Phthalates, “Fragrance” and Pregnancy
March 11, 2009
ARE YOU WONDERING HOW PHTHALATES AND “FRAGRANCE” MAY AFFECT YOUR PREGNANCY? SEE ARTICLE BELOW…
Phthalates:
Phthalates are another common plasticizer, which are found en-mass in everything from nail polish to body lotions, i-pods, to soft plastic toys so it is in all reality impossible to avoid them. Read more
Parabens, Phthalates and Fragrance OH MY!; What’s in your cosmetics?
August 15, 2008
ARE YOU CONCERNED WITH HOW PARABENS MAY IMPACT YOUR PREGNANCY? Read more here…
While there are no benefits to adding preservatives, otherwise known as Parabens and/or Phthalates, (other than extending the shelf-life of the product), the challenge is that almost every major brand of cosmetics (i.e. skin products, body lotions, personal care products, lubricants, hair products, cosmetics, deodorant, sunscreen etc.) contains Parabens. But what exactly do they do?
A Note About “Skin Deep”
May 1, 2008
While the EWG, or Environmental Working Group is an organization I cannot say enough good things about, and we support their fantastic efforts to make our world a safer and healthier place, there is one thing to consider when looking on “Skin Deep” otherwise known as “Cosmetics Database”.
Some products come up as a “Moderate” safety rating on “Skin Deep” for products that are extremely clean and use only the purest, organic, and natural ingredients. Suki Cosmetics point out: