http://www.care2.com/greenliving/require-fda-testing-of-cosmetics.html
Give Lead the Kiss-Off
Every day, millions of women could be putting their health at risk as they unknowingly expose themselves to toxins.
The laundry list of toxins commonly found in cosmetics goes on and on. According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, of all the chemicals used in cosmetics, nearly nine hundred are toxic. In fact, 450 ingredients that are used in the United States are banned for use in cosmetics in the European Union.
In spite of all this, the Food and Drug Administration doesn’t require safety testing before beauty products hit the market. Most
readily available makeup is loaded with chemicals that are either untested for long-term effects on your health, or have already been proven to have potentially harmful qualities.
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety of our product, but this just simply isn’t happening. Tell Congress we want the FDA to test and regulate the ingredients put in cosmetics by signing this petition.
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add your comment »skindeep.com is a wonderful site to search beauty products to expose the toxins they contain. It's scary and informative.
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Hair dye, lotion, soap and cosmetics all go on our skin which is porous. Just because we don't see bad chemicals seeping into us doesn't mean it is not happening. We need more regulation on harmful products and ingredients printed on our cosmetics. We have a right to know what they contain.
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It would be most helpful to have a web site where we could look to find the chemicals in the cosmetics that are used here in the U.S.
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It would be most helpful to have a web site where we could look to find the chemicals in the cosmetics that are used here in the U.S.
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I also sell safe organic cosmetics and skin care, education is the key, the more healthy alternatives available the better. Change needs to happen at all levels. The FDA needs to play their part, however the more people who make the switch to healthy alternatives the better. Good on you Derevaun, you can also check out www.mandabellaorganics.com :)
Together we can all help make a difference.
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I shop at my Co Opportunity for my beauty products...V at the beach
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Take your health into your own hands and research your skincare. I sell Arbonne because it is pure, safe & beneficial. No artificial color, fragrance or animal products! A Vegan company. check it out www.derevaun.myarbonne.com
I hate it when people are trying to sell a product on here, but I have made tons of comments and only 2 conatin a plug. I'm sorry. I do what I do to help people and if people are eating(lipstick) toxic ingredients, they need another alternative. Thanks.
Have a blessed day.
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