FDA Director, Office of Cosmetics and Colors, Linda Katz issued a recent statement clarifying the FDA position on the definitions “cosmetic” and “drug” and provides detailed information about which types of marketing claims are proper used for cosmetics and which are allowed only for drugs. This is important information for cosmetic marketers to understand. Inadvertently …
The facts and truth about the safety of UV Nail Lamps is once again confirmed by a newly released, independent study from medical researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Alpert Medical School at Brown University. They confirm the safety of these lamps and state conclusively, “UV nail lamps do not appear to significantly increase …
Prestigious Medical Researchers Declare UV Nail Lamps Safe Read More »
Doug Schoon discusses the facts related misinformation about nail polish containing toxic substances and about the UV nail lamps used in nail salons services. What the Video or listen to the Audio.
This very fun to watch, short animation explains how fear-based advocacy groups distort information to fool the public into believing cosmetics are filled with so-called “toxic ingredients”, when in fact cosmetics have proven they are among the safest products consumers can purchase. This animation, produced by the CCTFA, a highly respected Canadian cosmetic association, demonstrates …
“The Safety/Risk Equation” — Learn How Cosmetic Advocacy Groups Distort the Facts. Read More »
Oregon OSHA recently conducted salon air monitoring studies came to essentially the same conclusion reached by Schoon Scientific and described in an October Press Release (see article below). Even so, Oregon OSHA continues to intentionally ignore its own published definition for Formaldehyde and continues to spread misinformation about Formaldehyde, Formalin and Methylene Glycol. This open …
Doug Schoon Responds to Formaldehyde Air-Monitoring by Oregon OSHA Read More »
Oregon OSHA is attempting to justify why they claim to measure for “Formaldehyde” in water-based cosmetics, when in fact they are measuring and reporting concentrations of completely different substance called “Methylene Glycol”. This is both misleading and causing confusion in many areas including medical and environmental research. OSHA should lead the way and clear up …
You may have heard about recent Hair Smoothing Controversy and had difficulty separating the Facts from the Misinformation. To address the many misconceptions, Doug Schoon has created a list of the 15 things the public should know about the Hair Smoothing Controversy. The facts are eye-opening! For example, did you know that both Oregon OSHA …
The Hair Smoothing Controversy: 15 Things the Public Should Know! Read More »
A highly conservative environmental group based in Vancouver, David Suzuki Foundation, continues to parrot misinformation disseminated by other fear-based advocacy groups such as, EWG and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, even though these groups are not credible sources of information about cosmetics. In true form, the “Dirty Dozen” report released by this Canadian Foundation is …
Fear-Based Advocacy Groups in Canada Release Report Filled with Junk Science Read More »
A recent report incorrectly concluded that UV nail lamps are a source of “high-dose UV-A” and also inaccurately compared UV tanning beds with UV nail lamps. Worked with two of the leading scientists in the professional nail industry, we verify the facts, by using an independent laboratory to test the leading UV nail lamps to …
Do UV Nail Lamps Emit Unsafe Levels of Ultraviolet Light? Read More »
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) proposes to establish a publicly available database where consumers can find product safety information. The proposed database would allow product users to submit reports of harm or injury and that information will be provided to product manufacturers. Although well intended, much needs to be considered, such as confidentiality issues, …
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a raid on Wisconsin-based Beehive Botanicals, Inc., confiscating creams, capsules, tablets, gums, throat sprays and shampoos. The FDA stated that Beehive Botanicals is misrepresenting their bee byproducts (e.g. propolis) by using unapproved and unfounded medical claims on their website and in marketing materials. The company wrongly claimed …
FDA Cracks Down on False Medicinal Claims Regarding Bee Byproducts Read More »
Responding to an inquiry by Rep. Edward Markey of Massachusetts, The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has commented on the concerns related to the use of “triclosan” in antibacterial soaps, toothpastes, body washes and other personal care products. The FDA stated that based on existing scientific evidence, there is no need to change consumer …