According to an American Academy
of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) press release, the application
of lotions containing goat's milk, cow's milk, coconut milk or oil, nut oils or oats (common ingredients in many natural cosmetic products) to damaged
skin could cause food - allergen
sensitization in those genetically susceptible, leading to severe reactions when that food is eaten.
The ECETOC Young Scientist Award at the European Societies
of Toxicology (Eurotox) Annual Congress (Rhodes, Greece, 5 - 8 October 2008) went to: Ms Nathalie Lambrecht
of CARDAM VITO in Belgium for her poster, entitled «Pathway analysis
of dendritic cell markers for
skin sensitization.»
Criteria Description PRIORITY Carcinogenicity Potential to cause cancer Endocrine Disruption Potential to negatively effect hormone function and impact development Mutagenicity Potential to damage DNA Teratogenicity Potential to harm fetus Reproductive Toxicity Potential to negatively impact reproductive system ADDITIONAL Acute Toxicity Potential to cause harm upon initial, short term exposure Chronic Toxicity Potential to cause harm upon repeated, long - term exposures Irritation
of Skin and Mucous Membranes Potential to irritate eyes, skin, and respiratory system Sensitization Potential to cause allergic reaction upon exposure to skin or airways Other Any additional characteristic (e.g., flammability, skin penetration potential, etc.) relevant to the overall evaluation but not included in the previous crit
Skin and Mucous Membranes Potential to irritate eyes,
skin, and respiratory system Sensitization Potential to cause allergic reaction upon exposure to skin or airways Other Any additional characteristic (e.g., flammability, skin penetration potential, etc.) relevant to the overall evaluation but not included in the previous crit
skin, and respiratory system
Sensitization Potential to cause allergic reaction upon exposure to
skin or airways Other Any additional characteristic (e.g., flammability, skin penetration potential, etc.) relevant to the overall evaluation but not included in the previous crit
skin or airways Other Any additional characteristic (e.g., flammability,
skin penetration potential, etc.) relevant to the overall evaluation but not included in the previous crit
skin penetration potential, etc.) relevant to the overall evaluation but not included in the previous criteria