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The Epidemic of Methylisothiazolinone

There’s a new paper out with some numbers from dermatology clinics about reactions to methylisothiazolinone (MI).  Dermatologists regularly patch test people to discover what they are allergic to.  This involves applying a set of common materials that tend to provoke allergic reactions to the skin, and seeing which ones the individual reacts to.  

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Resources For Non-Scientists To Learn Cosmetic Chemistry – Part 1 The Basics

  “How do I learn more about the science behind cosmetics?” I get this question asked from time to time – a lot of people are interested in getting to know more about the science of cosmetics but don’t have a strong background in basic science.  What do I recommend by way of learning the

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