Phthalates
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Phthalates in Baby Products: Toxins for Infants?Overview of phthalates: where they are found, how they harm children and solutions to avoid phthalates and be healthier.
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Phthalates: Their Influence on Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Their Connection to Testicular FunctionThe measure of phthalates in a body is related to obesity and insulin abnormalities in men. And a relationship between reduced testicular function and phthalates is a plausible suggestion. -
Identifying Harmful Chemicals in Baby Bath Products: PhthalatesPhthalates are found in many common baby bath products. Some studies show they may be harmful. -
60 Minutes Story on Phthalates Serves as Wakeup Call for Parents60 Minutes features a story on phthalates; parents take notice. -
Consumer Product Safety Regarding PhthalatesIn August 2008, Congress passed a bill banning phthalates (chemical) in products for use by children under the age of 12. This bill will go into effect in February 2009.
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The Truth Behind PhthalatesPhthalates are manmade substances found in things like vinyl flooring, toys and cosmetics.
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Phthalates Found in Baby Care Products Linked to Infant DeformityAccording to Our Stolen Future, an environmental awareness website, researchers have found a significant link to a mother's exposure to phthalates while pregnant to harmful genital deformities in the male fetus. -
Dangerous Phthalates Found in Babies Exposed to Baby Care ProductsResearchers have found that baby care products are a source of phthalates, a chemical component made by man which may affect the children's' ability to reproduce in the future
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Phthalates in Toys Are Not Dangerous, Toy Association ClaimsThe Toy Industry Association commissioned a large study to find any real risk from phthalates, a common and controversial chemical in children's vinyl toys.
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Phthalates: Vague Possibility of Harm Equals Media Panic?What we have here is a media frenzy over a preliminary report. I'm not throwing out any bath products, or babies, until the dust settles and some solid research is performed and reported.
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Secondhand Outlets Not Required to Test for Lead and PhthalatesThrift stores and secondhand outlets are exempt from required lead and phthalate testing. Tips for secondhand shopping safety.
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Use Natural Cosmetic Products to Avoid Parabens and PhthalatesCan we trust the F.D.A. to watch over our health? No, we have to become more aware of the products we purchase. -
Harmful Toxins Found in Everyday Household ItemsPotentially harmful toxins maybe located in everyday items found around your house. Article discusses the use of petrochemical materials in matresses, bisphenol-A in baby bottles and phthalates in "non-toxic" toys and beauty supplies. -
Avoiding Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics and Personal Care ProductsDespite increased understanding about toxic chemicals, many commercial products for our bodies and homes are still stuffed full of them. Yet we can avoid buying and using parabens, phthalates and other toxic chemicals. -
Is Your Manhood Threatened by a Shower Curtain?Scientists are linking low testosterone levels in men to plastic chemicals. Read the research!
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Cosmetics Could Be Harmful to Your Health: What Every Woman Needs to KnowPhthalates have been banned in cosmetics in the EU, but the U.S. is still holding out largely in part to pressure from large corporations and the lack of testing on humans. -
Schwarzenegger Says No to Restaurant Nutrition LabelsCalifornia Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill that would have required chain restaurants in the state to post nutritional information on menus or menu boards; he signed into law several other bills, including a ban on phthalates in baby toys.
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Why Parents Should Choose Non-Plastic Toys for Babies and Young ChildrenThe health hazards of chemicals like BPA and phthalates commonly found in plastics used in the manufacturing of baby and child toys. Why simple toys like wooden blocks may be more educational than electronic, plastic toys.
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Green Sprouts Eco-Friendly Kids Fork and Spoon Set Made from Cornstarch!This children's fork and spoon set is made from an eco-friendly cornstarch based ingredient. Totally safe, no BPA, PVC, phthalates or other toxic ingredients.
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Pregnancy Stretch Marks Product Review: Burt's Bee's Mama Bee Belly ButterA quick review of Burt;s Bee's Belly butter, including price and overview. -
Greengasm: Even Sex Can be Environmentally FriendlyLiving green means more than just eliminating wastes in your life and recycling your cans. Thanks to technology you can now live green even when it comes to sex. Here are a few ways you can make your sex life greener. -
Review of Burt's Bees Sensitive Daily Moisturizing Cream with Cotton ExtractFragrance free and hypo-allergenic, this is a natural moisturizer that contains cotton extract and no parabens, phthalates or petrochemicals.
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Neutrogena Naturals: Treat Your Skin to a Pure Beauty ExperienceThere are a total of five products to choose from in the Neutrogena Naturals collection. Each of the products are composed of naturally occurring bio nutrients and do not contain any sulfates, parabens, petrochemicals, dyes, or phthalates.
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Understanding Toxins in ToysWith all of the television coverage on the dangers of lead in toys lately, many Americans are speaking out against Chinese made toys. The fact is that China is not the only country creating lead-filled toys. -
Poison Through Our PoresThe chemicals in our cosmetics, body, and hair care products are poisoning us and our children. Particularly offensive are phthalates and parabens. Check your labels for these and ingredients DEP, DBP, and DEHP.
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How to Buy a Non-toxic Lunch Box for Back to SchoolVinyl lunchboxes contain lead; some even have toxic plasticizers. Disposable bags are bad for the environment. School lunch is a far cry from healthy. Read on for a few healthier alternatives to toxic lunchboxes and drink containers.
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Phthalate Free BeautyPhthalates are nasty chemicals that you don't want in your body - if you can help it. -
10 Wooden Toys for ToddlersWooden toys offer a fun and safe alternative to plastic toys with the concerns about phthalates and lead. Wooden toys provide creative stimulus for the imagination of a toddler.
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Bill Passed Against Poisonous Chemicals in Children's ToysThe year 2008 has seen a major controversy on the use of phthalates, BPA and lead in baby products. They have triggered serious discussions among the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
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Is BPA Safe or Not? Who Do You Believe?BPA is literally everywhere, and to outlaw it in the U.S. would result in multi billion dollar revenue losses and potential exposure to lawsuits for petrochemical companies. -
Hand and Body LotionAfrican healers have known about shea butter for thousands of years and have used it for burns, stretch marks and dryness. Look to age-old remedies from nature like shea butter when you buy hand and body lotion.
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The One Toy that All Children Need: A Set of BlocksFive reasons to buy your child a set of classic wooden building blocks. -
Pinkwashing: Creating the CausePinkwashing is when a company claims to care about breast cancer by promoting the Pink Ribbon Campaign, but the company's products are actually linked to the disease.
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Plastic Poisoning: Do Plastics Cause CancerPlastics are toxic. The only debate is, how much they are affecting you? Microwaves just make it easy for you to poison yourself.
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Air Fresheners: The Things They Don't Put on the LabelAir fresheners get rid of all the unpleasant odors and smells around your home. They capture and enhance the sweet smells of fresh flowers. They're wonderful and perfectly harmless...right? Actually, they're not.
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Where to Buy Nontoxic Toys for Christmas This YearIf you're concerned about unsafe toys, here's where to buy nontoxic toys to give your child for Christmas this year.
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Consumers and Parents Beware! There Are Still Unsafe Toys Out ThereAlthough congress passed some tough new laws regulating toys in August 2008, they have yet to take effect.........
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Burt's Bees Naturally Nourishing Milk & Shea Butter Hand SoapBurt's Bees hand soap is a wonderful, natural hand soap that is strong enough to cut through grease and dirt, yet leaves the hands feeling soft and moisturized.
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Understanding the Safety of Kitchen PlasticsUnderstanding the dangers of using plastics in our everyday life.
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Back to School: Ditch the Juice Box and Bottled Water, Save the PlanetA back-to-school guide about switching school children from juice boxes and bottled water to reusable drinking bottles for health and environmental reasons.
