365 Ways #93–The Cosmetic Safety Database

#93–Chemicals commonly found in cosmetics, shampoos and lotions, have been found to adversely affect the delicate hormonal balance of adolescent girls. Three classes of chemicals, phenols, phthalates and phytoestrogens can cause early puberty in young girls, potentially setting them up for more serious hormonally related diseases in the future.

Want to know which products and which chemicals are the worst for you? Check out Skin Deep: the cosmetic safety database at http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/.