Comedogenicity and cosmetics. The original test method was developed using animal model, rabbit ear, and single ingredients. The assumption was the ingredient in formulation would also be comedogenic. That has not proven to be the case. https://t.co/ve8fxudxk1
A re-evaluation of the comedogenicity concept.
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The discussions reflect a keen interest in the study's challenge to traditional testing methods, with mentions of how earlier tests used animal models like rabbit ears and how current methods are moving towards human-based assessments. The tone varies from curiosity to validation of the research’s significance, emphasizing the study's potential to reshape understanding of product safety.
Most discussions recognize that traditional animal tests are unreliable and that the new research questions previous assumptions about ingredient safety.
Many posts show high curiosity about the topic, referencing specific details about testing methods and implications for skincare.
Users actively analyze the study's methods and implications, with some expressing relief or surprise at the findings.
The discussions indicate a moderate potential influence on consumer awareness and industry practices, though full industry adoption may take time.
Abstract in brief
- The text reevaluates the traditional idea that certain ingredients in skincare and cosmetics directly cause comedones, questioning the reliability of previous animal-based tests and assumptions.
- The researchers adapted a human testing method to assess the comedogenic potential of actual finished products by applying them to volunteer skin and analyzing follicle changes through biopsies.
- The findings suggest that finished cosmetic products containing usually problematic ingredients are not always comedogenic, indicating the need for more accurate assessment methods.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky@krista_og Here's the study I was looking for. Basically the comedogenicity test was developed using rabbit ears. The industry moved away from animal testing years ago and attempted to use human subjects, using the back. https://t.co/ve8fxudxk1
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Comedogenicity and cosmetics. The original test method was developed using animal model, rabbit ear, and single ingredients. The assumption was the ingredient in formulation would also be comedogenic. That has not proven to be the case. https://t.co/ve8fxudxk1
@krista_og Here's the study I was looking for. Basically the comedogenicity test was developed using rabbit ears. The industry moved away from animal testing years ago and attempted to use human subjects, using the back. https://t.co/ve8fxudxk1