I want to buy a good skin cleanser for my 13 year old daughter, but don%26#039;t know what all the chemicals are. Does anyone know anything about the ingredients in the St Ives Apricot Scrub?|||Here%26#039;s some of the ingredients...
! Salicylic Acid (2%) (For treatment of acne) -
Salicylic acid is readily absorbed from the skin and may cause toxicity, particularly in children and the newborn. Herbal products such as the chinese medicated oil which contains methyl salicylate is also absorbed through gastrointestinal mucosa following ingestion. [2], [3]
Some people particularly asthmatics, exhibit marked sensitivity to salicylate, resulting in various reactions including urticaria and other skin eruptions, angioneuritis, oedema, rhinitis and severe and even fatal paroxysmal bronchospasm and dyspnea, hypotension, shock and syncope. Despite the fact that the symptoms (such as the ones mentioned above) resemble anaphylaxis, this reaction does not appear to be immunological in nature. It may be a shunt towards the lipoxygenase pathway leading to an increased production of leukotrienes and other inflammatory mediators. [4]
The relationship between the use of salicylate and Reye%26#039;s syndrome in children and adolescents (mostly 5 to 15 years) has been demonstrated by epidemiological studies.[5]
Salicylic acid can make people more susceptible to the damaging effects of the sun, including sunburn. At a meeting in February 2000, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel, the cosmetic industry%26#039;s independent body for reviewing the safety of cosmetic ingredients, reached the tentative conclusion that the use of salicylic acid related substances in cosmetics is %26quot;safe as used when formulated to avoid irritation and when formulated to avoid increased sun sensitivity.%26quot; CIR added that %26quot;when sun sensitivity would be expected, directions for use [should] include the daily use of sun protection.%26quot; [6]
Propylene Glycol -
In certain medicines, cosmetics, and food products, propylene glycol acts as an emulsifying agent, industrial drying agent, surfactant, and solvent. It has been shown to cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.[8]
Dermal: Absorption may be rapid: in an infant with burns who received cream containing propylene glycol for ten consecutive days, cardiopulmonary arrest occurred one hour after the cream had been re-administered after a two-day drug-free interval.[9]
Local irritation and hypersensitivity reactions may occur. Systemic effects are less marked than after oral ingestion and are more likely after repeated administration. However, there is evidence that systemic effects may immediately follow local application.[10]
Sodium Laureth Sulfate -
Sodium laureth sulfate, or sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), is a detergent and surfactant found in many personal care products (soaps, shampoos, toothpaste etc.). It is an inexpensive and very effective foamer. Products containing these substances can affect those prone to eczema and other irritants. These chemicals provide a foaming quality to the product, allowing for better distribution of the product while washing hair or skin and while brushing teeth. When rinsed off, the product will have cleaned the area but will have taken moisture from the top layers of skin. In people with sensitive skin (prone to dermatitis, acne, eczema, psoriasis and chemical sensitivity), the drying property of these type of detergents can cause flare-ups of skin conditions or may worsen existing conditions[11].
Cocamidopropyl Betaine -
Cocamidopropyl betaine is a surfactant coming into wide use in shampoos and other cleansing products. Recent reports have implicated it as a potential allergen, although it is less irritating than other surfactants such as sodium lauryl sulfate. Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) is a surfactant, and reports of allergic contact dermatitis to this chemical have been reported in the literature. Although most commonly found in rinse-off products, the chemical nonetheless has been shown to induce allergy. The actual component responsible for allergic reaction may be the final compound itself, CAPB, or one of the substances used in its synthesis that may be present as an impurity. Allergy to CAPB is most commonly seen in a head and neck distribution, although other patterns have been identified[12].
Trithanolamine -
737 patients with suspected cosmetic- or medicament-related contact dermatitis were patch tested with 6 emulsifier agents: triethanolamine, cetyl stearyl alcohol, sorbitan sesquioleate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate, and Amerchol L 101. 39 patients (5.3%) gave 1 or more positive patch tests to emulsifiers. A total of 54 positive reactions were found, 23 of which were clinically relevant, triethanolamine being the most frequent sensitizer. Patients with emulsifier sensitivity generally give a high prevalence of positive patch tests to other common ingredients of topical preparations, such as preservatives or active ingredients. Cosmetics and topical medicaments were detected as the source of sensitization in an equal number of patients. Patch tests with patients%26#039; own causative preparations were frequently negative. To avoid overlooking emulsifier sensitivity, it is advisable to test these compounds in patients with contact dermatitis that is possibly due to topical preparations, regardless of whether they have other clinically relevant positive reactions or whether patch tests with their own products are negative[13].
If you want to try natural rather than this toxin-soup, click my picture...|||If your daughter has sensitive skin DON%26quot;T USE THIS PRODUCT! It%26#039;s way to stonge for sensitive skin but i%26#039;m not sure if it%26#039;s ok for oily skin. if your daghter has a break out( the skin gets dry) Try giving her nutrigina%26#039;s cleansers, there is this one where it puts make moister in her skin. And If you want to spend less on the St. Ives Apricot Scrub you can get it through the target brand for much cheaper.|||i found st ives far too course.
i like olay skin cleansers|||I personally think this scrub is way too abrasive.It left small scars in my face. Look for something with smaller granules.|||i love that stuff!!!
it makes yur skin so smooth and clear
and smells good|||I used that for my daughter at about that age. It should be fine!
with your guidance on how and when to use it. It%26#039;s just beginning mom!!! next comes the makeup etc..... gotta love it|||I do not suggest that those with acne use products that exfoliate the skin. The reason that we do not suggest it is because exfoliating over acne can take bacteria from the existing acne and spread it around the face, possibly causing additional breakouts.|||if she doesnt have any blemishes or acne yet, dont buy her a cleanser.
your face gets addicted in a sense to the cleanser, and as soon as you stop using it, your face will start to breakout.
but if she does have mild acne, this would be a good choice, because its more organic.
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