Methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone allergy — news, information, safe products, commentary and scientific research
A small selection of hair detanglers for kids and grown-ups — the latest in our range of articles on safe hair products. Attitude Kids Hair Detangler (Canada / US) Preserved with sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate, and based on glycerin and…
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Hair loss treatments come in several forms – the medical topical treatments include foams or lotions to apply to the scalp, while cosmetic products include oils, shampoos and conditioners. Pharmaceutical treatments contain minoxidil – the only clinically approved and evidence-based treatment…
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Here’s the fourth post on MI-free conditioners for different requirements — this one for addressing dandruff and other scalp issues, such as dryness, itch, eczema, and psoriasis. (See our Hair Care directory for links to preceding articles on other conditioner types.)…
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Following on from previous posts on volumizing conditioners and on fragrance-free conditioners, here are some MI / MCI-free conditioning options specifically for damaged, dry or coloured hair … Products mostly available worldwide, unless stated. Attitude Color Protection Conditioner (Canada and US) (355ml)…
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Following on from our post on fragrance free conditioners, here’s a round-up of volumising conditioners on the market which are free from MI and MCI. Those listed should be available internationally, unless country specified. Attitude Conditioner Volume and Shine (355ml) (Canada…
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Fragrance free options are often suited to those with several allergies to cosmetic ingredients, including MI, as fragrance allergies can be tough to pinpoint and diagnose. Furthermore, given there’s a small possibility fragrance ingredients used by manufacturers can be preserved with isothiazolinones, choosing fragrance-free…
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The word ‘sensitive‘ appearing on a cosmetic or household cleaning product does not necessarily guarantee it is safe for MI / MCI allergy — or for any allergy. The same can be said for the words ‘natural‘, ‘organic‘, ‘skin kind‘…
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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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In our last blog, we summarised the recent final opinion from the SCCS on MI. Among the points they made, one was that in their view, there is insufficient evidence for the “… safe use of MI as a preservative in leave-on hair cosmetic…
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