Campaign for Safe Cosmetics

Halloween? Bah, Humbug!

Michael DeJong | Posted 10.29.2009 | Green


Michael DeJong

Now don't get me wrong, I enjoy festive holidays as much as the next person, but we eco-freaks can't help ourselves from sucking the fun out of things, particularly when it comes to harming children.

Scary Stuff: Children's Halloween Face Paints May Contain Lead

Robyn Griggs Lawrence | Posted 10.29.2009 | Green


Robyn Griggs Lawrence

A new Campaign for Safe Cosmetics report reveals that some children's face paints contain heavy metals such as lead, nickel and cobalt that can cause lifelong skin sensitization and contact dermatitis.

The Toxic Side of Beauty

Tracy Hepler | Posted 03.18.2009 | Green


Tracy Hepler

Why does being a woman often include surrounding yourself with toxic chemicals? That question seems to come up daily as we discover ingredients inside of our favorite hair dyes, nail polishes and lipsticks.

Book writing in an Italian restaurant

Summer Rayne Oakes | Posted 12.01.2008 | Style


Summer Rayne Oakes

I don't know how many times it took dinner with Shawn to light a fire under my ass--maybe three? Maybe four? I don't even remember the restaurant, bu...

Greening Hollywood: Organic Hair Care

Paige Donner | Posted 11.01.2008 | Green


Paige Donner

A study released this week found 16 toxic chemicals in blood and urine samples from 20 teen girls from eight states and the District of Columbia, aged 14-19.

Greening Hollywood: Eco-Beauty And Sustainable Skincare (Part 1)

Paige Donner | Posted 08.06.2008 | Green


Paige Donner

Do we really know what we're buying when we buy "natural" and "certified organic" skincare products? Quite a few experts would insist that no, actually, we do NOT.

Too Many Consumer Lipsticks Have Lead, Consumer Group Says

Reuters | Karen Jacobs | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


Lipsticks tested by a U.S. consumer rights group found that more than half contained lead and some popular brands including Cover Girl, L'Oreal and Ch...