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1. Recently, ingredients manufacturer Kobo launched a range of non-nano titanium dioxide and zinc
oxide UV filters for use in sunscreens.
The company found many consumers are concerned with the possible health risks of nanoparticles in
cosmetics, skin care and sunscreens.
Nanotechnology is the science used to shrink chemical particles to 100 nanometers wide, which is
roughly 1/100, 000 of the thickness of a piece of paper. Smaller than blood vessels, these nanoparticles
are able to penetrate the skin far more deeply and faster than regular chemicals. 'Invisible' zinc, used
in sunscreens to avoid the white appearance of the cream, is created by using this technology.
Fears have been expressed from many quarters that this technology is being increasingly used in the
products we apply benefit uk to our skin and is racing ahead of the research that is done to find if there
are repercussions.
At the very least consumers should be provided with concise labeling of products containing
nanoparticles in the ingredients, so informed choices can be made by the individual.
Other researchers have found in their experiments that nanoparticles do, indeed penetrate deeper and
UBA claims there are significant data gaps that need to be explored concerning human health and the
environment even though the German government created a nanotechnology commission. The UBA
agency believes the first step for a legal frame work should Benefit Mascara be compulsory labeling
and a register to list all nano containing products. This would provide a transparent development for
the technology; there are over 800 companies in Germany producing a large number of consumer
products that incorporate nanoparticles. These products include cosmetics and sunscreens.
hnology and the obvious lack of checks and balances world wide.
At the very least consumers should be provided with Benefit Brow Bar concise labeling of products
containing nanoparticles in the ingredients, so informed choices can be made by the individual.
If all the world's people are agitating, and not just those who are often labeled 'greenies' in a
derogatory way, but scientists and researchers who's life work is to test for anomalies then it might be
a good idea to stand behind them and pressure our respective governments and authorities to ensure
the safety of the products we use daily on ourselves and our families.