[View the story "Organix not really Organic " on Storify ] Organix not really Organic Haircare brand Organix are in a bit of trouble, this is good lesson for other companies claiming to be organic, but aren't. I know that many consumers bought these products under the impression they were organic, so hopefully other greenwashing companies will start to be a bit more careful. Storified by Ingrid Long · Mon, May 06 2013 01:04:54
Why haircare brand Organix is in a tangle and why startups should careby Teresa Novellino , Upstart Business Journal Entrepreneurs & Enterprises Editor | 11:19am EDT A lesson for environmentally-conscious en...
[View the story "Chemicals and Breast Cancer " on Storify ] Chemicals and Breast Cancer The link between breast cancer and chemicals is becoming more prevalent. Scientists are progressively becoming to understand how these chemicals in our everyday products can contribute to this disease. Their research can help us stay away from these toxins. Storified by Ingrid Long · Mon, Apr 29 2013 03:24:04
Environmental Factors and Breast CancerBy Janet Gray, Ph.D., Director of the Program in Science, Technology, and Society, Vassar College and Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., Professor and...
[View the story "Hormone Disruptors, Video " on Storify ] Hormone Disruptors, Video Important viewing - Storified by Ingrid Long · Mon, Apr 01 2013 01:59:19
This is a short video which featured on nbc news and is one which everyone should watch. By doing so, hopefully will help you become aware of the dangerous levels
of hormone disrupters which are contained in many household items you may be using in daily life, particularly BPA in plastics and cans, phthalates in cosmetics and triclosan in soaps.
Hormone Disruptors, Part 1them on packaged food, cosmetics, soap, even tooth paste. what do we know about them? andrea cannon decided to have herself and her kids ...
[View the story "Soap or Detergent? " on Storify ] Soap or Detergent? Are you using a soap or detergent as your body cleanser? If your soap foams up, it's very likely it contains chemicals such as sodium laureth sulfate. Soaps such as Dr.Bronners castille soap are a healthier alternative. Storified by Ingrid Long · Mon, Mar 18 2013 02:09:56
Is it a Soap or a Detergent bar?We're all used to grab a bar of soap at the grocery store and use it in our daily cleansing routine and even on our kids and pets without...
[View the story "Tests reveal potentially toxic titanium dioxide in sunscreen and cosmetics " on Storify ]Tests reveal potentially toxic titanium dioxide in sunscreen and cosmetics Friends of the Earth revealed new testing results from the Australian Government’s National Measurement Institute, many popular sunscreen and cosmetic products are using a potentially hazardous form of a common ingredient - anatase titanium dioxide, a ban on this is now being called for - Storified by Ingrid Long · Mon, Mar 11 2013 02:46:35
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics : Tests reveal potentially toxic titanium dioxide in sunscreen and cosmeticsWASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Friends of the Earth U.S. and Australia revealed new testing results from the Australian Government's National...
[View the story "'Natural' nail polish" on Storify ]'Natural' nail polish If you're feeling a little confused over the new 'natural' nail polishes coming on to the market, this article will help set you on the right track. Look for the 'three-free' or 'four-free' nail polishes, these nail polishes have eliminated the most toxic ingredients. Storified by Ingrid Long · Mon, Mar 04 2013 01:25:59
The lo-down on "natural" nail polishNatural is a big buzzword whether it is marketing food or beauty products and nail polish is no exception. But pop your head in a nail sa...
[View the story "The dangers of Triclosan " on Storify ]The dangers of Triclosan The debate is on over whether or not Triclosan does more harm than good. Triclosan is a chemical used in anti-bacterial soaps, scientists are concerned about this on our health as it can disrupt hormones and even even promote stronger bacteria. I use plain soap and water. Storified by Ingrid Long · Fri, Feb 15 2013 15:29:48
Triclosan: Anti-bacterial soaps called useless, potentially dangerousCritics call on FDA and EPA to review popular anti-microbial's safety in light of new science If co-workers and family members are coming...
[View the story "Dolce & Gabbana baby perfume " on Storify ]Dolce & Gabbana baby perfume Dolce & Gabbana have plans to release a perfume for babies. Could there be anything worse? Why would anyone choose to expose a baby to toxic chemicals? You can have your say through Women's Voices for the Earth. Storified by Ingrid Long · Mon, Feb 11 2013 02:27:50
Tell Dolce & Gabbana that their baby perfume idea stinks!WVE believes that women have tremendous social, economic, and political power to change the corporate practices and government policies t...
[View the story "Personal care products and Hormonal Disruption" on Storify ]Personal care products and Hormonal Disruption This article lists commonly used ingredients which a lot of people would use in their every-day products, not realising that these chemicals are their disrupting hormones, affecting infertility, menopause and menstruation. Storified by Ingrid Long · Tue, Jan 15 2013 02:04:44
Top cosmetic and personal care chemicals that cause hormonal disruption(NaturalNews) The products we use to improve our personal appearance are often extremely harmful to our natural balance of hormones. Ther...
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