Homéoplasmine is a MEDICINE.
Information that Laurence Coiffard and Céline Couteau, professor in galenic / cosmetology and lecturer in industrial pharmacy and cosmetology (University of Nantes) consider it important to remind those who would have the idea to divert it for cosmetic purposes.
In an article published on the site TheConversation.com, the two experts are concerned about the misuse of this indispensable family pharmacy, intended to cure burns and other everyday hurts.
No, Homéoplasmine, is not a beauty product
What Laurence Coiffard and Céline Couteau particularly deplore is the information broadcast by some women's sites, which advise their readers to use Homéoplasmine thick layer to act as an anti-aging lip mask, but also in primer on the eyes to keep eyeshadow longer or as an eyebrow fixer.
In fact, the instructions for use of the product do not mention these indications. It is indicated that this ointment is recommended " as an additional treatment of skin irritations " and that it should be used at a rate of "1 to 3 applications per day in thin layer ."
A composition based on boric acid
Homéoplasmine is formulated from an excipient, petrolatum, and several active ingredients: Garden Marigold tincture (0.1%), Phytolac tincture (0.3%), Bryone tincture (0.1%). %), benzoin tincture of Laos (0.1%) and boric acid (4.0%) per 100g.
And it is precisely this last substance that poses a problem for both scientists.
According to Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products **, boric acid or its derivatives used in products intended for oral hygiene, must have a maximum concentration of 0.1% and should not be swallowed.
It is therefore difficult to respect this rule when applying layers and layers of Homéoplasmine concentrated to 4% boric acid on the lips!
In addition, the leaflet recalls that "Due to the presence of boric acid, this drug should not be used for prolonged or repeated, on damaged skin (especially burned), on a large surface, in occlusive dressing (closed ) especially in children. "
Thousands of specific beauty products to moisturize the lips, tame rebellious eyebrows or permanently fix an eyeshadow exist. Let's leave the medicine in their place: in the medicine cabinet.
* theconversation.com/homeoplasmine-danger-holding-80927
** www.eurosafe.fr/vars/fichiers/reglement-12232009.pdf
