Sentences with phrase «cosmetics as a preservative»

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Parabens are often used as a preservative that prevents the growth of bacteria, mold, and yeast in cosmetics, foods and pharmaceutical products.

Many agents used in cosmetics, added to food as preservatives, lurking in cigarettes, house paint, and more can negatively impact health.

The amount of formaldehyde that is used as a preservative or in other cosmetic uses is safe,» Breslawec said.

In many personal care products and cosmetics, several chemicals on government watch lists have been added typically as preservatives, or fragrances, or stabilizers.

Big corporations are beginning to find safer alternatives such as using grapefruit seed extract as a preservative, to reformulate the product using fewer ingredients or to choose different packaging, said Janet Nudelman, cofounder of Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, the group that blew the whistle on Johnson & Johnson and now praises it.

This is the case for parabens (used as preservatives in cosmetics and healthcare products), triclosan (an antibacterial agent and pesticide found in some toothpastes and soaps), benzophenone - 3 (used in sun protection products as a UV filter), dichlorophenols (the precursors of which are used in the manufacture of indoor deodorisers), and bisphenol A (the uses of which include manufacture of polycarbonate - based plastics (plastic bottles, CD cases, etc.) and epoxy resins (lining of food cans, dental amalgams).

Parabens are used as preservatives in e.g. cosmetics and skin care products such as sunscreen in order to stop bacterial growth.

Good to know, even though the health risks of parabens, which are used as preservatives in many cosmetic products, are unclear.

As a basic rule of thumb, when faced with food, cosmetics, or household products that are loaded with preservatives or other artificial substances, opt when possible for products containing mostly natural ingredients.

Banned by the European Union, phthalates and parabens are a group of chemicals commonly used as preservatives in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Benzylkonium is used as a preservative in some cosmetics.

Their antimicrobial and antifungal properties are also useful in the cosmetic industry, particularly in eastern countries such as China, Japan, Taiwan, India, and Europe where Usnic acid is formulated in creams, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorants, and sunscreen products, either as an active principle or a preservative.

A special medium for both dietary and cosmetic purposes, this lecithin acts as an emulsifier and thickening agent for body care products and improves a products» shelf life by acting as a mild preservative.

It acts as an emulsifier and thickening agent for both food and cosmetic products and improves a products» shelf life by acting as a mild preservative.

Synthetic xenoestrogens imitate oestrogen and are widely used industrial chemical compounds such as pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, plastics, and preservatives in cosmetics (e.g. parabens).

Formaldehyde - releasing agents are used as preservatives in cosmetics.

(NaturalHealth365) Coriander seed oil may be used widely one day as a food and cosmetic preservative.

Hi Dr. Greger, What is your take on potassium sorbate used as a cosmetic preservative?

Sodium Metabisulfite is a synthetic salt that is used as a preservative for cosmetic formulas.

The Premium Body Care standard allows only milder preservatives that are shown to function properly - such as potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate - yet have a lower likelihood of causing cosmetic - related allergies and sensitivities.