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Aerosol Additives
The Ozone layer is a thin protective layer of gases in the stratosphere which protect the Earth from the dangers of ultraviolet radiation.
In the late 1970’s it...
Aluminium in Deodorants
Aluminium in deodorants could be the cause of breast cancer in women. Or so it was reported not so long ago.
But where did this story come from and is it really...
Chemicals and Hair Colourants
Whether we want to look younger, change our image, or improve on what Nature gave us, we’re big fans of hair colour – in fact 70% of us have a go, with most re-applying...
Deodorants and Cancer
Scare stories have abounded in the press over the past few years about the possible link between using antiperspirants or deodorants and developing breast cancer. But...
Hair Lice Products
If you have children or remember your own school days, you will know all about head lice. You may even have tried some of the formulas to get rid of them – but what you...
Is Your Toothpaste Toxic?
In the summer of 2007, there were various scares about toxic toothpaste infiltrating the market place in Britain, some of which could potentially do serious damage....
Mosquito Repellents and Organochlorides
Insect repellents have been around for thousands of years with evidence of their use by man dating back since before Egyptian times. And their...
Questionnaire: How Toxic is Your Hair?
There have been a number of reports in newspapers and magazines addressing the potentially hazardous substances commonly found in the ingredients...
Synthetic Fragrances and the Environment
The timeless allure of perfume is one which makes many multi-millions of pounds for the cosmetics industry each year, and yet environmental...
What is in Your Air Fresheners?
Air fresheners are on the increase. It seems that plain old fresh air is not sweet enough for us and we desire the synthetic creation of ‘clean’ pine forests, s...
What Toxins are in My Shampoo?
Your bathroom should be a haven of relaxation and a chance to pamper yourself. But despite glossy ads and super-slick models looking radiant, the very products we choose...
