wwwmncehorg

ecocenterorg Ecology Center 339 E Liberty St Suite 300 Ann Arbor MI 48104

Not So Pretty Resources

The Michigan Network for Childrenrsquos Environmental

Health is a coalition of health professionals health-affected

groups environmental organizations and others

dedicated to a safe and less toxic world for Michiganrsquos

children Through education outreach and advocacy

we work to change current policies and practices that

result in exposure of children to environmental toxicants

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Lauren LaRoccaEnvironmental Educator7343699272laurenecocenterorg

Personal care products and cosmetics smell fantastic come in fancy bottles and promise to keep us clean healthy and looking beautiful But whatrsquos really in these products Too often they contain harmful chemicals linked to neurotoxicity infertility and cancer - there is nothing clean healthy or beautiful about that Fortunately there are ways to protect our health and take action In this packet we will provide you with great resources and tips on how to choose safer products

Rebecca MeuninckEnvironmental Health Campaign Director7343699278rebeccaecocenterorg

Media Resources Online Resources Article Links Recipes Take Action

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ecocenterorg Ecology Center 339 E Liberty St Suite 300 Ann Arbor MI 48104

STORY OF COSMETICSwwwstoryofcosmeticsorg

TEDx STACY MALKAN httpwwwyoutubecomuserTEDxTalksvideosquery=stacy+malkan

LocalMotionGreenBath amp Bodylocalmotiongreenorg

UNMASKED The 9 Ugly Truths Behind the Myth of Cosmetics SafetyhttpsafecosmeticsorgdownloadsUnmasked_2010pdf

STORY OF COMETICS VIEWING PARTYhttpwwwstoryofstufforgwp-contentuploads201201SoCosPartyKitpdf

FEMINIE CARE PRODUCTS httpsafecosmeticsorgdownloadsFemCare_fs_022411pdf

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bull Exposed The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and Whatrsquos at Stake for America Power by Mark Schapiro

bull Having Faith An Ecologistrsquos Journey to Motherhood by Sandra Steingraber

bull Not Just a Pretty Face The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry by Stacy Malkan

bull Our Stolen Future Are We Threatening Our Fertility Intelligence and Survival A Scientific Detective Story by Theo Colborn Dianne Dumanoski and John Peter Meyers

bull Slow Death by Rubber Duck How the Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Life Affects Our Health by Rick Smith

bull The Safe Shopperrsquos Bible by David Steinman and Samuel Epstein

bull Therersquos Lead in Your Lipstick by Gillian Deacon

Media Resources

bull A Chemical Reactionbull Consuming Kids bull Homebull Living Downstreambull My Toxic Babybull Toxic Soup

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LIPS

ecocenterorg Ecology Center 339 E Liberty St Suite 300 Ann Arbor MI 48104

Websites to Visit

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BABYrsquoS TOXIC TUBhttpsafecosmeticsorgdownloadsBabys-Tub-Is-Still-Toxic_Nov2011pdf

HEAVY METAL HAZARDhttpenvironmentaldefencecasitesdefaultfilesreport_filesHeavyMetalHazard20FINALpdf

LIPSTICK amp LEADhttpwwwfdagovCosmeticsProductandIngredientSafetyProductInformationucm137224htmexpanalyses

FDA COSMETIC AUTHORITYhttpwwwfdagovCosmeticsGuidanceComplianceRegulatory-Informationucm074162htm

FDA COSMETIC RESTRICTIONShttpwwwfdagovCosmeticsProductandIngredientSafetySelectedCosmeticIngredientsucm127406htm

COMPACT FOR SAFE COSMETICShttpsafecosmeticsorgdown-loadsCompact_Signers_1215pdf

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Breast Cancer Fund wwwbreastcancerfundorg

Environmental Working Grouprsquos Skin Deep Database wwwcosmeticsdatabaseorg Healthy Child Healthy World wwwhealthychildorg

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics wwwsafecosmeticsorg

The Collaborative on Health and the Environment wwwhealthandenvironmentorg

Womenrsquos Voices for The Earth wwwwomensvoicesorg

ecocenterorg Ecology Center 339 E Liberty St Suite 300 Ann Arbor MI 48104

Skin TonerIngredientsbull 14 cup cucumber juicebull 18 cup carrot juicebull 12 cup lemon juicebull 12 cup spearmint teabull 14 cup chamomile tea

DirectionsMake the cucumber juice and carrot juice in a juicer

Make strong infusions (herbal tea) of spearmint and chamomile Let cool

Combine everything in a glass jar Shake to blend Massage a bit onto your face Rinse

Facial Scrub and Hand CleanserIngredients3 parts baking soda to 1 part water

DirectionsRub in a circular motion to exfoliate skin Rinse

2 peaches peeled pitted and mashed 12 teaspoon of almond oil 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Combine ingredients in a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher Scoop onto a clean washcltoh and massage onto your face

Let set for 15-20 minutes before rinsing thoroughly

FACE

MA

SK

14 cup of avocado oil apricot kernen oil or sesame oil 14 cup of aloe vera gel

Combine ingredients in a glass jar and shake to blend Dab some on your fingers and massage into your skin

Shelf life 4 months refrigerated

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CREA

M

Recipes

Post your favorite cosmetic recipes on our facebook page httpwwwfacebookcomMichiganChildrensHealth

ecocenterorg Ecology Center 339 E Liberty St Suite 300 Ann Arbor MI 48104

Take ActionSupport the Safe Cosmetics Acthttporg2democracyinactionorgo5500pdiaactionpublicaction_KEY=7022

Vote with your $$$httpenvironmentnationalgeographiccomenvironmentgreen-guidebuying-guides

Join the MNCEHhttpwwwmncehorgmichigan-network-childrenE28099s-environmental-health

Write a Letter to the Editorhttpsafecosmeticsorgsectionphpid=56

Lauren LaRoccalaurenecocenterorg

wwwecocenterorg

wwwmncehorg

wwwfacebookcomMichiganChildrensHealth

STAY

CO

NN

ECTE

Dwwwmncehorg

Use fewer cosmetics and personal care products

Check the toxicity status of your products on the Skin Deep database

Support companies who make safer products

Teach children and others about safer products

Advocate for more protective policies

Other ideas you have HO

W T

O P

ROTE

CT Y

OU

RSEL

F

httpsafecosmeticsorgarticlephpid=281ingredients

FAQ

s on

Wha

t to

Buy

ecocenterorg Ecology Center 339 E Liberty St Suite 300 Ann Arbor MI 48104

STORY OF COSMETICSwwwstoryofcosmeticsorg

TEDx STACY MALKAN httpwwwyoutubecomuserTEDxTalksvideosquery=stacy+malkan

LocalMotionGreenBath amp Bodylocalmotiongreenorg

UNMASKED The 9 Ugly Truths Behind the Myth of Cosmetics SafetyhttpsafecosmeticsorgdownloadsUnmasked_2010pdf

STORY OF COMETICS VIEWING PARTYhttpwwwstoryofstufforgwp-contentuploads201201SoCosPartyKitpdf

FEMINIE CARE PRODUCTS httpsafecosmeticsorgdownloadsFemCare_fs_022411pdf

PART

NER

RES

OU

RCES

ON

LIN

E PD

Fs

BOOKS

FILM

bull Exposed The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and Whatrsquos at Stake for America Power by Mark Schapiro

bull Having Faith An Ecologistrsquos Journey to Motherhood by Sandra Steingraber

bull Not Just a Pretty Face The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry by Stacy Malkan

bull Our Stolen Future Are We Threatening Our Fertility Intelligence and Survival A Scientific Detective Story by Theo Colborn Dianne Dumanoski and John Peter Meyers

bull Slow Death by Rubber Duck How the Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Life Affects Our Health by Rick Smith

bull The Safe Shopperrsquos Bible by David Steinman and Samuel Epstein

bull Therersquos Lead in Your Lipstick by Gillian Deacon

Media Resources

bull A Chemical Reactionbull Consuming Kids bull Homebull Living Downstreambull My Toxic Babybull Toxic Soup

VID

EO C

LIPS

ecocenterorg Ecology Center 339 E Liberty St Suite 300 Ann Arbor MI 48104

Websites to Visit

REPO

RTS

BABYrsquoS TOXIC TUBhttpsafecosmeticsorgdownloadsBabys-Tub-Is-Still-Toxic_Nov2011pdf

HEAVY METAL HAZARDhttpenvironmentaldefencecasitesdefaultfilesreport_filesHeavyMetalHazard20FINALpdf

LIPSTICK amp LEADhttpwwwfdagovCosmeticsProductandIngredientSafetyProductInformationucm137224htmexpanalyses

FDA COSMETIC AUTHORITYhttpwwwfdagovCosmeticsGuidanceComplianceRegulatory-Informationucm074162htm

FDA COSMETIC RESTRICTIONShttpwwwfdagovCosmeticsProductandIngredientSafetySelectedCosmeticIngredientsucm127406htm

COMPACT FOR SAFE COSMETICShttpsafecosmeticsorgdown-loadsCompact_Signers_1215pdf

COSM

ETIC

REG

ULA

TIO

N IN

FO

Breast Cancer Fund wwwbreastcancerfundorg

Environmental Working Grouprsquos Skin Deep Database wwwcosmeticsdatabaseorg Healthy Child Healthy World wwwhealthychildorg

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics wwwsafecosmeticsorg

The Collaborative on Health and the Environment wwwhealthandenvironmentorg

Womenrsquos Voices for The Earth wwwwomensvoicesorg

ecocenterorg Ecology Center 339 E Liberty St Suite 300 Ann Arbor MI 48104

Skin TonerIngredientsbull 14 cup cucumber juicebull 18 cup carrot juicebull 12 cup lemon juicebull 12 cup spearmint teabull 14 cup chamomile tea

DirectionsMake the cucumber juice and carrot juice in a juicer

Make strong infusions (herbal tea) of spearmint and chamomile Let cool

Combine everything in a glass jar Shake to blend Massage a bit onto your face Rinse

Facial Scrub and Hand CleanserIngredients3 parts baking soda to 1 part water

DirectionsRub in a circular motion to exfoliate skin Rinse

2 peaches peeled pitted and mashed 12 teaspoon of almond oil 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Combine ingredients in a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher Scoop onto a clean washcltoh and massage onto your face

Let set for 15-20 minutes before rinsing thoroughly

FACE

MA

SK

14 cup of avocado oil apricot kernen oil or sesame oil 14 cup of aloe vera gel

Combine ingredients in a glass jar and shake to blend Dab some on your fingers and massage into your skin

Shelf life 4 months refrigerated

EYE

CREA

M

Recipes

Post your favorite cosmetic recipes on our facebook page httpwwwfacebookcomMichiganChildrensHealth

ecocenterorg Ecology Center 339 E Liberty St Suite 300 Ann Arbor MI 48104

Take ActionSupport the Safe Cosmetics Acthttporg2democracyinactionorgo5500pdiaactionpublicaction_KEY=7022

Vote with your $$$httpenvironmentnationalgeographiccomenvironmentgreen-guidebuying-guides

Join the MNCEHhttpwwwmncehorgmichigan-network-childrenE28099s-environmental-health

Write a Letter to the Editorhttpsafecosmeticsorgsectionphpid=56

Lauren LaRoccalaurenecocenterorg

wwwecocenterorg

wwwmncehorg

wwwfacebookcomMichiganChildrensHealth

STAY

CO

NN

ECTE

Dwwwmncehorg

Use fewer cosmetics and personal care products

Check the toxicity status of your products on the Skin Deep database

Support companies who make safer products

Teach children and others about safer products

Advocate for more protective policies

Other ideas you have HO

W T

O P

ROTE

CT Y

OU

RSEL

F

httpsafecosmeticsorgarticlephpid=281ingredients

FAQ

s on

Wha

t to

Buy

ecocenterorg Ecology Center 339 E Liberty St Suite 300 Ann Arbor MI 48104

Websites to Visit

REPO

RTS

BABYrsquoS TOXIC TUBhttpsafecosmeticsorgdownloadsBabys-Tub-Is-Still-Toxic_Nov2011pdf

HEAVY METAL HAZARDhttpenvironmentaldefencecasitesdefaultfilesreport_filesHeavyMetalHazard20FINALpdf

LIPSTICK amp LEADhttpwwwfdagovCosmeticsProductandIngredientSafetyProductInformationucm137224htmexpanalyses

FDA COSMETIC AUTHORITYhttpwwwfdagovCosmeticsGuidanceComplianceRegulatory-Informationucm074162htm

FDA COSMETIC RESTRICTIONShttpwwwfdagovCosmeticsProductandIngredientSafetySelectedCosmeticIngredientsucm127406htm

COMPACT FOR SAFE COSMETICShttpsafecosmeticsorgdown-loadsCompact_Signers_1215pdf

COSM

ETIC

REG

ULA

TIO

N IN

FO

Breast Cancer Fund wwwbreastcancerfundorg

Environmental Working Grouprsquos Skin Deep Database wwwcosmeticsdatabaseorg Healthy Child Healthy World wwwhealthychildorg

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics wwwsafecosmeticsorg

The Collaborative on Health and the Environment wwwhealthandenvironmentorg

Womenrsquos Voices for The Earth wwwwomensvoicesorg

ecocenterorg Ecology Center 339 E Liberty St Suite 300 Ann Arbor MI 48104

Skin TonerIngredientsbull 14 cup cucumber juicebull 18 cup carrot juicebull 12 cup lemon juicebull 12 cup spearmint teabull 14 cup chamomile tea

DirectionsMake the cucumber juice and carrot juice in a juicer

Make strong infusions (herbal tea) of spearmint and chamomile Let cool

Combine everything in a glass jar Shake to blend Massage a bit onto your face Rinse

Facial Scrub and Hand CleanserIngredients3 parts baking soda to 1 part water

DirectionsRub in a circular motion to exfoliate skin Rinse

2 peaches peeled pitted and mashed 12 teaspoon of almond oil 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Combine ingredients in a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher Scoop onto a clean washcltoh and massage onto your face

Let set for 15-20 minutes before rinsing thoroughly

FACE

MA

SK

14 cup of avocado oil apricot kernen oil or sesame oil 14 cup of aloe vera gel

Combine ingredients in a glass jar and shake to blend Dab some on your fingers and massage into your skin

Shelf life 4 months refrigerated

EYE

CREA

M

Recipes

Post your favorite cosmetic recipes on our facebook page httpwwwfacebookcomMichiganChildrensHealth

ecocenterorg Ecology Center 339 E Liberty St Suite 300 Ann Arbor MI 48104

Take ActionSupport the Safe Cosmetics Acthttporg2democracyinactionorgo5500pdiaactionpublicaction_KEY=7022

Vote with your $$$httpenvironmentnationalgeographiccomenvironmentgreen-guidebuying-guides

Join the MNCEHhttpwwwmncehorgmichigan-network-childrenE28099s-environmental-health

Write a Letter to the Editorhttpsafecosmeticsorgsectionphpid=56

Lauren LaRoccalaurenecocenterorg

wwwecocenterorg

wwwmncehorg

wwwfacebookcomMichiganChildrensHealth

STAY

CO

NN

ECTE

Dwwwmncehorg

Use fewer cosmetics and personal care products

Check the toxicity status of your products on the Skin Deep database

Support companies who make safer products

Teach children and others about safer products

Advocate for more protective policies

Other ideas you have HO

W T

O P

ROTE

CT Y

OU

RSEL

F

httpsafecosmeticsorgarticlephpid=281ingredients

FAQ

s on

Wha

t to

Buy

ecocenterorg Ecology Center 339 E Liberty St Suite 300 Ann Arbor MI 48104

Skin TonerIngredientsbull 14 cup cucumber juicebull 18 cup carrot juicebull 12 cup lemon juicebull 12 cup spearmint teabull 14 cup chamomile tea

DirectionsMake the cucumber juice and carrot juice in a juicer

Make strong infusions (herbal tea) of spearmint and chamomile Let cool

Combine everything in a glass jar Shake to blend Massage a bit onto your face Rinse

Facial Scrub and Hand CleanserIngredients3 parts baking soda to 1 part water

DirectionsRub in a circular motion to exfoliate skin Rinse

2 peaches peeled pitted and mashed 12 teaspoon of almond oil 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Combine ingredients in a bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher Scoop onto a clean washcltoh and massage onto your face

Let set for 15-20 minutes before rinsing thoroughly

FACE

MA

SK

14 cup of avocado oil apricot kernen oil or sesame oil 14 cup of aloe vera gel

Combine ingredients in a glass jar and shake to blend Dab some on your fingers and massage into your skin

Shelf life 4 months refrigerated

EYE

CREA

M

Recipes

Post your favorite cosmetic recipes on our facebook page httpwwwfacebookcomMichiganChildrensHealth

ecocenterorg Ecology Center 339 E Liberty St Suite 300 Ann Arbor MI 48104

Take ActionSupport the Safe Cosmetics Acthttporg2democracyinactionorgo5500pdiaactionpublicaction_KEY=7022

Vote with your $$$httpenvironmentnationalgeographiccomenvironmentgreen-guidebuying-guides

Join the MNCEHhttpwwwmncehorgmichigan-network-childrenE28099s-environmental-health

Write a Letter to the Editorhttpsafecosmeticsorgsectionphpid=56

Lauren LaRoccalaurenecocenterorg

wwwecocenterorg

wwwmncehorg

wwwfacebookcomMichiganChildrensHealth

STAY

CO

NN

ECTE

Dwwwmncehorg

Use fewer cosmetics and personal care products

Check the toxicity status of your products on the Skin Deep database

Support companies who make safer products

Teach children and others about safer products

Advocate for more protective policies

Other ideas you have HO

W T

O P

ROTE

CT Y

OU

RSEL

F

httpsafecosmeticsorgarticlephpid=281ingredients

FAQ

s on

Wha

t to

Buy

ecocenterorg Ecology Center 339 E Liberty St Suite 300 Ann Arbor MI 48104

Take ActionSupport the Safe Cosmetics Acthttporg2democracyinactionorgo5500pdiaactionpublicaction_KEY=7022

Vote with your $$$httpenvironmentnationalgeographiccomenvironmentgreen-guidebuying-guides

Join the MNCEHhttpwwwmncehorgmichigan-network-childrenE28099s-environmental-health

Write a Letter to the Editorhttpsafecosmeticsorgsectionphpid=56

Lauren LaRoccalaurenecocenterorg

wwwecocenterorg

wwwmncehorg

wwwfacebookcomMichiganChildrensHealth

STAY

CO

NN

ECTE

Dwwwmncehorg

Use fewer cosmetics and personal care products

Check the toxicity status of your products on the Skin Deep database

Support companies who make safer products

Teach children and others about safer products

Advocate for more protective policies

Other ideas you have HO

W T

O P

ROTE

CT Y

OU

RSEL

F

httpsafecosmeticsorgarticlephpid=281ingredients

FAQ

s on

Wha

t to

Buy