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12/04/2024
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By HRS Editors
Harmful ingredients in personal care products
Did you know that while the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulate the food you eat, these agencies do not regulate personal care products? That might not seem important, but many personal care products you use may include harmful ingredients that can endanger your overall health. (h/t to Healthline.com) Avoid […]
08/15/2023
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By Olivia Cook
7 TOXIC ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products
A new study that tested for chemicals in hundreds of products has found that toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” are widely used in cosmetics produced by major brands in the U.S. and Canada. The products tested include blush, concealer, eyeliner, foundation, lip balm, lipstick, mascara nail polish and nail polish […]
03/23/2023
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By Olivia Cook
CHEMICALS LIST: Toxic ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products
Heavy metals, like aluminum, arsenic, calcium, chromium, iron, lead, mercury and zinc have been found in a wide variety of personal care products, including eye drops, eyeliners, foundations, lipsticks, nail colors, sunscreens, whitening toothpaste and more, according to Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. Some of them are intentionally added as ingredients, while others are contaminants. Research […]
06/16/2020
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By Mary Miller
Watch out for these 8 environmental toxins – they’re in everything
Environmental toxins are harmful substances that cause a variety of chronic health issues when they accumulate in your body. The problem with these toxins is that they accumulate everywhere, and you may be getting exposed to them regularly without knowing it. They can be found in everything from commercial cleaning products and cosmetics to common […]
09/20/2019
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By Kristine Payne
Are you poisoning yourself with conventional deodorants?
Sweating is a perfectly natural process that your body needs to do on a regular basis in order to stay healthy. It helps to regulate your body temperature and allows your skin to expel harmful toxins from your body. The only downside to this is that bacteria tend to thrive in the sweaty areas of your […]
09/29/2018
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By Rhonda Johansson
Mercury poisoning signs and symptoms
Mercury may be a naturally occurring metal but it is a deadly neurotoxin that can lead to numerous health issues and even cause death. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers the heavy metal to be one of the most dangerous group of chemicals and is, according to the group, a “major public health concern.” Mercury […]
05/23/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Singaporean authorities find 18 cosmetic products contain high levels of mercury and other dangerous ingredients
The national health product regulator of Singapore has identified 18 cosmetics that failed to declare the dangerous ingredients they contained. The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) warned that these beauty products contain unsafe levels of mercury and other toxic ingredients, an article in The Straight Times stated. In a recent statement, the HSA revealed that some of the products have […]
12/14/2017
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By Ralph Flores
Your water could be causing your eczema: Hard water found to damage the protective barrier on skin
Science has found evidence that your tap water — yes, the same water you use when you take a shower — can harm you and can even lead to eczema. Experts from the King’s College London and the University of Sheffield have found that exposure of the skin to hard water (defined as water with […]
09/19/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
Toxic tattoo ink accumulates in lymph nodes, causing life-long cancer risk
Scientists now warn that colored tattoos can increase the risk of cancer. The pigmented dyes used by most tattoo parlors contain a controversial chemical known as titanium dioxide. This compound is added to tattoo ink to give certain colors. But while the chemical is efficient in exacting the correct shade desired, it is also associated […]
04/19/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Glamour is expensive both on your wallet and your health: Women can spend thousands on TOXIC makeup
People could be buying toxic makeup without realizing it. The safety of the ingredients in personal care products is assessed through a voluntary industry program, reports SafeCosmetics.org. Called the “Cosmetic Ingredient Review”, this program has reviewed only 20 percent of the Food and Drug Administration-estimated (FDA) 12,500 chemicals used in cosmetics. Of those 12,500 estimated chemicals, […]
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