Drop-Dead Gorgeous: Protecting Yourself from the Hidden Dangers of Cosmetics

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Chicago 2002 Softcover First Edition Very Good in Paperback jacket 8vo. pp. xvi [2] 320."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. " Read more Show Less

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Overview

Exposes the truth behind the cosmetic industry

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 ...

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Overview

Exposes the truth behind the cosmetic industry

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.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780658017933
  • Publisher: NTC Publishing Group
  • Publication date: 3/4/2002
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 320
  • Product dimensions: 6.02 (w) x 9.14 (h) x 0.85 (d)

Table of Contents

Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Pt. I What's Really in Your Cosmetics?
1 Our Synthetic Society 3
2 Toxic Beauty 13
Pt. II Natural Alternatives to Chemical Beauty
3 The Alchemist's Secret 37
4 About Face: Skin Care 47
5 Godiva's Glory: Hair Care 83
6 Fingertips and Footnotes: Hand and Foot Care 111
7 Sing the Body Electric: Body Care 149
8 Scentual Magic: Fragrances 187
9 The Sacred Ritual: Cosmetics 215
Pt. III Building a Beautiful Life
10 Beauty from the Inside Out 241
11 Discovering Your Beautiful Spirit 257
App. A Fight Back! 267
App. B: Resources 281
Suggested Reading 293
Literary Credits 295
Notes 297
Index 315
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