In Support of the Truth

Co-founder, Lisa M. Rodgers, will be taking a more active role in the promotion of Personal Care Truth and the support of truthful information based on scientific facts.

The Bunny Effect of The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010

I get it and understand why some ingredients must be tested on animals, but I was alarmed when Anne-Marie of Brambleberry uncovered how the EU Initiative increased the number of animal tests.

6 Mom-Owned Small Businesses That Closed Due To CPSIA

Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 would have the exact same effect on small, woman- and mom-owned cosmetics businesses as the CPSIA had on toy manufacturers.

Safe Cosmetics Act: The Problem With Ingredients

I thought I’d go into more depth as to why I think the Safe Cosmetics Act’s definition of “ingredient” makes it impossible for totally innocuous ingredients to end up on the list of safe, nontoxic ones.

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.

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.

Are You Ready to Pay the Price for Safe Cosmetics?

The impact the Safe Cosmetics Act will have on the cosmetic industry, as told by an artisanal soap-maker.

Campaign For Safe Cosmetics Treats Compact Signers Unfairly

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics treats their compact signers unfairly.

5 Ways The “Safe Cosmetics Act” Will Harm Consumers

This bill’s stated purpose is to make the cosmetic industry safer through further regulation. This bill has absolutely nothing to do with cosmetic product safety, but it will have drastic consequences to all cosmetic manufacturers, small and large. This will ultimately impact you the consumer.

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