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Cosmetics Chemicals Found in Girls' Bodies

What you can do: Shop for cosmetics with natural ingredients, and stay away from anything that lists “fragrance” or “parfum” as an ingredient.

How Natural Is that Shampoo? New Certification Will Tell You

What you can do: Look for the new certification label on your products in a few months; for now, buy products with simple, understandable ingredients.

A Killer Haircut Shouldn’t Cause Cancer

What you can do: Look for safer, organic salons that promote clean air and nontoxic products; schedule visits to standard salons for first thing in the morning.

Your Makeup Could Have an Ugly Effect on Your Health

What you can do: Avoid cosmetics with terms such as nano-, micronized, microscale, or fullerenes. Consider a sunscreen that’s not invisible.

Shaky Economy May Leave Chemicals on Your Face

What you can do: Know how to find healthier cosmetics without hazardous ingredients.

FDA Finds Lead in Lipstick, But Says It's Safe

What you can do: Support companies whose products have low lead levels, and keep all adult lipsticks out of the hands—and mouths—of tots.

How to Spot a Nanoparticle

What you can do: Find out how many products in your daily life contain nanoparticles, and cut back on the ones with the greatest potential for harm.

This or That: The Best Way to Heal Chapped Lips

What you can do: Pick a lip balm made from healthy ingredients, or try a few homemade kitchen cures.

Chemicals in Cosmetics, Other Products Affect Unborn Kids

What you can do: Think twice about wearing foundation and other cosmetics while pregnant, and evict phthalate-containing scented candles, laundry products, air fresheners, and personal-care products from your house.

Avoid Organic Fraud on Your Body

What you can do: Look for USDA-certified organic shampoos, lotions, and soaps if you're looking for truly organic products.