Hi,
Your question is great -- one that's very personal and important to many individuals! If you will, please indulge me a little background explanation and what has turned out to be a very lengthy response.

When we formulate our products, we always consider each ingredient's track record of safety and try to make decisions that result in safe products for everyone. Sometimes these decisions can be difficult when we see data on one hand that speaks to an ingredient's safety and on the other hand we read what appears to be mis-information that puts the ingredient's safety in question -- such mis-information often starts as a marketing tactic in a company looking to gain an advantage by disparaging an ingredient, this eventually proliferates across the internet and by word-of-mouth and makes the decisions we as consumers make when shopping for safe products, difficult.

So -- to focus now on your question -- we believe we are making safe products but recognize each person is different. Even though we believe the ingredients we're using are safe, we know some ingredients' safety (such as preservatives, for example) will always be passionately debated. As a result, the best advice we can give you is to consult with your doctor or research the ingredients we use so that you can make the best decision for you.

In the end it comes down to our respect for you as an individual. We don't think it's fair to you or to our own brand when other companies who don't personally know you, claim their products are safe or safer than their competing brands. We believe the best way to decide if our products are safe for you, is for you arm yourself with information, trust your own findings and beliefs and consult with an expert such as your doctor, who knows you and your specific needs.

When faced with questions like yours, some companies like to give a simple yes or no response; and they're just doing what works for them. I hope it comes across here, that we care deeply about you and our customers. We respect your personal decision to use or not to use our products based on your findings.

Thank you!
Darrell Owens