Zero Tolerance
Adopting the zero tolerance approach to cosmetics?
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.
Environmental “Worry” Group
EWG has overseen a Reign of Error lasting more than two decades.
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.
Straight From the Horse’s Mouth
First hand account of statements made by Susan Roll during the legislative session of the Colorado Safe Personal Care Products Act that failed in March, 2010.
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.
Caffeine; friend or foe?
Caffeine appears to have some anti-inflammatory and vasoconstriction effects which has brought it to the attention of those interested in skin care. It has recently been found in many anti-cellulite products. Some short term studies have shown a positive effect with topical use of caffeine, but no long term improvements have been documented.
President’s Cancer Panel Report 2010
“Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk – What We Can Do Now” is a 240 page report released by The President’s Cancer Panel, which normally consists of three (3) people. This report was released by a panel that consisted of two: Dr. LaSalle Leffall, an oncologist and professor of surgery at Howard University, and Dr. Margaret Kripke, [...]
