Nature in Medical Skin Care - How Does That Work?
What is Natural Cosmetics?
The EU Cosmetics Regulation applies to cosmetic products
Definition of cosmetic products, but no specific definition for natural cosmetics or legal protection
Natural substances are substances of plant, animal or mineral origin as well as their mixtures (not vegan)
For the extraction of natural substances, physical processes are primarily used
Fragrances in natural cosmetics must comply with a certain ISO standard, synthetic fragrances are not permitted
The diverse composition of the products results in a combination of different aromatic and perfume substances as well as essential oils
Especially from the point of view of allergy sufferers, essential oils have a certain allergenic risk. Depending on the type and concentration, they can lead to allergies and irritations if you are sensitive - this is clearly a disadvantage of natural cosmetics.
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References:
Schempp, C. M., E. Schöpf, and J. C. Simon. „Durch Pflanzen ausgelöste toxische und allergische Dermatitis (Phytodermatitis).“ Der Hautarzt 53.2 (2002): 93-97.
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