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| California finds dangerous chemicals in nail polishes advertised as nontoxic by Associated Press, The Washington Post April 10th, 2012 Some nail polishes commonly found in California salons and advertised as free of a so-called “toxic trio” of chemicals actually have high levels of agents linked to birth defects, state chemical regulators said Tuesday. |
| Industry research finds formaldehyde exposure not a problem for consumers in cosmetics by Michelle Yeomans, Cosmetics Design April 5th, 2012 |
| The Hidden Risks of Using Lipstick AOL Video April 5th, 2012 The Doctors reveal the hidden dangers of lipstick, and how to stay safe. |
| Early Puberty in Girls – Is There a Connection to Plastics? by Mike Schade, Center for Health, Environment, and Justice April 2nd, 2012 Yesterday, the NY Times Magazine ran a fascinating yet disturbing story about a growing trend – young girls going through puberty, way before their time. In the story, the Times explores how early puberty is effecting girls and their families across the country, and what parents, doctors and scientists are doing to address this troubling issue. |
| Dangerous Moment: Industry plots to keep products toxic by Lisa Archer, Not Just A Pretty Face March 30th, 2012 “I have loved every minute of my career as a stylist until Brazilian Blowout completely changed my life. Our laws are obviously broken. We are pleading for you to help protect our health and our livelihood.” – Jennifer Arce, written testimony to Energy and Commerce Committee’s March 27 hearing on cosmetics safety. |
| Do you want this guy writing the rules for cosmetics safety? by Stacy Malkan, Not Just a Pretty Face March 30th, 2012 Peter Barton Hutt of Covington and Burling, LLP, representing the biggest beauty corporations, testified before Congress this week that his clients’ products are perfectly safe and there’s no need to worry about silly little things like carcinogens in baby shampoo (we’re paraphrasing here). |
| As FDA Rejects BPA Ban, Congress Looks Set To Punt On Chemical Reform by Amy Westervelt, Forbes March 30th, 2012 It’s quite the week for chemicals regulation. The FDA is set to rule on whether to ban the use of bisphenol-A (BPA) in food packaging today (check back here for an update when the ruling comes through), and the House began hearings on overhauling the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act earlier this week that seemed heavily weighted toward supporting industry over regulation. |
| A Study of Boston Nail Salons
by Meda Kisivuli, The Mayor's Health Line Blog March 30th, 2012 A recent study on the Indoor Air Quality of Boston Nail Salons conducted by Brandeis University students from the Environmental Health and Justice Program revealed that a high percentage of toxic chemicals and fine particles are found in nail salon air. |
| Puberty Before Age 10: A New ‘Normal’? by Elizabeth Weil, New York Times Magazine March 30th, 2012 One day last year when her daughter, Ainsley, was 9, Tracee Sioux pulled her out of her elementary school in Fort Collins, Colo., and drove her an hour south, to Longmont, in hopes of finding a satisfying reason that Ainsley began growing pubic hair at age 6. |
| Lawmakers Want FDA to Regulate Cosmetics by Janie Lorber, Roll Call March 29th, 2012 There’s formaldehyde in your Brazilian Blowout, lead in your Grecian Formula hair dye and who knows what in your perfume. Certainly not the government. |
| Starting Early, and Young by Shivani Vora, New York Times March 28th, 2012 DR. AMI SHAH NAGARAJAN, 38, a specialist in integrative medicine who lives in Manhattan, estimates that she spends $150 a month on Mustela and California Baby products for her 3-year-old twins. “I spend more on my kids than I do for myself,” she said. “It’s worth it to me to get something pure for them.” |
| At trailblazing hearing on cosmetics, congressmen bounce ideas off FDA by Gabriel Nelson, E&E News March 28th, 2012 It's rare for businesses to ask Washington to hit them with new regulations, but that's exactly what the members of the Personal Care Products Council did yesterday. |
| Common toothpaste additive triclosan to be deemed toxic to environment by Sarah Schmidt, Edmonton Journal March 27th, 2012 The federal government is set to declare a bacteria killer found in many toothpastes, mouthwashes and anti-bacterial soaps as toxic to the environment, a move which could see the use of the chemical curtailed sharply, Postmedia News has learned. |
| Are 'brighteners' bottling the idea of fair beauty?
by Vanessa Greco, CTV News March 25th, 2012 Boutique shelves have long been stocked with the promise of bolder lashes, fuller lips, clearer skin and countless other products branded with aspirational adjectives. |
| The 3 main sources of chemicals in your home by Rodale News, Mother Nature Network March 22nd, 2012 Ever wonder what's exposing you to the highest levels of chemicals? A new study hopes to give you an answer. |
| FDA carries out asbestos tests in cosmetic talc after concerns are raised by Michelle Yeomans, Cosmetics Design March 21st, 2012 The US Food and Drug Administration has announced it recently carried out tests on certain cosmetic products containing talc after general concerns about the possible presence of asbestos were raised. |
| Author shares the dangers of lipsticks, face creams and Brazilian Blowouts by Shandra Martinez, M Live March 20th, 2012 Spend a few minutes listening to Stacy Malkan, and you’re likely to toss your lipstick and deodorant in the trash, along with a lot of the other beauty products fighting for space in your bathroom cabinets. |
| Hair Salons Still Putting Workers' Health At Risk with Brazilian Blowout by Virginia Sole-Smith, The Investigative Fund March 20th, 2012 Even though public health officials have issued such warnings, though salon workers and consumers have reported health consequences, and the courts have demanded more than $5 million in fines, Brazilian Blowout remains in salons and on the head of many a beauty consumer, because no government agency, including the FDA, has the authority to issue a recall. |
| Styling Practices Can Lead to Serious Hair and Scalp Diseases for African Americans NewsWise March 19th, 2012 Styling practices can lead to serious hair and scalp diseases for some African Americans, says Henry Ford Hospital dermatologist Diane Jackson-Richards, M.D. |
| FDA to hold public cosmetic regulation cooperation meeting by Michelle Yeomans, Cosmetics Design March 19th, 2012 The Food and Drug Administration has announced it will hold a public meeting to discuss the international cooperation on cosmetic regulations before its upcoming committee meeting in Rockville, Maryland in July. |
