BEWARE: Many Cosmetics Contain Cancer-Causing Chemicals.
March 23, 2007 by Teri Cosenzi
Filed under Baby Products, Cosmetics, Health News, Organic Beauty, Skin Care
Have you heard of the Environmental Working Group? They are a non-profit organization that research products that may threaten our health and the environment.
They recently found that a certain cancer-causing chemical 1,4-dioxane, is used by many companies in many cosmetic products. You will notice this chemical by other names, such as dioxane, diethylene dioxide, 1,4-diethylene dioxide, diethylene ether, glycol ethylene ether, dioxane-1,4, tetrahydro-p-dioxin, tetrahydro-1,4-dioxin.
The description of 1,4-dioxane from Wikipedia: 1,4-Dioxane is primarily used in solvent applications for the manufacturing sector; however, it is also found in fumigants and automotive coolant. Additionally, the chemical is also used as a foaming agent …read more
A Natural French Manicure Kit.
March 1, 2007 by Teri Cosenzi
Filed under Eco-Friendly
Afraid that you may never find natural, Dibutyl Phthalate, Toluene and Formaldehyde Free nail polish to perfect your French manicure? Worry no more, as Barielle has launched a French Manicure Kit with their Shades by Barielle nail colors.
This kit contains two of the Shades colors, removable tip guides to stick on, and a Top Shield top coat. All of the polishes are enriched with Vitamin E and Vegetable Proteins.
This kit is a mere $16.50 and worth every cent.
I have used the Shades by Barielle in the past, and they hold up well. I love the fact that there is no …read more






