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May 9, 2012 / This Mother’s Day, Clean Up the Toxic Cosmetics Aisle
Since I lost my mother to breast cancer at the age of 18, I have usually spent Mother?s Day outdoors in one of her favorite spots, reflecting on what an amazing human being she was, and creating intentions for the coming year around how to live my ... read more »
May 9, 2012 / Sunscreen Ingredient May Be Linked to Endometriosis
Scientists are reporting a possible link between the use of sunscreen containing a certain ingredient that mimics the effects of the female sex hormone estrogen and an increased risk of being diagnosed with endometriosis, a painful condition in ... read more »
May 3, 2012 / Sustained pressure by non-profits forces change in FDA nanotech policy
Several leading non-profits working on nanotechnology oversight issued a statement responding to recent steps taken by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that represent marginal progress toward regulation of products made with this new ... read more »
April 29, 2012 / What's in your makeup? Burden of keeping cosmetics safe left up to manufacturers
Slather them on your face, rub them into your pores, take a bath in them -- they are the chemicals and minerals and nanoparticles that make up the makeup we use to try to look our best, protect ourselves from the sun and even turn back the aging ... read more »
