Comments on: 7 Reasons There Aren’t More Preservative Free Cosmetics http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/04/25/7-reseasons-there-arent-more-preservative-free-cosmetics/ Cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions! We are a group of cosmetic scientists who understand what the chemicals used in cosmetics really do, how products are tested, and what all the advertising means. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:27:39 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Emily Skin Soothers http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/04/25/7-reseasons-there-arent-more-preservative-free-cosmetics/comment-page-1/#comment-42485 Emily Skin Soothers Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:48:35 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/?p=2402#comment-42485 @Beauty Brains-- We all have those moments ;). I can understand how some people can wear down your patience. Anyhoo--it makes for dramatic and heated discussion which can be fun. Best-- Mike @Beauty Brains–
We all have those moments ;) . I can understand how some people can wear down your patience. Anyhoo–it makes for dramatic and heated discussion which can be fun. Best–
Mike

]]> By: Is Alcohol Bad For Hair And Skin? | Beauty Aware http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/04/25/7-reseasons-there-arent-more-preservative-free-cosmetics/comment-page-1/#comment-42405 Is Alcohol Bad For Hair And Skin? | Beauty Aware Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:30:17 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/?p=2402#comment-42405 [...] you’re putting yourself at risk by using products that are not properly preserved (See 7 Reasons There Aren’t More Preservative Free Cosmetics.) var [...] [...] you’re putting yourself at risk by using products that are not properly preserved (See 7 Reasons There Aren’t More Preservative Free Cosmetics.) var [...]

]]> By: thebeautybrains http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/04/25/7-reseasons-there-arent-more-preservative-free-cosmetics/comment-page-1/#comment-42402 thebeautybrains Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:33:51 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/?p=2402#comment-42402 @Emily - :) I'm not upset. You're right, I over-generalized a bit. It was a defensive emotional reaction, decidedly not logical. @Emily – :) I’m not upset. You’re right, I over-generalized a bit. It was a defensive emotional reaction, decidedly not logical.

]]> By: Emily Skin Soothers http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/04/25/7-reseasons-there-arent-more-preservative-free-cosmetics/comment-page-1/#comment-42393 Emily Skin Soothers Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:54:18 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/?p=2402#comment-42393 @ Beauty Brains--Sorry for the delay in responding. I've been busy making preservative-free natural skin care products :) Oops, I fear I've already said too much. Just like you, I would be happy to change my views if the facts proved me wrong. Sorry to say, but scientists do not have a monopoly on reasoning--though it seems you may think so when you say "They (natural products formulators) are typically incapable of accepting any data which would conflict with that bias". Really? Is that a scientific fact too or a huge over-generalization? As you said so pointedly, "You could easily change my view...Show me the data. I have no problem saying I'm wrong." I can easily say the same. There is room for both 'natural' and 'standard' skin care. I'll continue to make products that I feel comfortable putting on myself and my own child and you can formulate whatever you like. I have no problem with that. You seem to want to speak in generalities and lump all natural products and people interested in natural products in the same boat. I have never and will never say that there is no reason to use preservatives. But I know that I can make anhydrous and safe stable products. I hope that is ok with you. Best to you. Don't be upset. The world is big enough for both of us. @ Beauty Brains–Sorry for the delay in responding. I’ve been busy making preservative-free natural skin care products :) Oops, I fear I’ve already said too much.
Just like you, I would be happy to change my views if the facts proved me wrong. Sorry to say, but scientists do not have a monopoly on reasoning–though it seems you may think so when you say “They (natural products formulators) are typically incapable of accepting any data which would conflict with that bias”. Really? Is that a scientific fact too or a huge over-generalization?
As you said so pointedly, “You could easily change my view…Show me the data. I have no problem saying I’m wrong.” I can easily say the same.

There is room for both ‘natural’ and ’standard’ skin care. I’ll continue to make products that I feel comfortable putting on myself and my own child and you can formulate whatever you like. I have no problem with that.

You seem to want to speak in generalities and lump all natural products and people interested in natural products in the same boat. I have never and will never say that there is no reason to use preservatives. But I know that I can make anhydrous and safe stable products. I hope that is ok with you. Best to you. Don’t be upset. The world is big enough for both of us.

]]> By: Is Alcohol Bad For Hair And Skin? | The Beauty Brains http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/04/25/7-reseasons-there-arent-more-preservative-free-cosmetics/comment-page-1/#comment-42350 Is Alcohol Bad For Hair And Skin? | The Beauty Brains Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:03:31 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/?p=2402#comment-42350 [...] While I’m sure that Sarah Bellum would disagree with me, you shouldn’t be too reliant on alcohol. At least not as the preservative in your cosmetics.  If you’re using a natural product that claims to be preserved with alcohol you should be very careful. As I’ve previously stated, you’re putting yourself at risk by using products that are not properly preserved (See 7 Reasons There Aren’t More Preservative Free Cosmetics.) [...] [...] While I’m sure that Sarah Bellum would disagree with me, you shouldn’t be too reliant on alcohol. At least not as the preservative in your cosmetics.  If you’re using a natural product that claims to be preserved with alcohol you should be very careful. As I’ve previously stated, you’re putting yourself at risk by using products that are not properly preserved (See 7 Reasons There Aren’t More Preservative Free Cosmetics.) [...]

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