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February 9, 2007
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From: CommonDreams.org
CONTACT:
Environmental Working Group
Jovana Ruzicic, (202) 667-6982
WASHINGTON - February 9 - The perfume you give your Valentine may contain unwanted - and unlisted - ingredients: toxic chemicals. But this Valentine's Day you can show your loved ones you really care with safer choices from the researchers at Environmental Working Group.
CONTACT:
Environmental Working Group
Jovana Ruzicic, (202) 667-6982
WASHINGTON - February 9 - The perfume you give your Valentine may contain unwanted - and unlisted - ingredients: toxic chemicals. But this Valentine's Day you can show your loved ones you really care with safer choices from the researchers at Environmental Working Group.
February 8, 2007
News
Web Note: As you will note from the articles in the Coming Clean campaign and Action Alerts of the OCA, many body care products currently labeled as "organic" are not. In the US, look for the "USDA Organic" seal for body care products that are 95%-100% food grade organic.
08/02/2007 - In the race to tap into the fast-growing natural and organic cosmetics market, food companies and retailers are contributing to the continued blurring of the boundaries between the two industries with the introduction of food brand cosmetic lines.
08/02/2007 - In the race to tap into the fast-growing natural and organic cosmetics market, food companies and retailers are contributing to the continued blurring of the boundaries between the two industries with the introduction of food brand cosmetic lines.
February 8, 2007
News
From CommonDreams.org
CONTACT:
Environmental Working Group
EWG Public Affairs, (202) 667-6982
CONTACT:
Environmental Working Group
EWG Public Affairs, (202) 667-6982
February 5, 2007
News
October 11, 2006
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A computer analysis of 25,000 personal care product labels -- conducted by nonprofit research organization, the Environmental Working Group -- found that hundreds of the products contain nano-sized or micronized materials, which can be very hazardous and unpredictable, according to the FDA.
The Beauty Industry's Ugly Secret: Toxics & Immigrant Labor Exploitation in the Cosmetology Industry
September 20, 2006
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SAN FRANCISCO - When it comes to the 20-billion-dollar a year manicure industry in the United States, consumers are more likely to fear foot fungus, not the beauty products themselves.
That despite the fact that the nail industry uses 10,000 chemicals in its products, 89 percent of which have not been safety tested by any independent agency, according to a recent report by the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum.
That's got advocates worried not only for consumers, but nail salon workers.
That despite the fact that the nail industry uses 10,000 chemicals in its products, 89 percent of which have not been safety tested by any independent agency, according to a recent report by the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum.
That's got advocates worried not only for consumers, but nail salon workers.
September 19, 2006
News
London – Sales of natural & organic cosmetics are projected to surpass the EUR 1 billion mark for the first time this year.
New research by Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) finds that European revenues have been increasing by over 20% a year. Widening availability and strengthening consumer demand are the major drivers of market growth. Availability of natural & organic cosmetics is increasing in European retailers with some launching private label products.
September 5, 2006
News
(NewsTarget) Women who wear mainstream
cosmetics products may be unknowingly applying as many as 175 different
chemicals to their bodies every day, according to
ChemicalSafeSkincare.co.uk.
Most popular beauty products contain a vast cocktail of chemicals, many of which have been linked to health problems such as cancer, hormone imbalances and skin irritation. A campaign group organized by manufacturers of natural products is calling for mainstream cosmetics makers to exhibit more information on
Most popular beauty products contain a vast cocktail of chemicals, many of which have been linked to health problems such as cancer, hormone imbalances and skin irritation. A campaign group organized by manufacturers of natural products is calling for mainstream cosmetics makers to exhibit more information on
August 30, 2006
Scientific Study
(NewsTarget) A team of researchers from the University of California has found that sunscreen can do more harm than good once it soaks into the skin, where it actually promotes the harmful compounds it is meant to protect against.
August 13, 2006
News
Web Note: Click Straight to the Source to see the newscast of which the following is a transcript.
(CBS4) BOSTON Organic food is going main-stream with stores like Wal-Mart hopping on the bandwagon.
Now, there are all sorts of organic beauty products on the market, but are they worth the price you'll pay?
In the beauty aisle, the word "organic" appears on everything from body lotion to shampoo. And if you're like most people, you probably assume that means what's inside isS organic.
(CBS4) BOSTON Organic food is going main-stream with stores like Wal-Mart hopping on the bandwagon.
Now, there are all sorts of organic beauty products on the market, but are they worth the price you'll pay?
In the beauty aisle, the word "organic" appears on everything from body lotion to shampoo. And if you're like most people, you probably assume that means what's inside isS organic.