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Skin Allergies
by ruth on July 20, 2009
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The scientists found at least six of the 15 compounds in all the samples. In some cases, concentrations were "extremely high", exceeding 100ppm (parts per million = nanograms/millilitre). Some of the substances that appeared were benzyl salicylate, linalol, coumarin and hydroxycitronellal.
"The presence and levels of these chemical agents in bathwater should be cause for concern," Llompart said, "bearing in mind that babies spend up to 15 minutes or more a day playing in the bath and that they can absorb these and other chemicals not only through their skin, but also by inhalation and often ingestion, intentional or not."
Do you use "hypoallergenic" products on your baby? What brand? What ingredients do you look out for? I know that essential oils and fragrance compounds can be allergenic, but what else?
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