Dateline NBC on Hormone Disruptors, BPA, Triclosan and Phthalates – Chemicals in the Body

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Dateline NBC Hormone Disruptors Dateline NBC, on Sunday March 24th, aired a segment titled “Hormone Disruptors”, where correspondent Andrea Canning embarked on a study of foods and personal care products in her home, to better understand her detectable exposure levels to the chemicals BPA, triclosan and phthalates – known as hormone disruptors. Not only did Andrea have herself tested for detectable levels of these chemicals in her body via urine tests, but she also had her three young children tested as well.

There isn’t much on TV that I care to watch anymore, as I would much rather spend my free time reading books that teach me something of real value, but pure coincidence had me watching Dateline’s show about synthetic hormone disrupting chemicals with Andrea Canning, and I’m glad I did.
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The Ugly Side of Beauty, Some Cosmetics Can be Toxic to Your Health

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It didn’t get much attention nationally, just a few paragraphs in papers such as the Kennebec Journal and a segment on the local news.

But the quiet protest by a group of high school and college students in Waterville, Maine, in February was one of a growing number across the country. They gathered at the post office to mail 12 beauty products to an environmental lab, where they would be tested for toxins and other dangerous ingredients that many commonly used products contain.

“As young people, we’re coming together to put our cosmetics on trial,” said Anne Sheldon, a member of the Maine Women’s Lobby, a nonprofit group dedicated to helping women through public policy.
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5 Myths of Cosmetic Safety

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With the right kind and amount of makeup and cosmetics, anyone can achieve amazing results to cover up blemishes and imperfections or simply enhance their strong assets. Why, cosmetics play a large and important part in assisting victims of severe acne to regain their confidence simply by covering their blemishes up or taking the focus away from them.

Many celebrities such as actresses and music stars promote mainstream cosmetic products to boost sales. Even with their many advantages, there are always risks to be considered in cosmetic use. Although there are many tips on how to use cosmetics, there is also a whole lot of confusion on exactly what should be avoided simply for safety reasons.
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