Erschienen in:
15.08.2023 | REVIEW
The Hoax of Clean Beauty and Associated Allergens
verfasst von:
Michael Gui, Donglin Zhang, Jennifer M. Tran, Margo J. Reeder
Erschienen in:
Current Dermatology Reports
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Ausgabe 4/2023
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
‘Clean beauty’ has experienced a notable surge in popularity among consumers. This movement is characterized by the replacement of ‘unsafe’ components with ‘natural’ or clean alternatives in personal care products and cosmetics. This review aims to examine the evidence and expert recommendations surrounding commonly implicated compounds by the clean beauty movement.
Recent Findings
Clean beauty products often contain potential allergens, and despite recent policy changes, there is still no standard definition of clean beauty. Recent studies demonstrated most products marketed as clean contain potential allergens, including fragrances, preservatives, and surfactants.
Summary
Clean beauty advocates often raise concerns about certain cosmetic ingredients, despite no conclusive evidence of harm. Removal of these ingredients by cosmetic manufacturers may inadvertently lead to increased use of other, more allergenic ingredients and play an important role in the prevalence of allergic contact dermatitis, especially to isothiazolinones and alkyl glucosides.