As of September, 2010 in the United States, there is no current Federal standard governing the use of the terms "hypo-allergenic", "for sensitive skin", or "dermatologist tested". In 1974 the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) attempted to create regulations for the term "Hypoallergenic" to restrict its use to products which proved significantly fewer allergic reactions in human trials. Ultimately, manufacturers claiming potential hardship prevented this minimal definition from becoming law; Clinique and Almay being the biggest objectors. Further attempts have been made more recently, all ending in failure on behalf of the FDA. In essence, a company can fill a product with toxins and allergens and still legally label it as hypoallergenic. The same applies for the label "For Sensitive Skin"..png)
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Hypo-BS
"Hypo" , meaning low or much reduced and "BS", meaning un-truth.
As of September, 2010 in the United States, there is no current Federal standard governing the use of the terms "hypo-allergenic", "for sensitive skin", or "dermatologist tested". In 1974 the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) attempted to create regulations for the term "Hypoallergenic" to restrict its use to products which proved significantly fewer allergic reactions in human trials. Ultimately, manufacturers claiming potential hardship prevented this minimal definition from becoming law; Clinique and Almay being the biggest objectors. Further attempts have been made more recently, all ending in failure on behalf of the FDA. In essence, a company can fill a product with toxins and allergens and still legally label it as hypoallergenic. The same applies for the label "For Sensitive Skin".
As of September, 2010 in the United States, there is no current Federal standard governing the use of the terms "hypo-allergenic", "for sensitive skin", or "dermatologist tested". In 1974 the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) attempted to create regulations for the term "Hypoallergenic" to restrict its use to products which proved significantly fewer allergic reactions in human trials. Ultimately, manufacturers claiming potential hardship prevented this minimal definition from becoming law; Clinique and Almay being the biggest objectors. Further attempts have been made more recently, all ending in failure on behalf of the FDA. In essence, a company can fill a product with toxins and allergens and still legally label it as hypoallergenic. The same applies for the label "For Sensitive Skin".
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Product Review: Healthy Wear Foundation
Physician's Formula Healthy Wear SPF 50 mineral powder foundation
Price: $14.50
Rating: 4 out of 5
Source: CVS Pharmacy
Shade: Translucent Light
SPF 50 UVA/UVB coverage
Not Animal Tested
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