July

30th July 2015

Lead in Lipstick

      Gillian Deacon exposes some uncomfortable facts in her book; including…when you use lipstick you could be ingesting lead.  [If you would like to buy the book click here] In 2007, the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics found lead […]
22nd July 2015

Stem Cell Research

            For me the jury is out regarding cloning sheep & I’ve got over the shock that aborted foetal cells have been used in moisturisers for years, but then I discovered women actually donate their […]
14th July 2015

Parabens

    Due to public pressure after parabens were found in cancerous breast tissue in 2004 most large cosmetic companies are now removing them from their formulations. In the 1990s, parabens were deemed xenoestrogens―agents that mimic oestrogen in the body […]
2nd July 2015

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate & Sodium Laureth Sulphate

  SLS is a highly effective surfactant and is used in any task requiring the removal of oily stains and residues. It is found in higher concentrations in industrial products such as engine degreasers, floor cleaners, and car wash soaps […]