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The Dark Side of Beauty

Curious about what some of those chemicals listed on the label of your favorite beauty creams actually are?

Get familiar with the ingredients you need to avoid, how to make a stand against animal testing, and when to throw away those half-used tubes of lipstick.

Quick Reads

Short on time? Looking for the latest research briefs, news items and topic tidbits? Click below to get started!

What Makes Scents

The International Fragrance Association releases its Transparency List.

Kiss of Lead

Be cautious of lipstick that may contain lead and cause health problems.

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Chemical ingredients in personal care products can slip under the radar.

Healthy Ways to a Whiter Smile

Whiten teeth naturally with these ingredients.

Hairspray Horrors

Hairspray may contribute to birth defects.

Poison-Free Perfumes

Beauty products have begun to reduce their toxic load because of customer demands.

Toxin Alert: Lightening Creams Strike Twice

Skin bleaching agents can lead to worse conditions than the ones they purport to fix.

The Lowdown on New Labels

New bodycare labels help consumers choose the right products.

Mascara Meltdown

Add oomph to your mascara without the chemicals.

Toxin Alert: 1,4 Dioxanes May Be Lurking In Organic Bodycare

Dangerous chemical by-products might be lurking in your natural products.

Read All About It

This section delves deep into the heart of the matter. Click below to read in-depth investigations, article features, cover stories, and the inspirational journeys of others facing this health challenge.

Faux Naturale?

Cosmetics can fall to greenwashing like many other industries.

The Back Story On Yoga

Yoga offers help for back pain—if you do it right.

Mineral Magic

Choose the healthiest makeup to bring out your natural beauty

Pretty in Pink?

Cosmetics aimed at younger girls may have health implications.

When Good Beauty Products Go Bad

Your favorite beauty products may be past their prime and filled with bacteria that could cause rashes, irritation, breakouts, and infection.

Cosmetics Come Clean

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has made a shopping list of companies that have signed the compact for the Global Production of Safe Health and Beauty Products.

Paraben Purge

Many companies are vowing to eliminate toxic paraben preservatives from their cosmetic products due to their endocrine disrupting properties.

Natural Radiance—From Simple to Sophisticated

A growing world of perfumers who—with some dedicated consumers in tow—avoid artificial ingredients and instead use pure essential oils in an attempt to revive the somewhat lost art of natural perfumery.

Natural Radiance—Beauty without cruelty

How do you know if your beauty products have been tested on animals?

Stop Making Scents

What are the hazards of synthetic fragrances?

Color to Dye for

What are the risks of conventional hair dyes and what are natural hair dye alternatives?

Natural Radiance—Mining for Makeup

Next time you commune with nature, check out her color scheme.

Beauty or Bust

The possible dangers and side effects of conventional cosmetics and some natural alternatives.

Natural Radiance—Stylin’ Hair Sans Chemicals

The latest crop of natural products rival those at the salon.

Nanotechnology

Nanomaterials—scientifically engineered particles, one-millionth the size of a grain of sand—are popping up in everything from stain-resistant fabrics to fast-absorbing body butters.

Natural Beauty—Protecting Yourself From Feminine Protection

Conventional feminine hygiene products may raise the risk of toxic shock syndrome and contain more chemicals and pesticide residue than environmetally friendly organic varieties.

The DARK side of beauty

The beauty products we use contain toxins that are eroding our health, learn about natural beauty alternatives and which companies are making the right changes in their products.

Natural Beauty—Good Scents

Natural perfumes have never smelled so good

Natural Beauty—Worry-free Tooth Whitening

Tooth whiteners: How safe are they?

Natural Beauty—The Hair Dye Dilemma

Hair dyes: how to color your hair safely.

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