Avoid These Chemicals in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

Chemicals of Concern in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

Human Behavior Altered by Toxic Chemicals? Scientists Warn of Risks

International scientists from around the world are warning that chemical pollutants in the environment have the potential to alter animal and human behavior.

Alarming Brain Damage Risk from BPA and BPS, say scientists

Endocrine disrupting chemical BPA (bisphenol A) and BPS (aka, BPA-Free; bisphenol S) which allows manufacturers to now list their food and drink containers and other products* as “BPA-Free” on the labels, is causing concerns among scientists that these chemicals could “seriously damage” human brains.

Harmful Chemicals in Household Cleaning Products Finally Revealed: Report

By accessing new ingredient information through the “Cleaning Product Right to Know Act”, a new report, “Beyond the Label: Health Impacts of Harmful Ingredients in Cleaning Products”, calls attention to some of the most problematic chemicals used in household cleaning products.

PFAS Forever Chemical on Eco-Friendly Straws: Study

If you think buying certain green products will help your fellow humans, animals and the environment, think again. According to researchers who tested one so-called ‘green’ product, when it comes to some eco-friendly straws, the exact opposite is true. Their findings? Some companies coat permeable products like biodegradable straws with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Yes, that is correct…some companies are coating so-called ‘eco-straws’ with the toxic Forever Chemical.

Parkinson’s Disease Spikes Linked to Carpet Cleaning Chemical, say researchers

Researchers of a study on the link between neurological conditions and industrial and household solvent chemicals believe that the chemical trichloroethylene (TCE), commonly used in household products such as carpet cleaners may be behind the recent spikes in Parkinson’s Disease.

Infant Brain Harm from Prenatal Exposure to Phthalate Chemicals

Researchers examining the effects of pregnant women exposed to toxic chemicals in their homes have substantiated evidence linking exposure to phthalates to altered cognitive outcomes in their infants.

Majority of Land for Growing Food at Risk for Pesticide Pollution

A new study revealed 64 percent of land used for agriculture and food crops is at risk of pesticide pollution.

Something Borrowed (from Nature), Something Blue: Toxic Synthetic Food Dye may Soon be Replaced

Synthetic Blue Dye (#1 and #2) has a long history of holding the possibility of pernicious outcomes for some people when used in medicines, hospital pharmaceuticals and food. But all of that may be a thing of the past because scientists have uncovered a natural alternative to artificial blue food coloring in cabbage.

Phthalate Chemical Exposure during Pregnancy Linked to Postpartum Depression

Results of a new study reveal that women with higher levels of phthalates in their system during pregnancy were most likely to suffer from postpartum depression.