Did You Know
... that the average adult uses 9 personal care products daily & teenage girls use even more?
... that a recent Cornell report suggests that parabens--common in personal care products such as cosmetics and shampoos--should be reevaluated based on recent evidence that they "can cause estrogen-like responses."
... most of us know a breast cancer survivor who has been advised to avoid antiperspirants with aluminum. But did you know that many antiperspirants also contain parabens, talc and other ingredients you may wish to avoid?
... in one study, researchers found that babies exposed to baby care products had more than four times the urine phthalate levels of babies not exposed. Phthalates have been linked to reduced testosterone levels and potential reproductive problems.
... that the term "organic" is tightly regulated when refering to food products, but is far less controlled on personal care products (USDA organic is considered an exception).
Isn't it nice that...
... organizations like the Environmental Working Group and the USDA are providing information that can help you decide which products you would like to use
... retailers like Spring Morning Bodycare are pulling together information and products to make your life easier
For more information, see Buying Natural or one of the sources below:
- Environmental Working Group's Cosmetics Safety Database
- Organic Consumers Association
- Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
- Program on Breast Cancer and Environmental Risk Factors, Cornell University
