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Pretty Scary: Heavy Metals in Face Paints - A new report by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reveals that some children’s face paints contain lead, a neurotoxin, as well as nickel, cobalt and chromium, which can cause lifelong skin sensitization and contact dermatitis. Read more
Just how Natural are Natural Cosmetics? In a woman’s lifetime she will ingest some four pounds of lipstick and a similar amount of other products through the skin from personal care products annually. But, the big question, particularly here in North America, is just how natural are they? Read more
News Coverage CNN International: Tips to help the environment by saving money! (4/22/09) Read Article»
Press Release: No More Toxic Tub - Getting Contaminants Out Of Children’s Bath & Personal Care Products (3/12/09) The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics Read Report» (PDF)
Related news, ABC News: Group uncovers toxins in bath products (3/12/09) Read Article»
The Independent (UK): Massive crackdown on the use of scores of toxic pesticides (12/21/08) New EU rules, opposed by Gordon Brown, will phase out use of cancer-causing compounds in Britain
Now online! Environmental Risks of Breast Cancer CD-Rom by Vassar College, Produced in association with the Center for Environmental Oncology - View»
Congratulations! Dr. Devra Davis was recently awarded the Rachel Carson Homestead's first Rachel Carson Legacy Award - Read More»
Just Printed! Healthy Choices, Healthy Lives Fall 2008 Newsletter - Read More»
Check out recent inquiries sent to the Center for Environmental Oncology - Read More»
The Case for Precaution in the Use of Cell Phones: Advice from University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Based on Advice from an International Expert Panel - Read More»
YouTube: Dr. Davis talks about Melanoma - View»
See where the Outreach Division has been lately! - Read More»
The Breast Cancer Fund's State of the Evidence 2008: The Connection Between Breast Cancer and the Environment - Read More»
