MIT singled out for causing allergies

Published: 25-Feb-2015
Regulatory

Dr David Orton condemned the rise in skin allergies from some beauty and personal care product ingredients

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MIT singled out for causing allergies

The use of methylisothiazolinone (known as MIT) in cosmetics has been condemned by Dr David Orton of the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD).

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