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07/12/2024
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By Cassie B.
Scary new study reveals PFAS “forever chemicals” can seep through human skin
Forget what you’ve been told in the past about your skin acting as a barrier to protect you from exposure to toxins as a new study shows that the dangerous “forever chemicals” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are absorbed through the skin at much higher levels than once believed. This is according to a study […]
05/10/2024
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By Ethan Huff
Popular dry shampoo brands RECALLED after cancer-causing ingredient discovered
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of dry shampoos sold by major companies due to the products containing a carcinogenic compound called benzene that is linked to cancer, including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow. “Benzene is an organic chemical compound that has been determined to be a […]
03/04/2024
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By Zoey Sky
DEADLY INK: Study reveals 90% of tattoo ink contains chemicals that cause ORGAN DAMAGE
A study has found that more than nine in 10 people who get tattoos in America could be unintentionally exposing themselves to harmful chemicals that cause organ damage. Testing conducted in New York on 54 ink samples has revealed at least 45 contained compounds that were not listed on the label. Details of the study were published […]
01/08/2024
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By Zoey Sky
Study reveals many hair care products contain a potentially dangerous compound that can harm the environment and humans
People often use hair care products to keep their hair healthy and lustrous, but are these products really safe? According to the alarming results of one study, some hair care products often contain decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, a volatile compound more commonly known as D5. In many countries, particularly those in the European Union (EU), the amount of D5 that […]
07/25/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Researchers find evidence of toxic chemicals from cosmetics and plastics in the blood of pregnant women
In a study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal, California researchers found new evidence that several chemicals used in plastic production and other industrial applications are commonly present in the blood of pregnant women, creating increased health risks for mothers and their babies. The study recruited and enrolled women from the Chemicals in Our Bodies […]
05/03/2023
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By Zoey Sky
Fruit of known invasive weed found to boost collagen production, prevent skin aging
The sight of weeds in a garden may stress out a gardener, but in a recent study, researchers discovered that the fruit of cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium), an invasive weed, can boost collagen synthesis and even prevent early signs of skin aging. Cocklebur commonly grows in backyards in the United States. According to the study, the weed’s spiky […]
07/10/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Study: More than half of popular cosmetics sold in North America contain TOXIC CHEMICALS
A new study warned that more than half of popular cosmetics sold in North America contain high levels of toxic chemicals. Researchers found that 52 percent of the cosmetic products they analyzed, which included concealers, lip products and foundations, contained per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Earlier studies have linked PFAS to health issues such as cancer, […]
01/22/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Flavonoids in wild ephedra plant extracts have been found to be potent antioxidants; may replace toxic ingredients in food and cosmetics
Ephedra alata, a plant widely used in traditional folk medicine in Palestine, takes center stage as researchers explore its potential medical uses. The paper, which was published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, analyzed the antioxidant and antibacterial activity of the wild E. alata plant. Ephedra alata in traditional medicine A member of the Ephedraceae […]
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