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| How safe are our cosmetics? (video) CNN December 12th, 2012 CNN's Holly Firfer takes a look at the cosmetics we use and whether their ingredients are safe. |
| Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reports on 'who's naughty and who’s nice' by Michelle Yeomans, Cosmetics Design December 12th, 2012 The lobby group has compiled a report based on its’ ranking of retailers that it believes to be doing well, and not so well in terms of their commitment to cosmetics safety. |
| Could Your Shampoo or Body Lotion be Harmful to Your Health? by Kate McPherson, KTVA December 11th, 2012 How closely do you read the back of your lotion or sunscreen bottles? A report from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics says many big retailers are stocking cosmetics and other personal care items without an adequate screening policy. |
| Alaska toxins group issues warning to holiday shoppers Alaska Dispatch December 11th, 2012 With Christmas right the corner and holiday shopping on everyone's mind, a local environmental health group wants consumers to be aware of toxins in personal-care products. |
| Consumer group ranks retailers WPXI-TV, Pittsburgh December 11th, 2012 A consumer group says many everyday products contain harmful chemicals that can cause cancer, infertility or birth defects, and the Food and Drug Administration doesn’t have the authority to regulate them. Consumer investigator Robin Taylor learned safety advocates want retailers to be the gatekeepers. |
| Cosmetics Safety: Which Retailers are Naughty and Which are Nice? by Lori Popkewitz Alper, Groovy Green Livin' December 11th, 2012 Want to know which retailers are naughty and which are nice when it comes to their commitment to cosmetics safety? Who is leading the market trend toward safer products and who’s lagging behind? |
| Report Ranks Retailers on Safe Cosmetics by Amy Westervelt, Forbes December 11th, 2012 After working with the industry for years to encourage the manufacture of non-toxic personal care products, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is now targeting retailers, encouraging them to make more space on shelves for the growing inventory of safe cosmetics. |
| Campaign for Safe Cosmetics ranks retailers' cosmetics safety policies by Jessica Rubino, New Hope 360 December 11th, 2012 Known for its education and advocacy in the personal care industry, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics turned its attention to the cosmetics policies and practices of retailers in its latest report, Retailer Therapy, released today. |
| The best and worst places to buy safe cosmetics by Jessica Rubino, Delicious Living Blog December 11th, 2012 With very weak FDA regulations on cosmetic ingredients in place, our retailers have an important responsibility to be the “gatekeepers,” according to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. This means screening products for ingredients, offering safe alternatives and—perhaps most importantly—making all of their practices (the good and the bad) publicly available. |
| Does Lipstick Contain Lead? ‘GMA’ Tests Lipsticks and Lip Glosses by Elisabeth Leamy and Vanessa Weber, ABC News December 3rd, 2012 But have you ever thought about what’s in lipstick? “Good Morning America” wanted to know if lipstick contains lead, and whether it would be a problem if it did, so we commissioned our own tests. |
| Why Campaign for Safe Cosmetics? by mizjo, HubPages November 27th, 2012 Learning from Kristi and many others like her, ex-victims of the toxic world created by the cosmetics companies, we can reduce the harm caused to us and to our precious earth. |
| The Manscape: The Dirt on Toxic Ingredients in Men’s Body Care Products Environmental Defence November 16th, 2012 Men are using more personal care products than ever before. But what’s actually in them? |
| Will this election create a safer cosmetics industry? by Jessica Rubino, New Hope 360 November 6th, 2012 Okay, maybe cosmetics safety hasn't been top on either candidates’ agenda, but the fiery legislative battle emerging from the natural cosmetics industry rages on, and this election will likely have a significant impact. |
| Seven Tricks to Green Halloween by Michele Berger, Forbes October 30th, 2012 This year, why not swap one of them for something a little more eco-friendly, say making your own decorations or mixing up some homemade face paint? |
| Ten beauty health hazards Gulf News October 30th, 2012 We all like to look our best, but did you know your beauty routine could be bad for you? From salon treatments to everyday beauty procedures, check out how looking good can be bad for you |
| Clamping down on beauty product claims by Alene Dawson, LA Times October 28th, 2012 Regulatory agencies such as the FDA and FTC and consumer websites are calling out companies for unsupported claims and doctored photos. Skepticism is in order. |
| Chemical link to early menopause by Martin Johnston, The New Zealand Herald October 26th, 2012 Pthalates have been linked to early menopause in women. |
| Avon Claims to Fight Breast Cancer, But Are Its Products Safe? by Lori Zimmer, Ecouterre October 19th, 2012 As one of the more visible organizers of breast-cancer rallies across the United States, Avon talks a good game about “crusading” against the deadly disease, particularly when October rolls around. Yet the beauty firm has far to go before it walks the walk, according to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. |
| Top 5 Green Halloween Costume Tips by Claire Moshenberg, MomsRising blog October 12th, 2012 Try one of these tips to make your Halloween a little greener. |
| 50 Shades of Green: Shampoo for Breakfast? by Lindsay Hoganson, 303 Magazine October 10th, 2012 Wearing makeup is like eating it… sorta, bear with me. |
