TOXICS INFORMATION PROJECT (TIP)

P.O. Box 40572, Providence, RI 02940

Tel. 401-351-9193, E-Mail: TIP@toxicsinfo.org

Website:  www.toxicsinfo.org

(Sharing Information on Toxics in Everyday Life

& Providing Healthier Alternatives)

 

SAFER PERSONAL CARE INFORMATION

Some Products That Contain Phthalates & Some That Are Phthalate-Free

(From an ad run in the NY TIMES by http://www.nottoopretty.org

 

 

What Are You Wearing?

Off-the-shelf samples of hair products, body lotions, deodorants and fragrances, including those listed below, were analyzed by an independent testing lab for the presence of phthalates. Four were found: BBP, DBP, DEP and DEHP. The phthalate content of listed nail polishes comes from manufacturers' information and ingredients listings on labels.

Products listed below as "phthalate free" contained no detectable trace of the four compounds. Products listed as "contain phthalates" contained one of the four, while those noted with an asterisk contained more than one.

Total phthalate exposure comes from repeated small individual doses from cosmetics and a wide range of products containing PVC plastics, including shower curtains and window shades; some plastic food packaging; and medical devices such as IV fluid and blood bags. Other sources of phthalate exposure include paints, pesticides and printing inks.

Hair Sprays

Contain Phthalates
Aqua Net Professional Hair Spray*
LA Looks Styling Gel: Extra Super Hold
Suave Naturals Ocean Breeze Extra Control Spray Gel TRESemme European
Freeze-Hold Hair Spray*
VO5 Crystal Clear 14 Hour Hold

Phthalate Free
Aussie Mega Styling Spray
Finesse Touchables Silk Protein Enriched Mousse
Helene Curtis Thermasilk
Heat Activated Firm Hairspray
L'Oreal Paris Studio Line: Springing Curls Mousse
Suave Naturals Aloe Vera Extra Hold Hairspray

Deodorants

Contain Phthalates
Arrid Extra Extra Dry Ultra Clear Ultra Fresh Spray*
Ban Delicate Powder Roll-On
Degree Original Solid Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant
Secret Sheer Dry Regular*
Sure Clear Dry Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant

Phthalate Free
Certain Dri Anti-Perspirant Roll-On
Dove Powder Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
Lady Speed Stick Soft Solid Anti-Perspirant
Secret Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant Platinum Protection Ambition Scent
Soft & Dri Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Clear Gel

Body Lotions

Contain Phthalates
Jergens Skincare Original Scent Lotion
Nivea Cr´eme

Phthalate Free
Lubriderm Skin Therapy Moisturizing Lotion
Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Healing

Fragrances

Contain Phthalates
Calgon Hawaiian Ginger Body Mist
Charlie Cologne Spray
Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds
Escape by Calvin Klein
Eternity by Calvin Klein
Fire & Ice*
Freedom
Lancome Paris Tresor
Oscar*
Poison by Christian Dior*
The Healing Garden Pure Joy Body Treatment*
Wind Song Perfume by Prince Matchabelli

 

Nail Polishes

Contain Phthalates
Christian Dior Nail Enamel
Cover Girl Nail Slicks
Express Finish
Nutra Nail
OPI
Sally Hansen
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails
Wet'n'Wild

Phthalate Free
Jet Set
Revlon Nail Enamel
Super Top Speed
Urban Decay

*Contain multiple phthalates

Visit www.NotTooPretty.org to learn more about the dangers of phthalates and to review the full cosmetics testing results in detail. You may also download a free copy of our new report, "Not Too Pretty: Phthalates, Beauty Products and the FDA."

Learn more at www.NotTooPretty.org
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