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03/12/2018
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By Ethan Huff
Why cosmetics laws need a makeover: Contaminated personal care products are harming consumers
It’s been far too long since the federal laws that govern cosmetics safety have been revisited and revised by lawmakers. Thousands of new chemicals, many of which are harming people, have been added to the ingredients lineup since the last time the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) performed chemical safety evaluations, which means that […]
04/20/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Senators ask FDA to ban cancer-causing chemical from bath products
Your shampoo could be harming you. The substance 1,4-dioxane, is a carcinogen that’s commonly found in personal care products that create suds, such as in shampoos, hand soaps, and shower gels. According to the Environmental Working Group, at least 8,000 products contain 1,4-dioxane. In spite of this, companies are not required by the U.S. Food […]
10/29/2015
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By Julie Wilson
Organic cosmetics guru Aubrey Hampton exposes the industry and its toxic ingredients
Skin is our bodies’ largest organ, so we all should be especially cautious about what we apply to it. This is particularly important considering personal care products applied to the skin can be absorbed into our bloodstream: think nicotine or birth control patches. Which substances readily absorb into the skin depend on their chemical makeup; […]
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