A new study has revealed that daily exposure to toxic chemicals called phthalates, commonly used in the manufacture of plastic food containers and many cosmetics, may lead to roughly 100,000 premature deaths among older Americans every year.
Category: Personal Care Chemicals
Obesity Link with Chemicals in Food, Products under Scrutiny from scientists
According to evidence presented at a recent scientific conference on endocrinology (hormonal system) everyday exposure to obesity-promoting chemicals (obesogens) represents a significant risk to public health.
Pull Carcinogenic Sunscreens: Researchers to FDA
A group of researchers has called on the Food and Drug Administration to pull certain popular sunscreen brands after they said they’ve found evidence of a potential cancer-causing chemical.
Salon Workers Have Growing Concerns Over Chemical Exposure
Salon workers across the cosmetology industry, including spa, hair, and nail salon employees, have begun to express workplace safety concerns.
Radio Program-Podcast: PFAS
Today’s program will offer a quick and dirty overview of everything you need to know about PFAS…what it is, why we should care about its potential impact to humans, animals and the general environment, where it is hiding, and how you can help minimize exposure to it.
Makeup Contains Toxic PFAS Chemicals, say scientists
New scientific research has found toxic PFAS chemicals (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in most waterproof mascara, liquid lipsticks, and foundations tested.
‘Overturn 2 Billion Dollar Talc Verdict’ say Johnson and Johnson Lawyers
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is asking for a Supreme Court review of a $2 billion verdict against them.
RECALL: Hand Sanitizers Containing Toxic Chemicals
Some hand sanitizers have been recalled for containing the toxic chemical methanol. Additionally, an independent pharmacy and lab has petitioned the FDA to recall other hand sanitizers after a study found unacceptable levels of benzene in several brands of hand sanitizers.
Skin Exposure to Toxic Chemicals Linked to Billions of Chronic Diseases
Today many people are exposed to a wide range of toxins, such as ozone, nanoparticles, microplastics, household cleaning agents, pesticides, enzymes, emulsifiers, fine dust, exhaust fumes, cigarette smoke and countless chemicals in the air, food and water–all of which are now believed by scientists to harm the epithelial barrier and are subsequently responsible for up to two billion chronic, non-infectious diseases including allergic conditions, inflammatory bowel disorders, celiac disease and even Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s disease, autism spectrum disorders and chronic depression.
Avoid These Chemicals in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Chemicals of Concern in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
