Fragrance free shampoos
Our shampoos post is one of the most popular on the blog, and while there are a few fragrance free shampoos recommended in that article, here are a few others which are unscented — as well as MI / MCI…
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Hair
Detanglers without MI
A small selection of hair detanglers for kids and grown-ups — the latest in our range of articles on methylisothiazolinone-free 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 products
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…
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MI free conditioner for dandruff and scalp
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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MI free conditioner – damaged, dry or colored
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. Ecostore Dry, Damaged & Colour Care Conditioner (Australia…
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Volumising conditioners
Following on from our post on fragrance free conditioners, here’s a round-up of volumising conditioners on the market which are free from methylisothiazolinone. Those listed should be available internationally, unless country specified. Attitude Conditioner Volume and Shine (355ml) (Canada / US)…
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Fragrance Free Conditioner
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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Are products for sensitive skin safe?
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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Methylisothiazolinone free shampoo
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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New Leave-on Haircare Creme – with MCI / MI
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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