Safe Cosmetic Ingredients

followyourlrdream — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:21:57 +1100

What Are Parabens?
Parabens are a very common group of organically synthesized preservatives used in cosmetics as well as drugs and foods. As a group of multiple compounds, they include methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben, and butylparaben. Like most preservatives, they are antimicrobial, meaning they prevent the growth and reproduction of bacteria, mold, and fungi. This attribute allows parabens to keep products safe for repeated consumption. All daily use, personal care products must contain some form of preservation.

How LR Uses Parabens
LR Health & Beauty Systems uses parabens to maintain product freshness because of their proven safety record and low irritation profile. These are use at extremely low levels.
LR formulates its products within guidelines for the beneficial qualities and safety that parabens provide.

FDA and CTFA Proclaim Parabens Safe for Cosmetic Use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Cosmetic Toiletries and Fragrance Association (CTFA) have thoroughly researched the use of parabens in cosmetics. The FDA regulates product safety, and the CTFA provides specific ingredient safety through the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Board (CIR). The CIR is an independent panel of renowned physicians and scientists that reviews ingredients used in cosmetics since 1976. Both organizations continue to review research on parabens and, as recently as 2004, proclaimed them safe and effective for use in cosmetic formulations.

We do understand that some misinformation has been circulated about recent paraben studies and has caused undue concern that parabens may have weak estrogenic effects. Putting these study results into perspective is important as we determine whether or not parabens are safe for use in cosmetics.

LR Health & Beauty Sytems is committed to protecting product integrity.

Additional information

Methylparaben is an antifungal that is widely used as a preservative for food, drugs, and cosmetics. The compound is often found in carpules of local anaesthetic, acting as a bacteriostatic agent and preservative

Ethylparaben : It is used as a preservative. As a food additive, it has E number E214

Propylparaben, occurs as a natural substance found in many plants and some insects, although it is manufactured synthetically for use in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and foods. It is a preservative typically found in many water-based cosmetics, such as creams, lotions, shampoos and bath products.

Butylparaben, s used as an antifungal preservative in cosmetics.It is also a component of many medications in the form of suspension fluid.

MORE INFORMATION - Source: International Journal of Toxicology

Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, and Butylparaben

DOI: 10.3109/10915818409021274

Publication Frequency: 6 issues per year

Published in: International Journal of Toxicology, Volume 3, Issue 5 1984 , pages 147 - 209

Subject: Toxicology;

The above information can be found at the following link: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a787420577~db=all~order=page

Abstract

The Parabens are esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid (PHBA) and are the most commonly used as preservatives in cosmetic formulations. Data obtained from chronic administration studies indicate that Parabens are rapidly absorbed, metabolized, and excreted.

Acute chronic and subchronic toxicity studies in animals indicate that Parabens are practically nontoxic by various routes of administration. Methylparaben and Ethylparaben at 100 percent concentration were slightly irritating when instilled into the eyes of rabbits.

Numerous in vitro mutagenicity studies indicate that the Parabens are non-mutagenic. Methylparaben was noncarcinogenic when injected in rodents or when administered intravaginally in rats. Cocarcinogenesis studies on Propyl- and Methylparaben were negative. Teratogenic studies on Methyl- and Ethylparaben were also negative.

Parabens are practically nonirritating and nonsensitizing in the human population with normal skin. Paraben sensitization has been reported when Paraben-containing medicaments have been applied to damaged or broken skin. Photo-contact sensitization and phototoxicity tests on product formations of Methyl-, Propyl-, and/or Butylparaben gave no evidence of significant photoreactivity.

It is concluded that Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, and Butylparaben are safe as cosmetic ingredients in the present practices of use.

Congratulations Australia

followyourlrdream — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:00:44 +1000

Congratulations to all of the Australian LR Health and Beauty Systems
Sales Partners / members
who were officially handed over their Black Beauty VW Polos
by the Company on the weekend.

More than 60 LR Partners qualified for this incentive only 3 months after it being announced!

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HUGE HAND-OVER OF CARS IN AUSTRALIA THIS WEEK

followyourlrdream — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:15:31 +1000

Finally the time has come for a big event in Australia for

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Since the announcement 3 months ago of the Volkswagen Polo concept for Sales

partners, the wait is finally over for the official hand-over.

More than 40 cars will be presented this week to all qualifying members.

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LR Health and Beauty Systems makes history.

followyourlrdream — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:02:00 +1000

In July 2008 after only 2 months of announcing the new Volkswagen Polo Car incentive in Germany 1600 cars were actually handed over by the Company to its Sales Representatives who qualified. This event was so huge that it made the Guinness World Records.

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