Common fragrance ingredients in shampoos, conditioners are frequent causes of...
Considerably more people than previously believed are allergic to the most common fragrance ingredient used in shampoos, conditioners and soap. A thesis presented at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University...
View ArticleBaby bathwater contains fragrance allergens
A group of chemists from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC, Spain) has developed a method to quantify the fragrance allergens found in baby bathwater. The researchers have analysed real...
View ArticleTaiwan scientists unveil new weapon in swine flu fight
Taiwanese scientists said Tuesday they had developed an organic compound which could help control the global swine flu epidemic as the worldwide death toll from the disease passed 700.
View ArticleUnilever to phase out 'microplastics' by 2015
(AP)—Unilever, the maker of Vaseline, Axe deodorants and Dove soaps, among other cosmetic and hygiene products, says it will phase out the use of microplastics by 2015.
View ArticleNew methods to trace fragrance allergens
A recent doctoral thesis from the University of Gothenburg presents new methods to trace allergenic fragrance compounds in consumer products, such as perfumes.
View ArticleGroup hopes recycled hotel soap helps save lives worldwide
Shawn Seipler is on a mission to save lives with soap.
View ArticleNatural plant chemicals could help fight tooth decay, study shows
Oral care products containing a natural chemical that stops bacteria harming teeth could help prevent decay, a study suggests.
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