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Mon May 19, 2008 8:11 am  |
I'm with Nimue on this one; before I use "actives" on my skin, I personally prefer to have positive research indicating safety and efficacy, particularly when the ingredient in question has known toxicity like hydrogen peroxide. But that's a matter of personal choice. Others may prefer to try something for themselves and take the chance that it works well and the risk that it may be a waste of money or even be harmful. Again, that is a matter of personal choice. I appreciate hearing about other people's experiences with products here, even if I decide not to try them because I am unconvinced about the science behind them.
I have to say that the quote here from ScotsLass raises a few red flags for me. Calling Dr Herzog a "Nobel Institute honoree" strikes me as perhaps misleading,since a consumer might think that means he is a Nobel prize winner, when he is not. I checked. According to websites selling the products, Dr. Herzog was apparently involved in the development of the respirator and was an epidemiologist--no background in chemistry, pharmacology, or dermatology, though. Saying that "the products are so pure and quality standards so rigorous, that many Karen Herzog products require no preservatives" also strikes me as somewhat misleading--purity and quality control have nothing to do with whether a product may break down over time or become subject to bacterial or fungal contamination and thus benefit from a preservative. Saying that the products show "unparalleled results" in treating skin conditions including skin ulcers suggests that there have been comparative studies showing efficacy. If there have been, they don't show up on Pubmed. This kind of promotional material makes me uncomfortable personally.
Like I said, though, the choice of whether to try any cosmeceutical is ultimately a personal one. I value this forum and the experience of its member as an important source of information about new products to consider trying. |
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