Right now, companies can legally make and sell beauty and personal care products that contain toxic chemicals like asbestos, lead, and mercury. The four bills that make up the Safer Beauty Bill Package will close dangerous gaps in federal law and make beauty and personal care products safer for everyone by: banning the worst toxic chemicals, defending the health of women of color and salon workers, revealing fragrance & flavor ingredients, and ensuring supply chain transparency. Take Action Here
Formaldehyde is a well-established carcinogen linked to cancer, respiratory harm, and severe irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat. Despite broad scientific agreement about these risks, and despite bans in many countries, products containing or releasing formaldehyde are still widely used in salons and homes throughout the United States. Take Action Here
Current proposals being pushed by the chemical industry would dramatically weaken our nation's chemical safety law—making it easier for dangerous chemicals to enter the market and harder for EPA and states to protect people from toxic chemicals linked to cancer, Parkinson's disease, impaired brain development, and other serious health harms. Take Action Here
Evidence says vaginal boric acid is harmful to fetal development and shouldn't be used by women who are pregnant. It is banned in the European Union for use in cosmetics (which includes intimate care products). Despite the brand's claims of being “fresh,” “clean,” and “gentle,” Summer's Eve products still contain multiple chemicals of concern. Take Action Here
The Research
Right to Know: Just How Hazardous are Fragrances? A Deep Dive into the Toxicity of Fragrance Ingredients (Breast Cancer Prevention Partners)