4 Key Ingredients to Avoid in Cosmetics

You're reading 4 Key Ingredients to Avoid in Cosmetics, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles. As you walk down a store’s beauty aisle, it’s easy to choose the most popular brands and products that line the shelves. After all, they are on sale and the labels claim to be organic or all natural. Despite these perks, what consumers fail to realize is that these labels can deceive consumers into believing their items are safe and toxin-free. The truth is the beauty market across the United States has lacked regulation compared to other areas around the world. While Europe has an official ban on well over 1,000 toxic ingredients, our nation has only banned 30 chemicals. This unsettling reality should be enough to inspire consumers to take a long hard look into the products they are applying to their hair, skin, and bodies on a daily basis. Lack of Regulation Although the FDA is responsible for protecting consumer health, there's very little regulation surrounding cosmetics. Products on the market are not required to be pre-approved by the FDA, but rather monitored by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) to ensure all ingredients are safe. Only when approved products have failed to keep consumers safe can the FDA intervene. In addition to lack of regulation, organizations are not required to report allergic reactions or medical issues experienced by consumers to the F...
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