Given the number of reports of adverse health reactions to commercial hair dyes we have received (reports, incidentally that reflect … More
Category: Personal Care Chemicals
Health Problems from Personal Care Products on the Rise? It is Complicated.
Complaints of adverse health events related to cosmetic and personal care products more than doubled from 2015 to 2016, according … More
Hair Treatment Chemicals Linked with Increased Risk for Breast Cancer: New study
A new study has uncovered a possible link between hair treatments (dyes, straighteners/ relaxers) and increased risk for breast cancer … More
Buyer Beware: More Toxic Chemicals Headed for U.S. Food, Products
There are thousands of new chemicals being produced each month. These new chemicals are added to the estimated 10,000 synthetic … More
Avoid These Chemicals: 200+ Scientists Sign Warning Document
What chemicals to avoid: Products containing triclosan, triclocarban and other antimicrobials . Where these chemicals are found: The chemical triclosan … More
Cleaning and Personal Care Product Chemicals Linked with Birth Defects: Study
A new study has linked the chemicals in common disinfectants and preservatives in household and personal care products such as … More
Removing Toxic Chemicals from our Personal Care Products: Progress Report
Some consumers have expressed their dissatisfaction that removing toxic chemicals from U.S. personal care products is such a slow process. … More
Detox Your Beauty Routine
You have probably read or heard about the toxins lurking in your cosmetics and beauty products, but have you actually … More
Big Chemical offers consumers transparency about their products, but not in the U.S.
While it is not particularly helpful to consumers in the U.S., Big Chemical’s efforts at transparency in Europe is making … More
Consumers demanding beauty products free of chemicals of concern
For decades in the U.S. some of the most common chemicals contained in mainstream, commercial skin and hair care products … More
Chemical Free Life 