The trade press is reporting a study from America which has found that 28% of Americans have made their own cleaning product at home. As reported by the Soap and Detergent Association, this could have safety implications. Nancy Bock of the SDA hints darkly that it might be difficult to explain to the Poison Control […]
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An e-book promoting the benefits of lavender oil for Artful Teasing.
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Fragrances contain many natural products that cause allergic reactions in a few people, but the best smells come from the highest level of natural ingredients. This is how you can spot them from the ingredient list.
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I am a chemist and I regard chemicals as my friends. Just like people, they all have their own personalities and there are some you like more than others. Also like people they all belong to families and the families themselves also have personalities. Some can be a bit dull. Hydrocarbons for instance are plodding,
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I have been working on some baby products recently which involved researching the benefits of marigold for skincare. This is generally known by the scientific name Calendula. When I was young I used to love the bright orange flowers my grandfather grew in his front garden, but Inever knew then just how interesting this plant is.
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There is a big movement towards natural products across the board, and certainly in the personal care market nearly everyone is going natural.
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All cosmetic products that contain large amounts of water need to be preserved from micro-organisms. If they aren’t preserved the go mouldy. For years the most widely used preservatives have been the esters of para-amino benzoic acid. These are known collectively as parabens. The most useful is methylparaben. This is often used in combination with
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