I know that FDA has the policy “safe until proven unsafe”, but i think it’s too risky to use parabens when there is such a variety of other preservatives. Yes, they don’t cause breast cancer, but they cause breast cancer cells growth. Yes, they can be used only in small amounts, but they are used in 85-90% of food, drugs and cosmetics, which means almost every thing you ingest or apply contains parabens - small amount+small+small = big amount. That is why Europe has banned or restricted the use of some parabens - because there is no enough data. If there is a tiny bit of concern about an ingredient I don’t want to use it. Europe is usually way more careful when it comes to people’s health than America
@@roseelizabeth1203 you research and use your brain.. anyone can just because shes not labeled biochemist...anyone with a brain can read up on this stuff
Btw this preservativee-free label looks a lot like the sugar-free one in foods where they use glucose, fructose or concentrated grape juice just to avoid adding sucrose🙄
The whole fear mongering thing is ridiculous. It's like putting "gluten free" on a bag of rice. Or "non GMO" on a bag of flour. GMO flour isn't even a thing.
@@sweetpjeb23 truth is not fear mongering.... I for one have learned a great deal from my body.... stop buying and make and grow your own, everything is tainted with technology get out of the cities and go without. your health hair and life WILL IMPROVE.. I know this for a fact. everything in a store IS GENETICALLY MODIFIED TO MAKE YOU SICK AND FILL YOU FULL OF TOXINS .... WAIT FOR THOSE FULL OF METALS TO GET SORES AND MANY HEALTH ISSUES WILL RISE WITH THE NANO FIBERS AND 5G.
It's not pseudoscience persay, it's usually finding loopholes in regulations and taking advantage of what they're allowed to say within the regulations. If it was pseudoscience a bunch of companies would get sued every year.
Hi Kenna, this was a great video! Very informative. Would you be able to do a video about mineral oil? I have heard a lot of mixed information on it and I would like science based facts and your opinion on if this ok for skin use!
@@Izka3gChupaChups La Roche or any other French brand that uses (Vichy, etc.) spring water is extremely drying on my face, for some reason. I can't do it, tried, but just: no! OTOH There is a brand called Louis Widmer (Swiss) and that is not bad, at all!
@@amixeblu Too bad it doesn't work for you. Have you tried plain 100% aloe Vera gel? I'm not sure is that hydration or moisturiser but it does miracles with my skin. If I get the version with tea tree it works miracles for wrinkles, dry skin, breakouts.
Thank you so much! It’s so great having someone experienced and educated explain these things to us. Companies definitely fear monger and market certain things to get us to buy them. I love your channel! Keep doing what you’re doing! ❤️
Knowledgeable people like you should come out & teach people the actual things, unlike the so called skincare gurus who know nothing & have not studied the basics behind the chemistry of elements & mislead people about preservatives. Thank you kenna for this video.❤❤❤ waiting for more informational videos🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
hi! could you possibly make a video on what “diy skin care” products are and aren’t safe for your skin? there’s just so many conflicting reports on what’s safe for natural skincare and what’s not. I’m just very curious.
Kenna I love your channel, I am a cosmetic Formulator and Phenoxyethanol is my go to preservative to use, because making sure my customers are protected is my number one concern. I love that your sharing all of this!! Keep it up! 💖Robin
@@yomaadugbo Formulations should add up to 100% so in that 100% phenoxyethenal makes up 1%. When you are creating your product you need to determine your batch size. E.g your batch size is 100g, to find how much phenoxyethenol to use you would divide the batch by 100% and then multiply it by the percentage the product is in the formulation(in this case its 1%) so that would mean 1g of phenoxyethanol makes up the 100g batch.
I wish companies would go back to using parabens. Maybe if everyone realizes parabens are ok, then companies will start using them in cosmetics again. Keep spreading the word :)
They won't. They'll even start to restrict it even more, because there's more and more scientific evidence that it's harmful for the environment. But if you stick to "mainstream" companies you'll get your parabens. Only organic and green companies don't use it. Actually if you want to have these green and organic certifications for your products in Europe you are forbidden to use parabens.
Hi Kenna. Thank you so much for being so explanatory. I didn't start yet handcrafting products that fall into the "cosmetic" category but been researching a lot about preservatives. Your video just made my life so much easier. I was inclined to use a specific one (Europe) but now I'm sure that's the way to go. Thank you so much again!! I'll be following you for sure! 😊🙏
You inspire me to go back to college and study biochemistry so I can make my dream of starting my own small business to create and sell body care products 😍 I gave up on this dream years ago. For now I'll keep learning from you and look into the various online courses that are available to get me started.
make sure to take intro and intermediate organic chemistry/microbiology because some biochemistry programs are more molecular bio focused and don't include the above in the major requirements
She motivated me to enroll in college for biochemistry too!I've always had an idea of what I wanted to do, but her Channel really tipped the scale for me!
I’m currently completing my undergrad in biology and I’m also a lover of beauty products, so believe me when I say I’m happy to have found your channel since you combine both!!!!!!!💗💗
I looooove that you give the facts ! People need to be informed ! popular media , political agendas, rumors and conspiracy theories have done so much harm to public knowledge. It's time to take back sense !
Maybe a video on ingredients that you would never use on your skin or in your products. That would be interesting and good to know for those of us, especially myself, who are so influenced and dont do our own research 💜
Hey Kenna, do you know if any preservatives are known to disrupt the skin microbiome once they are applied? Thanks for the informative videos and for bringing science to the people!
Thank you so much for clearing the air on parabens. I work in the beauty/skin industry and it’s so frustrating when people are scared of these ingredients because they are ill informed.
So happy to see I'm not the only formulator that doesn't take biased studies to heart. Go team science! I can defiantly vouch for phenoxyethanol as being irritating. I had a mild exposure from a product that separated with 1% dilution. 100g product. I was insanely itchy for a week, dehydrated, body aches, fatigue, asthma which got worse on day 2 the next time I took a shower it got so bad I thought I should go to the er, but could breathe better after I got out of the shower. I am autoimmune and sensitive. This kind of more sever reaction is warned about in MSDS that I had to search hard for. Now I'm even more sensitive to products with it too. I couldn't find anything from the store to wash it off with like MSDS states that didn't have more phenoxyethanol. Germall plus has been working alright but I am not to thrilled to work with the warnings with it. Going to check out these parabens next.
Such a great video. Having followed Caroline Hirons for years, she had already debunked the paraben fear-mongering trend, but you’ve gone into such amazing detail. Thank you! Also, regarding Lush, I remember clearly they had released a statement that they don’t have any problem with Parabens and find them safe, but due to a lot of requests, they felt obligated to release their “self-preserving” alternatives. They still have their normal products with Parabens.
In a time of irrationality, I find it very soothing to watch youtube channels by people sharing facts. Kenna is a young knowledgable biologist whose channel is all about sharing facts. She reminds me of a young Dr Rhonda Patrick.
Im so glad to have found your channel! Very informative, i honestly used to never use anything with phenoxyethenol, but over the course of the past year or so i have done alot more research & im perfectly okay witg using it now in my skincare routines. Thankyou so much
A viewer just turned me onto your channel, and I'm so glad they did! I'm only sad I haven't found your channel before! You might consider adding tags like "are parabens actually bad for you" for your video to get found by more people, because this info is important, and you obviously know your stuff!
Yes! Thank you so much for this. I make skincare products as a hobby and I've been lucky enough to know from the beginning that preservatives are needed. The amount of strange and dangerous recipes out there in the diy community is mind-boggling. And people are starting to voice concerns about phenoxyethanol too 🙄
Great information xx I looked into making my own skincare and through research I came to the conclusion that a preservative at max 1% was better than spreading mold, and fungus on my skin. Xxx well done Kenna
@@sadafsaleem87 it has been used in lipstick formulations. I never made cosmetics I made skincare products that never went on the lips. I made lip balm but as they had no water the need for a preservative wasn't needed also I never sold my products they were for personal and family use. I would say do some research for yourself since I made my products there have been newer preservatives available. Always do research and read more than one study on what ever ingredients you are thinking of using. This I think is important with lipstick formulation as some of the product will be ingested.
Thanks Kenna. I know that some folks and scientists say parabens are fine (as well as other preservatives that have come under fire) but never knew what the story was as far as how these ingredients got a bad rap. Once people realize that the preservatives that companies are using to try and replace these preservatives can be sensitizing I’m thinking the pendulum will swing back to accepting them.
This video needs more views... there's a lot of misinformation out there and it's nice to have an unbiased scientific perspective on these ingredients. Seriously, thank you.
Great video, and so very informative! May I ask you, what do you think about phthalates and fragrances in skincare products? This is a big topic! Thank you!!
THANK YOU! I could not for the life of me figure out why my products would mold, even when I used the maximum usage for the natural preservative - the reduced shelf life and using all-natural ingredients! Question: Can I pair two natural preservatives to extend the product shelf-life and reduce the chances of mold developing, so long as there is no adverse interaction or reaction?
i literally love your channel so so much, i'm a big chemistry nerd but i've never formally studied with regards to cosmetics and skincare and this is something i find endlessly fascinating because it's like my two favourite things have been combined thank you for sharing
I can absolutely not tolerate phenoxyethanol 😑 my skin goes crazy. And citric acid. My skin has all of s sudden acquired some sort of dermatitis... so far he told me to only wash with water and you use petroleum jelly to try and figure out a root cause. I'm also an esthetician and I just cannot get past the fact of not washing my face. I'm very into ingredients and how they affect the skin and what they do do you have any suggestions? I would love if you could answer me I just came across your channel I know this video was made a few years ago but I absolutely love this thank you so much for all your fact
It is the first time for me to watch your video and I love it! I am starting my hair line product and you have been really helpful, you cleared my doubts. Thank you! Keep up the good work ❤️
This video is certainly food for thought. From what I have been able to read and hear, mainly by dermatologists, parabens have been unfairly 'demonized', with all the consequences that you mentioned. About phenoxyethanol, though, I was surprised not to hear anything about the effects it may have on infants whose mothers use skin care products that include it (see here, f.e.: www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/chemicals-of-concern/phenoxyethanol/). All ingredients, either natural or artificial, may have their pros and cons, and not just in skin care. Also, I wonder: Let's suppose that a country/region's law allows the limited presence of an ingredient, up to a certain amount (e.g. not over 1%) in a formula. When a product contains dozens of ingredients, including multiple controversial additives, how can the consumer know if the total amount of up-to-1% additives (e.g. potentially funky preservatives etc.) does not exceed a potentially worrisome amount? Plus, if certain ingredients tend to be included in a multitude of everyday-use products. Has each and every one of them (or each and every potential combination) been studied adequately, and in a time span that's long enough? For example, see "In nail salons (…) female-dominated industries" here: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/feb/23/truth-world-built-for-men-car-crashes
Great video keep them coming !!!😁 I've been allergy tested and found I'm allergic to phenoxyethanol after years of using it my face is chemically burnt almost like rosacea and dealt with severe eczema. It is sooo hard to find any cosmetics without it present 😬
Very informative thank you. This video showed up on my natural skincare products page. But I really wanted a preservative in my skincare products, who.want to open and see bacteria growth. This is so awesome ..thank you and enjoy motherhood
Thank you for breaking this all down Kenna! There is so much fear mongering in society today, and it seems most of it is based on inadequate studies. This makes for so much confusion as a consumer. We really do need to do our own research as consumers so that we don’t fall into these marketing traps.
So is it dangerous or hazardous to use products from a company that only uses radish root as a preservative for those with sensitive skin? I’ve been using a company’s products for a couple years now and haven’t had issues, but I wonder over time or anything else if it is an issue or could be a potential issue? And what would you recommend as a body wash that doesn’t have fragrance or that isn’tharsh on the skin due to being highly sensitive towards chemicals and fragrances? Please!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much because most products that I've had issues with are the "all natural" and "something" free because I seem to be quite sensitive to these substitutes whereas the old fashioned ones I had no reaction to.
Thank you so much! I've been educated. I now realize that I've been hoodwinked this whole time about parabens. I'm kinda angry 😠. I'm grateful for folks like you who set things straight. 👍
Hi Kenna! Thank you so much for this video. You always explain things very clearly and evidence-based. Do you think that phenoxyethanol for a diy body butter would be sufficient as a preservative? Or would it be better to add a methyl/propylparaben or disodium EDTA?
Thanks for sharing this information for your audience. The misinformation about preservatives has made formulating very difficult for many in this industry - it is something that comes up daily for me. It’s difficult to formulate natural or “naturally-preserved” products and still adhere to the cost target for the product. Unknowingly, the misinformation is driving up the price of cosmetic and skincare products in some cases.
Great presentation thank you. One point I wanted to clarify, is it true that benzyl alcohol must be coupled with dehydroacetic acid in order to be effective? If not, under what conditions would you recommend one vs. both preservatives together?
What about products that you are putting on your scalp and face when it's wet and the pores are more open? Or when dermarolling to help with hair loss for example? Is it still safe to use hair or skin products that contain phenoxyethanol and propylene glycol, etc. even in these cases? A hair growth serum I use on my scalp when it is wet lists propylene glycol as the 3rd ingredient, and I had been considering using it when I dermaroll as well.
Thank you so much for this! I started my body butter business and use Phenoxyethanol as a precaution. I have known people who like to bring their lotions or creams into the shower. To keep any bacterial growth I use a preservative.
@@melisacai1992 1 percent of the total amount of product. Example 489grams multiple by 1%=4.89 grams. It's best you measure it in grams since it's more precise
I’m taking my first microbiology class and it’s so interesting to me! I also knew a little of what you were talking about which excited me 😆 we’re learning the difference of gram neg and gram pos bacteria at the moment!
Hi Kenna! Great informative video on a great topic. The timing couldn't have been better too since I was just wondering yesterday, whether it's ok for me to buy products with Parabens and Phenoxyethanol. I also wanted to know whether Parabens and Phenoxyethanol are safe for people with super oily, acne prone skin as well or if they can cause breakouts and clog pores
How would i figure out the ph level of the product im making in order to know how much of a paraben or preservative i can put in my skin care products?
As a chemistry teacher I find this video hilarious and fabulous! It is a definite reminder of how people are needlessly scared of a lot of chemicals without knowing the research. This is why we need to do a better job with education in a way that encourages everyone to do their own research.
Hi, Kenna! I'm in love with your channel and I've been binge watching your videos for the past couple of weeks. Thank for all the valuable inforamation you are giving us. I hope you're doing well. This video made me think about something that I cannot find the answer to: Would it be possible use a system of preservatives that includes a couple of natural preservatives, for example a combination between the radish root ferment and the caprylhydroxamic acid? Would this combination preserve a product better and would it extend the shelf life further or does it just do the same job as the ingredients separate. Thanks in advance! Take care and keep up the amazing work 💕💕💕
It is broad spectrum but yes can be a little weak for yeast and mold depending on the formulation (pH, other ingredients). It is often combined with a small amount of sorbic acid/ potassium sorbate) to assist with the protection against yeast and mold.
Can you break down the ingredients in some popular skincare? Like go through the ingredients and tell us if they are safe for sensitive skin. Some products I would like to see are biore charcoal cleanser, purity philosophy cleanser, Dermalogica, the ordinary, kiehls.
Thank you so much ❤️. I'm gonna started my own skin care brand. Can you tell me where to start , I mean what should I study ? Like should I study cosmetology
So does using things with parabens or phenoxyethanol build up? You said they are at like 1% so does adding it daily build it up to dangerous levels? Also are they safe for breastfeeding?
This is so Informative for those who are smart enough to see through random youtube review bullshit but don't study this field and need a breakdown. Thanks so much. I'm glad I just found your channel! I need an educated smart beauty guru! I need facts not opinions for money and you are it!
I would be interested in your professional opinion on Leucidal SF Max preservative combined with AMTicide Coconut and if you think that would give a product a longer than 6 month shelf life.
Hi! Can you post the link to the study on phenoxyethanol? Also, just curious for my recipes, I prefer natural cosmetics but I have noticed that some “natural” products contain chemicals. Is there a threshold for how much of a formulation has to be naturally-derived to be considered a natural cosmetic/beauty product?
What products do you recommend for babies? Shampoo, lotion, diapers cream ect. First time mom & I want to make sure everything is safe & healthy for my baby
What do you think of Chlorphenesin? This is considered as critical in middle Europe... I was pretty critical about preservetives for a while, but looking at the packaging and the "need" of customers to use their products for years, even if it's in a open jar, I get the need. I would wish fluids like foundations, moisturizers and serums would only come in air tight pumps... I try to avoid too much products with the same preservitive so they don't accumulate.
hi thx for this informative video. i am using phenoxyethenol in my Lipstick formulation 1% only. i know its weak preservative but as Lipstick is free from any water and anhydrous so is it ok to use only phenoxyethenol 1%??
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yes her channel is amazing I'm new here and this video is really helpful and you can also check out tara lee shes another good one
I agree with you but I can’t drink spill facts like I can drink spill tea 🤭
I know that FDA has the policy “safe until proven unsafe”, but i think it’s too risky to use parabens when there is such a variety of other preservatives. Yes, they don’t cause breast cancer, but they cause breast cancer cells growth. Yes, they can be used only in small amounts, but they are used in 85-90% of food, drugs and cosmetics, which means almost every thing you ingest or apply contains parabens - small amount+small+small = big amount. That is why Europe has banned or restricted the use of some parabens - because there is no enough data. If there is a tiny bit of concern about an ingredient I don’t want to use it. Europe is usually way more careful when it comes to people’s health than America
Completely agree..and Im an American.
are you a biochemist?
nefretiti how do you figure they cause breast cancer cell growth? do you realize correlation =/= causation
Being found in women with breast cancer doesn’t mean that it is cancer causing
@@roseelizabeth1203 you research and use your brain..
anyone can just because shes not labeled biochemist...anyone with a brain can read up on this stuff
Btw this preservativee-free label looks a lot like the sugar-free one in foods where they use glucose, fructose or concentrated grape juice just to avoid adding sucrose🙄
Sebastiano Zanda or sucrose
@@Monicalala exactly!
The whole fear mongering thing is ridiculous. It's like putting "gluten free" on a bag of rice. Or "non GMO" on a bag of flour. GMO flour isn't even a thing.
@@sweetpjeb23 wouldnt GMO flour be flour made of GMO grain?
@@sweetpjeb23 truth is not fear mongering....
I for one have learned a great deal from my body....
stop buying and make and grow your own, everything is tainted with technology get out of the cities and go without.
your health hair and life WILL IMPROVE.. I know this for a fact.
everything in a store IS GENETICALLY MODIFIED TO MAKE YOU SICK AND FILL YOU FULL OF TOXINS ....
WAIT FOR THOSE FULL OF METALS TO GET SORES AND MANY HEALTH ISSUES WILL RISE WITH THE NANO FIBERS AND 5G.
13:56 - For those who are most interested in learning about natural preservatives :)
Thanks 🙂
What would companies do if we had more RUclipsrs like Kenna? They wouldn’t be able to get away with their pseudoscience marketing gimmicks.
It's not pseudoscience persay, it's usually finding loopholes in regulations and taking advantage of what they're allowed to say within the regulations. If it was pseudoscience a bunch of companies would get sued every year.
Hi Kenna, this was a great video! Very informative. Would you be able to do a video about mineral oil? I have heard a lot of mixed information on it and I would like science based facts and your opinion on if this ok for skin use!
I use mineral oil in my skin care (Nivea blue tin) because I have extremely dry skin and I find it is the only thing that keeps my skin supple.
Watch Dr Dray, she covers a video on this
@@amixeblu Try using Le Roche pose the rich versions. I found them to be extremely good for my dry/sensitive skin. I used to use nivea a lot too.
@@Izka3gChupaChups La Roche or any other French brand that uses (Vichy, etc.) spring water is extremely drying on my face, for some reason. I can't do it, tried, but just: no! OTOH There is a brand called Louis Widmer (Swiss) and that is not bad, at all!
@@amixeblu Too bad it doesn't work for you. Have you tried plain 100% aloe Vera gel? I'm not sure is that hydration or moisturiser but it does miracles with my skin. If I get the version with tea tree it works miracles for wrinkles, dry skin, breakouts.
Thank you so much! It’s so great having someone experienced and educated explain these things to us. Companies definitely fear monger and market certain things to get us to buy them. I love your channel! Keep doing what you’re doing! ❤️
Since Dr. Dray, Lab Muffin, and now Kenna support parabens, I wish companies would use them.
Monica great pic!
Yes love all 3🙌👌
I watch Dr Dray too!
Paano ang pagpapabunga ng strawberry
Many companies still do use parabens, mostly drugstore brands.
Knowledgeable people like you should come out & teach people the actual things, unlike the so called skincare gurus who know nothing & have not studied the basics behind the chemistry of elements & mislead people about preservatives. Thank you kenna for this video.❤❤❤ waiting for more informational videos🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
hi! could you possibly make a video on what “diy skin care” products are and aren’t safe for your skin? there’s just so many conflicting reports on what’s safe for natural skincare and what’s not. I’m just very curious.
Kenna I love your channel, I am a cosmetic Formulator and Phenoxyethanol is my go to preservative to use, because making sure my customers are protected is my number one concern. I love that your sharing all of this!! Keep it up! 💖Robin
hi i am using phenoxyethenol 1% in my Lipstick formulation.is it ok to use this much?
I cant find phenoxyethanol here in UAE😭
What I can use alternate in phenoxyethanol
sadaf saleem honey I’m clueless about chemistry 😭😭. How do you measure 1% of Phenoxyethanol 😭
@@yomaadugbo Formulations should add up to 100% so in that 100% phenoxyethenal makes up 1%. When you are creating your product you need to determine your batch size. E.g your batch size is 100g, to find how much phenoxyethenol to use you would divide the batch by 100% and then multiply it by the percentage the product is in the formulation(in this case its 1%) so that would mean 1g of phenoxyethanol makes up the 100g batch.
It would awesome to see you breakdown the ingredients/preservatives of popular skincare and cosmetic products, like face masks and foundations!
I wish companies would go back to using parabens. Maybe if everyone realizes parabens are ok, then companies will start using them in cosmetics again. Keep spreading the word :)
They won't. They'll even start to restrict it even more, because there's more and more scientific evidence that it's harmful for the environment. But if you stick to "mainstream" companies you'll get your parabens. Only organic and green companies don't use it. Actually if you want to have these green and organic certifications for your products in Europe you are forbidden to use parabens.
They're not safe!!
Hi Kenna. Thank you so much for being so explanatory. I didn't start yet handcrafting products that fall into the "cosmetic" category but been researching a lot about preservatives. Your video just made my life so much easier. I was inclined to use a specific one (Europe) but now I'm sure that's the way to go. Thank you so much again!! I'll be following you for sure! 😊🙏
You inspire me to go back to college and study biochemistry so I can make my dream of starting my own small business to create and sell body care products 😍 I gave up on this dream years ago. For now I'll keep learning from you and look into the various online courses that are available to get me started.
Yes girl do it!!
Do it girl!! Don’t give up it’s all within your reach ❤️♥️
Thanks ladies ❤
make sure to take intro and intermediate organic chemistry/microbiology because some biochemistry programs are more molecular bio focused and don't include the above in the major requirements
She motivated me to enroll in college for biochemistry too!I've always had an idea of what I wanted to do, but her Channel really tipped the scale for me!
VERY informative with detailed information WHILE ALSO EXPLAINING IT IN A WAY THAT DOESN’T completely go over my head 😂
Thanks girl!
Do I know what parabens are? No. Will I watch it because Kenna? Yes.😅😅❤❤❤
I’m currently completing my undergrad in biology and I’m also a lover of beauty products, so believe me when I say I’m happy to have found your channel since you combine both!!!!!!!💗💗
I looooove that you give the facts !
People need to be informed ! popular media , political agendas, rumors and conspiracy theories have done so much harm to public knowledge.
It's time to take back sense !
Maybe a video on ingredients that you would never use on your skin or in your products. That would be interesting and good to know for those of us, especially myself, who are so influenced and dont do our own research 💜
Hey Kenna, do you know if any preservatives are known to disrupt the skin microbiome once they are applied? Thanks for the informative videos and for bringing science to the people!
Great question. I'm wondering the same thing too.
Thank you so much for clearing the air on parabens. I work in the beauty/skin industry and it’s so frustrating when people are scared of these ingredients because they are ill informed.
So happy to see I'm not the only formulator that doesn't take biased studies to heart. Go team science! I can defiantly vouch for phenoxyethanol as being irritating. I had a mild exposure from a product that separated with 1% dilution. 100g product. I was insanely itchy for a week, dehydrated, body aches, fatigue, asthma which got worse on day 2 the next time I took a shower it got so bad I thought I should go to the er, but could breathe better after I got out of the shower. I am autoimmune and sensitive. This kind of more sever reaction is warned about in MSDS that I had to search hard for. Now I'm even more sensitive to products with it too. I couldn't find anything from the store to wash it off with like MSDS states that didn't have more phenoxyethanol. Germall plus has been working alright but I am not to thrilled to work with the warnings with it. Going to check out these parabens next.
Such a great video. Having followed Caroline Hirons for years, she had already debunked the paraben fear-mongering trend, but you’ve gone into such amazing detail. Thank you!
Also, regarding Lush, I remember clearly they had released a statement that they don’t have any problem with Parabens and find them safe, but due to a lot of requests, they felt obligated to release their “self-preserving” alternatives. They still have their normal products with Parabens.
Love your videos, please consider doing an investigation into asbestos in makeup through the use of talc x
Had to subscribe. This was a pleasure to watch as it was full of facts not just opinions/hype. Thank you for posting x
In a time of irrationality, I find it very soothing to watch youtube channels by people sharing facts. Kenna is a young knowledgable biologist whose channel is all about sharing facts.
She reminds me of a young Dr Rhonda Patrick.
This is very interesting, thank you! I am curious about silicons and EDTA , if you get a chance. Thank you.
Im so glad to have found your channel! Very informative, i honestly used to never use anything with phenoxyethenol, but over the course of the past year or so i have done alot more research & im perfectly okay witg using it now in my skincare routines. Thankyou so much
A viewer just turned me onto your channel, and I'm so glad they did! I'm only sad I haven't found your channel before! You might consider adding tags like "are parabens actually bad for you" for your video to get found by more people, because this info is important, and you obviously know your stuff!
thank you so much this the first channel that broke it all the way down clearly and informative not over talking i took a lot of notes
Yes! Thank you so much for this. I make skincare products as a hobby and I've been lucky enough to know from the beginning that preservatives are needed. The amount of strange and dangerous recipes out there in the diy community is mind-boggling. And people are starting to voice concerns about phenoxyethanol too 🙄
It’s safe! :)
It's safe. I think people "hate" on it because it's what most brands use to replace parabens.
@Ronald Reagan it can leach styrene, which is carcinogenic.
Great information xx
I looked into making my own skincare and through research I came to the conclusion that a preservative at max 1% was better than spreading mold, and fungus on my skin. Xxx well done Kenna
What preservative do you use? I would like to make my own skincare too 😊
@@GamingKittie786 I used phenoxyethanol
@@M0ther0fCats Thank you!
Alaina Selby can i use phenoxyethenol 1% in Lipstick formulation?
@@sadafsaleem87 it has been used in lipstick formulations. I never made cosmetics I made skincare products that never went on the lips. I made lip balm but as they had no water the need for a preservative wasn't needed also I never sold my products they were for personal and family use.
I would say do some research for yourself since I made my products there have been newer preservatives available. Always do research and read more than one study on what ever ingredients you are thinking of using. This I think is important with lipstick formulation as some of the product will be ingested.
Thanks Kenna. I know that some folks and scientists say parabens are fine (as well as other preservatives that have come under fire) but never knew what the story was as far as how these ingredients got a bad rap. Once people realize that the preservatives that companies are using to try and replace these preservatives can be sensitizing I’m thinking the pendulum will swing back to accepting them.
This video needs more views... there's a lot of misinformation out there and it's nice to have an unbiased scientific perspective on these ingredients. Seriously, thank you.
Great video, and so very informative! May I ask you, what do you think about phthalates and fragrances in skincare products? This is a big topic! Thank you!!
I would like her to discuss phthalates also!
What is the best preservative recommendtion for diy setting spray ?
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Bromide would be another good topic, since we are bombarded by it and flame retardants that are toxins
THANK YOU! I could not for the life of me figure out why my products would mold, even when I used the maximum usage for the natural preservative - the reduced shelf life and using all-natural ingredients!
Question: Can I pair two natural preservatives to extend the product shelf-life and reduce the chances of mold developing, so long as there is no adverse interaction or reaction?
i literally love your channel so so much, i'm a big chemistry nerd but i've never formally studied with regards to cosmetics and skincare and this is something i find endlessly fascinating because it's like my two favourite things have been combined
thank you for sharing
Beautiful, smart and humble. She's so underrated, why ppl?! Look how amazing her skin looks :]
I can absolutely not tolerate phenoxyethanol 😑 my skin goes crazy. And citric acid. My skin has all of s sudden acquired some sort of dermatitis... so far he told me to only wash with water and you use petroleum jelly to try and figure out a root cause. I'm also an esthetician and I just cannot get past the fact of not washing my face. I'm very into ingredients and how they affect the skin and what they do do you have any suggestions? I would love if you could answer me I just came across your channel I know this video was made a few years ago but I absolutely love this thank you so much for all your fact
We used phenoxyethanol where I worked as a scientist and never had any customer complaints about irritation or anything like that, so I stand by it.
Oh, great content by the way, thank you.
It is the first time for me to watch your video and I love it! I am starting my hair line product and you have been really helpful, you cleared my doubts. Thank you! Keep up the good work ❤️
This video is certainly food for thought. From what I have been able to read and hear, mainly by dermatologists, parabens have been unfairly 'demonized', with all the consequences that you mentioned. About phenoxyethanol, though, I was surprised not to hear anything about the effects it may have on infants whose mothers use skin care products that include it (see here, f.e.: www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/chemicals-of-concern/phenoxyethanol/). All ingredients, either natural or artificial, may have their pros and cons, and not just in skin care. Also, I wonder: Let's suppose that a country/region's law allows the limited presence of an ingredient, up to a certain amount (e.g. not over 1%) in a formula. When a product contains dozens of ingredients, including multiple controversial additives, how can the consumer know if the total amount of up-to-1% additives (e.g. potentially funky preservatives etc.) does not exceed a potentially worrisome amount? Plus, if certain ingredients tend to be included in a multitude of everyday-use products. Has each and every one of them (or each and every potential combination) been studied adequately, and in a time span that's long enough? For example, see "In nail salons (…) female-dominated industries" here: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/feb/23/truth-world-built-for-men-car-crashes
Great video keep them coming !!!😁 I've been allergy tested and found I'm allergic to phenoxyethanol after years of using it my face is chemically burnt almost like rosacea and dealt with severe eczema. It is sooo hard to find any cosmetics without it present 😬
Wow and here she is making it sound like she knows eeeeeverything about these chemical ingredients.
I'm waiting to have an allergy test cz it seems like the products I've been using for years suddenly make my eyes swell ....
How did you find out you were allergic?
Very informative thank you. This video showed up on my natural skincare products page. But I really wanted a preservative in my skincare products, who.want to open and see bacteria growth. This is so awesome ..thank you and enjoy motherhood
Can you do hair products like shampoo and conditioner next please.
Yes!!
@@KennaWhitnell can't wait! 😊
Thank you for breaking this all down Kenna! There is so much fear mongering in society today, and it seems most of it is based on inadequate studies. This makes for so much confusion as a consumer. We really do need to do our own research as consumers so that we don’t fall into these marketing traps.
Sorry if you made this point already and I missed it. But I've also read how parabens are endocrine disruptors. Can you elaborate on this detail?
How do these preservatives do with heat? I'm thinking melting and depotting lipsticks
So is it dangerous or hazardous to use products from a company that only uses radish root as a preservative for those with sensitive skin? I’ve been using a company’s products for a couple years now and haven’t had issues, but I wonder over time or anything else if it is an issue or could be a potential issue? And what would you recommend as a body wash that doesn’t have fragrance or that isn’tharsh on the skin due to being highly sensitive towards chemicals and fragrances? Please!! ❤️❤️❤️
Can I use two natural preservative simultaneously like caprylhydroxamic acid orradish root fermate
I can’t like this video enough. So informative and straight forward! Thank you!
Thank you so much because most products that I've had issues with are the "all natural" and "something" free because I seem to be quite sensitive to these substitutes whereas the old fashioned ones I had no reaction to.
Thank you so much! I've been educated. I now realize that I've been hoodwinked this whole time about parabens. I'm kinda angry 😠. I'm grateful for folks like you who set things straight. 👍
Hi Kenna! Thank you so much for this video. You always explain things very clearly and evidence-based. Do you think that phenoxyethanol for a diy body butter would be sufficient as a preservative? Or would it be better to add a methyl/propylparaben or disodium EDTA?
This is a great video! Thank you for making this. I appreciate so much you telling us 'why' and 'how' based on scientific evidence.
Been looking forward to this video!!!💙💙💙
Hi kenna
What's your opinion on propylene glycol as a preservative is it in your opinion safe for using
Thanks John
Thanks for sharing this information for your audience. The misinformation about preservatives has made formulating very difficult for many in this industry - it is something that comes up daily for me. It’s difficult to formulate natural or “naturally-preserved” products and still adhere to the cost target for the product. Unknowingly, the misinformation is driving up the price of cosmetic and skincare products in some cases.
Great presentation thank you. One point I wanted to clarify, is it true that benzyl alcohol must be coupled with dehydroacetic acid in order to be effective? If not, under what conditions would you recommend one vs. both preservatives together?
Whats your opinion on sulfates?
I want to know too!
They can be drying but they act as a lather in most formulas
Hello kenna I want to ask you that can we use only phenoxyethanol instead of phenonip in homemade body lotion.
How about sodium laurate sulfate in products?
Yes I can cover this!
Thank God I found your channel! So much misinformation on the internet!
What about products that you are putting on your scalp and face when it's wet and the pores are more open? Or when dermarolling to help with hair loss for example? Is it still safe to use hair or skin products that contain phenoxyethanol and propylene glycol, etc. even in these cases? A hair growth serum I use on my scalp when it is wet lists propylene glycol as the 3rd ingredient, and I had been considering using it when I dermaroll as well.
Thank you so much for this! I started my body butter business and use Phenoxyethanol as a precaution. I have known people who like to bring their lotions or creams into the shower. To keep any bacterial growth I use a preservative.
What's the phenoxyethanol percentage? It's considered safe only in small amounts.
@@melisacai1992 1 percent of the total amount of product. Example 489grams multiple by 1%=4.89 grams. It's best you measure it in grams since it's more precise
you're what's UP kenna!! thank you for this!
Great information! Thank you for clarifying this! Also you have gorgeous skin and beautiful eyes ❤
I’m taking my first microbiology class and it’s so interesting to me! I also knew a little of what you were talking about which excited me 😆 we’re learning the difference of gram neg and gram pos bacteria at the moment!
Thanks Kenna for this video...can sodium benzoate be used on its own as a preserve
I think the safest route is just to use natural cold pressed oils with essential oils for cleansing and moisturising.
Hi Kenna! Great informative video on a great topic. The timing couldn't have been better too since I was just wondering yesterday, whether it's ok for me to buy products with Parabens and Phenoxyethanol. I also wanted to know whether Parabens and Phenoxyethanol are safe for people with super oily, acne prone skin as well or if they can cause breakouts and clog pores
How would i figure out the ph level of the product im making in order to know how much of a paraben or preservative i can put in my skin care products?
As a chemistry teacher I find this video hilarious and fabulous! It is a definite reminder of how people are needlessly scared of a lot of chemicals without knowing the research. This is why we need to do a better job with education in a way that encourages everyone to do their own research.
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Hi, Kenna!
I'm in love with your channel and I've been binge watching your videos for the past couple of weeks. Thank for all the valuable inforamation you are giving us. I hope you're doing well. This video made me think about something that I cannot find the answer to: Would it be possible use a system of preservatives that includes a couple of natural preservatives, for example a combination between the radish root ferment and the caprylhydroxamic acid? Would this combination preserve a product better and would it extend the shelf life further or does it just do the same job as the ingredients separate. Thanks in advance!
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Hi Kenna, thanks for the vid. I didn’t think phenoxyethanol was broad spectrum? Isn’t it weak against yeast& mould?
It is broad spectrum but yes can be a little weak for yeast and mold depending on the formulation (pH, other ingredients). It is often combined with a small amount of sorbic acid/ potassium sorbate) to assist with the protection against yeast and mold.
Can you do a video on deodorants and anti-perspirants? The fear-mongering around parabens reminded me of the controversy around those products.
Can you break down the ingredients in some popular skincare? Like go through the ingredients and tell us if they are safe for sensitive skin. Some products I would like to see are biore charcoal cleanser, purity philosophy cleanser, Dermalogica, the ordinary, kiehls.
Hi there, have a nice Sunday 💙. It's great to learn about preservatives from a biochemist ✌💖. Let's check these parabens on our products 👍
Thank you so much ❤️. I'm gonna started my own skin care brand. Can you tell me where to start , I mean what should I study ? Like should I study cosmetology
Is Levulinic Acid good preservative for cosmetics ? Thank you ☺️
Needing more data before allowing products to be used in the market DOES mean you are protecting your citizens...
So does using things with parabens or phenoxyethanol build up? You said they are at like 1% so does adding it daily build it up to dangerous levels? Also are they safe for breastfeeding?
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This is so Informative for those who are smart enough to see through random youtube review bullshit but don't study this field and need a breakdown. Thanks so much. I'm glad I just found your channel! I need an educated smart beauty guru! I need facts not opinions for money and you are it!
I would be interested in your professional opinion on Leucidal SF Max preservative combined with AMTicide Coconut and if you think that would give a product a longer than 6 month shelf life.
Hi! Can you post the link to the study on phenoxyethanol? Also, just curious for my recipes, I prefer natural cosmetics but I have noticed that some “natural” products contain chemicals. Is there a threshold for how much of a formulation has to be naturally-derived to be considered a natural cosmetic/beauty product?
Can u please suggest me a preservativewhich i can use for my natural handmade soaps.
As a chemistry nerd, this is so satisfying to listen too!!!
What products do you recommend for babies? Shampoo, lotion, diapers cream ect. First time mom & I want to make sure everything is safe & healthy for my baby
Thank you for this!!! Actual information instead of letting marketing tactics persuade our purchase! Keep it up!
What do you think of Chlorphenesin? This is considered as critical in middle Europe... I was pretty critical about preservetives for a while, but looking at the packaging and the "need" of customers to use their products for years, even if it's in a open jar, I get the need. I would wish fluids like foundations, moisturizers and serums would only come in air tight pumps... I try to avoid too much products with the same preservitive so they don't accumulate.
can you use phenoxyethanol alone as a preservative
Question- can preservatives harm your skin microbiome or the "good" bacteria in your skin??
What is the best preservative to put in body butter?
hi thx for this informative video. i am using phenoxyethenol in my Lipstick formulation 1% only. i know its weak preservative but as Lipstick is free from any water and anhydrous so is it ok to use only phenoxyethenol 1%??