lordspootnik Posted March 29, 2007 at 07:49 PM Posted March 29, 2007 at 07:49 PM New magazine warns about chemicals in cosmetics By WENDY DONAHUE - Chicago Tribune ShopSmart, a new publication from the publishers of Consumer Reports, warns of hidden chemicals in cosmetics. The winter issue cites phthalates, which it says may be linked to developmental and reproductive health risks. Phthalates can be found in lotions, hair sprays, perfumes and deodorants, yet often are not listed on product labels. The chemicals are used to help fragrances linger and take the stiffness out of hair spray, for example. ShopSmart conducted independent tests for phthalates on eight fragrances, including Celine Dion Parfums Eau de Toilette Spray, Clinique Happy Perfume Spray, Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds Eau de Parfum, Estee Lauder Beautiful Eau de Parfum Spray, Liz Claiborne Curve Eau de Toilette Spray and Christian Dior Poison Eau de Toilette Spray. Also, Aubrey Organics Jade Spice Eau de Parfum and Aveda Love Pure-Fume Essence were tested, because the companies say they don't contain any phthalates, but ShopSmart found otherwise. In fact, although none of the perfumes listed phthalates on their ingredient lists, they all contained them. An industry trade group -- the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association -- says that government and scientific bodies in the U.S. and Canada have examined phthalates without restricting their use in cosmetics. But some companies have eliminated them due to public concern. Until more is known, ShopSmart offers these tips: - If you use perfume, consider skipping it every other day or drop it if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Seek out deodorants, hair sprays, body lotions and other products that don't list the word "fragrance" or "fragrance/parfum," which might indicate phthalates. - Get the free "Shopper's Guide to Safe Cosmetics" at http://www.ewg.org/pdf/EWG_cosmetics.pdf and research products before purchasing. The Environmental Working Group site has safety ratings for more than 14,000 personal-care products at http://www.ewg.org/reports/skindeep/. Source : Centre DailyDam*s Quote lordspootnik@hotmail.com(¯`·._.·[ Dαм*s ]·._.·´¯)
artistman2007 Posted March 29, 2007 at 07:56 PM Posted March 29, 2007 at 07:56 PM everything is dangerous these days Quote
GoldenLeaf Posted March 29, 2007 at 08:04 PM Posted March 29, 2007 at 08:04 PM It's not really surprising Quote
blue.grave Posted March 30, 2007 at 02:58 AM Posted March 30, 2007 at 02:58 AM What a bunch of paranoid crap. Quote For the joy of life, My passion for video gaming, and my Love for Celine Dion.
CelineTheBest5 Posted March 30, 2007 at 06:31 AM Posted March 30, 2007 at 06:31 AM Im gonna die Quote https://www.facebook...linedionbrazil/
sweden Posted March 30, 2007 at 07:12 AM Posted March 30, 2007 at 07:12 AM (edited) They have this in the news here in sweden for about one year ago now..... It was her first parfume that had som bad chemicals* big deal* Edited March 30, 2007 at 07:13 AM by sweden Quote
Teodora Posted March 30, 2007 at 09:06 AM Posted March 30, 2007 at 09:06 AM Everything has some "bad chemicals" in them these days... What we eat, what we drink, what we wear, EVERYTHING! If I guided my life based on this, I wouldn't eat, drink or wear anything and i'd be smelling like hell We have to die of something, I might as well die smelling great.... Quote
Esty Posted March 30, 2007 at 01:54 PM Posted March 30, 2007 at 01:54 PM Everything has some "bad chemicals" in them these days... What we eat, what we drink, what we wear, EVERYTHING! If I guided my life based on this, I wouldn't eat, drink or wear anything and i'd be smelling like hell We have to die of something, I might as well die smelling great.... But you're right, almost nothing is that clean and healthy anymore... Quote
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