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Giftige Schwermetalle in Reinigungsmasken
Reinigungsmasken können Hautunreinheiten nicht verschwinden lassen, versprechen aber zumindest ein feineres Hautbild. In einem aktuellen Vergleich von „Öko-Test“ schneiden Peel-off-Masken mit Kunststoff besser ab als Reinigungsmasken mit Tonerde. Etliche der Gesichtsmasken mit Heilerde und Co. enthielten giftiges Arsen, Blei oder Cadmium.
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How much sleep do we need?
Sleep. Without enough of it, the daily grind becomes a struggle. We feel tired. We can’t concentrate. We become irritable and overly sensitive. Sleep is a keystone to good health but sometimes it evades us, or worse, sometimes we just don’t make it a priority.
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Hidden Polymers in Cosmetic Products
Despite the UK’s ban on microplastics in rinse-off products, hidden microplastic bombs still exist in our regular care routines. Many leave-on products like lipsticks still contain solid microplastic particles and are used daily and generously on the faces of millions of consumers. And liquid polymers, which have not been affected by the ban, are pretty much everywhere, from sun protection products to nail polishes and all kinds of hair styling products, and yet, they are unattended by the public or regulatory bodies. Here you can find the results of our large microplastic report.
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More features for a healthy and sustainable life
The CodeCheck team ensures that you can quickly recognize healthy and sustainable cosmetics and food. And this is how it works: You scan the product's barcode and immediately receive an assessment of the ingredients. Sounds simple, but there's a lot of work behind it. Find out all about our new CodeCheck Plus subscription model and its benefits here.
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These cosmetic products are free from synthetic polymers
Plastic microbeads can no longer be used in cosmetics and personal care products in the UK. But other poorly degradable synthetic polymers such as acrylates copolymers are still regularly added. Many cosmetic products, from shampoo to peels and make-up, contain synthetic polymers. These substances can be discharged into the sea via wastewater and thus endanger the environment and marine life. We show you which products you can use with a clear conscience.
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What is Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer?
Countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada or New Zealand have already banned the use of microbeads in rinse-off cosmetics such as exfoliating scrubs, shower gels, make-up etc. But the use of other non-degradable synthetic polymers such as “Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer” is still permitted. Those polymers are widely used in sun protection creams, shampoos and hairstyling products. Our Head of Science and ingredient expert Dr. Ruta Almedom explains what this compound is all about and why we classify it as ‘concerning’.
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