Chemicals in Everyday Products

After a trip to the salon yesterday to fix a huge mistake I made trying to save some money by coloring my hair myself, I met an awesome hair stylist (Carlos Canales @ Hair for Me in Leesburg) who raised some interesting points that challenged me to think more about the products I use every day on myself and my kids. While I have been increasingly aware of and concerned with chemicals in the products I use, I never really did much about it….until now.

I have been doing some online research to find out as much info as possible and came across the websites below that I challenge you to look into. At the very least, I highly suggest checking out the cosmetic database. Each product listed is rated on a 0-10 safety scale (0=safe, 10=harmful).

An article about the claim that the body absorbs 5lbs of make-up chemicals per year

Environmental Working Group -Ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products are not screened for safety.

EWGs Skin Deep Database of chemicals/toxicity levels of products

Printable safety guide to childrens personal care products

Safe Cosmetics Org