Great post that nicely exposes one of the many faults in EWG's Skin Deep database. For a more comprehensive discussion on the usefulness of this database, check out: http://personalcaretruth.com/2010/05/skin-deep-scratching-below-the-surface/
Just to bring your post up to date, the EU Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety have now determined that propylparaben and butylparaben are safe for use in cosmetics up to a combined total of 0.19% (with the total paraben concentration remaining at a maximum of 0.8%). As yet, no-one has asked the SCCS to evaluate polyparaben!
Thanks for your input! I am so pleased to hear they have cleared propyl- and butylparaben for cosmetics use. I'd love a link to more info on that if you have it. :)
Dene said…
Hi Lise,
Below are links to two of the eleven articles I have written on parabens on www.personalcaretruth.com - these two refer specifically to the SCCS opinion - and there is a link to the SCCS document within the articles.
Hey there Anonymous - I just did a quick search and found propylparaben, but no polyparaben. Can you tell me which of their lotions you mean? They have several lotions....
Meredith said…
Loved you comments on parabens! Just what I was researching...would love to hear all your thoughts on the Sodium Laurel Sulfate fiasco! Thanks, Meredith :)
Hi Meredith - Thanks so much for your kind words. I have actually done a few posts on bath products where SLS is included, but haven't really concentrated on the politics and misunderstandings about SLS-- you may have just inspired a new blog post!
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http://personalcaretruth.com/2010/05/skin-deep-scratching-below-the-surface/
Just to bring your post up to date, the EU Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety have now determined that propylparaben and butylparaben are safe for use in cosmetics up to a combined total of 0.19% (with the total paraben concentration remaining at a maximum of 0.8%). As yet, no-one has asked the SCCS to evaluate polyparaben!
Thanks for your input! I am so pleased to hear they have cleared propyl- and butylparaben for cosmetics use. I'd love a link to more info on that if you have it. :)
Below are links to two of the eleven articles I have written on parabens on www.personalcaretruth.com - these two refer specifically to the SCCS opinion - and there is a link to the SCCS document within the articles.
http://personalcaretruth.com/2010/12/parabens-in-perspective-part-vii/
http://personalcaretruth.com/2011/01/parabens-in-perspective-part-x/
Happy reading!
Thanks,
Meredith :)
:)