How do I know if a product contains herbs or salicylates?
You must read the labels of anything you apply to your skin, even lipsticks. The most complete ingredient list is often found on the original package, the one you threw away when you opened the product, or even the one the store threw away when they unpacked the case. If the label is vague or incomplete, call the manufacturer for a list of ingredients. Check our Products Containing Salicylates and Salicylate-Free Products web pages. See: Getting Product Information. Members may post a question to the Guai-Support group mailing list after following all the procedures in the above document and the ‘SAL’ topic guidelines. Another good resource is the paperback edition of A Consumers Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients by Ruth Winter, MS, ISBN 0-517-88196-9.
