Mineral Sunscreen Properties Explained: Science Debunks Common Natural Sunscreen Myths

Boulder, CO., Sept 24, 2008 /SOAPWIRE/ -- There exists a great amount of confusion about how mineral sunscreens work, what ideal particle sizes are, and which ones perform more efficiently for broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection. This issue of Kabana Label Reader’s Column seeks to explain mineral sunscreen properties in simple terms, and debunk the myths being perpetuated by both the sunscreen industry and the popular media.

Two mineral sunscreens exist: Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. Both of these chemicals are solids that cannot dissolve in bodily fluids, and as such each stays on the surface of your skin where it needs to be for ideal sunscreen protection. They are not created equal however. The sunscreen industry and media often refer to these minerals as 'sunblocks,' or 'physical' sunscreens, but these terms are misleading.

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Stem Organics Says Nanoparticles a No No

Australia., April 9, 2008 /SOAPWIRE/ -- Users of nanoparticles in cosmetics products claim they “increase penetration of active ingredients”… But what exactly does this mean? What are nanoparticles and what is the long-term effect on our skin, health and life?

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derma e® Presents Broker and Distributor of the Year Awards at Expo West

SIMI VALLEY, CA., March 28, 2007 /SOAPWIRE/ –– derma e® Natural Bodycare has announced that Advantage Sales & Marketing – Southern California Division has been named derma e®’s 2006 Broker of the Year. derma e® also announced that the 2006 International Distributor of the Year Award went to Ontario-based Purity Life. The annual awards are given to the brokerage group and distributor that achieve a high level of success based on parameters such as increased sales, effective communication, efficiency, pro-activity and innovation.

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Europe Leads the Way in Cosmetic Product Safety

CHICAGO, Oct 13, 2004 (SOAPWIRE via AScribe Newswire) -- Following is an editorial by Samuel S. Epstein, M.D., Cancer Prevention Coalition chairman and professor emeritus of Environmental and Occupational Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health.

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Three years ago, the European Union (EU) announced precedential new initiatives to ensure the safety of cosmetics. Known as the Seventh Amendment (of the Cosmetics Directive), this law will become effective in March 2005.

The Seventh Amendment bans the continued use of three major classes of toxic ingredients. First, those which pose risks of cancer, such as lead acetate and mineral spirits. Second, those which cause hormonal or reproductive disturbances, notably dibutyl phthalate. Third, those which cause genetic damage.

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High Time to Label Fragrance Allergens

CHICAGO, Aug. 6 -- (SoapWire via PRNewswire) -- The following statement is issued by Samuel S. Epstein, M.D., professor emeritus Environmental & Occupational Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health; Chairman, Cancer Prevention Coalition:

On July 20, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2003," requiring explicit labeling of eight major allergens in food products. This will make life much safer for about 11 million Americans with food allergies. But why has no such action yet been taken to protect more than twice the number of Americans who develop allergies from unlabeled allergens in fragranced products?

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The Environmental Working Group Report on Personal Care Products: Ambitious, but Flawed

CHICAGO, IL. - July 1, 2004 /SoapWire via PRNewswire/ -- The following statement is issued by Samuel S. Epstein, M.D., professor emeritus Environmental & Occupational Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health; Chairman, Cancer Prevention Coalition:

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