Genevieve Marsh
I’ve been living with Type I diabetes for 26 years, and it is the reason I believe Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) does some... Read More
Pregnancy and Chemicals of Concern
Click here for more non-toxic tips from our Green Parent Guide Tips to Avoid Toxic Chemicals Before, During, and After Pregnancy Babies can be particularly vulnerable... Read More
Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics: Congress to Investigate
Mercury, Lead, Formaldehyde Found in Many Body-Care Products Congressional Hearing March 27 with Energy & Commerce Committee For Immediate Release: March 22, 2011 Contact: Stacy... Read More
Nail Polishes Test Positive for Toxic Chemicals Despite Label Claims
Consumers and nail salon workers can’t trust labels, highlighting the need for meaningful regulation of cosmetics See if your favorite polish contains toxic chemicals. For... Read More
Hair Treatment Alert
Today’s TMJ Channel 4 Courtny Gerrish May 4, 2011 MILWAUKEE – They say beauty is pain, but a new hair smoothing treatment could be taking... Read More
Frizz or formaldehyde? Hair product poses dilemma.
“Suffer for beauty” has been taken to a whole new level with recent controversy surrounding a trendy hair treatment called the Brazilian Blowout. Tests conducted by the state of Oregon earlier this month determined that the product contains unsafe ...
Government says 2 common materials pose risk of cancer.
The New York Times Gardiner Harris June 10, 2011 WASHINGTON — The government issued warnings on Friday about two materials used daily by millions... Read More
Salon, Stylist Input Needed for Environmental Health Survey
Organization assessing salon product use and practices FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 7, 2014 MISSOULA, Mont. — A national nonprofit headquartered in Missoula is asking stylists... Read More
Formaldehyde in Cosmetics: What’s the Verdict?
Women’s Health Lisette Mejia October 3, 2011 It’s no secret that some cosmetics contain chemicals, although recognizing which ones are harmful at what levels may... Read More
FDA Must Act to Protect Salon Workers from Formaldehyde
To protect the health of salon workers, WVE, EWG and salon workers from across the nation, filed a citizen petition asking the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action on this dangerous chemical.