Doularama » Environmental Working Group http://doularama.com a weblog on doulaing, mothering & other adventures by DoulaRina Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:04:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 How to Find Safe Personal Care Products http://doularama.com/2009/11/how-to-find-safe-skincare-products/ http://doularama.com/2009/11/how-to-find-safe-skincare-products/#comments Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:50:56 +0000 doularama http://doularama.com/?p=263 At a recent postpartum visit, a client asked me what skincare products I recommended for her newborn and sensitive preschooler. I responded as a mother who has spent much time finding just the right personal care items for my family. I gave her the names of the products we use and then I gave her much more. I told her to check the Environmental Working Group‘s cosmetics safety database called Skin Deep. There, they have reviews of over 40,000 skincare products based on the effect their ingredients may have on us and the environment.

Just because your shampoo is “natural” doesn’t mean it isn’t slowly making you sick, you know. If you don’t find your brand in EWG’s database, you can do searches for the ingredients. Start with the most multisyllabic, I say. You can also see what they recommend based on the type of product you need. You will find results in a range of prices. If you’re in a hurry, you can quickly check out their Parent’s Buying Guide where you will find only the top-rated products.

I am so happy to be sharing this information with you! Good luck.


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