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Horse ointment, known as horse oil and horse fat, is a topical formulation derived from subcutaneous fat of horses. [1] Due to its thickness and viscosity, horse ointment is intended for topical use on human skin and mucous membranes to moisturize and increase the restoration of damaged skin.
In 1993, the Environmental Working Group was founded by Ken Cook and Richard Wiles. [1] EWG is headquartered in Washington, D.C.. [2] Its lobbying organization, the EWG Action Fund (a 501(c)(4) organization) was founded in 2002. [3] EWG partners with companies to certify their products. [4]
Castor oil and its derivatives are found in many cosmetics as it is "non-comedogenic" (does not exacerbate or contribute to acne). [3]Cerebrosides (cells from the nervous systems of cattle or swine) were once used in some high-end skin-care products to increase moisture retention and to create a smooth skin surface, [4] however the BSE controversy has put an end to this practice.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that 97% of hair relaxers, 57% of baby soaps and 22 percent of all products in Skin Deep, their database for cosmetic products, are contaminated with 1,4-dioxane.
Can penetrate deep into skin layer; High efficiency in cosmetic delivery into the skin in terms of both quantity and depth; Yeast-based liposomes Yeast cell-derived liposome containing Vitamin C: Repair, soothe, and oxygenate skin; Stimulate skin fibroblast which makes skin feel healthier; Phytosomes
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Persistent moisturization to the skin via water contact may contribute to an allergic reaction or contact dermatitis. [citation needed] This could allow foreign objects to penetrate the skin. [ambiguous] Changes in the skin's normal ecological environment–either atop or within the skin–can also allow for the overgrowth of pathogens. [8]
Benzisothiazolinone is a skin sensitiser in animal models with potency similar to methylisothiazolinone. Methylisothiazolinone, at 100 ppm (0.01%) in cosmetic products is causing contact allergy and allergic contact dermatitis in the consumer.