Formaldehyde for the face? No, thanks.
According to a recent report from the Environmental Working Group, 478 cosmetic products sold in the United States contain unsafe doses of toxic chemicals, even when used as directed on the bottle. The group's research revealed that 23,000 beauty products were tested and 751 failed to meet one or more government safety standards and contained large quantities of formaldehyde, selenium, hydrogen peroxide and lead acetate.
This news coincides with already spiking global sales of natural & organic cosmetics, for with revenues are projected to approach $7 billion in U.S. dollars this year, according to another recent report. The major drivers of market growth are the mainstreaming of natural & organic cosmetics, inward investment and growing consumer demand for green products. I suppose we can now add fear of formaldehyde exposure to one's face to the list.
This news coincides with already spiking global sales of natural & organic cosmetics, for with revenues are projected to approach $7 billion in U.S. dollars this year, according to another recent report. The major drivers of market growth are the mainstreaming of natural & organic cosmetics, inward investment and growing consumer demand for green products. I suppose we can now add fear of formaldehyde exposure to one's face to the list.
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