Pat ElliottExpertHERWriterGuideBlogger(reply to Anonymous)
Deanna - I'm sorry to hear about your daughter and hope her recovery is going well. I too have asthma, and I have had one occasion where it developed into pneumonia.
As the EmpowHER news article states, there are different types of mineral make ups and only a very small percentage of mineral make up is the type that may be dangerous. Some use ultra-fine particles, called nanoparticles, which can be inhaled and embedded in the lungs.
Most mineral make-ups, however, DO NOT use nanoparticles. They use larger micronized ingredients that they state are too large to penetrate the lungs and cells.
The data on exactly which type of particle this particular company uses is not readily available. You may want to contact them directly for this information to help determine whether the make-up had any potential to have a role in your daughter's illness.
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Deanna - I'm sorry to hear about your daughter and hope her recovery is going well. I too have asthma, and I have had one occasion where it developed into pneumonia.
As the EmpowHER news article states, there are different types of mineral make ups and only a very small percentage of mineral make up is the type that may be dangerous. Some use ultra-fine particles, called nanoparticles, which can be inhaled and embedded in the lungs.
Most mineral make-ups, however, DO NOT use nanoparticles. They use larger micronized ingredients that they state are too large to penetrate the lungs and cells.
The data on exactly which type of particle this particular company uses is not readily available. You may want to contact them directly for this information to help determine whether the make-up had any potential to have a role in your daughter's illness.
Best wishes to you both,
July 28, 2010 - 8:48pmPat
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