Tag Archives: "harmful chemicals"
Toxic Talk: How to Choose Safe Plastics
Seems we’re surrounded by plastics everywhere, doesn’t it? From plastic cups to baby utensils to containers for personal care products, most of us would be hard pressed to get plastic completely out of our lives. Fortunately, we don’t have to. The truth is that according to scientific research, some plastics are safer than others. After […]
Think You’ve Got a Non-Toxic Nail Polish? Check Again!
A recent study has discovered that even nail polishes labeled as “non-toxic” or as being free of certain potentially hazardous chemicals aren’t necessarily telling the truth. What’s going on? Study Shows Some Polishes Mislabeled The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) sampled 25 nail care products available only from nail salons-twelve of which were […]
Congressional Hearing on Cosmetics Safety-Finally, Someone is Listening
Our voices have been heard. All of us who have expressed our concern over the toxic chemicals present in so many of today’s personal care products can celebrate the fact that on March 27, 2012, Congress held its first hearing on cosmetics safety in more than 30 years. Repeated Toxic Alerts Reached Government Ears You […]
Eyelash Extensions? Watch Out for Formaldehyde
Have you noticed the latest trend in beauty? It’s all about the eyelashes. The longer, the better. For many women, that means eyelash extensions. But just what are these extensions, how are they applied, and most importantly, are they safe? What are Eyelash Extensions? Eyelash extensions are single, semi-permanent hairs that are glued on your […]
