Chemical of the Month: Salicylic Acid
By Kristina Vile, M.Sc. Molecular Biomedicin, AllergyCertified What is it? Salicylic Acid is an organic acid sometimes called a Beta-Hydroxy-Acid (BHA). It is probably best known as a compound that is chemically similar but not identical to the active component of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). salicylic acid occurs naturally in the bark of the willow tree, Salix […]
Are You Using Sunscreen Correctly?
By toxicologist Ewa Daniél, AllergyCertified Easter is already here and it looks as if it is going to be warm with lots of sun in Europe. Sun also means many of questions about sunscreen, which is why we have collected experts’ advice regarding sunscreen. What SPF should I choose? If you live in Denmark or […]
How we influence the market 2018
During 2018 we have denied certification of 46 products which equals approximately ten percent of the products we receive. Some has been denied certification because they contained ingredients we do not allow, others because the impurities in a used raw material were allergenic and hence we could not certify the finished product. In the following, […]
Chemical of the month: Lanolin
By Toxicologist Ewa Daniél What is it? Lanolin is made from the wool from sheep. The wool contains a wax called sebum, which is a derivate from the sheep’s sebaceous glands. It protects the sheep by keeping the skin and wool moisturized and protects it from wind and weather.The protective aspects are also relevant for […]
Chemical of the Month: Formaldehyde
By Toxicologist Ewa Daniel What is it Formaldehyde is a chemical that can be found both in nature and most living systems including humans as well as found synthetic made as an aqueous solution. It can be used in many different types of products from paint, impregnation agents, glue, coating, fillers, plasters, modeling clay, […]
Salicylic acid – news regarding hormone disrupters
By Kristina Vile In relation to a research project for Danish Center for Hormonforstyrrende Stoffer – several scientists from DTU Fødevareinstituttet have gone through existing lists from different authorities and NGO’s with more than 7000 ingredients with hormone-disrupting effects. After an assessment, which included the amount of collected data of each ingredient, 172 were chosen […]
Long Hair – Should Care!
Allergens can also have negative effects on your worklife. Or even be caused by the products you use at and for work. Hairdressers are specially in risk of developing skin allergy and nothing is done about it. The four haircare brands; Zenz, Bruns, By Falengreen and Puresenz have done theirs to make skin-friendly products, so you can minimise tour risk of […]
The Wish for Less Chemistry for Her Children Became Her Dream Job
Louise had to give up her work as a hairdresser because she developed allergy from the products. Her own allergy and general worry for her children became the basis for Cool-Kidz, safe children products – for children. Read more of her story in the article
Skin Habits We Pass On to Our Children
The small ones hate to put on sunscreen and lotion and the big ones choose the most expensive and fragranced products. How do we pass on good skincare habits on to our children? We asked founder of Rudolph Care, Andrea Elisabeth Rudolph, and made a video of the answers.
Choose for Your Child
kin allergy was called an old-woman’s disease. That is not the case anymore, unfortunately. Recent research show that children increasingly are developing skin allergy. Even at the age of three. Limit the amount of products for your child. They do not need much: water, mild soap and a fat creme.And choose products with a third […]