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Fatal Attraction Cosmetics & Chemicals

FATAL ATTRACTION COSMETICS & CHEMICALS The self-regulated cosmetics industry makes its money in the promise of beauty, though sometimes it forgets to mention that certain chemicals in its products are severely toxic to humans on their own. We pay $50 billion every year to look and smell fantastic, but for those of you who thought beauty was only skin deep - well, you're in for an ugly surprise. COSMETICS (n) 1.- THE FDA IS A CHAMPION OF PUBLIC HEALTH. IT CURRENTLY REGULATES: Substances applied to the human body to enhance odor or appearance, including soap, lotion, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, and make-up PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS RADIATION- ΕMITTING ELECTRONICS FOOD AND BOTTLED WATER VACCINES SAFE BUT NOT GIVE US YOUR MONEY! COSMETIC CHEMICALS In fact, cosmetic REVIEW OF COSMETIC CHEMICAL SAFETY IS LEFT TO THE COSMETIC INGREDIENT REVIEW COMMITTEE, FUNDED BY THE COSMETICS INDUSTRY. for safety. products are not subject to FDA approval at all - EH, SEEMS LEGIT 89% of U.S. cosmetics ingredients have not been tested publically DEODORANT ALUMINUM IN A STUDY PUBLISHED IN THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER WHAT IT DOES: Prevents your skin from sweating NOT WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: A known neurotoxin linked AWESOME! to Alzheimer's disease WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER WHO SHAVED THEIR ARMPITS AND APPLIED DEODORANT REGULARLY WERE DIAGNOSED 19 YEARS EARLIER THAN WOMEN WHO DID NEITHER. PROPYLENE GLYCOL: WHAT IT DOES: Prevents deodorant from drying out WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: It's the same thing as anti-freeze AND IN THE SAME TIME, BREAST CANCER RATES HAVE TRIPLED. ACCORDING TO THE SAME STUDY, U.S. ANTIPERSPIRANT/DEODORANT SALES INCREASED APPROXIMATELY 14,000% BETWEEN 1945 AND 2000. LIPSTICK LEAD 1in3 WHAT IT DOES: naturally gives red dyes their hue WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: Brands of red lipstick tested by long-term exposure is linked to DNA damage the FDA contain more lead than NOT In fact, you'd be better off drawing on your lips the FDA's AWESOME! acceptable upper limit for candy. with a pencil OF THOSE WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF LUPUS LIPSTICK USERS ARE 40% MORE LIKELY TO SHOW SYMPTOMS Studies have shown that heavy metals like lead aggravate systemic lupus erythematosus in the genetically predisposed SUNSCREEN IN A 2008 CENTERS : OXYBENZONE FOR DISEASE CONTROL REPORT, 2,500 AMERICANS WERE TESTED FOR OXYBENZONE CONTAMINATION. WHAT IT DOES: Protects skin from ultraviolet energy WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: Linked to hormone disruption and cellular damage 97% HAD IDENTIFIABLE LEVELS OF THE CHEMICAL IN THEIR BODY. BOGUS! IT WAS LAST REVIEWED BY THE FDA OVER 30 YEARS AGO. BABY SHAMPOO 1,4-DIOXANE QUARTERNIUM-15 WHAT IT DOES: WHAT IT DOES: It's a byproduct of shampoo manufacturing It's a preservative used to keep cosmetics stable WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: It's linked to severe immune system disruption It's an allergen and can cause contact dermatitis FOR THE CHILDREN! ALSO FOUND IN: ALSO FOUND IN: AUTOMOBILE DETAIL ADHESIVE MR. BUBBLE RADIO SHACK BUBBLE BATH ANTI-STATIC SPRAY PALMOLIVE ULTRA ANTIBACTERIAL IN FACT, 80% OF PRODUCTS DESIGNED FOR NEWBORNS CONTAIN FLAME-RETARDANTS THAT ARE CONSIDERED TOXIC. HAND SOAP In the last 20 years, autism diagnosis rates in California have increased 600% - and experts believe this is linked to fetal exposure of And babies today are born with over 200 toxic chemicals in their umbilical cords. environmental chemicals. EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTS HAVE BANNED 1222 TIMES MORE COSMETIC CHEMICALS THAN THE U.S. • • . . . • . . . . AND PEOPLE ARE TAKING ACTION: Groups like the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics are already pushing for new regulations on industry chemicals, but the fight has only just begun. CosmetologySchool.org O9e Attribution NonCommercial BY NO ND NoDerivs REFERENCES: http://www.ewg.org/reports/teens http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=26084 http://www.breastcancerfund.org/clear-science/chemicals-linked-to-breast-cancer/cosmetics/ http://www.health-report.co.uk/ingredients-directory.htm http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/about.php http://mindfulmomma.typepad.com/mindful_momma/2011/06/safe- cosmetics-act-introduced-more-chemical-news.html http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productandingredientsafety/productinformation/ucm137224.htm#analyses http://www.clickpress.com/releases/Detailed/82987005cp.shtml http://www.fda. http://lupus.webmd.com/news/20051117/lipstick-hair-dyes-raise-lupus-risk?pagenumber=1 http://www.ewg.org/notsosexy http://www.ewg.org/reports/teens http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productandingredientsafety/selectedcosmeticingredients/ucm128042.htm http://www.organic- market.info/web/Fairs_+_Conferences/BioFach_-_Vivaness/cosmetics/214/215/0/8309.html http://www.marietta.edu/-biol/capstone/2004_files/chorey.pdf http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002745.htm .gov/Cosmetics/ProductandingredientSafety/ProductInformation/ucm137224.htm#q7 http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id%=Dautism-rise-driven-by-environment http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/AP-Deo#r7 http://terranaturals.com/pdf/mcgrath_full.pdf http://www.springerlink.com/content/167225451227vv6g/ http://wn.com/Lupus_and_Research_Study FATAL ATTRACTION COSMETICS & CHEMICALS The self-regulated cosmetics industry makes its money in the promise of beauty, though sometimes it forgets to mention that certain chemicals in its products are severely toxic to humans on their own. We pay $50 billion every year to look and smell fantastic, but for those of you who thought beauty was only skin deep - well, you're in for an ugly surprise. COSMETICS (n) 1.- THE FDA IS A CHAMPION OF PUBLIC HEALTH. IT CURRENTLY REGULATES: Substances applied to the human body to enhance odor or appearance, including soap, lotion, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, and make-up PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS RADIATION- ΕMITTING ELECTRONICS FOOD AND BOTTLED WATER VACCINES SAFE BUT NOT GIVE US YOUR MONEY! COSMETIC CHEMICALS In fact, cosmetic REVIEW OF COSMETIC CHEMICAL SAFETY IS LEFT TO THE COSMETIC INGREDIENT REVIEW COMMITTEE, FUNDED BY THE COSMETICS INDUSTRY. for safety. products are not subject to FDA approval at all - EH, SEEMS LEGIT 89% of U.S. cosmetics ingredients have not been tested publically DEODORANT ALUMINUM IN A STUDY PUBLISHED IN THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER WHAT IT DOES: Prevents your skin from sweating NOT WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: A known neurotoxin linked AWESOME! to Alzheimer's disease WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER WHO SHAVED THEIR ARMPITS AND APPLIED DEODORANT REGULARLY WERE DIAGNOSED 19 YEARS EARLIER THAN WOMEN WHO DID NEITHER. PROPYLENE GLYCOL: WHAT IT DOES: Prevents deodorant from drying out WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: It's the same thing as anti-freeze AND IN THE SAME TIME, BREAST CANCER RATES HAVE TRIPLED. ACCORDING TO THE SAME STUDY, U.S. ANTIPERSPIRANT/DEODORANT SALES INCREASED APPROXIMATELY 14,000% BETWEEN 1945 AND 2000. LIPSTICK LEAD 1in3 WHAT IT DOES: naturally gives red dyes their hue WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: Brands of red lipstick tested by long-term exposure is linked to DNA damage the FDA contain more lead than NOT In fact, you'd be better off drawing on your lips the FDA's AWESOME! acceptable upper limit for candy. with a pencil OF THOSE WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF LUPUS LIPSTICK USERS ARE 40% MORE LIKELY TO SHOW SYMPTOMS Studies have shown that heavy metals like lead aggravate systemic lupus erythematosus in the genetically predisposed SUNSCREEN IN A 2008 CENTERS : OXYBENZONE FOR DISEASE CONTROL REPORT, 2,500 AMERICANS WERE TESTED FOR OXYBENZONE CONTAMINATION. WHAT IT DOES: Protects skin from ultraviolet energy WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: Linked to hormone disruption and cellular damage 97% HAD IDENTIFIABLE LEVELS OF THE CHEMICAL IN THEIR BODY. BOGUS! IT WAS LAST REVIEWED BY THE FDA OVER 30 YEARS AGO. BABY SHAMPOO 1,4-DIOXANE QUARTERNIUM-15 WHAT IT DOES: WHAT IT DOES: It's a byproduct of shampoo manufacturing It's a preservative used to keep cosmetics stable WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: It's linked to severe immune system disruption It's an allergen and can cause contact dermatitis FOR THE CHILDREN! ALSO FOUND IN: ALSO FOUND IN: AUTOMOBILE DETAIL ADHESIVE MR. BUBBLE RADIO SHACK BUBBLE BATH ANTI-STATIC SPRAY PALMOLIVE ULTRA ANTIBACTERIAL IN FACT, 80% OF PRODUCTS DESIGNED FOR NEWBORNS CONTAIN FLAME-RETARDANTS THAT ARE CONSIDERED TOXIC. HAND SOAP In the last 20 years, autism diagnosis rates in California have increased 600% - and experts believe this is linked to fetal exposure of And babies today are born with over 200 toxic chemicals in their umbilical cords. environmental chemicals. EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTS HAVE BANNED 1222 TIMES MORE COSMETIC CHEMICALS THAN THE U.S. • • . . . • . . . . AND PEOPLE ARE TAKING ACTION: Groups like the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics are already pushing for new regulations on industry chemicals, but the fight has only just begun. CosmetologySchool.org O9e Attribution NonCommercial BY NO ND NoDerivs REFERENCES: http://www.ewg.org/reports/teens http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=26084 http://www.breastcancerfund.org/clear-science/chemicals-linked-to-breast-cancer/cosmetics/ http://www.health-report.co.uk/ingredients-directory.htm http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/about.php http://mindfulmomma.typepad.com/mindful_momma/2011/06/safe- cosmetics-act-introduced-more-chemical-news.html http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productandingredientsafety/productinformation/ucm137224.htm#analyses http://www.clickpress.com/releases/Detailed/82987005cp.shtml http://www.fda. http://lupus.webmd.com/news/20051117/lipstick-hair-dyes-raise-lupus-risk?pagenumber=1 http://www.ewg.org/notsosexy http://www.ewg.org/reports/teens http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productandingredientsafety/selectedcosmeticingredients/ucm128042.htm http://www.organic- market.info/web/Fairs_+_Conferences/BioFach_-_Vivaness/cosmetics/214/215/0/8309.html http://www.marietta.edu/-biol/capstone/2004_files/chorey.pdf http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002745.htm .gov/Cosmetics/ProductandingredientSafety/ProductInformation/ucm137224.htm#q7 http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id%=Dautism-rise-driven-by-environment http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/AP-Deo#r7 http://terranaturals.com/pdf/mcgrath_full.pdf http://www.springerlink.com/content/167225451227vv6g/ http://wn.com/Lupus_and_Research_Study FATAL ATTRACTION COSMETICS & CHEMICALS The self-regulated cosmetics industry makes its money in the promise of beauty, though sometimes it forgets to mention that certain chemicals in its products are severely toxic to humans on their own. We pay $50 billion every year to look and smell fantastic, but for those of you who thought beauty was only skin deep - well, you're in for an ugly surprise. COSMETICS (n) 1.- THE FDA IS A CHAMPION OF PUBLIC HEALTH. IT CURRENTLY REGULATES: Substances applied to the human body to enhance odor or appearance, including soap, lotion, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, and make-up PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS RADIATION- ΕMITTING ELECTRONICS FOOD AND BOTTLED WATER VACCINES SAFE BUT NOT GIVE US YOUR MONEY! COSMETIC CHEMICALS In fact, cosmetic REVIEW OF COSMETIC CHEMICAL SAFETY IS LEFT TO THE COSMETIC INGREDIENT REVIEW COMMITTEE, FUNDED BY THE COSMETICS INDUSTRY. for safety. products are not subject to FDA approval at all - EH, SEEMS LEGIT 89% of U.S. cosmetics ingredients have not been tested publically DEODORANT ALUMINUM IN A STUDY PUBLISHED IN THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER WHAT IT DOES: Prevents your skin from sweating NOT WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: A known neurotoxin linked AWESOME! to Alzheimer's disease WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER WHO SHAVED THEIR ARMPITS AND APPLIED DEODORANT REGULARLY WERE DIAGNOSED 19 YEARS EARLIER THAN WOMEN WHO DID NEITHER. PROPYLENE GLYCOL: WHAT IT DOES: Prevents deodorant from drying out WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: It's the same thing as anti-freeze AND IN THE SAME TIME, BREAST CANCER RATES HAVE TRIPLED. ACCORDING TO THE SAME STUDY, U.S. ANTIPERSPIRANT/DEODORANT SALES INCREASED APPROXIMATELY 14,000% BETWEEN 1945 AND 2000. LIPSTICK LEAD 1in3 WHAT IT DOES: naturally gives red dyes their hue WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: Brands of red lipstick tested by long-term exposure is linked to DNA damage the FDA contain more lead than NOT In fact, you'd be better off drawing on your lips the FDA's AWESOME! acceptable upper limit for candy. with a pencil OF THOSE WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF LUPUS LIPSTICK USERS ARE 40% MORE LIKELY TO SHOW SYMPTOMS Studies have shown that heavy metals like lead aggravate systemic lupus erythematosus in the genetically predisposed SUNSCREEN IN A 2008 CENTERS : OXYBENZONE FOR DISEASE CONTROL REPORT, 2,500 AMERICANS WERE TESTED FOR OXYBENZONE CONTAMINATION. WHAT IT DOES: Protects skin from ultraviolet energy WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: Linked to hormone disruption and cellular damage 97% HAD IDENTIFIABLE LEVELS OF THE CHEMICAL IN THEIR BODY. BOGUS! IT WAS LAST REVIEWED BY THE FDA OVER 30 YEARS AGO. BABY SHAMPOO 1,4-DIOXANE QUARTERNIUM-15 WHAT IT DOES: WHAT IT DOES: It's a byproduct of shampoo manufacturing It's a preservative used to keep cosmetics stable WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: It's linked to severe immune system disruption It's an allergen and can cause contact dermatitis FOR THE CHILDREN! ALSO FOUND IN: ALSO FOUND IN: AUTOMOBILE DETAIL ADHESIVE MR. BUBBLE RADIO SHACK BUBBLE BATH ANTI-STATIC SPRAY PALMOLIVE ULTRA ANTIBACTERIAL IN FACT, 80% OF PRODUCTS DESIGNED FOR NEWBORNS CONTAIN FLAME-RETARDANTS THAT ARE CONSIDERED TOXIC. HAND SOAP In the last 20 years, autism diagnosis rates in California have increased 600% - and experts believe this is linked to fetal exposure of And babies today are born with over 200 toxic chemicals in their umbilical cords. environmental chemicals. EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTS HAVE BANNED 1222 TIMES MORE COSMETIC CHEMICALS THAN THE U.S. • • . . . • . . . . AND PEOPLE ARE TAKING ACTION: Groups like the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics are already pushing for new regulations on industry chemicals, but the fight has only just begun. CosmetologySchool.org O9e Attribution NonCommercial BY NO ND NoDerivs REFERENCES: http://www.ewg.org/reports/teens http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=26084 http://www.breastcancerfund.org/clear-science/chemicals-linked-to-breast-cancer/cosmetics/ http://www.health-report.co.uk/ingredients-directory.htm http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/about.php http://mindfulmomma.typepad.com/mindful_momma/2011/06/safe- cosmetics-act-introduced-more-chemical-news.html http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productandingredientsafety/productinformation/ucm137224.htm#analyses http://www.clickpress.com/releases/Detailed/82987005cp.shtml http://www.fda. http://lupus.webmd.com/news/20051117/lipstick-hair-dyes-raise-lupus-risk?pagenumber=1 http://www.ewg.org/notsosexy http://www.ewg.org/reports/teens http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productandingredientsafety/selectedcosmeticingredients/ucm128042.htm http://www.organic- market.info/web/Fairs_+_Conferences/BioFach_-_Vivaness/cosmetics/214/215/0/8309.html http://www.marietta.edu/-biol/capstone/2004_files/chorey.pdf http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002745.htm .gov/Cosmetics/ProductandingredientSafety/ProductInformation/ucm137224.htm#q7 http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id%=Dautism-rise-driven-by-environment http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/AP-Deo#r7 http://terranaturals.com/pdf/mcgrath_full.pdf http://www.springerlink.com/content/167225451227vv6g/ http://wn.com/Lupus_and_Research_Study FATAL ATTRACTION COSMETICS & CHEMICALS The self-regulated cosmetics industry makes its money in the promise of beauty, though sometimes it forgets to mention that certain chemicals in its products are severely toxic to humans on their own. We pay $50 billion every year to look and smell fantastic, but for those of you who thought beauty was only skin deep - well, you're in for an ugly surprise. COSMETICS (n) 1.- THE FDA IS A CHAMPION OF PUBLIC HEALTH. IT CURRENTLY REGULATES: Substances applied to the human body to enhance odor or appearance, including soap, lotion, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, and make-up PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS RADIATION- ΕMITTING ELECTRONICS FOOD AND BOTTLED WATER VACCINES SAFE BUT NOT GIVE US YOUR MONEY! COSMETIC CHEMICALS In fact, cosmetic REVIEW OF COSMETIC CHEMICAL SAFETY IS LEFT TO THE COSMETIC INGREDIENT REVIEW COMMITTEE, FUNDED BY THE COSMETICS INDUSTRY. for safety. products are not subject to FDA approval at all - EH, SEEMS LEGIT 89% of U.S. cosmetics ingredients have not been tested publically DEODORANT ALUMINUM IN A STUDY PUBLISHED IN THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER WHAT IT DOES: Prevents your skin from sweating NOT WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: A known neurotoxin linked AWESOME! to Alzheimer's disease WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER WHO SHAVED THEIR ARMPITS AND APPLIED DEODORANT REGULARLY WERE DIAGNOSED 19 YEARS EARLIER THAN WOMEN WHO DID NEITHER. PROPYLENE GLYCOL: WHAT IT DOES: Prevents deodorant from drying out WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: It's the same thing as anti-freeze AND IN THE SAME TIME, BREAST CANCER RATES HAVE TRIPLED. ACCORDING TO THE SAME STUDY, U.S. ANTIPERSPIRANT/DEODORANT SALES INCREASED APPROXIMATELY 14,000% BETWEEN 1945 AND 2000. LIPSTICK LEAD 1in3 WHAT IT DOES: naturally gives red dyes their hue WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: Brands of red lipstick tested by long-term exposure is linked to DNA damage the FDA contain more lead than NOT In fact, you'd be better off drawing on your lips the FDA's AWESOME! acceptable upper limit for candy. with a pencil OF THOSE WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF LUPUS LIPSTICK USERS ARE 40% MORE LIKELY TO SHOW SYMPTOMS Studies have shown that heavy metals like lead aggravate systemic lupus erythematosus in the genetically predisposed SUNSCREEN IN A 2008 CENTERS : OXYBENZONE FOR DISEASE CONTROL REPORT, 2,500 AMERICANS WERE TESTED FOR OXYBENZONE CONTAMINATION. WHAT IT DOES: Protects skin from ultraviolet energy WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: Linked to hormone disruption and cellular damage 97% HAD IDENTIFIABLE LEVELS OF THE CHEMICAL IN THEIR BODY. BOGUS! IT WAS LAST REVIEWED BY THE FDA OVER 30 YEARS AGO. BABY SHAMPOO 1,4-DIOXANE QUARTERNIUM-15 WHAT IT DOES: WHAT IT DOES: It's a byproduct of shampoo manufacturing It's a preservative used to keep cosmetics stable WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: It's linked to severe immune system disruption It's an allergen and can cause contact dermatitis FOR THE CHILDREN! ALSO FOUND IN: ALSO FOUND IN: AUTOMOBILE DETAIL ADHESIVE MR. BUBBLE RADIO SHACK BUBBLE BATH ANTI-STATIC SPRAY PALMOLIVE ULTRA ANTIBACTERIAL IN FACT, 80% OF PRODUCTS DESIGNED FOR NEWBORNS CONTAIN FLAME-RETARDANTS THAT ARE CONSIDERED TOXIC. HAND SOAP In the last 20 years, autism diagnosis rates in California have increased 600% - and experts believe this is linked to fetal exposure of And babies today are born with over 200 toxic chemicals in their umbilical cords. environmental chemicals. EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTS HAVE BANNED 1222 TIMES MORE COSMETIC CHEMICALS THAN THE U.S. • • . . . • . . . . AND PEOPLE ARE TAKING ACTION: Groups like the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics are already pushing for new regulations on industry chemicals, but the fight has only just begun. CosmetologySchool.org O9e Attribution NonCommercial BY NO ND NoDerivs REFERENCES: http://www.ewg.org/reports/teens http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=26084 http://www.breastcancerfund.org/clear-science/chemicals-linked-to-breast-cancer/cosmetics/ http://www.health-report.co.uk/ingredients-directory.htm http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/about.php http://mindfulmomma.typepad.com/mindful_momma/2011/06/safe- cosmetics-act-introduced-more-chemical-news.html http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productandingredientsafety/productinformation/ucm137224.htm#analyses http://www.clickpress.com/releases/Detailed/82987005cp.shtml http://www.fda. http://lupus.webmd.com/news/20051117/lipstick-hair-dyes-raise-lupus-risk?pagenumber=1 http://www.ewg.org/notsosexy http://www.ewg.org/reports/teens http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productandingredientsafety/selectedcosmeticingredients/ucm128042.htm http://www.organic- market.info/web/Fairs_+_Conferences/BioFach_-_Vivaness/cosmetics/214/215/0/8309.html http://www.marietta.edu/-biol/capstone/2004_files/chorey.pdf http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002745.htm .gov/Cosmetics/ProductandingredientSafety/ProductInformation/ucm137224.htm#q7 http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id%=Dautism-rise-driven-by-environment http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/AP-Deo#r7 http://terranaturals.com/pdf/mcgrath_full.pdf http://www.springerlink.com/content/167225451227vv6g/ http://wn.com/Lupus_and_Research_Study FATAL ATTRACTION COSMETICS & CHEMICALS The self-regulated cosmetics industry makes its money in the promise of beauty, though sometimes it forgets to mention that certain chemicals in its products are severely toxic to humans on their own. We pay $50 billion every year to look and smell fantastic, but for those of you who thought beauty was only skin deep - well, you're in for an ugly surprise. COSMETICS (n) 1.- THE FDA IS A CHAMPION OF PUBLIC HEALTH. IT CURRENTLY REGULATES: Substances applied to the human body to enhance odor or appearance, including soap, lotion, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, and make-up PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS RADIATION- ΕMITTING ELECTRONICS FOOD AND BOTTLED WATER VACCINES SAFE BUT NOT GIVE US YOUR MONEY! COSMETIC CHEMICALS In fact, cosmetic REVIEW OF COSMETIC CHEMICAL SAFETY IS LEFT TO THE COSMETIC INGREDIENT REVIEW COMMITTEE, FUNDED BY THE COSMETICS INDUSTRY. for safety. products are not subject to FDA approval at all - EH, SEEMS LEGIT 89% of U.S. cosmetics ingredients have not been tested publically DEODORANT ALUMINUM IN A STUDY PUBLISHED IN THE EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER WHAT IT DOES: Prevents your skin from sweating NOT WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: A known neurotoxin linked AWESOME! to Alzheimer's disease WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER WHO SHAVED THEIR ARMPITS AND APPLIED DEODORANT REGULARLY WERE DIAGNOSED 19 YEARS EARLIER THAN WOMEN WHO DID NEITHER. PROPYLENE GLYCOL: WHAT IT DOES: Prevents deodorant from drying out WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: It's the same thing as anti-freeze AND IN THE SAME TIME, BREAST CANCER RATES HAVE TRIPLED. ACCORDING TO THE SAME STUDY, U.S. ANTIPERSPIRANT/DEODORANT SALES INCREASED APPROXIMATELY 14,000% BETWEEN 1945 AND 2000. LIPSTICK LEAD 1in3 WHAT IT DOES: naturally gives red dyes their hue WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: Brands of red lipstick tested by long-term exposure is linked to DNA damage the FDA contain more lead than NOT In fact, you'd be better off drawing on your lips the FDA's AWESOME! acceptable upper limit for candy. with a pencil OF THOSE WITH A FAMILY HISTORY OF LUPUS LIPSTICK USERS ARE 40% MORE LIKELY TO SHOW SYMPTOMS Studies have shown that heavy metals like lead aggravate systemic lupus erythematosus in the genetically predisposed SUNSCREEN IN A 2008 CENTERS : OXYBENZONE FOR DISEASE CONTROL REPORT, 2,500 AMERICANS WERE TESTED FOR OXYBENZONE CONTAMINATION. WHAT IT DOES: Protects skin from ultraviolet energy WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: Linked to hormone disruption and cellular damage 97% HAD IDENTIFIABLE LEVELS OF THE CHEMICAL IN THEIR BODY. BOGUS! IT WAS LAST REVIEWED BY THE FDA OVER 30 YEARS AGO. BABY SHAMPOO 1,4-DIOXANE QUARTERNIUM-15 WHAT IT DOES: WHAT IT DOES: It's a byproduct of shampoo manufacturing It's a preservative used to keep cosmetics stable WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: WHY IT'S BAD FOR YOU: It's linked to severe immune system disruption It's an allergen and can cause contact dermatitis FOR THE CHILDREN! ALSO FOUND IN: ALSO FOUND IN: AUTOMOBILE DETAIL ADHESIVE MR. BUBBLE RADIO SHACK BUBBLE BATH ANTI-STATIC SPRAY PALMOLIVE ULTRA ANTIBACTERIAL IN FACT, 80% OF PRODUCTS DESIGNED FOR NEWBORNS CONTAIN FLAME-RETARDANTS THAT ARE CONSIDERED TOXIC. HAND SOAP In the last 20 years, autism diagnosis rates in California have increased 600% - and experts believe this is linked to fetal exposure of And babies today are born with over 200 toxic chemicals in their umbilical cords. environmental chemicals. EUROPEAN GOVERNMENTS HAVE BANNED 1222 TIMES MORE COSMETIC CHEMICALS THAN THE U.S. • • . . . • . . . . AND PEOPLE ARE TAKING ACTION: Groups like the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics are already pushing for new regulations on industry chemicals, but the fight has only just begun. CosmetologySchool.org O9e Attribution NonCommercial BY NO ND NoDerivs REFERENCES: http://www.ewg.org/reports/teens http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=26084 http://www.breastcancerfund.org/clear-science/chemicals-linked-to-breast-cancer/cosmetics/ http://www.health-report.co.uk/ingredients-directory.htm http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/about.php http://mindfulmomma.typepad.com/mindful_momma/2011/06/safe- cosmetics-act-introduced-more-chemical-news.html http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productandingredientsafety/productinformation/ucm137224.htm#analyses http://www.clickpress.com/releases/Detailed/82987005cp.shtml http://www.fda. http://lupus.webmd.com/news/20051117/lipstick-hair-dyes-raise-lupus-risk?pagenumber=1 http://www.ewg.org/notsosexy http://www.ewg.org/reports/teens http://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productandingredientsafety/selectedcosmeticingredients/ucm128042.htm http://www.organic- market.info/web/Fairs_+_Conferences/BioFach_-_Vivaness/cosmetics/214/215/0/8309.html http://www.marietta.edu/-biol/capstone/2004_files/chorey.pdf http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002745.htm .gov/Cosmetics/ProductandingredientSafety/ProductInformation/ucm137224.htm#q7 http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id%=Dautism-rise-driven-by-environment http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/AP-Deo#r7 http://terranaturals.com/pdf/mcgrath_full.pdf http://www.springerlink.com/content/167225451227vv6g/ http://wn.com/Lupus_and_Research_Study

Fatal Attraction Cosmetics & Chemicals

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Some cosmetics are NOT subject to FDA approval. Here's a must-read infographic about cosmetics and chemicals.

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