Posted by denegodfrey on March 11, 2011 · 4 Comments
The use of the words “toxin” and “toxic” are being grossly misused in many cases, partly because most of the people using them don’t actually know what they mean.
Filed under Information · Tagged with cosmetic chemicals, cosmetic safety, Dene Godfrey, EU cosmetic labeling, EWG, fear mongering, INCI, ORM-D classification, Personal Care Truth, safe cosmetic ingredients, safe cosmetics, toxin vs toxic
Posted by denegodfrey on March 4, 2011 · 16 Comments
The simple reality is that the vast majority of the banned substances have never been used in cosmetics.
Posted by denegodfrey on March 1, 2011 · 1 Comment
Sugar as an alternative preservative system.
Filed under Ask the Experts, Information · Tagged with ask the experts, butylene glycol, cosmetic preservatives, Dene Godfrey, glycerin, microbial cell, Personal Care Truth, propylene glycol, safe cosmetics, sugar as a preservative
Posted by denegodfrey on February 28, 2011 · 63 Comments
The reader is invited to make their own judgments on the veracity of the original article that appeared in the Huffington Post.
Filed under Information · Tagged with carcinogens, CIR, cosmetic ingredients, Dene Godfrey, Estelle Hayes, EU Cosmetics Directive, EWG, FDA, Health Care Without Harm, Huffington Post, nitrosamine, Personal Care Truth, safe cosmetics, skin deep database, sodium lauryl sulfate, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
Posted by denegodfrey on January 20, 2011 · 51 Comments
This is the only reason I can find to explain the number of people who insist that everything that is put on the skin in absorbed.
Posted by denegodfrey on January 17, 2011 · 15 Comments
Over the past year or so, since I started getting more and more involved in internet-based discussions on various aspects of cosmetics.
Posted by denegodfrey on January 10, 2011 · 13 Comments
As a side issue, I will also address the accusation that the SCCS are easily swayed by the cosmetics industry.
Filed under Information · Tagged with butylparaben, cosmetic ingredients, cosmetic preservatives, Dene Godfrey, ethylparaben, LOAEL, methylparaben, parabens, Personal Care Truth, propylparaben, safe cosmetics, SCC
Posted by denegodfrey on January 6, 2011 · 17 Comments
Anyone can start up a beauty blog on the internet – absolutely anyone.
Filed under Information · Tagged with beauty blog, CFSC, chemicals, cosmetics, Dene Godfrey, EWG, false claims, Personal Care Truth, safe cosmetics, toxic chemicals, toxins
Posted by denegodfrey on January 3, 2011 · 11 Comments
Combined Activation of Methyl Paraben by Light Irradiation and Esterase Metabolism toward Oxidative DNA Damage.
Filed under Information · Tagged with Dene Godfrey, methylparaben, oxidative dna damage, parabens, Personal Care Truth, preservatives, protocatechuic acid, safe cosmetics, SCCS, skin care, skin exposure
Posted by denegodfrey on December 27, 2010 · 17 Comments
This article will address the points raised over the effects of parabens on “SULT” activity.
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