phthalates

In the state of Washington, the lawmakers have passed a bill that would set the toughest restrictions in the nation on the lead content of children's products.

There is a list with recommendations when bying toys including some useful websites like a database where people can check the safety of different toys.

Chemicals are part of our lives but there are ways to avoid them.

There is increasing evidence of more chemicals found in babies. The EWG created a database where people can check for products that are considered safe to use for children.

The fragrance contains, probably, the worse ingredients found in the cosmetic industry. The ingredients are not regulated and they are linked to serious health effects.

This is a list with cosmetic ingredients to avoid. Cosmetic ingredients are not regulated by the FDA but the manufacturers have to provide the list. So, it remains to us to choose what product is best and safe to use.

Recent study in Pediatric journal shows link to phthalates in baby skin care products.

The governor of California is currently considering a ban on phthalates. The bill is on his desk awaiting his signature or veto. Find out more and send an email to the governor asking him to protect our kids from toxic chemicals.