FDA Ban On Flavoring Ingredients Should Prompt Removal From Fragrances
The Rose Sheet by Lauren Nardella The battle between hazard and risk ideologies goes on as NGO Women’s Voices for the Earth calls for the... Read More
New Data Reveals One-Third of All Fragrance Chemicals Linked to Human, Environmental Harm
New data compiled by environmental health non-profit, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), reveals that a third of all fragrance chemicals currently in use are either known to be toxic, or considered potentially toxic by scientists around the world.
This data fully compliments a report released today by Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP), which tested household products and clearly revealed the presence of harmful fragrance chemicals linked to cancer, hormone disruption, reproductive harm, and respiratory toxicity that do not appear on the label.
What your stylist doesn’t know about hair products could make them, and you, sick
The Sacramento Bee by Jennifer Arce Did you know that manufacturers of professional cosmetics are not required to disclose their ingredients? Unlike consumers, who can... Read More
CA Governor Signs Historic Law Requiring Ingredient Disclosure in Professional Salon Products
In a major victory for worker and consumer right to know, Governor Brown signed into law a ground-breaking bill that requires manufacturers to disclose ingredients on the labels of professional cosmetics.
Until now, only retail cosmetics manufacturers were required to list product ingredients. This same transparency was not required of professional cosmetics, even if products contained ingredients linked to severe health concerns like cancer, birth defects, and respiratory issues. Introduced by Assembly Member Ash Kalra (D-San Jose), AB 2775 is the first such law to take effect in the nation.
Making Tampons Free Can Make Them Safer, Too
Bloomberg by Laura Struasfled As government entities like prisons and schools become big buyers, they should demand better testing and disclosure for consumers. Women in... Read More
#SummersDeceive: Protesting the Toxic Unknown of Summer’s Eve Products
Ms. Magazine by Madeleine Gatto Summer’s Eve’s entire marketing strategy revolves around making women feel as though their natural body is not good enough—and that, therefore,... Read More
We Shook Up Summer’s Eve!
In sizzling New York heat, we protested toxic products & body-shaming outside of the makers of Summer's Eve. The corporation is definitely taking notice, so keep raising your voice!!
Quats and Back-To-School: What You Need to Know
Parents and teachers concerned with grimy fingers and germ-laden desks often include disinfecting wipes on back-to-school shopping lists. But certain chemicals in many disinfecting wipes are linked to negative health effects. Learn more!
Advocates: Summer’s Eve products have toxic chemicals
News12 – Westchester Women’s health advocates gathered Tuesday in Tarrytown to protest products they say are dangerous for women. The group demonstrated outside the Prestige... Read More
Pediatricians Raise Alarm About the 10,000 Chemicals Allowed in Food and Food Packaging
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is calling for reforms to the way food additives are regulated, and raising concerns about impacts these chemicals are having on children’s health.
