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Friday essay: toxic beauty, then and now

Throughout history, humans have been willing to try almost any method or product to improve their physical appearance. In response, enterprising businesses and beauty moguls have conspired to sell us almost anything — from water to poison — in the guise of cosmetic treatments. While many cosmetic products have eventually proven to have little efficacy, a significant number have also caused physical harm and even death.

Cosmetics and cosmetic surgery are now subject to more stringent regulation than in the 19th century, when lead-based powders and face creams containing poisons were not uncommon. However, even today there are significant serious side-effects and potential dangers…

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  Friday essay: toxic beauty, then and now

Throughout history, humans have been willing to try almost any method or product to improve their physical appearance. In response, enterprising businesses and beauty moguls have conspired to sell us almost anything — from water to poison — in the guise of cosmetic treatments. While many cosmetic products have eventually proven to have little efficacy, a significant number have also caused physical harm and even death.

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics coalition, a project of Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, works to protect the health of consumers, workers, and the environment through public education and engagement, corporate accountability and sustainability campaigns and legislative advocacy designed to eliminate dangerous chemicals linked to adverse health impacts from cosmetics and personal care products.

Cosmetic Ingredient Review

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) studies individual chemical compounds as they are used in cosmetic products. CIR relies heavily on the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI) when identifying the ingredients to be assessed.

Lab Muffin

Hi! I'm Michelle, chemistry PhD and science educator, and I'm here to help you figure out which beauty products are worth buying, and which ones aren't using science!

Made Safe

Made Safe®, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, provides America’s first comprehensive human health-focused certification for nontoxic products across store aisles, from baby to personal care to household and beyond.

SafeMama Safer Sunscreen Cheat Sheet

SafeMama™ Sunscreen Criteria: All sunscreens I approved needed to be free of Parabens, Phthalates, PEG’s (polyethylene glycols), Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, SLS/SLES, and a bevy of other chemicals I won’t bother listing but basically, they should contain a considerable amount of natural ingredients. The sunscreen ingredient I mainly recommend avoiding is the synthetic chemical oxybenzone.

Silent Spring Institute

Unfortunately, manufacturers aren’t required to test products for safety or list all the ingredients on the label. While research continues, here are some tips to consider for taking care with your personal care.

Skin Deep

It's our mission at Environmental Working Group to use the power of information to protect human health and the environment. EWG's Skin Deep database gives you practical solutions to protect yourself and your family from everyday exposures to chemicals. We launched Skin Deep in 2004 to create online safety profiles for cosmetics and personal care products.

The Cosmetics Cop

I've been The Cosmetics Cop since 1984 when I went on the Oprah Winfrey show and she gave me that name. Since then I've written 21 books on beauty. I'm best known for my Don't Go To the Cosmetics Counter Without Me series. I also launched my own global skincare line in 1995 called Paula's Choice Skincare.

Beautycounter

Here you'll find a wealth of empowering information about ways we can all make the world healthier, along with safer products you can trust. Because we all deserve better. Our vision is bold; real answers are never timid. Help us put truth back in beauty.

Credo

We provide the largest clean beauty and skincare assortment that’s vetted by experts, then field-tested by us. We carefully examine every ingredient (so you don’t have to).

Follain

You deserve to know what you're putting on your skin—and for it to work. We only carry products that pass our mile-high standards.

Goop

We are a lifestyle brand with its roots in content across six key pillars: Wellness, Travel, Food, Beauty, Style, and Work; within those pillars, we curate and sell a tightly-edited array of products that adhere to our brand values, and we also make our own goods.

RMS Beauty

RMS Beauty is dedicated to transforming the way women use makeup, and it's about more than simply using organic ingredients. In fact, that's only the first step in creating a product that's not only non-toxic, but that actually heals and nourishes skin.

10 Toxic Beauty Ingredients to Avoid

There are thousands of chemicals in your products, many of which are being absorbed into your body. It's impossible to avoid every single synthetic chemical, but you can do your part in limiting the amount of toxins your body is exposed to.

Arbonne

Arbonne's skin care products, based on botanical principles, became a reality in the United States in 1980 and are now shared throughout the world through Arbonne's network of Independent Consultants. Building on these same founding principles, Arbonne's product line has since grown to include both inner and outer health and beauty products that are unparalleled in quality, safety, value, benefits and results!

DERMAdoctor

Who says only the rich can afford beautiful skin and good health? We offer free membership, sensible prices and spectacular specials. And your products are delivered in days, not weeks, sometimes at no charge.

Dermalogica

When Dermalogica meets skin, skin health is redefined. Dermalogica is the number one choice of skin care professionals and consumers worldwide. Why? Because for over 25 years, we"ve been dedicated to delivering skin health results through education, innovation, and professional recommendation, not through advertising, frilly packaging, promises of miracle cures, or overblown hype.

DermatologistRx

Dermatologist recommended skin care products specializing in acne and anti aging products, and medication for the treatment of adult and teenage acne, pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, anti-aging, eczema and fungal infections.

DermStore

DermStore launched in 1999 with the vision of fulfilling the unmet need for a reputable dermatologist-backed online store, carrying only the finest cosmetic dermatology products.

eSkinStore

The store for everything that's skin related.

Healthy Hair Plus

The Healthy Hair Plus.com (HHP) corporate mission is a commitment to provide the highest quality, most-effective hair care and skin care products available.

iS Clinical

iS CLINICAL is the exclusive skincare brand by INNOVATIVE SKINCARE and is comprised of long-term, results-oriented anti-aging and optimizingskincare formulations. INNOVATIVE SKINCARE is committed to improving skin health by developing the highest quality of products,supporting theresearch of new treatments, raising the bar on corporate integrity, and serving the needs of its skincare customers globally.

Lavera

we are committed to bringing you the healthiest & safest products: organic cosmetics, organic makeup, organic skin care, organic sunscreen & the list goes on! All of our organic products adhere to the strict guidelines set forth by the BDIH.

Murad

Murad skincare products and spa treatments can be found in more than 2,000 spas and salons across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Obagi

Obagi for life” is our commitment to you and a lifetime of healthy, beautiful skin. Our role as a worldwide leader in skin health is based upon a belief that regardless of your age or skin type, there truly is an Obagi for everyone.

Simple

Today, the Simple brand is the UK's #1 facial skincare range*. Simple has no dyes, artificial perfumes or harsh irritants that can upset your skin.

SkinCareRx

SkinCareRx was created with the intention of making dermatologist and spa-grade, clinically active skin care more accessible. Each line we carry is carefully evaluated for effectiveness and is personally tested by our estheticians and staff -- after all, we would never recommend something we wouldn't use ourselves.

SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals provides complete skin care solutions through dermatologists, plastic surgeons, medi-spas, and other skin care professionals, earning us a strong reputation in the United States and in over 35 countries worldwide.

SkinMedica

At SkinMedica®, we believe everyone deserves to have naturally radiant skin. That's why we've dedicated years of research to formulating advanced skin care products that rejuvenate skin.

SkinStore

Physician founded and directed since 1997, SkinStore.com is among the leading online beauty retailers worldwide. Millions of women and men have discovered the value, selection, and expertise SkinStore offers.

St. Ives

Since 1980, St. Ives has been creating effective skincare solutions from nature. Keep your skin feeling fresh and younger looking with St. Ives – America's beloved facial scrub, body wash and lotion brand.

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