Tag Archives: "harsh chemicals"
Secret Toxic Chemicals-from the SC Johnson Family to Yours
On June 9, 2013, our friends at Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) released a spoof SC Johnson commercial and website, at the same time delivering over 50,000 signatures to the company asking them to list fragrance ingredients in their products. This is the same group that just a couple months ago, helped convince Proctor […]
Could Your Hairspray and Nail Polish Cause Early Onset Menopause?
I posted a couple months ago that exposure to phthalates-chemicals in products like hair spray and nail polish-had been linked with an increased risk of diabetes. I’ve also reported that phthalates have been linked with childhood asthma, developmental problems, thyroid issues, lowered IQ, and infertility. Now, a new study shows that exposure to phthalates, through […]
Update on Parabens-Scientists Finding Them in Breast Tissue Again
I’ve posted about parabens before-those potentially harmful preservatives that are used in so many of our personal care products. These synthetic chemicals help keep products free of contamination, so they last longer. Parabens can act like estrogen in the body, however, and since estrogen is considered one of the primary influences on breast cancer, researchers […]
How Toxic Is Your iPhone or Other Smart Phone?
Did you know that cell phones and smart phones have small amounts of toxic chemicals? This last October, the Ann Arbor-based Ecology Center teamed up with technology experts at ifixit.com to test for these chemicals in 36 different phones, including the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S III. Here’s more on what they found. […]
