Thursday, December 31, 2009

Is there really formalehyde in baby shampoo?

i use aveeno because my daughter has exzema. i read where the aveeno creamy wash has it in there but it says nothing about the regular body wash...im just curiousIs there really formalehyde in baby shampoo?
I look at this way...we've been using these products for years and I have never heard of a baby being seriously harmed from it.





But I also tend to think... if there really was fermaldehyde in baby shampoo, do you really think the FDA would allow it on shelves? I don't. Don't let the fear get to you. Stick with a brand you trust and don't worry about it. If it were true, you'd hear it on the TV news, not some article on the net. Seriously. Your baby is safe.Is there really formalehyde in baby shampoo?
Yes, many products including baby washes/shampoos contain a formaldehyde DERIVATIVE as a preservative.





I also find the quality of aveeno has gone down hill in the last few years.





I'm not sure which product you are referring to though? Aveeno Baby Wash %26amp; Shampoo?





http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/product鈥?/a>


ingredients


score data gap concerns


PEG-80 SORBITAN LAURATE679%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)


FRAGRANCE864%Neurotoxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Miscellaneous


PEG-150 DISTEARATE495%Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)


IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLCARBAMATE486%Violations, restrictions %26amp; warnings, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)


COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE563%Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (NITROSAMINES)


SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE390%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE)


TETRASODIUM EDTA190%Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption


SODIUM LAUROAMPHO PG-ACETATE PHOSPHATE0100%none identified


AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT092%none identified


WATER00%innocuous





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Some ingredients which contain formaldehyde


http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/product鈥?/a>


INGREDIENT: TOSYLAMIDE/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN (193 products) 41


INGREDIENT: POLYOXYMETHYLENE UREA (51 products)


matched: CARBAMIDE-FORMALDEHYDE COPOLYMER2-51


INGREDIENT: FORMALDEHYDE (21 products) 101


INGREDIENT: FORMALDEHYDE RESIN (14 products) 01


INGREDIENT: FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION (FORMALIN) (14 products) 101


INGREDIENT: SODIUM POLYNAPHTHALENESULFONATE (4 products)


matched: NAPHTHALENESULFONIC ACID, POLYMER WITH FORMALDEHYDE, SODIUMSALT 31


INGREDIENT: METHYLAL (3 products)


matched: FORMALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL 11


INGREDIENT: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MELAMINE (2 products)


matched: MELAMINE/FORMALDEHYDE RESIN 31


INGREDIENT: METHOXYPOLYOXYMETHYLENE MELAMINE (0 products)


matched: 1,3,5-TRIAZINE-2,4,6-TRIAMINE, POLYMER WITH FORMALDEHYDE, METHYLATED 01


INGREDIENT: ACETYLENEDIUREA/FORMALDEHYDE/TOSYLAMIDE CROSSPOLYMER (0 products) 01


INGREDIENT: BENZOGUANAMINE/FORMALDEHYDE/MELAMINE CROSSPOLYMER (0 products) 01


INGREDIENT: BUTYLATED POLYOXYMETHYLENE UREA (0 products)


matched: BUTYLATED UREA-FORMALDEHYDE RESIN 01


INGREDIENT: POLYOXYMETHYLENE MELAMINE UREA (0 products)


matched: CARBAMIDE-FORMALDEHYDE-MELAMINE COPOLYMER 01


INGREDIENT: DMHF (0 products)


matched: DIMETHYL HYDANTOIN FORMALDEHYDE RESIN 01


INGREDIENT: EUGENIA CARYOPHYLLATA EXTRACT/FORMALDEHYDE (0 products) 01


INGREDIENT: FORMALDEHYDE CYCLODECYL ETHYL ACETAL (0 products) 01


INGREDIENT: FORMALDEHYDE CYCLODECYL METHYL ACETAL (0 products) 01


INGREDIENT: FORMALDEHYDE, REACTION PRODUCTS WITH BUTYLPHENOL (0 products) 11


INGREDIENT: FORMALDEHYDE/MELAMINE/TOSYLAMIDE COPOLYMER (0 products) 01


INGREDIENT: ROSIN/ FORMALDEHYDE COPOLYMER (0 products) 01


INGREDIENT: SODIUM HYDROXYMETHANE SULFONATE (0 products)


matched: SODIUM FORMALDEHYDE BISULFITE 11


INGREDIENT: ZINC FORMALDEHYDE SULFOXYLATE (0 products) 21











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From the FDA


http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-nail.h鈥?/a>


Formaldehyde in Nail Hardeners





Nail hardeners that contain formaldehyde may cause an irritation or allergic reaction to those sensitized to this compound. There is also some evidence that certain individuals may become allergic to toluene sulfonamide鈥揻ormaldehyde resin, a common ingredient in nail preparations.





In 1984, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel* reported that available toxicological data and other information were insufficient to conclude that cosmetics containing formaldehyde in excess of 0.2% are safe. However, the CIR was referring to cosmetic products applied to the skin, not nail products. The concentration of formaldehyde needed for nail hardening is higher than 0.2%, but formaldehyde is less likely to cause skin sensitization when shields are used to keep the hardener away from the skin. If you are allergic to formaldehyde, have previously experienced an allergic reaction to nail preparations or for any other reason wish to avoid this ingredient, be sure to read the product ingredient statement on the label to determine if formaldehyde and toluene sulfonamide-formaldehyde resin are present.





http://www.personalcarecouncil.org/Print鈥?/a>


Formaldehyde in personal care products





Formaldehyde is a simple compound consisting of hydrogen, oxygen and carbon. It occurs naturally in the air we breathe and is even part of the human metabolism. Plants and animals also produce formaldehyde, and it is released as a byproduct of certain vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts and cabbage, when they are cooked.





Historically, formaldehyde was first used as a biological preservative more than a century ago. Today, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives are ingredients that help to ensure the safety of products by protecting them from harmful contamination by microorganisms during storage and during continued use by consumers. These preservatives have the ability to replace used-up formaldehyde by releasing it in very small amounts over time as needed. The use of formaldehyde-releasing preservatives ensures that the actual level of free formaldehyde in the product remains very low but sufficient enough to prevent or eliminate bacterial growth. Exposures to formaldehyde through personal care products are generally extremely low.





The CIR Expert Panel concluded that formaldehyde in cosmetics and personal care products is safe and should not exceed 0.2 percent (2,000 ppm) when measured as free formaldehyde.





Likewise, the European Union's Cosmetic Directive allows use of formaldehyde in cosmetic and personal care products at a maximum concentration of 0.2 percent or 2,000 ppm (free formaldehyde). The EU Cosmetics Directive may be found at:





http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/cosmetics鈥?/a>





The FDA regulation for formaldehyde may be found at:





http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cd鈥?/a>





All of the levels allegedly found in the report are far below this 0.2 percent (or 2,000 ppm) safety threshold.
I have heard this as well and it appears to be true. From www.greenopia.com:


The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics recently released some disturbing information about some of America's favorite clean-baby products; 61% of the largest, most popular brands (including Johnson %26amp; Johnson) contained ingredients like 1, 4 dioxane and formaldehyde, which are known carcinogens.





The No More Toxic Tub report states:





';While a single product might not be cause for concern, the reality is that babies may be exposed to several products at bath time, several times a week, in addition to other chemical exposures in the home and environment. Those small exposures add up and may contribute to later-life disease.





Formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane are known carcinogens; formaldehyde can also trigger skin rashes in some children. Unlike many other countries, the U.S. government does not limit formaldehyde, 1,4-dioxane, or most other hazardous substances in personal care products.';





So we put together a list of the least-toxic baby shampoos on the market we could find. All of these are free of 1, 4 dioxane, phthalates, formaldehyde, and the other nasty compounds we look out for.';





Perhaps try out some of the following organic roducts which are said to not contain it:





USDA Certified Organic:





Erbaorganics Organic Baby Shampoo (at least 77% organic)


Organic Blessings Baby Shampoo and Body Wash


Nature's Paradise Baby Shampoo %26amp; Body Wash, Unscented


Burt鈥檚 Bees Baby Shampoo Bar


Dr. Bronner鈥檚 Organic Castile Soap Unscented Baby-Mild


Nature鈥檚 Baby Organics Shampoo %26amp; Body Wash


Angel Baby Shampoo and Body Wash


Baby Shampoo by GAIA Skin Naturals





All Natural:


Oopsy Daisy Rinse Free Shampoo


Dermamed Baby Shampoo
Highly unlikely. Read the LABEL, not email scare stories.
I was just reading about this too. I got an email from babyzone.com with an article about how unsafe some baby products are. I don't know if it is just a ploy to get you to buy the more expensive organic products or it is a true concern? I will be looking into it further, right now we use Huggies shampoo and wash and if I find out that it contains harmful products I will be switching.
I haven't read all the labels, but I have personally found that there are things in J%26amp;J and other popular baby products that I don't want absorbed by my baby's skin: artificial fragrance, parabens, etc. Some of these things are just irritants, and others have been said to possibly cause cancer.





Perhaps this is alarmist, but what if it's not? My mother is a breast cancer survivor, along with approximately one in every eight women today. If you ask these women what caused their cancer, chances are most of them have no idea. Therefore, if we are using things that MAY be toxic and MAY cause problems down the road, and it's easy as pie to eliminate them from our lives, why on God's green earth wouldn't we do it?





That said, I use goat's milk soap on my daughter, and Earth's Best Organic for diaper cream and lotion. There are alternatives out there, they are easy to find, and my daughter is worth it.
There is formaldehyde in baby shampoo and body wash. Here is some information I received from a friend by email.





Formaldehyde is a highly toxic substance. It is a known cancer-causing agent. It damages the neurological connectors in the body. It is an irritant to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs and may cause:





路 skin reactions





路 ear infections





路 headaches





路 depression





路 asthma





路 joint pain





路 dizziness





路 mental confusion





路 nausea





路 disorientation





路 phlebitis





路 fatigue





路 vomiting





路 sleep disturbances





路 laryngitis





? One in five people are sensitive to formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is commonly found in:





路 drugs





路 mouthwash





路 hairspray





路 cosmetics





路 cleaning products





路 perfumes





路 waxes





路 hair setting lotions





路 shampoo





路 air fresheners





路 fungicides





路 fingernail polish





路 floor polishes





路 dry cleaning solvents





路 toothpaste





路 laundry spray starch





路 antiperspirants





路 鈥?just to name a few








Due to the increase in toxic buildup in our bodies, including the toxic buildup of formaldehyde, dead bodies are not decomposing as fast as they used to.





路 Bodies now start to decompose within 7 to 10 days after death.





路 During the Vietnam War, Vietnamese bodies started to decompose within 24 to 48 hours. However, Americans didn鈥檛 start to decompose for 4 to 5 days.





路 Twice as much formaldehyde was needed to embalm a person 20 years ago compared to today.





How many of these names would you have recognized as formaldehyde?





路 Formalin





路 Methanal





路 Methyl Aldehyde





路 Methylene Oxide





路 Oxymethylene





路 Bfv*





路 Fannoform*





路 Formol*





路 Fyde*





路 Karsan*





路 Methaldehyde





路 Formalith*





路 Methylene Glycol





路 Ivalon*





路 Oxomethane





路 Formalin 40





路 Formalin





路 Formic Aldehyde





路 Hoch





路 Paraform





路 Lysoform*





路 Morbocid





路 Trioxane





路 Polyoxmethylene





* denotes trade name








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