This article is from one of my favorite blogs HealthyChild.org Most conventional mosquito repellents contain DEET. The federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry has analysed the human health consequences of DEET exposure. Read about it here. DEET-Free Mosquito Repellents That Work | Healthy Child Healthy World.
Why so glum sir? Democracy NOW! – DN! Do you know what’s in the personal care products that you use? Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D–IL) introduced legislation Tuesday night that would toughen safety standards for beauty products and require regular government testing for hazardous ingredients. We host a debate between Stacy Malkan, founder of the Campaign … Continue reading
Democracy NOW! – DN! Do you know what’s in the personal care products that you use? Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D–IL) introduced legislation Tuesday night that would toughen safety standards for beauty products and require regular government testing for hazardous ingredients. We host a debate between Stacy Malkan, founder of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and … Continue reading
go to 4:06 if you have already seen the video Story of Cosmetics…. Democracy NOW! – DN! Do you know what’s in the personal care products that you use? Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D–IL) introduced legislation Tuesday night that would toughen safety standards for beauty products and require regular government testing for hazardous ingredients. We host … Continue reading
http://storyofcosmetics.org The Story of Cosmetics, released on July 21st, 2010, examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project reveals the implications for consumer and worker health … Continue reading
Stacy Malkan is the author of author of “Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry.” National Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains why a 1976 toxic chemical law may be putting Americans at risk