Working with regulations in drug industry for the past 8 years I have always been weary of the lack of required testing in cosmetics including in childrens products.  It’s the main reason that I don’t wear make-up often and choose certified organic products for my children.

Because of major loopholes in federal law, companies are allowed to use nearly any ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products – even chemicals that are known to harm human health and the environment.

Below I’ve added a small sample of products results tested for formaldehyde* and/or 1,4-dioxane**.  Some of these I have personally used in the past.

* Formaldehyde is classified as a probable human carcinogen, and listed by the US National Toxicology Program as “reasonably anticipated to cause cancer.”

**1,4-Dioxane is a petroleum-derived contaminant considered a probable human carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and a clear-cut animal carcinogen by the National Toxicology Program.

Here is a great site if you would like to find more information: http://www.safecosmetics.org/

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