New Report: Does Your Child’s Bubble Bath Have Carcinogens?

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A few weeks ago, the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics released a new report unveiling some ingredient no-nos found in baby and children skin care products - ones you’ve undoubtedly heard of and ones you may even have in your bathroom at this very moment.  82% of the products tested by Environmental Working Group contained formaldehyde, 67% contained 1,4-dioxane and 61% of the children’s bath products tested for this report contained both formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane - known carcinogens. So what’s the big deal?  The big deal is that formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane were found in products that do not list these ingredients on the label, so even the most diligent label-reading parent would not be able to find them because they are bi-products of other ingredients.  According to the report “using a contaminated product once is unlikely to cause harm.  But these products often contain other harmful chemicals that, when used repeatedly and in combination with numerous other products, can add up to harm.”Just because a product has been around since you were a child doesn’t mean it’s safe. See how your bathtime products rate in the No More Toxic Tub report.Looking for some safe, natural and/or organic alternatives?  Check out:Earth Mama Angel Baby Shampoo & Body WashCalifornia Baby Shampoo & Body Wash  Weleda Baby Calendula Shampoo & Body Wash  

Posted on April 3rd, 2009 by Stancie Wilson

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