Publications by authors named "Manon Lecoq"
The Role of Essential Oils in Homemade Cosmetics: A Study of 140 Recipes.
J Clin Aesthet Dermatol
January 2023
Two recent trends that have developed simultaneously are a mistrust of health products by some of the population and the growing popularity of essential oils. The objective of this study was to analyze recipes with essential oils found on the internet and to assess their level of photoprotective efficacy. Therefore, we conducted a study of 140 recipes for personal care and hygiene products that incorporate one or more essential oils.
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- Growing consumer distrust in industrial ingredients has led to a rise in homemade hygiene products, especially shampoos and toothpaste.
- A study analyzed 84 online recipes for these products and found that none contained fluoride, crucial for oral health, and 80% lacked foaming agents that aid in cleaning.
- Many recipes used vague measurements like tablespoons, increasing the risk of using excessive abrasive substances, which raises concerns about the safety and effectiveness of these homemade products.