Source: Gorczyca A, Plichta D, Spiewak R. Analiza skladu dostepnych na polskim rynku preparatow do pielegnacji skory noworodkow i niemowlat pod katem wystepowania skladnikow o znanym potencjale uczulajacym. Alergoprofil. 2017; 13(3): 110-117. (in Polish).
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Introduction: The skin of newborns and infants is not fully developed, therefore, it seems particularly important to use in this group products that are safe and free from sensitizing ingredients. Aim of the study: An analysis of skin care products for newborns and infants available on the Polish market with regard to the presence of ingredients with known sensitizing potential. Material and methods: Declared contents of 106 skin care products for newborns and infants: 72 ‘leave-on’ and 34 ‘rinse-off’ cosmetics were analysed for the presence of ‘problematic’ fragrances and preservatives as listed in the Cosmetics Directive (Annex III and VI). Results: Three hundred and sixty-five unique substances including 35 ‘problematic’ substances were identified: 15 (4.1%) fragrances and 20 (5.5%) preservatives. At least one ‘problematic’ fragrance occurred in 91 (85.8%) products, most frequent was linalool, at least one ‘problematic’ preservative occurred in 55 (51.9%), phenoxyethanol was most frequent. Fragrance compositions of undisclosed ingredients hidden under a general cryptonym ‘Parfum’/’Fragrance’ were present in 88 (83%) cosmetic products. Among the analyzed preparations, only 7 (6.6%) did not contain substance with known sensitizing potential. Conclusions: Almost all skin care products for newborns and infants contain ingredients of known sensitizing potential. Most products also contain fragrance compositions hidden under a general cryptonym ‘Parfum’/’Fragrance’ which makes an assessment of their safety profile impossible. The presence of ‘problematic substances’ in almost all cosmetics for newborns and infants confirms the need for further analysis, preventive measures and education of parents and physicians on the dangers of cosmetics use in children. Key words: allergy, children allergy, preservatives, fragrances, cosmetics for children. |
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