Cosmetic companies do not have to disclose all of the ingredients that they use in their products. No matter how much you read a label, you will never know what is included in that all-inclusive term parfum. Not only do they not have to disclose each ingredient, but many cosmetic products contain harmful ingredients.
Environmental Defence Canada
Environmental Defence Canada is one of Canada’s most effective environmental action organizations. It challenges and inspires change in government, business and people to ensure a greener, healthier and prosperous life for all. A quick look at their website reveals that Environmental Defence raises awareness on a number of different issues. Their work is aimed at positively influencing people on environmental issues.
Try to Look Pretty Without Poisoning Yourself
On January 9, 2012, Environmental Defence launched a 60 second video to highlight the dangers of the cosmetic products that many women use today. It’s an entertaining 60 seconds that sends a strong message to the viewer. Many of the cosmetics that we use today, like lipstick and mascara, include ingredients that are harmful to you. Check it out!
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January 12, 2012 at 8:35 pm
Great expose. Keep up the good work.
January 12, 2012 at 10:03 pm
Thanks! As soon as I saw this video, I was compelled to share it!
January 14, 2012 at 9:28 pm
This great! Thank you for sharing!
January 14, 2012 at 10:11 pm
My pleasure, Andrea! I’m glad you liked my post!
January 19, 2012 at 12:43 pm
This is great! I have currently become more and more aware of the ingredients used in cosmetics (as I use a lot!) a great website to find safe brands/items is http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ you can look through their database of products, or make your own reports about the stuff you own if you can’t find them on the database, by entering the ingredients. I binned so many cosmetics after discovering how bad the chemicals in them were 😦 you have to be careful even with stuff like Lush, who are 100% natural as they say..
January 19, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Thanks for your comments! The Skin Deep site is a great resource. I use it all the time. The Good Guide is another helpful one that you might want to check out. And yes, it’s definitely a good idea to always read the labels!
January 23, 2012 at 9:52 am
Alia! Thanks so much for sharing our video. We hope that your readers will be inspired to take action, and they can do so by visiting our website at http://www.environmentaldefence.ca – We can change this together!
January 23, 2012 at 10:32 am
My pleasure! I believe strongly in your message!
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