The Cosmetics Database has been a wonderful resource as we put together this site. We have posted products with a hazard score of 2 or less (low hazard). We hope you visit them and search for the products you use on a daily basis, such as soap, shampoo, makeup, sunscreen, etc. We have gotten rid of several products in our house because of high hazard scores. It is free of charge, but please consider donating so they can continue their important work.
Please take a moment to read through the toxic ingredient list below. Knowledge is power and you can make a difference by not buying products with these ingredients. This list is courtesy of The Parent Guide from Cosmetics Database.
Check out this article from Safe Cosmetics….lots of really great information on other toxic chemicals that lurk in bubble bath.
Ingredients to Always Avoid
causes skin depigmentation
2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL (or Bronopol)
allergen that forms cancer-causing chemicals
allergen that forms cancer-causing chemicals
allergen; damages cells and DNA with free radicals; used in sunscreens
may disrupt growth hormones from the thyroid
unsafe for infants according to industry experts
found in nail polish; hormone disruption, cancer concerns
Avoid When Possible
allergen; neurotoxic, hormone disruption concerns
teeth stains; neurotoxic when swallowed
can contain cancer-causing impurities
hormone disruption, cancer concerns
allergen with neurotoxicity concerns
some cause cancer and banned outside the U.S.
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE & METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE
allergens with neurotoxicity concerns
chemically similar to neurotoxic pesticides
BENZYL ALCOHOL AND ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
skin irritation and neurotoxicity concerns
We are also concerned with Bisphenol-A (BPA), PVC and phthalates in our tots’ products. Below is a quick guide on these chemicals. You can also visit The Soft Landing Blog which is a wonderful resource for all things related to toxic chemicals in baby products.
- Bisphenol-A or BPA is an organic compound used to harden polycarbonate plastics. It is an endocrine disruptor which can mimic the body’s hormones and has been linked to, among others things, obesity, breast cancer and adverse effects on the thyroid. BPA has been found in many brands of baby bottles and it is now coming to light that many canned goods contain BPA in the epoxy liners which is leaching into the cans.
- PVC is polyvinyl chloride and releases toxic chemicals know as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) into the air. VOCs can contain many different chemicals which can be detrimental to health.
- Phthalates are plastic softeners added to PVC to make products pliable. PVC and Phthalates can be found in shower curtains, lunchboxes, toys, baby bibs, pacifiers, teethers play jewelry, hairspray, cosmetics, perfumes and even mini blinds. It cannot be recycled so it also sits in our landfills releasing VOCs for many many years.
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