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Aragan Secret Nail Treatment Oil ‘doesn’t cure fungus’, says regulator

Posted 10 October 2024

Juta Medical Brief

A commercial promising a wonder cure for infected toenails – and which has drawn dozens of complaints over the years – has again drawn the ire of the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB), after two consumer complaints.

The advert, displaying images of discoloured toenails and infected toenails transforming into shiny, perfect specimens after the application of a special oil, “introduces” Homemark’s “… tried and tested Aragan Secret Nail Treatment Oil… harvested from the Aragan tree found only in Morocco …”

The narrator says the oil contains ingredients that ensure “low pH levels to not only keep your nails smooth and attractive …”

TimesLIVE reports that the ad features various visuals of people applying the oil to their fingernails or toenails, some of which appear chipped or discoloured.

An animated image shows what appears to be a badly damaged or infected nail being … Read the rest

October 10th, 2024 | Tags: , | Category: Tea Tree Oil | Leave a comment

Essential Oils are linked to development of ‘Man Boobs’, scientists warn

Posted 21 March 2018

Peter Dockrill 19 March 2018

Science Alert

Young boys receiving regular exposure to essential oils such as lavender or tea tree oil could be at risk of a rare condition that makes their breast tissue swell abnormally, a new study suggests. 

The findings, being presented this week, add further evidence that certain plant-derived oils contain chemicals capable of disrupting human hormones – a stark reminder that just because these extracts come from nature, they aren’t necessarily good for us.

“Our society deems essential oils as safe,” says developmental biologist J. Tyler Ramsey from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).

“However, they possess a diverse amount of chemicals and should be used with caution because some of these chemicals are potential endocrine disruptors.”

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March 21st, 2018 | Tags: , , | Category: Essential Oils, Lavender, Tea Tree Oil | Leave a comment

Can Lavender and Tea Tree Oils Hurt Kids?

Posted 21 November 2016

An article by Dr Hansa Bhargava, MD, published in Medscape week, asks whether Lavender and Tea Tree oils are safe for children: “Both are touted as safer and more natural alternatives to chemical ingredients. But are they really safer? It is difficult to know for sure, because the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t oversee essential oils that are not used in a drug.”

“Tea tree and lavender essential oils are two popular ingredients in many personal care products, including ones marketed to children. Tea tree oil has become a common addition to kids’ hair and body products. Lavender oil is often added to calming sprays and aromatherapy products.”

“Over the past few years, the safety of these oils has been called into question after a few small studies suggested that frequent use might cause gynecomastia in boys as young as 4 or 5 years … Read the rest

December 21st, 2016 | Tags: , , | Category: Lavender, Tea Tree Oil | Leave a comment