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	Harmful Beauty Articles Lipstick makers urged to remove lead from cosmetics The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com - Morgan Jarema - July 7, 2009 Your lipstick is shocking red, but does it contain a shockingly unsafe amount of lead? Lead is often present in the pigment of the reddest lipsticks. But there are no FDA standards limiting lead and other toxins in lipstick. Our skin is a third kidney Lindsay Daily Post - Brenda Leite - July 3, 2009 However, when the skin is faced with sunscreen, cosmetics, chlorine/bromine, creams containing toxins such as parabens and propylene glycol, perfume/aftershave, hair remover, anti-perspirant, fabric softener, and shampoo, the chemicals are absorbed, they enter the bloodstream and can cause short-term or long-term health issues. Skin diseases, asthma, behavioral issues, hormonal imbalance are some examples of the outcome of using toxic products. Connections have been made between the use of parabens and breast cancer as suggested by molecular biologist Philippa Darbre. Be informed. Read your labels. Slathered in a sea of toxic confusion OregonLive.com - June 10, 2009 Skin Deep is a nonprofit cosmetics safety database. Type in a product from shampoo to deodorant, and a 0-10 toxicity rating based on the ingredients pops up with 10 being the most toxic. Lawsuit: L'Oreal Used Banned Chemicals in Foreign Sales ABC News - July 17, 2008 Former Employee Claims L'Oreal USA Used Chemicals Banned in Foreign Countries Skin Deep A Simple Smooch or a Toxic Smack? New York Times - May 28, 2009 In February, the debate reared its head again when the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a coalition of health and environmental groups, issued a plea to the FDA to release information the agency had accumulated on the amount of lead in lipstick. 4 chemicals used in consumer products slapped with toxic label Calgary Herald - May 15, 2009 In another case, it will add a chemical to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, which prevents its use in cosmetics. Friday's announcement is the third in an ongoing series. In addition to its toxic finding for BPA last year, the government in January declared two types of siloxanes known as D4 and D5 — commonly found in shampoos, skin care products, deodorants and household cleaning products — as toxic to the environment. Siloxanes are also found in silicone breast implants. Study links formaldehyde to more common cancers USA Today - May 12, 2009 New research raises additional concerns about the harmful effects of formaldehyde, a common chemical found in everything from plywood to nail polish, car exhaust and cigarette smoke. Phthalates raising concerns Mother Nature Network - May 4, 2009 Phthalates are sometimes added to other common products as well, such as caulk, paint, cosmetics, and toiletries. They make nail polishes flexible and . . . Hydroquinone: Is the Cure Worse Than the Problem? Skin Inc. Magazine - April 29, 2009 By: Diana Howard, PhD. Learn about the concerns regarding this troublesome skin lightener, as well as some new alternatives. Gillibrand demands more oversight of baby care products Newsday - March 17, 2009 WASHINGTON - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand demanded yesterday that the Food and Drug Administration exercise greater oversight of baby care products in reaction to an advocacy group's report that said the products contain potentially harmful materials. Children's bath products tainted with probable carcinogens Boston Globe - March 16, 2009 Dozens of children's bath products sold across New England are tainted with chemicals the federal government say are likely carcinogens, a new report by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and the Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow say. Dangerous Baby Products WGBA-TV - March 15, 2009 Johnson's Baby Shampoo, Baby Magic Baby Lotion, Huggies Baby Wipes, and Sesame Street Bubble Bath. According to a report issued by The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, these and dozens of other top selling baby care products are contaminated with Formaldehyde and 1,4-Dioxane-chemicals known to make your baby sick. What You Don't Know Can Hurt You . . . In Fact, It Already Is Food Consumer - March 5, 2009 DALLAS: A groundbreaking new book, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal-Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do About It Mixed messages on makeup Sydney Morning Herald - February 26, 2009 Her thesis is toxics absorbed by the skin are as dangerous as those ingested through the mouth. We should be on red alert when we shop for health and beauty. Three Dangerous Ingredients to Avoid in Skincare Products Huffington Post - February 25, 2009 It's a $36.5 billion premium industry, but cosmetics, reports The New York Times, “are not subject to the [FDA's] scrutiny before they go on sale. The F.D.A. defines cosmetics as topical products that do not alter the structure or function of the skin.” Everyday Products Are Filled With Toxins -- And We're Not Doing a Thing About It AlterNet - February 25, 2009 The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics lists numerous toxins that appear regularly in cosmetics and personal-care products, among them lead and phthalates. Health: Safety Of Makeup Called Into Question CBS 3, PA - Feb 9, 2009 The safety of makeup worn by millions of teenage girls is being questioned. Some scientists say it contains potentially dangerous chemicals. FDA Fails to Protect Public: Remains Silent About Lead in Lipstick PR Newswire (press release), NY - Feb 9, 2009 More than a year after the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reported that popular brands of lipstick contain lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has still not released the results of its own testing of lead in lipstick, despite pressure from senators and repeated calls from health groups. FDA Regulations Permit Toxins in Cosmetics Natural News.com, AZ – Feb. 5, 2009 The FDA Handbook is the standard for regulations in the US regarding the manufacture of food and drugs, including cosmetic and skin care products. It is interesting to learn that this handbook actually allows the use of known harmful ingredients in the creation of cosmetic and skin care products. Newly Identified Toxic Chemical Is Common in Cosmetics Daily Green – Feb. 5, 2009 Lipstick, lotions, hair care products, baby bottle nipples, cookware, cleansers and more contain D4 and D5 siloxanes. Now, according to research done in Canada, two other chemicals used in lipstick and other personal care products pose a significant threat to human health.