Deodorant That Isn’t Deadly

In my quest to live a more non-toxic existence, one of the greatest challenges has been finding an antiperspirant or deodorant replacement. If you’re active like me, you’ve probably been sorely disappointed with most available options. While I’d hope one might rather change or cleanse more frequently during the day than increase their cancer risk many times over with antiperspirants and deodorants containing aluminum and parabens, the reality is that everyone is busy and wants to smell fresh, or at least not at all.

I found myself using the dreaded toxic options ‘for special occasions’ until a friend recommended Nine Naturals. With four simple ingredients, both my husband and I found a satisfactory alternative to chemical land. The product is sulfate-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, BPA-free, triclosan-free, DEA-free, petrochemical-free and contains no artificial chemicals, dyes or synthetic fragrance. It’s nice to know that what you wash off in the shower isn’t contaminating the water supply or otherwise harming the environment too.

Everyone’s chemistry is a little different but I hope this might at least be a common replacement for your more nuclear options. Admittedly, the research is inconclusive thus far on both the effect of aluminum (which blocks sweat from reaching surface of the skin and can promote both cancerous and non-cancerous cell growth in breasts by affecting estrogen levels) and parabens (concentrations of which are found in breast tumors). However, research was inconclusive on smoking once upon a time too. Go with your gut.

 

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Non-nano Zinc OxideTheobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed ButterTocopherol (Vitamin E)

Coca – Cola and Cancer

I feel vindicated. For years I’ve told my family that the Diet Coke they guzzled probably caused cancer. California recently added the compound 4-methylimidazole, also known as 4-MI or 4-MEI, to its list of known carcinogens in 2011.Coke used this compound to color its soda that brown “caramel” color. Accordingly, the company would have been required to post a cancer warning on every can sold in the state. Despite denying that this compound–or ammonia-sulfite components to caramel color, which are also present–is harmful to humans, the company has changed the formulation to avoid the cancer stigma. Not so fast, your soda is still not safe.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest has petitioned the FDA to also review other known carcinogens contained in the caramel coloring that companies like Coke and Pepsi use. This isn’t the caramel you make from sugar on the stove. As CSPI explains, the caramel color in soda is made by reacting sugar with ammonia and sulfites. At high temperature and pressure, these chemical reactions form 2-methylimidazole and 4 methylimidazole, which “in government-conducted studies, caused lung, liver, or thyroid cancer or leukemia in laboratory mice or rats.

No thanks. I’ve got my bkr full of H2O.

 

 

 

 

photo credit: Jorge Bach, CSPI

quelle horreur – FDA finds lead in 400 lipsticks

Say it ain’t so Burt’s Bees. The FDA found lead in 400 lipsticks tested. Hopefully those of you that still think toxic cosmetics are a fiction dreamed up by fringe hippie groups are reconsidering. Our illustrious FDA states that the lead amounts are small enough to be “safe,” though I’m quite certain that the FDA doesn’t know what other products I use that may contain lead, how frequently I apply them, lick my lips or kiss my little guy. I also wonder whether there might be a FDA worker or two that hopes to work at one of these large, profitable consumer products companies some day … What makes infinitely more sense is what the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics maintains; that there is no safe level of lead in lipstick.

Lead is a neurotoxin and potentially carcinogenic. Thanks to Charlotte in Paris for pointing out that one of my favorites, Burt’s Bees tinted lip shimmer, does in fact contain lead. Blisstree lays it all out here noting that the Burt’s lip shimmers tested contained between .43 and 2.24 parts per million of lead. The average of the 400 lipsticks the FDA tested was 1.11 ppm. Among the top offenders were Cover Girl – Maximum Red, Revlon – Red Velvet and The Body Shop’s Garnet. For a full list, see below.

This is a reminder that we must all train ourselves to remember that “natural” means nothing. Naturally occurring chemicals can also be harmful. The best way to avoid ingesting these toxins is to read ingredients and do the research for yourself. The EWG skin deep database isn’t perfect either – do pay attention to the level of data contained and take ratings with a grain of salt. Vaseline for example is rated a O even though it contains petrolatum.  The Daily Green has a good guide on buying nontoxic lipsticks.

Coastal Classic Creations repeatedly comes up as a good nontoxic option but I have yet to try it. I’m still a recovering gloss addict.

Have a brilliant idea for nontoxic lipstick, gloss or tinted balm? Send me your favorites!

 

List of lead-laden lipsticks tested by the FDA:

Sample #
Brand
Parent company
Lipstick line
Shade #
Shadea
Lot #b
Lead (Pb)c
(ppm)d
1a
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Incredifull Lipcolor
964
Maximum Red
7241S1
3.06
1b
5188S1
3.05
 
Revlon
Revlon
ColorStay Lipcolor
345
Red Velvet
Compositee
2.91f
2
07298
2.38
3
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Queen Collection
Q580
Ruby Remix
7136
2.24
4
Body Shop
L’Oréal
Lip Colour
22
Garnet
C274EA
1.79
5
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Continuous Color
435
Cherry Brandy
7228
1.76
6
L’Oréal
L’Oréal
Colour Riche
315
True Red
FD261
1.47
7
Revlon
Revlon
Super Lustrous
660
Bed of Roses
07208 1508 
53
1.37
8
Maybelline
L’Oréal
Moisture Extreme
F315
Cocoa Plum
WD2891
1.21
9
Revlon
Revlon
Super Lustrous
725
Love That Red
07284 1508 
59
1.04
10a
L’Oréal
L’Oréal
Colour Riche
752
Classic Wine
FD064
0.79
10b
FD234
0.67
11
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Long Last
FJ
Merlot
AA7
0.55
12
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Long Last
F9
Paprika
A87
0.48
13
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Pure Color
1A3
Maraschino
B55
0.43
14
Burt’s Bees
Clorox Company
Lip Shimmer
g
Merlot
1840701
0.33
15
Maybelline
L’Oréal
Moisture Extreme
E215
Midnight Red
WD3041
0.23
16
PeaceKeeper
PeaceKeeper
Lipstick
Paint Me Compassionate
0.17
17
Dior
LVMH
Replenishing Lipcolor
752
Red Premiere
7A01
0.15
18
Dior
LVMH
Addict Ultra-Shine
750
Shiniest Sexiness
7D01
0.12
19
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Matte
g
Viva Glam I
A67
0.10
20
Avon
Avon
Ultra Color Rich
U250
Cherry Jubilee
0.09
 
 
 
 
 
Average
 
1.07

a Lipsticks selected are 20 of the same brands and shades analyzed by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (http://safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=32711)
b Lot numbers embossed or printed on lipstick cases or end labels.
c Results are for total lead content determined by FDA’s validated method [Reference 1].
d Reported in units of µg Pb/g in Reference 1.
e Combination of several lots.
f Result not used for determining average value of lead content by FDA’s validated method.
g No shade number on lipstick.
h No lot number on lipstick.
 


 

 

FDA Analyses of Lead in Lipsticks – Expanded Survey

The following results for lead content in 400 lipsticks were obtained by Frontier Global Sciences, Inc., under a contract with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The lipsticks were purchased from retail stores between February and July 2010.

 

Sample #
Brand
Parent company
Lipstick line
Shade #
Shade
Lot #a
Lead (Pb)b
(ppm)
1
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Color Sensational
125
Pink Petal
FF205
7.19
2
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Colour Riche
410
Volcanic
FE259
7.00
3
NARS
Shiseido
Semi-Matte
1005
Red Lizard
0KAW
4.93
4
Cover Girl Queen
Collection
Procter & Gamble
Vibrant Hues Color
Q580
Ruby Remix
9139
4.92
5
NARS
Shiseido
Semi-Matte
1009
Funny Face
9DLW
4.89
6
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Colour Riche
165
Tickled Pink
FF224
4.45
7
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Intensely Moisturizing Lipcolor
748
Heroic
FD306
4.41
8
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Continuous Color
025
Warm Brick
9098
4.28
9
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Color Sensational
475
Mauve Me
FF201
4.23
10
Stargazer
Stargazer
Lipstick
103
180808
4.12
11
Stargazer
Stargazer
Lipstick
103
180808
4.06
12
Revlon
Revlon
Matte
009
Fabulous Fig
08262
3.32
13
Sonia Kashuk
Target Corporation
Luxury Lip Color
27
Mauvey
090464_0511
X564A
3.12
14
Avon
Avon
Beyond Color
558
Mad For Mauve
AR01
3.08
15
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Endless
530
Mauve Amour
FD339
2.87
16
Revlon
Revlon
ColorStay
375
Ripened Red
09040
2.84
17
Burt’s Bees
Clorox Company
Lip Shimmer
Toffee
1130801
2.81
18
Revlon
Revlon
Super Lustrous Pearl
631
Luminous Pink
09097
2.81
19
Sonia Kashuk
Target Corporation
Luxury Lip Color
27
Mauvey
090464_0511
X564A
2.80
20
Revlon
Revlon
Super Lustrous Pearl
643
Satin Plum
08351
2.77
21
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Continuous Color
595
Iced Plum
5353
2.74
22
Stargazer
Stargazer
Lipstick
101
180808
2.71
23
Fashion Fair
Johnson Publishing Company
Forever Matte
8207
Forever Gold
H2
2.68
24
Avon
Avon
Beyond Color
541
Uptown Pink Rose
KL9
2.59
25
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Continuous Color
035
Smokey Rose
8261
2.56
26
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Incredifull Lipcolor
924
Ripe Raspberry
8226S1
2.52
27
Revlon
Revlon
Renewist
130
Mauvellous
08043
2.52
28
Revlon
Revlon
ColorStay Soft & Smooth
200
Natural Cashmere
09233
2.44
29
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Continuous Color
435
Cherry Brandy
5258
2.42
30
Revlon
Revlon
Renewist
010
Naturally Revealing
08077
2.40
31
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Continuous Color
701
Rosy Wine
5102
2.28
32
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Color Design Metallic
Work It!
18G101
2.28
33
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Frost
Metal Maven
AC9
2.28
34
Cover Girl Queen Collection
Procter & Gamble
Vibrant Hues Color
Q582
Cherry Bomb
7290
2.27
35
Stargazer
Stargazer
Fantasy
Crystal Fuschia
010306
2.27
36
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Continuous Color
575
Really Red
5251
2.26
37
Revlon
Revlon
Renewist
160
Plum Luck
07339
2.25
38
Burt’s Bees
Clorox Company
Lip Shimmer
Guava
3000901
2.24
39
Revlon
Revlon
ColorStay Soft & Smooth
360
Pink Indulgence
09141
2.24
40
Avon
Avon
Beyond Color
549
Pink Lemonade
KW9
2.23
41
Cover Girl Queen Collection
Procter & Gamble
Vibrant Hues Color
Q430
Toast Of The Town
7297
2.22
42
Almay
Revlon
Hydracolor
545
Pink Pearl
9986-20
2.21
43
Fashion Fair
Johnson Publishing Company
Finishings
8907
Berry Bourgeois
8900-70
2.18
44
Revlon
Revlon
Matte
006
Really Red
09259
2.12
45
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014337
Sheer Blush
MT10
2.09
46
Jafra
Jafra Cosmetics International
Ultra Creamy
814
Pure Blush
9233
2.08
47
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Amplified Creme
Show Orchid
AC9
2.08
48
Estée Lauder Prescriptives
Estée Lauder
Colorscope Shimmer
24
Apricot Blossom
A97
2.07
49
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Continuous Color
565
Rose Cashmere
9104
2.00
50
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Continuous Color
015
Bronzed Peach
8345
2.00
51
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Endless
830
Naked Ambition
FD274
2.00
52
Rimmel London
Coty
Lasting Finish
058
Drop Of Sherry
9056
1.98
53
Stargazer
Stargazer
Lipstick
130
141207
1.98
54
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014346
Garnetfrost
RH11
1.96
55
Avon
Avon
Beyond Color
557
Cantaloupe
KD91
1.95
56
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Continuous Color
565
Rose Cashmere
9104
1.94
57
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Color Sensational
335
Get Nutty
FF293
1.94
58
Cover Girl Queen Collection
Procter & Gamble
Vibrant Hues Color
Q435
Cherrylicious
7297
1.93
59
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Continuous Color
505
Iceblue Pink
9356
1.92
60
Revlon
Revlon
Moon Drops
260
Heather Frost
2Y1
1.91
61
Clarins
Clarins USA
Rouge Appeal
09
Strawberry Smoothie
HC
1.88
62
Revlon
Revlon
ColorStay Soft & Smooth
225
Pecan Pleasure
09296
1.88
63
Rimmel London
Coty
Lasting Finish
058
Drop Of Sherry
9056
1.88
64
BeneFit
LVMH Perfums & Cosmetics
Pearl
LP23
Bold & Beautiful
3L1A
1.86
65
Revlon
Revlon
Super Lustrous Pearl
120
Apricot Fantasy
09154
1.85
66
NARS
Shiseido
Shimmer
1021
Venice
9XAD
1.84
67
Revlon
Revlon
Super Lustrous Pearl
450
Gentlemen Prefer Pink
09069
1.84
68
Almay
Revlon
Hydracolor
510
Rosewood
07005
1.82
69
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014343
Mocha Freeze
MT13
1.82
70
Revlon
Revlon
Moon Drops Frost
450
Amethyst Smoke
09328
1.81
71
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Colour Riche
760
Silverstone
FF152
1.80
72
Revlon
Revlon
Renewist
060
Perfect Pastel
07087
1.80
73
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Pure Color
116
Candy
AA9
1.78
74
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Color Sensational
465
Madison Mauve
FF340
1.78
75
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Continuous Color
560
Fabulous Fuchsia
9264
1.76
76
Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden
Color Intrigue Effects
19
Cocoa Bronze Pearl
8KAK
1.76
77
Revlon
Revlon
ColorStay Soft & Smooth
315
Juicy Plum
09257
1.75
78
Revlon
Revlon
Super Lustrous Pearl
420
Blushed
09260
1.75
79
Jafra
Jafra Cosmetics International
Ultra Creamy
815
Pure Ruby
9234
1.74
80
Avon
Avon
Beyond Color
555
Raisinette
LN9
1.73
81
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Endless
520
Eternally Mauve
FF016
1.72
82
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Moisture Extreme
A78
Wine On Ice
WD1361
1.71
83
Revlon
Revlon
Moon Drops Frost
700
Crystal Cut Coral
07080
1.70
84
Almay
Revlon
Hydracolor
615
Plum Pearl
06340
1.69
85
Gabriel
Gabriel Cosmetics
Color
Copper Glaze
9226
1.69
86
Gabriel
Gabriel Cosmetics
Color
Copper Glaze
9226
1.69
87
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Colour Riche
417
Peach Fuzz
FF324
1.69
88
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Endless
400
Captivating Coral
FE012
1.69
89
NARS
Shiseido
Sheer
1081
Beautiful Liar
8WGD
1.69
90
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Colour Riche
620
Mica
FF135
1.63
91
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Color Sensational
205
Nearly There
FF319
1.61
92
Revlon
Revlon
Super Lustrous Pearl
205
Champagne On Ice
09309
1.61
93
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Frost
Bronzilla
AB9
1.57
94
Stargazer
Stargazer
Glitter
Green
0708
1.57
95
Dior
LVMH Perfums & Cosmetics
Rouge Dior
365
VIP Pink
9T03
1.56
96
Revlon
Revlon
Super Lustrous Pearl
520
Wine With Everything
10062
1.55
97
Revlon
Revlon
Moon Drops Frost
335
Copperglaze Brown
08206
1.54
98
BeneFit
LVMH Perfums & Cosmetics
Full-Finish
LP83
Sassy-frass
8E2A
1.53
99
Stargazer
Stargazer
Lipstick
104
010606
1.53
100
Estée Lauder Prescriptives
Estée Lauder
Colorscope Sparkle
51
Bronze Lustre
A79
1.50
101
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Glaze
Frou
A10
1.49
102
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014358
Frosted Rose
RR22
1.49
103
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Moisture Extreme
12
Sugar Plum Ice
WB1591
1.48
104
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Mineral Power
100
Pink Pearl
FE190
1.47
105
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Color Sensational
615
Summer Sunset
FF275
1.46
106
Revlon
Revlon
Super Lustrous Pearl
520
Wine With Everything
10062
1.46
107
Avon
Avon
Beyond Color
551
Peach Daiquiri
KP9
1.45
108
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Endless
500
Undeniably Mauve
FF023
1.45
109
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Endless
740
Really Rose
FF243
1.44
110
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Moisture Extreme
G280
Mocha Ice
WD1421
1.41
111
Almay
Revlon
Hydracolor
600
Dusk
681B
1.40
112
Avon
Avon
Perfect Wear
P003
Forever Pink
SBK01
1.39
113
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Tinted Lip Balm
025748
Blush
TC26
1.39
114
Colorganics
Colorganics
Hemp Organics
Purple Haze
1.38
115
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Colour Riche
805
Golden Splendor
FF364
1.38
116
Stargazer
Stargazer
Lipstick
117
180808
1.38
117
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
All Day
ADL 39
Frosted Apricot
AA9
1.37
118
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Mineral Power
250
Chestnut
FE158
1.37
119
Colorganics
Colorganics
Hemp Organics
Purple Haze
1.36
120
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Pure Color
1E0
Classic Red
AA9
1.35
121
Almay
Revlon
Ideal Lipcolor
240
Plum
086724-16
1.34
122
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Color Fever Shine
Natural Glimmer
18F302
1.34
123
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Glaze
Bubbles
AC9
1.34
124
Clinique
Estée Lauder
High Impact
03
Metallic Sand
B78
1.33
125
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Pure Color
125
Melon
A69
1.32
126
Revlon
Revlon
Renewist
170
Full Bodied Wine
08040
1.32
127
Estée Lauder Origins
Estée Lauder
Flower Fusion
21
Calla Lily
A39
1.31
128
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Color Fever
Enticing Rose
18E104
1.31
129
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014379
Paradise Pink
MK31
1.30
130
Revlon
Revlon
Moon Drops Creme
585
Persian Melon
08156
1.28
131
Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden
Ceramide Plump Perfect
27
Perfect Amethyst
9CA
1.27
132
Almay
Revlon
Hydracolor
520
Sienna
651X
1.26
133
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014349
Golden
MR26
1.26
134
Clinique
Estée Lauder
High Impact
24
Nearly Violet
AB8
1.24
135
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Long Last Soft Matte
82
Berry Berry
A89
1.24
136
Victoria’s Secret
Limited Brands
Sparkling
Adorned
8345ZA
1.23
137
Almay
Revlon
Hydracolor
520
Sienna
651X
1.22
138
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Endless
300
Crimson Joy
FF203
1.21
139
Chanel
Chanel
Rouge Hydrabase
134
Wild Tulip
0121
1.20
140
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Le Rouge Absolu
Beige Cashmere
18F200
1.20
141
Victoria’s Secret
Limited Brands
Heidi Klum Perfect
 d
Exotic Spice
9223ZA
1.19
142
Clinique
Estée Lauder
High Impact
09
Citrus Rose
A89
1.18
143
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Color Design Sheen
Vintage Rose
18G203
1.18
144
Revlon
Revlon
Super Lustrous Pearl
300
Coffee Bean
09110
1.18
145
Victoria’s Secret
Limited Brands
Sheer Gloss Stick
Vulnerable
X139
1.18
146
Fashion Fair
Johnson Publishing Company
Lipstick
8091
Crystal Crimson
B3
1.17
147
Iman Cosmetics
Iman Cosmetics
Luxury Moisturizing
004
Paprika
9541
1.17
148
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Different
A3
Ice Bloom
B79
1.15
149
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014340
Pink Shimmer
RH30
1.15
150
Victoria’s Secret
Limited Brands
Too Faced
Free Love
ABO
1.15
151
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Long Last Soft Shine
C2
Heather Moon
A79
1.13
152
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Color Fever
Beige Everyday
18DO02
1.13
153
Almay
Revlon
Ideal Lipcolor
210
Coffee
86724-04
1.12
154
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Color Design Metallic
Poodle Skirt
18F902
1.11
155
Chanel
Chanel
Aqualumière
74
Como
9601
1.10
156
Stargazer
Stargazer
Fantasy
Crystal Pink
010306
1.10
157
Clarins
Clarins USA
Lip Colour Tint
19
Wild Berry
F5
1.08
158
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Endless
800
In The Buff
FF218
1.08
159
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Frost
Bronze Shimmer
AB9
1.08
160
Avon
Avon
Ultra Color Rich
U421
Berry Berry Nice
SKC91
1.07
161
Clinique
Estée Lauder
High Impact
27
After Party
AB9
1.07
162
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
L‘Absolu Rouge
Champagne
18G101
1.07
163
Revlon
Revlon
Moon Drops Creme
590
Lilac Champagne
08217
1.06
164
Chanel
Chanel
Aqualumière
31
Waikiki
1302
1.05
165
Estée Lauder Prescriptives
Estée Lauder
Colorscope Cream
35
Currant Affair
AC7
1.04
166
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Colour Riche
835
Bronze Coin
FF149
1.04
167
Revlon
Revlon
Beyond Natural
050
Spice
821B
1.04
168
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Frost
Frenzy
A10
1.03
169
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Color Sensational
635
Very Cherry
FF341
1.03
170
Stargazer
Stargazer
Glitter
Fuschia
1009
1.03
171
BeneFit
LVMH Perfums & Cosmetics
Silky-Finish
LP57
Candy Store
9K1A
1.02
172
Iman Cosmetics
Iman Cosmetics
Luxury Lipstain
203
Rapture
9634
1.02
173
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014382
Pink Satin
MV11
1.02
174
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Double Wear
DWL 01
Stay Rose
A59
1.01
175
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Butter Shine
441
Adore U
AB9
1.00
176
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Le Rouge Absolu
Pink Eclipse
7K016
1.00
177
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Frost
Bombshell
A99
1.00
178
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014376
Dusty Rose
MM20
0.97
179
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Double Wear
DWL 03
Stay Pinkberry
A79
0.96
180
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
L‘Absolu Rouge
Amande Sucrée
18G100
0.96
181
Bobbi Brown
Estée Lauder
Metallic Lip Color
1
Baby Peach
AA9
0.95
182
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Different
A0
Gingerfrost
A10
0.95
183
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Lustre
London Life
AB9
0.95
184
NARS
Shiseido
Sheer
1078
Manhunt
7FLD
0.95
185
Revlon
Revlon
Super Lustrous Pearl
657
Fuchsia Fusion
09167
0.95
186
Stargazer
Stargazer
Glitter
Pink
0708
0.95
187
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Signature
SIG L 10
Radiant Rose
A89
0.94
188
Avon
Avon
Ultra Color Rich
U421
Berry Berry Nice
SKC91
0.93
189
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Moisture Extreme
310
Plum Sable
WC1871
0.93
190
Rimmel London
Coty
Lasting Finish
170
Alarm
7246
0.93
191
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Baroque Boudoir
Baroque Boudoir
A99
0.92
192
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014355
Raisinberry
RF29
0.92
193
Stargazer
Stargazer
Lipstick
111
010306
0.92
194
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Long Last Soft Shine
15
All Heart
A89
0.91
195
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Color Fever
Rock Icon Fuchsia
7D178
0.91
196
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014352
Apricot Glaze
RD19
0.91
197
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Color Sensational
325
Cinnamon Stick
FF303
0.91
198
Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden
Ceramide Plump Perfect
03
Perfect Currant
9AA1
0.90
199
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Moisture Extreme
310
Plum Sable
WC1871
0.90
200
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Signature
SIG 06
Lush Rose
A88
0.89
201
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Moisture Extreme
C377
Rose Luster
WD2081
0.89
202
Chanel
Chanel
Aqualumière
37
Ipanema
1501
0.88
203
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
All Day
ADL 18
Starlit Pink
A10
0.88
204
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Long Last Soft Shine
13
Baby Kiss
A89
0.86
205
Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden
Color Intrigue Effects
15
Sugarplum Shimmer
K9JA2
0.86
206
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Colour Riche
825
Bronzine
FF236
0.86
207
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014334
Berry Kiss
MV04
0.86
208
Clarins
Clarins USA
Joli Rouge
703
Ginger
RU
0.85
209
Chanel
Chanel
Rouge Allure
21
Exotic
2201
0.84
210
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Long Last Soft Shine
15
All Heart
A89
0.84
211
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Signature
SIG 31
Spiced Coral
A89
0.84
212
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Double Wear
DWL 02
Stay Pink
B49
0.83
213
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Tinted Lip Balm
025393
Rose
TF23
0.83
214
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Butter Shine
426
Perfect Plum
AB9
0.82
215
Dior
LVMH Perfums & Cosmetics
Addict High Shine
750
Runway Red
9Wo1
0.82
216
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Colour Riche
825
Bronzine
FF236
0.82
217
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Colour Riche
754
Sugar Plum
FF245
0.82
218
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Long Last Soft Shine
63
Pink Spice
AA9
0.81
219
Stargazer
Stargazer
Fantasy
Crystal Cinnamon
010306
0.81
220
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Signature
SIG 31
Spiced Coral
A89
0.80
221
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Pure Color Crystal
303
Crystal Pink
AA9
0.80
222
Iman Cosmetics
Iman Cosmetics
Luxury Moisturizing
001
Wild Thing
9BU3
0.80
223
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Tinted Lip Balm
025395
Apricot
TC30
0.80
224
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Color Design Metallic
Copper Desire
18FN11
0.79
225
Bobbi Brown
Estée Lauder
Metallic Lip Color
10
Ruby
AC9
0.78
226
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Signature
SIG 07
Rich Berry
A98
0.78
227
Estée Lauder Origins
Estée Lauder
Flower Fusion
04
Marigold
A59
0.78
228
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Signature
SIG 63
Divine Red
A68
0.77
229
Burt’s Bees
Clorox Company
Lip Shimmer
Champagne
3530901
0.76
230
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Intensely Moisturizing Lipcolor
858
Charming
FD033
0.76
231
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Moisture Extreme
A55
Orchid Frost
WC3491
0.76
232
Cover Girl Queen Collection
Procter & Gamble
Vibrant Hues Shine
Q930
Shiny Parfait
8113U2
0.75
233
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Signature
SIG 33
Apricot Sun
A39
0.75
234
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014325
Black Cherry
RH24
0.75
235
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Different
A4
Angelic
A10
0.74
236
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Signature
SIG 15
Woodland Berry
B79
0.74
237
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Slimshine
Rock Out
AB7
0.74
238
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014373
Pink Melon
RF27
0.74
239
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Color Fever Shine
Simmering
18DD00
0.73
240
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Colour Riche
590
Blushing Berry
FF306
0.73
241
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014373
Pink Melon
RF27
0.72
242
Stargazer
Stargazer
Lipstick
115
180808
0.72
243
Chanel
Chanel
Aqualumière
98
Grenada
1901
0.70
244
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Tinted Lip Balm
025396
Poppy
TD01
0.70
245
Rimmel London
Coty
Lasting Finish
180
Jet Set Red
9295
0.70
246
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
L‘Absolu Rouge
Absolute Rouge
18G200
0.69
247
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
L‘Absolu Rouge
Absolute Rouge
18G200
0.69
248
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Endless
850
Extreme Spice
FF222
0.69
249
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Satin
Viva Glam II
A20
0.69
250
Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden
Exceptional
74
Marigold
8PA3
0.68
251
Revlon
Revlon
Super Lustrous Pearl
616
Wink For Pink
09162
0.68
252
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Signature
SIG 36
Black Cherry
A99
0.67
253
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Endless
820
Chocolate Obsession
FF216
0.66
254
Victoria’s Secret
Limited Brands
Matte Cream
Siren
76
0.66
255
Rimmel London
Coty
Lasting Finish
038
In Vogue
9279
0.64
256
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014361
Toffee
RF19
0.63
257
Revlon
Revlon
Beyond Natural
060
Berry
951
0.63
258
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Glaze
Shitaki
AB9
0.62
259
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Slimshine
Intimidate
A69
0.62
260
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014331
Whipped Berries
RH28
0.61
261
Stargazer
Stargazer
Fantasy
Crystal Copper
010306
0.61
262
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Pure Color
1CM
Plumberry
A78
0.60
263
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Cremesheen
On Hold
AC9
0.60
264
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014367
Tanned
MR08
0.60
265
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014385
Hibiscus
MK30
0.60
266
Chanel
Chanel
Rouge Allure
70
Adorable
1801
0.59
267
Chanel
Chanel
Rouge Allure
70
Adorable
1801
0.59
268
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Moisture Extreme
C410
Plum Wine
FF050A
0.59
269
Avon
Avon
Perfect Wear
P203
Enduring Wine
SBB01
0.58
270
Avon
Avon
Perfect Wear
P005
Forever Fuschia
SKK91
0.58
271
Chanel
Chanel
Rouge Allure
75
Amusing
1401
0.58
272
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Long Last Soft Shine
08
Golden Brandy
A99
0.58
273
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Different
33
Raspberry Glace
A10
0.57
274
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014328
Apple Berry
RK21
0.57
275
Avon
Avon
Ultra Color Rich
U101
Instant Mocha
SLG91
0.56
276
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Frost
Angel
A10
0.56
277
Avon
Avon
Ultra Color Rich
U2
Wink
SJF91
0.55
278
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Mineral Power
350
Plum Wine
FE184
0.55
279
Estée Lauder Prescriptives
Estée Lauder
Lipshine
09
Sunkissed
A69
0.54
280
Chanel
Chanel
Rouge Allure
14
Passion
2201
0.53
281
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Glaze
Riveting
AC9
0.53
282
Clarins
Clarins USA
Joli Rouge Perfect
700
Cedar Red
6N
0.52
283
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Butter Shine
414
Fresh Watermelon
AA9
0.52
284
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
L’Absolu Rouge
Rose Mythique
18G101
0.52
285
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Lustre
Milan Mode
AC8
0.52
286
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Moisture Extreme
E190
Royal Red
FE354A
0.52
287
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
L’Absolu Rouge
Rich Cashmere
18G101
0.51
288
Chanel
Chanel
Rouge Allure
10
Attitude
1001
0.50
289
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Pure Color Crystal
91
Elizabeth Pink
A89
0.50
290
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Pure Color Crystal
306
Crystal Rose
A79
0.50
291
Avon
Avon
Perfect Wear
P304
Sunkissed Ginger
SBC91
0.49
292
Cover Girl Queen Collection
Procter & Gamble
Vibrant Hues Shine
Q920
Shiny Port Wine
8170U2
0.49
293
BeneFit
LVMH Perfums & Cosmetics
Full-Finish
LP84
Do Tell
8F1A
0.48
294
Estée Lauder Prescriptives
Estée Lauder
Lipshine
06
Raspberry Ice
A49
0.48
295
Avon
Avon
Ultra Color Rich
U206
Wineberry
SJL91
0.47
296
Iman Cosmetics
Iman Cosmetics
Luxury Moisturizing
006
Black Brandy
8AK1
0.47
297
Wet ‘n’ Wild
Markwins International
Mega Last Lip Color
901B
Think Pink
931201
0.47
298
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Different
A5
Heartfelt
A10
0.46
299
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Pure Color Crystal
3C8
Crystal Beige
B48
0.45
300
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Lustre
Sophisto
AC9
0.45
301
Revlon
Revlon
Super Lustrous Creme
640
Blackberry
09308
0.44
302
Shiseido
Shiseido
Shimmering
SL7
C
FPKD
0.44
303
Burt’s Bees
Clorox Company
Lip Shimmer
Raisin
3070901
0.43
304
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Butter Shine
409
Ambrosia
A89
0.43
305
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Long Last Soft Shine
17
Watermelon
A89
0.43
306
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
L’Absolu Rouge
Pink Sapphire
18EO02
0.43
307
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Lustre
Charismatic
AB9
0.41
308
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Lustre
Laugh A Lot
AB9
0.41
309
Bobbi Brown
Estée Lauder
Creamy Lip Color
33
Retro Pink
AC9
0.40
310
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Butter Shine
427
Crushed Grape
A99
0.40
311
Cover Girl Queen Collection
Procter & Gamble
Vibrant Hues Shine
Q940
Shiny Wine
8320U2
0.40
312
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Satin
Empowered
A99
0.40
313
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Butter Shine
433
Apple Brandy
A89
0.39
314
Estée Lauder Origins
Estée Lauder
Rain and Shine
15
Pink Sparkle
A39
0.39
315
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Lustre
Utter Fun
A79
0.39
316
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Amplified Creme
Cosmo
AC9
0.39
317
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Moisture Extreme
G140
Peach Mocha
WC2261
0.39
318
Shiseido
Shiseido
Shimmering
SL16
NNGS
0.39
319
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Pure Color
1A3
Maraschino
A89
0.38
320
Avon
Avon
Ultra Color Rich
U103
Rosewine
SLI91
0.37
321
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Lustre
Utter Fun
A79
0.37
322
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Lustre
Patisserie
AA9
0.37
323
Clarins
Clarins USA
Sun Sheer
05
Sunset Cinnamon
M1
0.35
324
Victoria’s Secret
Limited Brands
Perfect
Showstopper
9BZ1
0.35
325
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
All Day
ADL 19
Rich and Rosey
AA9
0.33
326
Shiseido
Shiseido
Shimmering
SL10
NLEL
0.32
327
Stargazer
Stargazer
Lipstick
119
17210
0.32
328
Wet ‘n’ Wild
Markwins International
Mega Last Lip Color
914C
Mocha-licious
931301
0.32
329
Clinique
Estée Lauder
High Impact
19
Extreme Pink
A99
0.31
330
Dior
LVMH Perfums & Cosmetics
Addict Lipcolor
773
Scarlet Siren
9X02
0.31
331
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Amplified Creme
Dubonnet
A20
0.31
332
Avon
Avon
Ultra Color Rich
U423
Red 2000
SJL91
0.30
333
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Endless
310
Fired Up
FD268
0.30
334
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Satin
Retro
AB9
0.30
335
Stargazer
Stargazer
Lipstick
108
090808
0.30
336
Clinique
Estée Lauder
High Impact
14
Cider Berry
A49
0.29
337
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Le Rouge Absolu
Rhum Riche
18F100
0.29
338
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Endless
720
Real Raisin
FF232
0.29
339
Mary Kay
Mary Kay
Creme
014364
Shell
RF31
0.29
340
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Continuous Color
030
It’s Your Mauve
9346
0.28
341
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Volume Seduction XL
405
Peachy Flush
WE020
0.28
342
Revlon
Revlon
Super Lustrous Creme
135
Chocolate Velvet
09236
0.28
343
Clinique
Estée Lauder
High Impact
05
Go Fig
A59
0.27
344
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Color Design
Red Stiletto
18G101
0.27
345
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Cremesheen
Creme In Your Coffee
A89
0.27
346
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Color Design Cream
All Done Up
18E218
0.26
347
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Long Last Soft Matte
18
Vintage Wine
A99
0.25
348
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Slimshine
Urgent!
A49
0.25
349
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Lustre
Plumful
AA9
0.24
350
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Different
A6
Rose Aglow
A10
0.23
351
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Color Fever Shine
Tempt Me
18DN26
0.23
352
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Amplified Creme
Morange
AC9
0.23
353
Maybelline
L’Oréal USA
Volume Seduction XL
605
Seductively Nude
WF197
0.23
354
NARS
Shiseido
Satin
1060
Afghan Red
8UDD
0.23
355
Bobbi Brown
Estée Lauder
Creamy Lip Color
5
Blue Raspberry
AC9
0.22
356
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Butter Shine
432
Cranberry Cream
A89
0.22
357
Wet ‘n’ Wild
Markwins International
Mega Last Lip Color
916D
Ravin’ Raisin
933001
0.22
358
Avon
Avon
Ultra Color Rich
U250
Cherry Jubilee
SJT91
0.21
359
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Different
04
A Different Grape
AB9
0.20
360
Estée Lauder Origins
Estée Lauder
Rain and Shine
22
Razzleberry
A10
0.20
361
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Le Rouge Absolu
Valentine
18ED00
0.20
362
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
L‘Absolu Rouge
Berry Noir
18FO00
0.20
363
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Satin
Cyber
AC9
0.20
364
Avon
Avon
Ultra Color Rich
U420
Poppy Love
SJZ91
0.18
365
Cover Girl
Procter & Gamble
Continuous Color
795
Toasted Almond
9230
0.18
366
Clinique
Estée Lauder
High Impact
02
Nude Beach
A89
0.17
367
Lancôme
L’Oréal USA
Color Design Cream
All Done Up
18E218
0.17
368
Elizabeth Arden
Elizabeth Arden
Exceptional
30
Fiesta
9AA
0.16
369
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Infallible
20
Gardenia
FE093B
0.16
370
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Lustre
Desire
A89
0.15
371
M.A.C Dsquared2
Estée Lauder
Lustre
Blood Red
A69
0.15
372
Stargazer
Stargazer
Lipstick
110
121008
0.15
373
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Colour Riche
108
Gilded Pink
FF339
0.14
374
Iman Cosmetics
Iman Cosmetics
Luxury Lipstain
208
Strip Tease
8CS1
0.13
375
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Lustre
Spice It Up!
A10
0.13
376
Wet ‘n’ Wild
Markwins International
Mega Last Lip Color
910D
Red Velvet
932301
0.13
377
Avon
Avon
Ultra Color Rich
U516
Tuscan Russet
SL291
0.12
378
Bobbi Brown
Estée Lauder
Lip Color
57
Hot Cocoa
A38
0.12
379
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Lustre
Lady Bug
AC9
0.12
380
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Matte
Viva Glam I
A20
0.11
381
BeneFit
LVMH Perfums & Cosmetics
Full-Finish
LP87
La La Land
8F1A
0.08
382
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Colour Riche
231
Raspberries
FD111
0.08
383
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Amplified Creme
Impassioned
A20
0.08
384
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Matte
Chili
A10
0.08
385
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Different
53
Guava Stain
AC9
0.07
386
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Long Last
02
Sugar Bean
A99
0.07
387
Victoria’s Secret
Limited Brands
Pout
Pink Champagne
9217ZA
0.07
388
Bobbi Brown
Estée Lauder
Lip Color
8
Blackberry
AA9
0.06
389
Bobbi Brown
Estée Lauder
Lip Color
8
Blackberry
AA9
0.06
390
Fashion Fair
Johnson Publishing Company
Lipstick
8018
Magenta Mist
H1
0.06
391
Fashion Fair
Johnson Publishing Company
Lipstick
8014
Earth Red
H1
0.05
392
Iman Cosmetics
Iman Cosmetics
Luxury Moisturizing
005
Iman Red
J2
0.05
393
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Matte
Lady Danger
A10
0.05
394
Lori Anne
Mood Magic
Mood
Yellow
0.05
395
Estée Lauder
Estée Lauder
Pure Color
161
Pink Parfait
BA9
0.04
396
M.A.C
Estée Lauder
Satin
M.A.C Red
A10
0.03
397
Lori Anne
Mood Magic
Mood
Blue
0.03
398
Clinique
Estée Lauder
Almost
06
Black Honey
A79
<0.026
399
L’Oréal
L’Oréal USA
Colour Juice
240
Cherry On Top
FF082
<0.026
400
Wet’n’ Wild
Markwins International
Mega Mixers Lipbalm
281
Bahama Mama
927101
<0.026
 
 
 
 
 
Average
 
1.11
a Lot numbers embossed or printed on lipstick cases or end labels.
b Results are for total lead content determined by FDA’s validated method (Reference 1).
c No shade name on lipstick.
d No shade number on lipstick.
e No lot number on lipstick.
 

December 27, 2007; updated June 25, 2009, September 2, 2009, November 3, 2009, and December 5, 2011

 

 
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LEAP, don’t walk to organic cleansing

It’s February. If your cheeks could be mistaken for this Reed Krakoff crocodile bag I would covet if the croc had just died of natural causes, try LEAP Organic’s exfoliating face wash. LEAP is a fresh new soap company offering USDA certified organic soaps and cleansers. The company not only takes the contents of its products seriously, but the sustainability of its delivery mechanisms and packaging (100% recyclable & biodegradable and made up of 50% post-consumer recycled material). Adults and kids alike will love LEAP’s packaging and don’t miss founder Luke’s video.  

 

p.s. if this guy died of natural causes, I do like orange and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.

Please don’t say the “V” word … alternatives to vaseline

If I had a nickle for every pediatrician, L&D nurse, or mom friend that recommended petroleum jelly for one thing or another, I’d be a rich woman. Petroleum jelly (aka Vaseline) comes from oil (one of those fossil fuel things). As Melissa Breyer, editor of Healthy Living, recounts, it was discovered by a chemist that noticed the residue left on oil drilling rigs. This goop, called “rod wax,” he then distilled to petrolatum. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are common contaminents in petrolatum and are linked to cancer by many sources, including the EPA. In addition, different (and unregulated) manufacturing processes render what consumers know as petroleum jelly harmful in myriad ways. Fragrance, artificial color, preservatives, parabens and other chemicals are added to Vaseline/petroleum jelly to affect consistency, skin absorbtion, smell and shelf-life. 

“But my jar just says 100% ‘petroleum jelly’.”

That’s right, you won’t find these red flag ingredients on the package. Thanks to the lack of regulation of cosmetics and products in the US, they are not required to list all ingredients. See the actual contents of standard Vaseline (Unilever) here, thanks to EWG Skin Deep testing.  These additives have been shown to cause cancer, developmental/reproductive toxicity, organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), biochemical and cellular level changes, allergies and other skin irritations.

Under the circumstances, it’s quite disturbing that Tyra Banks started a “Vaseline Frenzy” when she told the world it was her #1 beauty secret and that teens are being advised that Vaseline is their best friend. Add this to the 16 (on average) other toxic beauty and skin products people use on a daily basis and it’s not hard to see why we have sky rocketing infertility, cancer, and allergy rates, in additional to a significant increase in many behavioral disorders. (That’s another topic entirely but check out this simple list of toxins affecting learning and behavior in children from the Healthy Children Project.)

So please, do not slather this on your baby’s butt to prevent diaper rash (this doesn’t work anyway because you’re most likely trapping moisture in if you just used a wipe, which causes … wait for it … diaper rash). Note that popular products like Desitin contain petrolatum, in addition to sodium borate and methlyparaben (the worst paraben).

Don’t use petroleum jelly on yourself for that matter.

For dry skin or lips, try organic Badger Baby Balm. I linked around and Avalon Organics Un-Petroleum Multi-Purpose Jelly received good reviews and even recommendations for being nontoxic. Unfortunately it does contain tocopheryl acetate, a chemical compound that consists of acetic acid and tocopherol (vitamin E). The chemical concerns surrounding tocopheryl acetate, although moderate, include cancer (one or more animal studies showed tumor formation at high doses), environmental and other issues. For details, see EWG’s Skin Deep database.

Organic olive oil works well too (even on cradle cap). We also like Burt’s Bees Nourishing Baby Oil and, for lips, Burt’s Bees Wax Lip Balm. Everyday Shea’s Baby Lotion looks promising (we use their Baby Shampoo and Body Wash). If you must use a cream for each diaper change, we’ve noted before Burt’s Bees great diaper ointment. If you are treating a rash or irritation, use a zinc oxide cream that doesn’t have added chemicals. Bourdreaux’s Diaper Rash Ointment in Natural has the highest percentage of zinc that we’ve found and worked like a charm on my 4 month old.

 Happy lubing.

Non-toxic nails

Ladies! Before you and your little princess get manicured up for the Sugar Plum Fairy Tea, get some non toxic nail polish, free of known carcinogens such as formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and toluene, found in regular polish. These ingredients have been linked to problems ranging from skin irritation in people to birth defects in animals. It is particularly important for pregnant women and little girls to try and avoid these chemicals.

I like Priti Nails in Keepsake Rose and Pink Jewel Carnation. Many of their colors are on sale now for $8.75.

Piggy Paint is also adorable and sure to please little ballerinas everywhere. Check out their cute gift sets.

And since apparently no nail color is off limits even to adult women, go ahead and get yourself the Color Me Happy
Thanks to Greenni for this list of polishes that are free from all three of Formaldehyde, DBT and Toluene:
  • Piggy Paint, nontoxic, odorless, kid-friendly, kid-colored, water-based formula.
  • Honeybee Gardens, an alternative to solvent-based nail polish, water-based, odorless, removes with rubbing alcohol.
  • No-Miss, does not contain the three-to-avoid above, and also does not contain camphor.
  • Acquarella, water-based system of nail polish, conditioner, remover and moisturizer.
  • Suncoat, water-based nail polish that has been recognized and honored from the Canadian Health Food Association Expo.
  • Peacekeeper Cause-Metics, created by the Environmental Working Group as the safest paint-based natural nail polish.
  • Sante, created without the use of formaldehydes, toluene, and colophony rosin.
  • Nubar, carcinogen-free nail care products.
  • Safe Nail Polish, nontoxic, oderless, made in the USA.
  • Priti, nontoxic, made without the evil-three and all know carcinogenic ingredients.
  • Spa Ritual, vegan nail lacquers.

posh & green(ish) Pajar

My girls over at Cardigans and Couture posted on the new Eddie Bauer winter collection and featured these chic Pajar Greenland boots. These boots feature an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) liner, which is safer than PVC. It doesn’t require the addition of chlorine, which produces dioxin (a carcinogen), or plasticizers (like BPA or phthalates). Hopefully that makes you feel better when dropping $185 for a pair.

Helpful article and useful page sorting out the ‘vinyls’ from Healthy Child.