protecting yourself from the hidden dangers of cosmetics Erickson, Kim creator author. Epstein, Samuel S. foreword. text United States of America The McGraw-HIll Companies, Inc. c2002 monographic eng

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xvi, 320 pages ; 22.8 cm. "Each day, we are exposed to some 200 synthetic chemicals--without our knowledge. Skin, hair, body, and beauty products are loaded with potential irritants, carcinogens, neurotoxins, and hormone disrupters. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has identified many ingredients found in modern cosmetics as hazardous. Worse still, such product ingredients are easily absorbed through the skin. The potential health problems associated with brand-name cosmetics are many and varied. As consumers of mainstream cosmetic products, we make up the single largest class of involuntary and avoidable carcinogenic exposures. Yet, the FDA is virtually powerless to protect us. Drop-Dead Gorgeous was designed to empower you. This timely, much-needed resource uncovers the dangers of these products and lists the nine most hazardous ingredients. The book guides you on how to read and interpret misleading product labels. A variety of natural alternatives and recipes for creating safe cosmetics at home are also included." —Provided by the publisher Contents: Part I What's really in your cosmetics? — 1 Our synthetic society — 2 Toxic beauty — Part II Natural alternatives to chemical beauty — 3 The alchemist's secret — 4 About face: Skin care — 5 Godiva's glory: Hair care — 6 Fingertips and footnotes: Hand and foot care — 7 Sing the body electric: Body care — 8 Scentual magic: Fragrances — 9 The sacred ritual: Cosmetics — Part III Building a beautiful life — 10 Beauty from the inside out — 11 Discovering your beautiful spirit — Appendix A: Fight back! — Appendix B: Resources — Suggested reading — Literary credits — Notes — Index. Adult Kim Erickson, author ; Samuel S. Epstein, foreword. Includes index, notes. Lauron, Rodello General Education General Education : Science, Technology, and Society Text in English Cosmetics Toxicology Toilet preparations Toxicology Women Health and hygiene Consumer education 9780658017933 [paperback] University of Cebu-Banilad 260616 20260616100720.0