Find out Which Popular Eye Product I Found Formaldehyde In

Find out Which Popular Eye Product I Found Formaldehyde In

If you've been paying attention to my posts, you've probably noticed my new obsession with false eyelashes. Because I like to find out about and share the best of the best in products, I've done quite a bit of research online to reveal the ultimate in lash adhesives. I found one product mentioned on multiple sites. It's been touted as the best "surgical grade" glue, and it has even been called "safe" on some big cosmetic industry websites. 

Well, I was so thrilled to pick up some of the stuff to try for you guys, but when I turned the package over my jaw nearly dropped to the floor when I saw the word "Formaldehyde" clearly printed in the ingredients. We already know the effects this toxic ingredient has. Really? Still? My first thought was hell no, I'm not putting that $#!* near my eyes! My second thought was how many people are like me and actually turn the product over to check the ingredient label? I assume not many.

So are you curious to find out the name of the lash glue?

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Ingredient Investigation: Perfumes & Fragrances

Ingredient Investigation: Perfumes & Fragrances

Do you feel that you're being nasally assaulted whenever you walk down the perfume aisle at your local department store?  There's usually a line of women waiting in suits ready to spray you like you're the cat that jumped on the kitchen table.

The art of perfume has a long history with humankind, from its use as a poison to it's ability to be people potpourri.  Just open your nostrils & take a deep whiff.

Did you know that some perfumes have up to 200 ingredients in their formulation?  Some of these are synthetic chemicals created to imitate natural aromas.  Fresh air scent, anyone?  Ocean?

Though they are frequently left out of many hypoallergenic products, perfumes cause a variety of allergic reactions in humans.

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Tips To Keep Your Hair Looking Great

Tips To Keep Your Hair Looking Great

Not everyone knows the importance of reading the ingredients label when shopping for products.  Frequently, celebrity endorsements & the marketing department's colorful packaging draw us to products that may or may not be worth all the hype.

Here are some tips to extend the life of processed hair:

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Ingredient Investigation: Acetone

Ingredient Investigation: Acetone

Everyone loves a good manicure...

But there's an avoidable ingredient, known for its harmful effects, 

that may be in your polish & remover.

ACETONE

This colorless liquid is commonly used as a solvent in nail polish removers & nail finishes, but do you know any of its other uses?  Acetone acts as a solvent for airplane glue, fats, oils, & waxes.  Have you ever had fake, acrylic nails?  When you decide to take the nails off or get a new set, Acetone is the liquid used in the salon to dissolve the thick acrylic from your natural nails.  It's heavy-duty stuff, a lot stronger than necessary for natural nails.  

In 1992, a ban was proposed by the FDA to stop the inclusion of Acetone in astringent products because the ingredient had not proven to be safe & effective as claimed.

This ingredient can cause:

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