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The Story of Cosmetics & How you can help make them safe

July 23, 2010 | posted by ecomodish | 2 Comments

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The Story of Cosmetics with Annie Leonard

Please take a few minutes to watch the video below, The Story of Cosmetics, hosted by Annie Leonard, the creator of the viral video hit The Story of Stuff. This film was co-produced by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a national coalition of over 150 women’s, environmental and health organizations, and Free Range Studios. The Story of Cosmetics examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. (learn more)

Just as this video was being launched, we received good news. On July 21st, the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 (HR 5786) was introduced, which gives the Food and Drug Administration authority to ensure that personal care products are free of harmful ingredients. Existing law, passed in 1938, granted decision-making about ingredient safety to the cosmetics industry. For the first time in 70 years, Congress is poised to close the gaping holes in the outdated federal law that allows chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects, learning disabilities and other illnesses in the products we use on our bodies every day. (learn more)

Please join in support of this vital bill and Send a letter to Congress.


Sources: Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and The Story of Cosmetics

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Savitha
Savitha 07/26/2010 08:17 AM


The extent of the problem is seriously alarming . In addition to the toxic chemicals there is the added problem that in many products the date of manufacture and expiry is not marked on the product . Those are marked on the packaging which is discarded to use the product.

It would be helpful to see lists of brands that offer safer alternatives to commercial , toxic chemical laden brands and products .

Preston
Preston 07/15/2011 04:13 AM

Thank you for reiterating this vital issue with your informative video. I always research all the ingredients of the cosmetics that I buy because I have sensitive skin. but I think everyone should care for the ingredients because some are harmful and we don't even know it!