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Preservatives are used by many manufacturuers to extend the life of personal care products, however some can have adverse reactions for consumers. Methylisothiazolinone is commonly used in skin care products to deter the growth of bacteria but can also cause…Read More
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In our modern society, we are exposed to a whole host of chemicals you may not be aware of. Although we equate many cleaning products with health, some products remove dirt and grime, while leaving behind harmful chemicals. This article…Read More
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Did you know that not all ingredients are listed in your cosmetics? “Fragrance” has been used to hide many chemical ingredients for years. This is possible because it is considered trade secrets under the US Fair Packaging and Labeling Act. However,…Read More
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When we think about products that are potentially hazardous to our healthy, we rarely consider feminine hygiene products. But, many of these products are made with chemicals that can be harmful to our bodies, and we may not even know…Read More
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Research supports evidence from animal and cell models that suggests pesticides cause a neurodegenerative process leading to Parkinson's disease (PD). This study outlines exposure to a combination of maneb and paraquat and provides evidence that these chemicals increase the risk…Read More
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Do you know what’s lurking on your furniture? One mom found out the truth after noticing a strong chemical smell coming from her couch. After having the material tested, she learned her couch tested positive for two flame retardants, including one…Read More
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With the increased focus on removing toxic chemicals from consumer products, it’s logical to assume that alternative chemicals used in these products will be substantially less dangerous to our health and the environment. Unfortunately, due to the lack of safety…Read More
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Every day, just in the course of normal activities, we are exposed to an unbelievable range of toxic chemicals that we may not know about. Of the 80,000-plus chemicals that have been approved to be on the market in the…Read More
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The little-known chemicals, called quaternary ammonium compounds, or quats, are common ingredients of cleaners used by hospitals, restaurants and food processing plants. Quats also are found in some shampoos, disinfectant wipes and nasal sprays. In a study on mice, those…Read More
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Many high profile retail stores are under pressure to remove products that contain triclosan. Activists are increasing their efforts to get stores to remove potentially harmful ingredients from their shelves, including triclosan, due to recent scientific studies showing that this…Read More
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Phthalates are a family of chemicals used in many consumer products, mainly as softeners of plastics and sometimes as solvents. Phthalates are also associated with a variety of adverse health effects, including being harmful to male reproductive organ development. Although some…Read More
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Several years ago the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the sale of baby bottles that contain bisphenol A (BPA), a compound frequently found in plastics. The ban came after several studies found the chemical mimics estrogen and could harm…Read More
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The chemical triclosan has been linked to cancer-cell growth and disrupted development in animals, and has even been banned in many products in Minnesota. Yet, millions of Americans are using toothpaste containing this ingredient twice daily. Colgate Total toothpaste uses the ingredient to…Read More
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It has been confirmed by a panel of experts that styrene, a chemical building block used to produce a wide variety of everyday products, can cause cancer. It was reported that some studies would support, “a strong argument [for] listing…styrene…Read More
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Plastic has become such a modern staple that it may seem difficult to live your life without it. But, at what cost? There are three plastics have been shown to leach toxic chemicals when heated, worn or put under pressure.…Read More
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In an unlikely partnership, rivals Walmart and Target have joined together, working with suppliers “to improve sustainability performance in the personal care and beauty industry.” Activists wonder if their joint effort will create more transparency in the cosmetics industry. Read the full…Read More
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The U.S. House of Representatives have passed a bill that will streamline the process for reviewing and approving ingredients in sunscreen products. The act won’t change the level of scientific review required for FDA approval, only some of the procedural steps…Read More
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It has recently been in the media that people can be extremely allergic to hair dye. Experts ask those who treat their hair with color to be cautious, as a hair dye allergy can prove to be just as serious…Read More
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Minnesota has banned a widely used germ-killing ingredient found in soaps, deodorants and even toothpaste—triclosan. The bill was passed due to health and environmental concerns about the chemical. The ban takes effect Jan. 1, 2017, but officials predict that most…Read More
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Many families use chemicals like glyphosate, carbaryl, malathion and 2,4-D in their yards and gardens. But, what many parents don’t know is that these chemicals can end up in drinking water, and in some cases these compounds or their breakdown…Read More