Allergene duftstoffe: Welche kosmetikprodukte sind empfehlenswert?

Abstract

Some fragrances used in everyday products are strong contact allergens. Their application in cosmetic products is restricted. However, consumers who want to or need to avoid allergenic fragrances must invest a lot of efforts. Independent support for consumers, e. g. by the German Allergy and Asthma Association (Deutscher Allergie- und Asthmabund e. V., DAAB) or by "Öko-Test", could improve health protection. The analysis of such recommendations, however, reveals that today this support does not guarantee a sufficient consumer protection. Instead other solutions are needed, either easily understandable warning labels on products containing strong allergens, stronger restrictions, or even bans of allergenic fragrances in everyday products. © Springer-Verlag 2010.