November 2008 Archives
Teens Tout Natural Makeup
As the scary chemicals in makeup and beauty products get more
mainstream press, many health-savvy consumers have been switching to
natural and mineral makeup alternatives.
Now you can add teenagers to the group. Teens for Safe Cosmetics, a teen-run initiative to eliminate harmful chemicals from makeup and beauty products, has partnered with the ecofabulous blog, to write product reviews for the site. (Click here
for a compilation of the teen reviewers' favorite natural products.)
Consult this adolescent oracle before Xmas shopping this year. You'll
be your teen's favorite parent/aunt/friend for life!
If you or your teenager (or anyone you know) want more information on safe cosmetics, check out The Cosmetics Database,
run by the Environmental Working Group. You can search lists and lists
of products and find out how they rank on a scale of not-toxic to
it's-so-toxic-it-could-make-your-skin fall off. The site has a wealth
of information.
And it pays to vet your products with a site
like the Cosmetics Database. Labeling guidelines for health and beauty
products are basically nonexistent in the US. That might not be such a
big deal if the FDA regulated more of the dangerous chemicals. Currently,
the FDA bans fewer than 12 chemicals. By comparison, the European Union
bans over 1,000.
Sigh.
Free Coffee When You Vote!
Starbucks is giving out a free, 12oz cup of brewed coffee to anyone who
votes tomorrow. After you vote, take proof of voting (in states without proof of voting, SB is relying on the honor system) to your nearest store and get a caffeine boost for nothing! Hooray for democracy and free coffee!
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