association for the cosmetics industry, the CTPA, shares her view that there is need for thorough safety testing of cosmetics should be considered. (more…)

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