Natural Claims and Skin Health: Evidence-Based Guidance on “Natural” Cosmetic Ingredients and Allergic Risk
“Natural” is a marketing term commonly used in cosmetics, topical remedies, and personal-care products. From a medical perspective, the health-relevant issue is not whether an ingredient is “natural,” but whether it is biologically active, standardized, and tolerated by the skin barrier. Many “natural” products contain botanicals and essential oils that can provoke irritant contact dermatitis… Read More »