Methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone allergy — news, information, safe products, commentary and scientific research
Some of you may be aware that I – Alex, the editor of the MI Free site – also run and co-ordinate the FreeFrom Skincare Awards, for skincare brands in the UK and Ireland, which are free from some of…
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When it comes to choosing your summer insect repellent, it’s all about the active ingredient, and the risk and dangers of getting bitten. Those with allergies — not only to isothiazolinones — have that extra consideration to bear in mind as…
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Pure Paws are a US company making dog grooming products – shampoos, conditioners, sprays and styling products. They caught my eye recently by sharing their thoughts on methylisothiazolinone on social media. “Is this preservative in your products?” they wrote. “Pure Paws…
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So many everyday shampoos contain methylisothiazolinone, and possibly methylchlorisothiazolinone too, that the MI-sensitive consumer can struggle to find good, affordable shampoos — especially when first diagnosed, and additionally when requiring products free from other ingredients, such as fragrances. Here is…
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1/ Blog Have a personal blog? Write about your allergy to isothiazolinone – how it impacts your life, how it has affected you, and how you have to be constantly on your guard against inadvertent exposure – including in unfamiliar…
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You may have heard last month about the launch of Frey – a new oak and musk laundry detergent aimed at men, all sleek black packaging and looking as if it might contain diesel oil rather than a liquid to help…
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While I was attending the cosmetics allergy talk at the Natural & Organic Products Show this weekend (see full report here), I also spent some time looking for new methylisothiazolinone-free household products on the stands – and not only discovered two brands…
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This was the title of a talk I attended today at the Natural & Organic Products Europe Show in London’s Excel – which is an annual trade event, showcasing a diversity of innovative products and brands – including food, supplements, cosmetics,…
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Every methylisothiazolinone allergy sufferer knows their trigger is likely to be found in cosmetics, but many, I suspect, would not guess that it can turn up in mouthwash. Why? Well, Article 2 of the EU Cosmetics Regulation ((EC) No. 1223/2009)…
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