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Facts and misconceptions about ingredients
contained in most personal lubricants.
 


Propylene glycol is car antifreeze
.

Misconception. Car antifreeze is Ethylene glycol. The Directories of Accepted Nomothetic Ingredients, do not list Ethylene glycol for usage in foods, drugs, cosmetics or medical devices.

Ethylene Glycol is poisonuos for consumption by man or animal.


Methyl and Propyl Paraben are toxic ingredients.


Misconception. A person of 60 kilos (135 lbs.) could consume 700 cups of personal lubricant for these ingredients (Antimicrobials) to become toxic.

 


The consumer is protected against the use of toxic
ingredients in personal lubricants?


Fact. You are protected by Product Safety Canada and the guidelines set forth in the Canadian "Food and Drug Act".

In Canada, Health Canada's Cosmetics Program and the Medical Safety Devices Program mandates protect the health of Canadians by minimizing the risk associated with the use of cosmetics and medical devices marketed in Canada. These programs not only outline the requirements for the manufacturer with regard to the labeling, distribution and sale of cosmetics and safety devices, but also evaluate their compliance.

In the United States, the directives of the Food & Drug Administration are very similar.


Glycerin is a sugar which could cause yeast infection.


Misconception. Glycerin is not a sugar nor does it contain a sugar. It is a Trihydirc Alcohol. This type of alcohol is not the same alcohol commonly found in medicine cabinets which is a Denatured Ethanol. Not all alcohols are the same.

Glycerin does not cause irritation to sensitive genital tissue or cause yeast infection.


Glycerin is the same alcohol as found in my medicine cabinet.


Misconception. Denatured Ethanol is the alcohol most commonly found in a medicine cabinet. Glycerin is a Trihydirc Alcohol. All alcohols are not the same.