Because of major loopholes in federal law, companies are allowed to use nearly any ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products – even chemicals that are known to harm human health and the environment. A growing number of responsible cosmetics companies agree that safe is beautiful and are setting a high bar in the marketplace by agreeing not to use toxic chemicals in their products.

Unfortunately, many industry laggards continue to ignore growing concerns about hazardous chemicals in their products. While urging them to shape up and sign the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, we're also urging our elected leaders to pass laws that set a minimum standard of safety and transparency for all cosmetics at all price points.