Toxic chemicals and the U.S. chemical safety system are both guilty of failing to protect health. That’s according to a group of young women calling themselves WATCH (Women Against Toxic Cosmetics Harm). The young women, who are students at Colby College, Unity College, and Waterville High School, recently became concerned about the health effects of [...]
One third of personal care products contain at least one chemical linked to cancer. These products also include chemicals that are linked to birth defects and reproductive health problems. It is time we take action to regulate the cosmetics industry! Some of the scariest chemicals: Lead Acetate, Phthalates and Synthetic Musk. In light of the [...]
In: Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine|safe cosmetics|Women's Leadership
25 Mar 2010Save the Date! Cosmetics on Trial – The Verdict Is In Come join a campaigning group of young women as they discuss the need for chemical policy reform in the cosmetic industry and the results of their testing of twelve personal care products. One month ago these young women shipped off some of their favorite [...]
In: Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine|Reproductive Health|safe cosmetics
26 Feb 2010You wake up in the morning and half-asleep begin your day, you turn on the shower and go through the motions- applying shampoo, conditioner, soap, face wash, shaving cream, once you get out of the shower you continue applying personal care products with toothpaste, lotion, make-up, sun-screen, mouth wash, and whatever other products are part of your [...]