Georgia Secretary of State - Information regarding wet disinfection standards for tools, implements, or equipment
Salons are required to follow the cleaning and recommended disinfection of implements according to Georgia Board rule 130-5-.05. Please visit the EPA website, http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/chemregindex.htm, for the complete list of EPA registered, hospital-grade disinfectants.The text... [Read More] |  |
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Lipstick and Lead: Questions and Answers
Lipstick and Lead: Questions and AnswersWhat is FDA's legal authority over cosmetic safety? Has FDA set limits for lead in cosmetics? What are FDA's limits for lead in color additives? Has FDA been aware of concerns about lead in lipstick? How has FDA followed up on the latest reports? Is there a... [Read More] |  |
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Unsafe Cosmetic Ingredients
By US law, FDA does not have the authority to approve cosmetic products or ingredients, except for color additives. There are only a few ingredients which are prohibited by the FDA (see below). To ensure safety of cosmetic ingredients the cosmetic industry in combination with government has... [Read More] |  |
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Relax your way to perfect health
Cutting-edge scientific research now proves what the yogis have always known: deep relaxation can have a profound effect on a wide range of medical conditions. Anastasia Stephens reports It's a piece of advice that yogis have given for thousands of years: take a deep breath and relax. Watch the... [Read More] |  |
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Texas Prohibits Indoor Tanning for Minors
The state of Texas has recently passed legislation restricting the use of indoor tanning devices by minors. Texas Governor Rick Perry signed a bill into law recently that will prohibit the use of indoor tanning devices for all Texans under the age of 16.5 and will require in-person parental consent... [Read More] |  |
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Hydroquinone: Is the Cure Worse Than the Problem?
By: Diana Howard, PhD Posted: March 27, 2009, from the April 2009 issue of Skin Inc. Magazine. With any aging population comes the manifestation of skin that includes not only wrinkles, but also hyperpigmentation . Along with this, consider an increased incidence of adult acne often leading to... [Read More] |  |
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Parents, Students Get Low Marks on Hand Washing
The average student in the United States earns only a "D" when it comes to understanding and practicing basic hand hygiene, according to this year's annual report card from the Soap and Detergent Association. Parents fared slightly better, getting an overall grade of "C." Moms averaged out at "B-,"... [Read More] |  |
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Why Diet Foods Aren't Always Good For You
The diet industry is making billions of dollars a year from people just like you who are dying to take off the extra weight they've acquired over the years. Unfortunately, a lot of the claims you find are just hype designed to sell a product. It really doesn't matter to them if you lose weight or... [Read More] |  |
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Vitamins, minerals and skin rejuvenation
Vitamins and minerals are essential for proper function of every organ in the body - and the skin is no exception. Furthermore, deficiencies of some vitamins and minerals are particularly detrimental to the skin and may result in skin diseases and/or accelerated aging. While severe vitamin/mineral... [Read More] |  |
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Q. Why is PABA no longer popular in sunscreens?
A .American consumers don’t like PABA. If you ask them why, they’re likely to respond, “It causes cancer,” “It causes allergies,” or, even more likely, “I don’t know; I just don’t want it in my sunscreen.” Whatever the answer, it probably is based on misinformation. PABA is an abbreviation that... [Read More] |  |
