By Paula Davis

The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry
Did you know more than 500 products sold in the U.S. are actually banned in cosmetics in Japan, Canada or the European Union and more than 100 products contain ingredients considered unsafe by the International Fragrance Association? It’s scary but the list goes on. Not to mention that 20% of all personal care products may be contaminated with the cancer-causing impurity 1,4-dioxane, including many children’s products. Almost 60% of all sunscreens contain the potential hormone disruptor oxybenzone and 61% of the lipstick brands tested contain lead. Wow! So why all the fuss? You, me, our children, family and the friends we love are exposed to all of these ingredients every day. We breathe in sprays and powders, swallow chemicals on the lips and hands, plus we absorb them through the skin. More than 60% of what you apply to your skin is absorbed into your blood stream. Some experts think this amount is even higher! We can’t ignore the numerous studies showing evidence of health risk. These chemicals are harmful hormone disruptors, and when absorbed into the body, you’ll encounter elevated risks for sperm damage, feminization of the male reproductive system, and low birth weight in girls.
Did you know more than 500 products sold in the U.S. are actually banned in cosmetics in Japan, Canada or the European Union and more than 100 products contain ingredients considered unsafe by the International Fragrance Association? It’s scary but the list goes on. Not to mention that 20% of all personal care products may be contaminated with the cancer-causing impurity 1,4-dioxane, including many children’s products. Almost 60% of all sunscreens contain the potential hormone disruptor oxybenzone and 61% of the lipstick brands tested contain lead. Wow! So why all the fuss? You, me, our children, family and the friends we love are exposed to all of these ingredients every day. We breathe in sprays and powders, swallow chemicals on the lips and hands, plus we absorb them through the skin. More than 60% of what you apply to your skin is absorbed into your blood stream. Some experts think this amount is even higher! We can’t ignore the numerous studies showing evidence of health risk. These chemicals are harmful hormone disruptors, and when absorbed into the body, you’ll encounter elevated risks for sperm damage, feminization of the male reproductive system, and low birth weight in girls.
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