Sunscreen formulations containing UV-filters such as octyl salicylate (OS) and homosalate (HS) may be breeding grounds for two pathogenic bacteria, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Burkholderia cepacian, despite the presence of preservatives.
Following on from the recent FDA warning on OTC topical acne products, lawyer to the personal care industry, Angela Diesch, warns that companies marketing products in this category should look to ensuring they are fully compliant.
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning against over the counter acne treatments, noting that severe allergic reactions can result from the usage of certain acne products, and these reactions have the potential to be lethal.
