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Posted by denegodfrey on February 27, 2012 · 3 Comments
As a result of the re-emergence of the furore about lead in lipsticks, some further thoughts occurred to me that I would like to share here.
Filed under Information · Tagged with Dene Godfrey, Ecocert, environmental working group, fear mongering, nature derived, nature identical, Personal Care Truth, petrochemicals, safe cosmetics, safe levels, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
Posted by Kristin Fraser Cotte on February 24, 2012 · 2 Comments
I’m taking a moment to step away from the science behind what’s going on lately in the cosmetics industry and the media to examine the logical side of it.
Filed under Information · Tagged with Dene Godfrey, EWG, FDA, fear mongers, John Hurson, Kristin Fraser Cotte, lead in lipstick, PCPC, Personal Care Truth, robert tisserand, safe cosmetics, Skin Inc, the Campaign for, Trevor Butterworth
Posted by denegodfrey on February 15, 2012 · 26 Comments
A recent FDA study of the lead content in 400 lipsticks found that lead concentrations ranged between 0.02 parts per million (ppm) and 7.17ppm.
Posted by roberttisserand on February 13, 2012 · 9 Comments
Heavy metal poisoning should not be taken lightly, it’s a serious issue, but the lead in lipstick fiasco no longer has any traction.
Posted by Colin Sanders on February 10, 2012 · 1 Comment
I have seen people commenting online that they want cosmetics safe enough to eat. Well they have pretty much got their wish.
Posted by PerryRomanowski on February 8, 2012 · 50 Comments
Here is a list of 10 of the most misleading cosmetic claims that I could find.
Posted by denegodfrey on February 2, 2012 · 21 Comments
This observation was made in the 16th century, and has remained a central tenet of toxicology since that time.
Posted by PerryRomanowski on February 1, 2012 · 2 Comments
While many chemical names in the INCI seem arbitrary, there are some standard rules. The following will help you make heads or tails out of the ingredients on most LOIs.
Filed under Ingredients · Tagged with chemistry, colorants, derivatives, INCI, ingredient names, IUPAC, mixtures, nitrogen containing, Perry Romanowski, Personal Care Truth, polymers, safe cosmetics, silicones
Posted by LMRodgers on January 17, 2012 · 3 Comments
Personal Care Truth has a voice in the cosmetic industry. We greatly appreciate your support!
Filed under Information · Tagged with CIR, cosmetic ingredient safety, cosmetic misinformation, cosmetic safety, FDA, fear mongering activists, Lisa M. Rodgers, PCT, Personal Care Truth, safe cosmetics, safety testing
Posted by LMRodgers on January 13, 2012 · 1 Comment
Interview with Lezlee Westine, President & CEO of Personal Care Products Council {PCPC}
Filed under Information · Tagged with Break Through the Noise, CIR, cosmetic safety, cosmetic scientists, FDA, H.R., H.R. 5786, ingredient safety, Lezlee Westine, PCPC, peer reviewed journals, personal care products council, Personal Care Truth, safe cosmetics, Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011
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