Jenna is an average teenage girl who uses about 12 personal care products everyday. Some of her products include moisturizer, acne wash, deodorant, nail polish, mascara, and perfume. Teens today are at higher risks for breast cancer and other problems due to the abundance of chemicals in skin care products.
Over all, Jenna used:
2 products that will potentially cause cancer
5 products that are linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity
11 products with allergies and immunetoxicity
11 products that cause irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
11 products that cause neurotoxicity or organ system toxicity
11 products that enhance skin absorption
Even though many of Jenna's products are labled "natural" and "dermatologist tested," they still pose as hazards and contain harmful chemicals. If a skin product contains one natural ingredient, and all the rest are synthetic, then a manufacturer is technically allowed to claim the product as natural. This lack of regulation puts the onus on the consumer to check products before buying or using them. For a Shopper's Guide to Safe Cosmetics, go to http://www.ewg.org/files/EWG_cosmeticsguide.pdf.
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| Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion (moderate hazard) |
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| Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub (high hazard) |
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| Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser (moderate hazard) |
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| Rhonda Allison Grape Seed Moisturizer (low hazard) |
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| Tom's of Maine unscented deodorant (low hazard) |
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| Cutex Original Nail Polish Remover (moderate hazard) |
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| Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion (low hazard) |
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| Wet 'n' Wild nail Polish (moderate hazard) |
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| Abercrombie Perfume 15 (high hazard) |
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| Great Lash Mascara (moderate hazard) |
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| Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Shampoo and Conditioner (moderate hazard) |
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