In the United States regulations on chemicals in beauty products are far behind where they need to be. Watch to see statistics and how to protect yourself and your family.

1. EVERY DAY
In the United States we are unknowingly
exposing ourselves and our children to
harmful chemicals.
How?…

2. 1938
The last year the federal
government passed a law
regulating cosmetics?

3. 1300
The number of harmful
chemicals banned or restricted
from cosmetics in the
European Union?

4. 11
The number of harmful
chemicals banned or
restricted from cosmetics
in the United States?

5. 80%
The estimated percentage
of cosmetic ingredients
that have never been
assessed for safety?

6. 1in 5
The number of personal care
products (including lotion,
makeup, bubble bath and
aftershave) that contain
chemicals linked to cancer

7. 1in 8
American women will be
diagnosed with breast cancer. Up
from 1 in 20 several decades ago.
90% have no pre-existing genetic
link to the disease

8. 14
The average number of
secret chemicals not listed
on fragrance / cologne
ingredient labels
(including hormone-
disrupting chemicals and
allergens)

9. Over 95%
The percentage of popular lipsticks
which contained lead according to
a recent lab test
Source: http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/ProductandIngredientSafety/ProductInformation/ucm137224.htm#expanalyses%20

10. 1 in 2 men
1 in 3 women
In the U.S. will develop cancer in their
lifetimes

11. 15
The number of cosmetics
chemicals
found in the bodies of
teenage girls
( including hormone-
disrupting “fragrance”
ingredients )
Source: http://www.ewg.org/news/news-releases/2008/09/18/hormone-altering-cosmetics-chemicals-found-teenage-girls

12. Fact
It is legal for US cosmetics companies to use
known carcinogens and reproductive toxins
in products marketed to pregnant women
and babies.
Source: http://www.safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=221; http://www.safecosmetics.org/section.php?id=74

13. 200
In a recent study, the
number of industrial
chemicals found in the cord
blood of newborn babies
http://www.ewg.org/news/videos/10-americans

14. But there is hope! The Environmental Working
Group is working hard to lobby on our behalf
and provide great tools for consumers.
Click here to download
the Think Dirty App!

15. Click here to purchase safe
products!