topic DMDM Hydantoin in Beauty

DMDM Hydantoin

rnmom — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:39:04 GMT

Hi girls,

This might seem like an odd question, but has anyone here had a reaction to this product in lotion?

I always have really dry skin in the winter and use lotion of some sort every day. Several weeks ago I noticed a couple of small red dry patches on my arm and lower leg and just thought it was my usual dry winter skin. So of course, I slather more product on these areas. Plus it was itchy, so again, I think dry skin, apply more product. Then I started getting more dry, itchy red patches and about a week ago I got really speckled on my abdomen and everything.

I've never been allergic to anything in my life so I'm a little slow on the draw I guess to recognize that I might be having a reaction to something. So I stopped using all my scented lotions and have been just using Vaseline or coconut oil to moisturize. The rash is still there but it is going away thank goodness. (My husband says it might take a while because I kept "poisoning" myself, lol) The only thing new that I've been using is a lotion from Pittsburg Street Soapworks and I noticed that it has the DMDM Hydantoin in it. I didn't see that ingredient listed on my bottles from BBW, etc, so I'm wondering if this could be the culprit?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

Re: DMDM Hydantoin

Shelbelle — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 13:01:54 GMT

Never had a reaction to it, but stopped buying products containing DMDM several years ago when I found out it acts as a formaldehyde releaser, no thanks. Unilever which mfg. Dove products is one who uses it quite often, even in Dove products.

Re: DMDM Hydantoin

SilleeMee — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 13:32:29 GMT

Unfortunately DMDM Hydantoin is one of the alternative cosmetic preservatives used instead of parabens. If I had to choose between the two, I would not be using the DMDM, which has been found to cause allergic reactions such as dermatitis.

Re: DMDM Hydantoin

Nightowlz — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 21:23:44 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Unfortunately DMDM Hydantoin is one of the alternative cosmetic preservatives used instead of parabens. If I had to choose between the two, I would not be using the DMDM, which has been found to cause allergic reactions such as dermatitis.

@SilleeMee Makes me wonder what I'm using that contains it?Seems like it's on a lot of labels I have read.

Re: DMDM Hydantoin

SilleeMee — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 21:49:26 GMT

People complain about parabens and sometimes the alternatives are not good, if not worse. @Nightowlz

Re: DMDM Hydantoin

butterfly123 — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 21:04:10 GMT

@Shelbelle @SilleeMee

What soap do you recommend without DMDM Hydantoin please?

Re: DMDM Hydantoin

Shelbelle — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 21:38:14 GMT

@butterfly123 wrote:
@Shelbelle @SilleeMee
What soap do you recommend without DMDM Hydantoin please?

I would never use Dove body wash, unless the DMDM has been removed. Do you like a liquid body wash or bar soap.

Re: DMDM Hydantoin

Icegoddess — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 21:38:48 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
People complain about parabens and sometimes the alternatives are not good, if not worse. @Nightowlz

Agree. I don't concern myself with parabens. I would rather have them than some of the alternatives.

I'm also on a curly hair group and they keep saying PEG silicones are fine because they are water-soluble. Never mind that PEG's can contain harmful impurities known to increase the incedences of uterine, breast, and brain cancer and leukemia and should not be used on broker skin.

Re: DMDM Hydantoin

Icegoddess — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 21:50:48 GMT

@butterfly123 wrote:
@Shelbelle @SilleeMee
What soap do you recommend without DMDM Hydantoin please?

I use St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter Moisturizing Body Wash. It doesn't contain DMDM Hydantoin or parabens, but it does contain Limonene and Methylisothiazolinone which could be problematic if you're sensitive as they can cause contact dermatitis (limonene) or irriation. I have never had a problem with it though and have been using it for several years.

Re: DMDM Hydantoin

SilleeMee — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 22:01:29 GMT

@butterfly123 wrote:
@Shelbelle @SilleeMee
What soap do you recommend without DMDM Hydantoin please?

I use a bath and shower gel by Avalon Organics. My face cleanser is CeraVe. @butterfly123

Re: DMDM Hydantoin

butterfly123 — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 22:09:52 GMT

@SilleeMee

Re: DMDM Hydantoin

mistriTsquirrel — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 11:44:37 GMT

@butterfly123 If you're looking for a liquid body wash, this is a good one:

They also have a lavender one, a tuberose one, coconut, and others, but this one is my favorite. You can buy it on Target's website. Not sure if they have it in store or not.

It feels so silky on the skin and is not drying. And the fragrance isn't too strong, which I like.

Re: DMDM Hydantoin

butterfly123 — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:21:12 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
@butterfly123 wrote:
@Shelbelle @SilleeMee
What soap do you recommend without DMDM Hydantoin please?
I would never use Dove body wash, unless the DMDM has been removed. Do you like a liquid body wash or bar soap.

@Shelbelle

I like both body wash or bar soap. Sorry I took so long to reply. Thank you.

Re: DMDM Hydantoin

butterfly123 — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 15:24:16 GMT

@mistriTsquirrel

Re: DMDM Hydantoin

Shelbelle — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:38:17 GMT

I find body washes like the Alba one pictured, Korres, Shea Moisture are all good. Sometimes I revert to the ones from Philosophy if I love the scent.

Re: DMDM Hydantoin

Shelbelle — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:47:18 GMT

Plenty of natural body washes found in stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joe's, and on sites like Vitacost, Swanson and Puritans Pride.

Re: DMDM Hydantoin

butterfly123 — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 22:54:11 GMT

@Shelbelle