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Chemicals in Personal Care Products

Study: Cosmetic talc products carry asbestos peril

Secret toxins in menstrual products cause alarm

Consumers push more than cosmetic changes to chemical makeup of toiletries

Something in your sunblock may be causing fertility problems

Triclosan

Chemical in antibacterial hand soaps poses health risks, scientists say

Eliminating toxins, chemicals from cosmetics

Toxic Chemicals in Salon Products

EcoWaste warns of toxic substances in cheap lipstick

Beauty brands pledge to end use of microbeads in their products

Making nail salons healthier for workers, clients

Women take on cosmetics industry

In the public eye: Mascara exempt from UN mercury treaty

6 Toxic Chemicals Lurking in Baby Products

Safe Cosmetics Act: The Safe Cosmetics & Personal Care Products Act of 2013

Tampax and Always: Detox the Box!

Nail Salon Lamps May Increase Skin Cancer Risk

149 beach & sport sunscreens meet EWG’s criteria

A Question for Women’s Health: Chemicals in Feminine Hygiene Products and Personal Lubricants

Most toxic sunscreens

Make-up ‘triggers early menopause’: Warning on chemicals in cosmetics and hairspray that can cause periods to stop more than two years early

Parabens

10 Common Beauty Products You Shouldn’t Be Putting On Your Skin

P&G halts use of 2 chemicals in personal care products

Somali woman researches health risks of skin-lightening practices

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