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    Glossary Methylisothiazolinone

    powerful preservative in personal care products, can cause allergies

    Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) is a powerful preservative commonly used in personal care products, such as shampoos and conditioners, to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi. While effective at preserving product integrity, it has been associated with allergic reactions and skin sensitivities, leading to its restricted use in some formulations.

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    1. Contact Dermatitis Associated With Nail Care Products: Retrospective Analysis of North American Contact Dermatitis Group Data, 2001–2016 Dermatitis · 2020 · 33 citations
    2. Allergen Content of Best-Selling Ethnic Versus Nonethnic Shampoos, Conditioners, and Styling Products Dermatitis · 2020 · 10 citations
    3. Allergic Contact Dermatitis of the Scalp Associated With Scalp Applied Products: A Systematic Review of Topical Allergens. PubMed · 2022 · 5 citations
    4. Allergic Contact Dermatitis Associated With Men’s Personal Care Products: A Review of Allergens Dermatitis · 2024
    5. Contact Dermatitis Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2023
    6. Comparison of the formulation and allergenic potential of “clean” and traditional shampoos Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2022
    7. Cosmetovigilance in The Netherlands : Overview of the period 2009-2014 Rivm (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment) · 2015
    8. Eczémas de contact atypiques ou sévères à l’huile essentielle de cannelle Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie · 2013
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    1. allergen of the year award list(2000-2023).most allergens are in every day shampoos and skin care. Reddit · 5 Jan 2023

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