Tea Tree Oil Safety Uncertain, SCCP Says; Cropwatch Doing Its Own Research
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
The safety of tea tree oil cannot be assessed, according to a recent opinion from the European Commmission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Products that is bound to displease at least one natural fragrances advocate
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Derma e targets skin infections: New Skinbiotics Treatment Crème and Treatment Oil helps to soothe insect bites, rashes and abrasions and combats fungal and bacterial infections, natural skin-care company derma e says. Pointing to recent studies identifying increases in head and neck and skin and soft-tissue infections associated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - the "superbug" that has been found in hospitals and schools nationwide - derma e notes that its Skinbiotics products enjoy the antiseptic benefits of eco-friendly tea tree oil and organic oregano oil. Tea tree oil "helps eradicate the increasingly resistant bacteria MRSA often found in hospitals," according to the company, and organic oregano offers defense against Staphylococcus aureus and the fungus Candida albicans, overgrowth of which can cause life-threatening infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. "In light of recent events, derma e strongly believes that Skinbiotics utilizes the perfect combination of naturally powerful ingredients to help fight serious skin problems," VP Linda Miles says. While tea tree oil has been embraced by many in the natural/organic sector, the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Products has requested more data on the ingredient order to form an opinion on its safety; tea tree oil has been linked to adverse health effects including allergic reactions of varying severity (1"The Rose Sheet" Jan. 26, 2009, p. 3)
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Derma e targets skin infections: New Skinbiotics Treatment Crème and Treatment Oil helps to soothe insect bites, rashes and abrasions and combats fungal and bacterial infections, natural skin-care company derma e says. Pointing to recent studies identifying increases in head and neck and skin and soft-tissue infections associated with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) - the "superbug" that has been found in hospitals and schools nationwide - derma e notes that its Skinbiotics products enjoy the antiseptic benefits of eco-friendly tea tree oil and organic oregano oil. Tea tree oil "helps eradicate the increasingly resistant bacteria MRSA often found in hospitals," according to the company, and organic oregano offers defense against Staphylococcus aureus and the fungus Candida albicans, overgrowth of which can cause life-threatening infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. "In light of recent events, derma e strongly believes that Skinbiotics utilizes the perfect combination of naturally powerful ingredients to help fight serious skin problems," VP Linda Miles says. While tea tree oil has been embraced by many in the natural/organic sector, the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Products has requested more data on the ingredient order to form an opinion on its safety; tea tree oil has been linked to adverse health effects including allergic reactions of varying severity (1"The Rose Sheet" Jan. 26, 2009, p. 3)
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Tarte Cosmetics: Company launches limited-edition skinvigorating complexion collection, which not only hides skin problems but helps treat them with "healthy, natural ingredients," according to release. Set is valued at $153 but can be purchased for $54 exclusively at 1www.sephora.com, Tarte says. Sold in a purple quilted bag, the "dermatologist-tested" skinvigorating collection comes in four shades - fair, light, medium and tan. All products also are sold individually. Ingredients in clean slate primer include avocado oil and hibiscus flower. Eraser smooth concealer is formulated with safflower seed oil, arnica flower extract and cucumber extract. Chamomile extract and vitamins A, C, & E contribute benefits in smooth operator foundation with SPF 20. Finally, provocateur pressed mineral powder with SPF 8 contains vitamins A and E, as well as mineral pigments. Glam-on-the-go kabuki brush also comes in the set (2"The Rose Sheet," November 26, 2007. p. 2)...