How the Safe Cosmetics Bill Will Affect Natural Cosmetics
If you use vegetable oils in your skin care products, regardless of whether or not they are organic, they may be prohibited by this bill because they contain phytoestrogens.
Do UV Nail Lamps Emit Unsafe Levels of Ultraviolet Light?
A recent report incorrectly claimed that UV nail lamps are a source of “high-dose UV-A” and also inaccurately compared UV tanning beds with UV nail lamps.
The Safe Cosmetics Act 2010
The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 is unscientific, unworkable, and if passed as is, would likely cause widespread job loss in the cosmetics industry. Far from being a step in the right direction, it would be a leap into regulatory chaos, as well as targeting small businesses and natural products.
The Precautionary Principle: A Cautionary Tale
‘ve been inspired by the actions of WATCH (Women Against Toxic Cosmetics Harm) and the Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine, who (with the assistance of the Environmental Working Group and Campaign for Safe Cosmetics) sent away 12 common cosmetics products last spring to be tested for chemicals. Since they’ve already found the hidden toxins in my medicine cabinet, I figured maybe I’d take a look at what was going on in my fridge. I’ve been a vegetarian for more than 25 years and eat a diet based largely on whole, organic foods, so I was sure my food “tests” would come out clean. I was appalled by the results.
Exposing the Formaldehyde Myth
An unfortunate misunderstanding is happening globally concerning many cosmetic products, including some nail products.
Can Parabens Make You Fat?
A very simple question, but one that requires a detailed scientific answer, unfortunately! Recently, one or two web sites have started to ask this question, or even state it as an unassailable fact.
Do You Use Chemicals on Your Face? I Hope So
Recent stories have circulated the web about the average woman using more than 515 chemicals on her face daily implying that this was quite dangerous. This number sounded quite low to me so I thought I’d count what I use.
First thing in the morning I take a shower and wash my face with soap and water. Water is dihydrogen monoxide, the first chemical. My handcrafted vegetable oil soap will include the following oils
Crying Wolf about ‘Chemicals’ and Cancer {From NRO’s Critical Condition}
The President’s Cancer Panel has released a report on the causes of cancer and how we might best avoid them.
Parabens and This and That…
A new report just came out on parabens that I found interesting. Having read previous papers about parabens I have been skeptical of the bad press they have received supposedly because of them affecting the hormonal systems of the body which lead to cancer.
phthalates: are they safe?
Phthalates are a hot topic in the personal care and many other industries. 60 Minutes ran a great segment last Sunday on the phthalates. Phthalates are found all around us: food, tap water, the air we breathe, plastics, household goods and many other products. They make fragrances linger longer
