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12 Ugly Truths Behind the Myth of Cosmetic Safety
1. TOXIC CHEMICALS ARE WIDESPREAD IN BEAUTY PRODUCTS—AND IN OUR BODIES.Every day we use multiple personal care products—from shampoo, to deodorant, toothpaste, lotion and makeup—that contain chemical ingredients that are absorbed through the skin, inhaled or ingested. So, it’s not surprising that synthetic chemicals have gotten into our bodies, our breast milk and our children. Some of these chemi...[Read More]
Amen, thank you, God, for skin
The skin is the largest organ of the body and is a mirror image of what is going on inside and outside. It maintains the correct internal temperature of the body. It allows chemical substances to enter and exit the body. At one time, it was thought that nothing could go through the skin and affect the internal workings of the body. Certainly, this has been proven to be wrong. For example, today, m...[Read More]
An Ugly Truth About Cosmetics
Beauty-seekers beware: Largely unregulated ads for skin creams and wrinkle removers often have dubious claims backed by spurious science "Better than Botox?" This StriVectin-SD ad splashed across magazines and newspapers all over the nation has attracted women in droves. Aching to erase the telltale signs of age, they're flocking to high-end department stores like Bloomingdale's to grab 6-...[Read More]
Antiperspirants Linked to Breast Cancer
READING, England, March 1 - Underarm antiperspirants may contribute to the risk of breast cancer because they contain aluminum salts with metal ions that mimic the effect of estrogen. Until recently, it was thought that such estrogen-mimicking substances were uniformly organic -- either phenolic or carbon ring structures -- but evidence is mounting that some metals can also binding to estrogen r...[Read More]
Are all cosmetics really safe, natural and earth friendly?
As a people, we are collectively becoming more concerned about toxins in our earth and environment, the pollution spewed into our air and oceans. This is a good sign and very encouraging. That being said, we in the West are products of a generation of mass media advertising. Advertising is commonly dictated by the dollar conscious bosses of manufactured goods and cosmetic manufacturers are no di...[Read More]
Cancer: How Dangerous Are Our Cosmetics?
Cancer: How Dangerous Are Our Cosmetics We know that children are not simply little adults. With their quick heartbeats, fast-growing organs and enviable metabolism, the young absorb proportionally more pollutants than those who are older. Exposures to minute amounts of hormones, environmental tobacco smoke or pollutants early in the life of an animal or human embryo can deform ...[Read More]
Cosmetics and Breast Cancer - Is There a Connection?
A friend of mine e-mailed me with a reminder to buy the new Breast Cancer Postage stamps which help support research for Breast Cancer. As I was pondering that disease a theory returned into my mind and I want to offer it to my readers. I am not a medical doctor so bear with me. Some years ago I was taken to the hospital for a pounding heart and the doctor told me that it was caffeine and they did...[Read More]
Could your make-up be making you sick?
What are the dangers hidden in your make-up? Find out belowAt this time of year, we tend to wear more make-up than usual. Hey, we all need help to give us a bit of party-girl glamour and to cover up the under-eye shadows from too many late nights! But did you know that your make-up could actually be making you ill? According to a growing number of experts, the ingredients found in cosmetics an...[Read More]
Dibutyl Phthalate - Cancer Causing Chemical
Dibutyl Phthalate Dibutyl phthalate is a common ingredient found in many over the counter hair sprays, cosmetics and personal care products. This in depth health report by the EWG looks at the considerable risks posed by this carcinogenic-gender-bending toxic chemical to our health and the health of our loved ones! Make sure you use safe non-toxic products to protect your health.Beauty Secrets&nb...[Read More]
Hazardous Chemicals in Cosmetics
Over 10,000 ingredients are used in personal care products. Some of these chemicals are linked to cancer, birth defects, developmental and reproductive harm, and other health problems that are on the rise. While the US FDA bans 9 ingredients from cosmetics – the EU has banned over 1,000 due to health concerns. The table below shows a sample of ingredients contained in cosmetics sold in Massachuset...[Read More]
How Dangerous Are Your Cosmetics?
Most personal care and beauty product consumers would be slightly unnerved to find that the government doesn't require any mandatory testing for these products before they hit store shelves. As a matter of fact, a government agency found out that cosmetic manufacturers could use just about any raw materials in their products and then put them on the market without needing approval by the FDA. The ...[Read More]
If You Wear Make-Up, Your Body Could be Absorbing Up to 5 Lbs of Chemicals Per Year
Body Absorbs 5 Lbs of Make-Up Chemicals Per Year Mercola, June 22, 2007 Straight to the Source Women who use make-up on a daily basis can absorb almost 5 pounds of chemicals into their bodies each year.Some of the compounds present in make-up have been linked to side effects ranging from skin irritation to cancer.One class of cosmetic chemicals which could be dangerous are parabens. Traces ...[Read More]
Ingredient in cosmetics, toys a safety concern
In the 12th week of a human pregnancy, the momentous event of gender formation begins, as X and Y chromosomes trigger biochemical reactions that shape male or female organs. Estrogens carry the process forward in girls, while in boys, male hormones called androgens do. Now scientists have indications the process may be influenced from beyond the womb, raising a fresh debate over industrial chemi...[Read More]
Major Cosmetic and Toiletry Ingredient Poses Avoidable Cancer Risks
Major Cosmetic and Toiletry Ingredient Poses Avoidable Cancer Risks, warns Professor of Environmental Medicine at University of Illinois School of Public Health. CHICAGO, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- The following was released today by Samuel S. Epstein, M.D., Professor Environmental Medicine, University of Illinois School of Public Health: As reported on CBS Morning News today, the Nat...[Read More]
One Out of Five Cosmetics May be Contaminated With Cancer-Causing Impurity
One Out of Five Cosmetics May be Contaminated With Cancer-Causing Impurity Mercola.com, 3.01.07 Straight to the Source FragranceAlthough companies are required by law to list all chemical ingredients in a personal care product, a loophole allows them to list "fragrance" as a general category instead of a specific one."Fragrance" can actually include complex mixtures of hundreds of chemicals...[Read More]
Petroleum-Based Cosmetics and Skin Care Products Found to Contain Cancer-Causing Chemical 1,4-Dioxane
Petroleum-based cosmetics and skin care products found to contain cancer-causing chemical 1,4-dioxane By M. T. Whitney NewsTarget.com, March 20 2007 Straight to the Source A recent study by the non-profit Environmental Working Group showed that many cosmetic products -- including more than half of all baby soaps -- contained a carcinogenic chemical. Internal studies in the cosmetics indust...[Read More]
Question on Deodorant and cosmetics ingredients
Question on Deodorant and cosmetics ingredients Q: I recently switched to a new brand of deodorant and broke out in a rash. When I stopped using it, the rash went away. Do you think I was simply allergic to it or could there be harmful materials in it? I couldn’t find anything on the label. And that got me wondering about any potential environmental issues as well. A: Your concern is we...[Read More]
Research Shows 22% of All Cosmetics May Be Contaminated With Cancer-Causing Impurity
Press Release New Product Tests Find Contaminant Above Government-Recommended Limits Environmental Working Group, Feb 8, 2007 Straight to the Source From CommonDreams.orgCONTACT:Environmental Working Group EWG Public Affairs, (202) 667-6982WASHINGTON - February 8 - Many of the cosmetic industry's chemical safety assessments reveal that common petroleum-based cosmetic ingredients can be con...[Read More]
Should You Trust Your Makeup?
FOR decades, companies that make everything from after-shave to lip gloss have conducted safety testing on grooming products and shipped the cosmetics to stores to be sold to consumers, all with very little government involvement. And over the years, there have been few health or safety problems associated with the myriad grooming products and cosmetics on the market. Nonetheless, momentum has be...[Read More]
Spraying Yourself With Toxic Chemicals is Not Sexy
Perfume, according to marketing claims, will help us attract a romantic partner and make us feel sexier. And indeed, scents have the ability to alter mood and trigger powerful memories. Research indicates the sense of smell impacts not only psychological but physical health as well. But an increasing number of people – including health care practitioners – are beginning to think that there’s nothi...[Read More]
The Truth About Parabens
The National Organic Program prohibits chemical preservatives in products that are labeled "organic." So what are chemical preservatives such as methyl, propyl, butyl and ethyl parabens doing in personal care products labeled "organic?" There are many delightful organic foods that contain no preservatives. Read the labels on your organic honey, maple syrup, vinegar, olive oil, sugar, raisins, pean...[Read More]
The Ugly Side of Cosmetics
Make-up and body care products have been linked to allergic reactions, birth defects, and even cancer. Here's what you need to know. Suzanne Anich of Minneapolis, MN, has a morning routine similar to that of many women. She shampoos and conditions her hair with products that contain “natural ingredients,” according to the labels. She brushes her teeth, then washes her face with an upscale facial...[Read More]
What is in Those Cosmetics?
Filed under: Cosmetics, Environmental health hazards, Hormone disruptors, endocrine disrupting chemicals, Personal care products Look on any cosmetic label and you'll find some tongue-tripping ingredients, including synthetic preservatives and colors that may be harmful to our health. Synthetic Preservatives:Parabens (butyl, ethyl, methyl and propyl), which can be absorbed through the skin, ma...[Read More]
What's in the bottle PRESERVATIVES
We don't have to choose between looking good and being healthy. According to Pat Thomas, we should regularly check the ingredient list showed on the cosmetic and skincare products and find out which ones are bad to our health.Preservatives are designed to kill things and prevent them from multiplying. They are widely used in commercial cosmetic products to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi....[Read More]
What's really in your hair and skincare products?
Most parents nowadays are aware of the potentially toxic chemicals in food. But how many look closely at what’s in hair and skincare products? ‘People avoid the E-numbers in food, in case they make kids hyperactive, but they don’t think of looking at the synthetic colours on cosmetic labels – which can charge up kids in the same way. And that’s just the start: I really believe the harsh chemic...[Read More]