Cosmetic and Personal Care Products
Searchable database of over 70,000 personal care products with EWG hazard assessment.
Annual report which identifies safer sunscreens and chemicals to avoid in sunscreen.
Overview of issue of cosmetic safety. Explains the federal regulatory system and lack of oversight of personal care products. Describes CSC’s efforts to create better federal regulation.
Most important chemicals to avoid by product category. Print out and take with you while shopping.
Online app to “think dirty shop clean.” Use your smart phone to scan products and quickly determine which have higher hazard ratings.
WVE has been leading efforts to ensure that tampons and sanitary pads are not treated with chemicals that can be absorbed into our bodies. Both fragranced and unscented products may have chemicals to avoid. Fact sheets, testing results, and full reports on tampons, pads, and other feminine hygiene items.
