Hello!
So for my cosmetic product, I chose my all-time favorite tinted moisturizer, and it is from Shiseido! I went to the Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database. The Environmental Working Group took on this project because the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) doesn't require companies to test for their own products for safety. So you can search for your own product and REALLY know what it is in your personal care products!
This is what I found out about my Shiseido moisturizer...This product was rated a 7 in a red dot. This indicates that this product is a high hazard!
Also, the ingredients in this product are linked to....
The most dangerous and hazardous ingredient in this product is called methylparaben. It's concerns include: violations, restrictions, warnings, allergies, organ system toxicity, irritation, and biochemical changes.
Choh's Thoughts:
Wow, these results break my heart! I am absolutely in love with this product and company. It kind of makes me feel guilty putting it on now! I had NO IDEA about the dangers, the violations and restrictions about this product. I didn't know the FDA doesn't require for these companies to test for their own product's safety! Hm, I always thought about trying out some green cosmetics, maybe it is something I should consider...I am sure many of my other favorite products contain these hazardous materials. This Eye-Opener really was a wake up call for all of us as consumers!! Let's make informed decisions!!
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." ~Mahatma Gandhi
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4 comments:
Hey Kathy-
I am a cosmetic junky as well. This completely burst my bubble. I cannot believe how these products have this many downsides. I love your lotion as well. I hope we DO try those products. Take care and keep up the good work!
Thanks Kathy!
Kathy-
I'm sure all of our products have bad stuff in them! I wonder about lip gloss, you use that A LOT!! haha! I didn't realize that the FDA doesn't approve these products either..that is a little wierd I think! Maybe we should try to go green!! Good post!:)
Kathy
7 is so high! You must have been shocked! I have never thought about anything like this before doing this eye opener, just used it! I think it'll be hard to change habits with things I've been using for so long, but it's worth a try!
Heather
Holy Bananas, a seven is high!
I told you to watch out for those PARABENS! Because even though it's a methylparaben its still a paraben. But the organic products I use are really great and I'd recommend them for sure, you just have to play around with the color/tint you need for your skin tone. (It's impossible to tell in the store)
I'm with Kaileigh in that I thought you were gonna do lip gloss. haha Well, I'm sure that's not much better but if you want to try my organic lip gloss sometime, I'll let ya;) Great Post Kathy and if you ever need advice on organic cosmetics, you know who to ask. (ik I'm a loser)
P.S. I'm so jealous you got into Gma half, lucky duck. =P
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