Some people are visual. They need to SEE a message to fully understand it. Imagine, some people don’t actually want to read new studies showing the ill effects of toxic chemicals on our bodies and the environment. Some don’t want to read more news about what is harmful to themselves and their families (among the other depressing news).
You can’t really blame them.
Many of them (us!) are simply exhausted parents. Bleary eyed, barely doing all the parenting and life work they need to do to keep things going.
So, if you know anyone who hasn’t tuned in to learn about the problems with chemicals and toxins in our cosmetics, show them this. The Story of Cosmetics has a way of capturing attention and simplifying this critical issue– and the film builds on the momentum of support for the Safe Chemicals Act of 2010.
Why should you care? There is a growing body of research showing links between many of the chemicals in our personal care products and serious diseases and conditions. Chemicals like triclosan, phthalates, parabens are in most cosmetics. Phthalates are often labeled as “fragrance”. Triclosan is labeled as an “antibacterial.”
And no one is looking at their synergistic effect on our bodies, especially those who are developing and growing at rapid rates: our children. The companies who make these products are using many chemicals that have never been independently tested for safety. That’s right, never.
Ready to act? Check this out, and be inspired.
This post is part of the Green Moms Carnival this month. You can check it out soon at Organic Mania.
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