Campaign for Safe Cosmetics

Procter & Gamble to Reduce Toxic Chemical in Herbal Essences Shampoo

Fri, 12 Mar 2010

Procter & Gamble will reformulate 18 shampoos in its Herbal Essences line to reduce levels of the cancer-causing chemical 1,4-dioxane, according to a preliminary agreement.

Slow Death By Rubber Duck Webinar

RVSP now for our upcoming virtual book club event with Slow Death By Rubber Duck author Rick Smith.

Do Toxins Cause Autism?

Thu, 25 Feb 2010

Over recent decades, other development disorders also appear to have proliferated, along with certain cancers in children and adults. Why?

Saving our skin

Wed, 24 Feb 2010

The vast growth of the natural beauty industry came as Amer�icans began to ask about their skincare products what they had already asked about their food: Where does it come from? How is it made? What are the ingredients, and are they safe?

Women push for regulation of cosmetic chemicals

Mon, 22 Feb 2010

The young women want more government regulation of the chemicals in their shampoo, lotions, cosmetics and other personal care products.

Colorado proposes ban on cosmetics it claims cause cancer

Mon, 22 Feb 2010

Colorado senators are calling on the state to crackdown on 'cancer-causing' chemicals in personal care products.

Women's Group Putting Cosmetics On Trial

Sun, 21 Feb 2010

A group of young women in Waterville say they're concerned about what's actually in their personal care products, and now they're asking a lab in Portland to help them find out.

Children more likely to have attention, behavioral problems when exposed to phthalates in womb

Fri, 29 Jan 2010

Children exposed in the womb to chemicals in cosmetics and fragrances are more likely to develop behavioral problems commonly found in children with attention deficit disorders.

Sumbody founder reads into skin care labels

Sun, 24 Jan 2010

She knows there are ingredients in dozens of body products that are perfectly safe and healthy for most people, yet many products, with labels claiming "natural" and "organic" are, in fact, what she calls Vitamin J - junky, dangerous chemicals she believes are potentially poisoning us and polluting the planet.

The Parabens Debate

Fri, 22 Jan 2010

There continue to be different viewpoints about the potential health risks associated with parabens in beauty products.

Beauty, naturally

What's trendier these days than going green? Not much, it seems... The makeup and cosmetics counter certainly isn't immune from the trend.

Read baby-product labels closely

Tue, 05 Jan 2010

Parents might want to think carefully about their baby's next bath, anti-chemical groups say: Sweet-smelling soap and shampoo products may contain dangerous substances.

Chemical Relaxers: The Facts Might Not Be So Relaxing

Fri, 18 Dec 2009

Chris Rock�s documentary Good Hair caused bad feelings last summer for many black female film-goers, who felt more betrayed than they did fairly portrayed by the film. Lost in all of the earsplitting debates and viral blog posts, was any deeper discussion of the health implications for black women and girls who use hair straighteners.

Study: Chemicals, pollutants found in newborns

Thu, 03 Dec 2009

Chemicals from cosmetics, perfumes and other fragrances were detected along with dozens of other industrial compounds in the umbilical cords of African American, Asian and Latino infants in the United States, according to a national study released Wednesday.

Contact Your Favorite Company About Toxic Fragrance

"Fragrance" can contain dozens or even hundreds of unlabeled, potentially harmful ingredients. That includes synthetic musks, which have even been found in the cord blood of newborns. Ask your favorite brands to remove the toxics.