By Lin Merage
Presently, many cosmetic companies use chemicals in their products that may be harmful to your health. According to the Director of Friends of the Earth, some lipsticks contain lead and many shampoos include formaldehyde. Although these ingredients appear in trace amounts, consumer advocates believe that they can contribute to long-term health problems. In 2012, Johnson & Johnson announced that it would shift product recipes to eliminate these potentially toxic chemicals over the next two years. The company also pledged to remove these chemicals from baby products before 2013. Consumer advocates continue to advise customers to research their bath and beauty products rigorously. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics maintains a website that lists all chemicals of concern and sponsors a "Compact for Safe Cosmetics" that companies can sign as a testament to their products’ safety. About the author: Sustainability Entrepreneur Lin Merage offers a wide array of organic cosmetic, bath, and spa products. Since 2004, Lin Merage has provided customers with healthier alternatives to traditional products.
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AuthorA longtime advocate for sustainable living, Lin Merage currently serves as the CEO of Nature-In-Sync Real Estate, a company that retrofits buildings and homes using a variety of green and non-toxic materials. Archives
November 2022
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