Ottawa slaps TOXIC designation on chemicals used in shampoos & conditioners!!!

indulgenceiskey

Recently in Canada the federal government is placing on its list of toxic substances two silicon-based chemicals widely used in shampoos and conditioners, where they help give hair the silky, smooth feeling often played up in advertisements.

I thought you all might want to check this out. Check it out at
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090203.CHEMICALS03/TPStory/Environment

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090202.wtoxic0202/BNStory/Science/home

Also, check the "Skin Deep - Cosmetic Safety database" to check the safety ratings and chemicals used in your personal products. http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/

ewenique

I posted this on the General Discussion Forum:
http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/showthread.php?t=68002

Most likely an over-reaction, but maybe more silicone free products will be developed as a result, and that would be a good thing for CG!