Cosmetics

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07/12/2009 - The “clean smell” in your home may be killing you.

Your home and your clothes may have a “clean smell” like lemons or pine. These synthetic fragrances found in laundry and cleaning products including laundry detergents, fabric softeners, dryer sheets as well as in “air fresheners” emit dozens of different chemicals.

A recent study found that a plug-in air freshener emitted 20 different volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which included seven compounds regulated as toxic or hazardous under U.S. federal laws yet the label simply lists “fragrance”. Beware of products that list “fragrance” on the label as many terrible chemicals come under this “catch all” word. Most “fragrances” are manufactured from oil and their health effects on humans when inhaled have often never been studied. Read the original article on omachron.com

20/10/2008 - A safe environment for children-WECF Conference

WECF organised an expert meeting at the European Parliament, to highlight latest science on the connection between children’s health problems and chemicals found in children’s food and products, as European parliamentarians are preparing to vote on a revision of the Pesticide Directive, the Cosmetics Directive and the Toys Safety Directive.

28/08/2008 - The Dangers of Aluminium in Make-up and Toiletries

Many people confuse naturally occurring alum with the synthetic aluminium chemicals such as aluminium chlorhydrate or aluminium zicarnium, the two most common active ingredients in conventional deodorants. Read the original article...
By Lamorna
www.worldwidehealth.com

27/06/2008 - Are Deodorants Dangerous?

Deodorant Spray It?s really difficult to do without deodorants, especially in summer, when it?s so hot. Although a recent study conducted by British scientists has shown, that every woman is probably going to make a choice soon: either using the deodorant or her own health, as the use of these cosmetic products may increase the risk of breast cancer.