Letter to Summer’s Eve on Harmful Effects of Boric Acid and Consumer Use
Click here to view the pdf file of the letter. 08 August 2024 Ron Lombardi President & CEO Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc. 660 White Plains... Read More
New chemical testing study finds toxic heavy metals in tampons
Alex Scranton Director of Science & Research at WVE New chemical testing study finds toxic heavy metals in tampons Odd as it may sound, we were... Read More
TAKE ACTION: Tell Summer’s Eve that Toxic Chemicals and Body Shaming Are NEVER OK!
Updated: September 17, 2024 Update: We sent a letter to Summer’s Eve, and they didn’t respond. Now, it’s time to turn up the pressure! Let... Read More
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) 2023 Comments
Alex Scranton Director of Science & Research at WVE Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) 2023 Comments For many years, WVE has played the role of watchdog to... Read More
New report from California EPA reveals numerous toxic chemicals in nail products
Alex Scranton Director of Science & Research at WVE Many thanks to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control for their ongoing work to assess the... Read More
Impossible Instructions: Safety Concerns with Toxic Chemicals and User Instructions in Professional Salon Products
New information in our report on salon products shows that instead of taking harmful ingredients out of these products, manufacturers have prescribed really specific safety instructions for these products, many of which are practically impossible to follow.
Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022: MOCRA Explained
Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MOCRA) is the first time federal cosmetics law has been updated in over 80 years. There are many requirements in the law that move the safety of cosmetics forward and will help advance salon worker health and safety. There are also some requirements that could have been stronger. Learn more!
The Impacts on Climate: Chemicals in Cosmetics
Conventional wisdom holds that seeing "natural" and “organic" on product labels somehow means the companies selling those goods are using better, safer ingredients. However, these words often offer a false promise to consumers and the planet.
Persistent and Pervasive Podcast: Toxic Chemicals in Hair Straighteners
In this episode, the podcast explores the chemical and cultural issues around Black hair care and interview scientists and activists who are working to ensure that safer products are available.
New Bill Will Help Close Significant Gaps in Menstrual & Intimate Care Product Safety
Because of lack of government oversight, companies can even get away with not disclosing dangerous chemicals contained in these products. In fact, there is no federal law that requires manufacturers of menstrual care products to disclose any of the ingredients used in these products.