Phthalates
Pronounced THAL-ates, these chemicals, which are linked to endocrine disruption, developmental and reproductive toxicity, and cancer, have been banned from cosmetics in the European Union, but still remain prevalent in U.S. products.
Pronounced THAL-ates, these chemicals, which are linked to endocrine disruption, developmental and reproductive toxicity, and cancer, have been banned from cosmetics in the European Union, but still remain prevalent in U.S. products.
For Immediate Release: January 15th, 2014 SAN FRANCISCO—Exposure to certain toxic phthalates has substantially decreased in the American population according to a study led by
By Tianna Shaw-Wakeman, Environmental Justice Program Coordinator, Black Women for Wellness, and a Advisory Committee Member of the Black Beauty Project When I was a
After suffering a serious chemical burn from an over-the-counter beauty product, Amber Makupson was fed up of the toxic ingredients damaging so many other women and decided to create Meraki Organics, a non-toxic vegan haircare brand infused with gemstones to nourish skin, hair, body and soul.
Non-Toxic Black Beauty Project BCPP’s Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is tackling the environmental injustice of Black beauty with our list and database of non-toxic Black-owned
Mixtures People aren’t exposed to just one chemical at a time. Because many ingredients are used in many products, exposures for some chemicals are nearly
Measuring Chemicals In People Biomonitoring is a technique that measures the levels of chemicals in our bodies to scientifically study their effects on our health.
Menstrual Care Products and Toxic Chemicals Many of the products we use the most intimately: menstrual care products like tampons and pads have been shown
Preservatives may be used in cosmetics to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria and mold. Parabens and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives are commonly used preservatives in cosmetic and personal care products.
Laws and Regulations State, federal, and international laws governing cosmetics State Laws In the absence of meaningful federal oversight of the cosmetics industry, states have
Reports Scientific reports and publications Newest Reports September 26, 2018 Right to Know: Exposing Toxic Fragrance Chemicals in Beauty, Personal Care and Cleaning Products Fragrance
Chemicals of Concern in Cosmetics Our Red List is a resource for businesses to assess the safety of the ingredients in the personal care products
Yesterday, the California Assembly reintroduced the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (A.B. 2762). This important bill seeks to ban 12 extremely hazardous ingredients from beauty and personal
For Immediate Release: Monday, December 22, 2014 After defending its use of carcinogens, Revlon reformulates to stake a claim in the growing safe cosmetics market SAN
For Immediate Release: April 1, 2014 SAN FRANCISCO—Facing pressure from shareholders and consumers who want safer cosmetics, Avon announced today it will phase out the
by Heather Somerville, San Jose Mercury News October 9th, 2013 It began more than a decade ago with four women who wondered whether the hair
SAN FRANCISCO-More than 300 cosmetics and body care products companies have promised to replace ingredients linked to cancer, birth defects, hormone disruption and other negative
New product tests have found phthalates, which are known to cause birth defects in laboratory animals, for the first time in two popular brands of lipstick, Moon Drops Lipstick by Revlon and Lipfinity Paint by Max Factor.
New York — A full-page advertisement in USA Today challenges cosmetics companies to come clean about whether they plan to remove toxic chemicals that are
by Natasha Singer, The New York Times September 7, 2006 Bowing to pressure from environmental groups and European lawmakers, several cosmetics makers are removing a
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