Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Another reason why make up sucks
Do you know it is legal for cosmetics manufacturers to use chemicals directly linked to cancer and reproductive harm in their products? Such toxic chemicals are also used in salons every day and as a result, consumers are at risk. I just signed a petition telling my Congress member to SUPPORT consumer health by supporting the safe cosmetics legislation. Cosmetics already play a damaging role on our environment and animals. We must stand together and take action to protect our rights to public information and health safety. http://16deathsperday.com/
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Potatoes have been linked to cancer. Can you push for Congress to make those illegal too?
ReplyDeletethat's entirely different. All high GI foods are linked to cancer, diabetes, heart disease, etc. But the potato itself isn't cancerous...Maybe you could argue that the fertilizers which grow the vegetable is cancerous. And TSCA is doing lots in that category.
ReplyDeleteYou can't deny the chemicals used in cosmetic products, as well as the effects it has during animal testing/on our environment. the lack of transparency involved is an issue.
I completely agree, Shilpa. It's really sad how the government has failed to regulate or even address personal care products. I suppose it has to be expected, looking at the shoddy history of the FDA and the EPA. We need to emulate Europe's model. The irony is that Swiss manufacturers export products to the U.S. that are not even salable in their own countries! Instead of waiting for the feds to act, we as consumers need to take matters into our own hands. Environmental agencies have already admitted that nanotechnologic applications of existing compounds in PCPs is not being retested. Approach your Congress members and demand change, educate yourself on the ingredients in products (the EWG's http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ is a good source), use your purchasing power to support companies who use nontoxic products and don't test on animals, or even learn how to make your own. Thanks for bringing about awareness of this issue. -R. Shah
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