Ingredient Watch List: The FDA Warns About Personal Care Products Containing Mercury
On March 6, 2012, the FDA warned consumers not to use skin creams, beauty and antiseptic soaps, and …
Ingredient Watch List
Ingredient Watch List: Mineral Oil—Guaranteed I Won’t Be Putting it On My Baby’s Skin
It wasn't that long ago that mineral oil was in most every U.S. household. Also known as petroleum …
Ingredient Watch List: Synthetic Fragrance Exposes You to Hundreds of Chemicals
Yes, they make your products smell delightful, but if you could see how synthetic fragrances were …
Ingredient Watch List: Artificial Colors and Dyes—Full of Potentially Harmful Chemicals
We love colors in our world. They make us feel happier, somehow, and marketers know it. They make …
Ingredient Watch List: Ethanolamines (MEA, DEA, & TEA)—Potential Carcinogens
Ethanolamines are ammonia compounds used in cosmetics as emulsifiers or foaming agents. You'll see …
Ingredient Watch List: Isopropyl Alcohol, the Drying and Harsh Disinfectant You Don’t Need
Isopropyl alcohol, also known as isopropanol, is a harmful and unnecessary ingredient used in many …