Every year we each absorb an estimated 2 kilograms of chemicals through beauty and cosmetic products. Chemicals found in lipsticks, skin lotions and hair dyes have been linked with tumours, cell mutation, allergies, reproductive complications, endocrine disruption and cancer. Isn't it time we all paid more attention to exactly what goes into the eye shadows, body washes and deodorants we love to use? This compelling and timely book tells you the key chemicals you should avoid, reveals just how natural 'organic' beauty products really are, and features a directory highlighting the health issues surrounding a wide range of products, from hair gel to sunscreens.
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'The definitive guide to being totally savvy about what you put on your skin in the name of beauty.' - Lifescape Magazine 'I commend this book which draws attention to a field in great need of safety and efficacy research' - Kris G. McGrath, M.D., Associate Professor Clinical, Division of Allergy, Northwestern University, Chicago
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Dawn Mellowship is an author, freelance journalist, ethical stylist, and web designer. She was features editor of the women's lifestyle magazine Tonic. Her writing has appeared in New Consumer The Daily Mail and Natural Health Magazine. This is her fourth book.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Toxic Beauty is an absolutely fantastic book, which I bought after reading a review in one of the Sunday papers!
The author brilliantly disseminates a wealth of information in a clear and concise toxicology report!
It is a compelling yet worrying read, however one will think twice about buying that beautifully packaged bottle of bubble bath!
All I can say, is this book will be bought for every girlfriend of mine's birthday with a note coining the expression "Health is Wealth"!!
A huge thank you to Dawn Mellowship for publishing this book and alerting women to the hazardous toxic cocktails that adorn our bathroom shelves and sit in our prized make up bags!!
The author brilliantly disseminates a wealth of information in a clear and concise toxicology report!
It is a compelling yet worrying read, however one will think twice about buying that beautifully packaged bottle of bubble bath!
All I can say, is this book will be bought for every girlfriend of mine's birthday with a note coining the expression "Health is Wealth"!!
A huge thank you to Dawn Mellowship for publishing this book and alerting women to the hazardous toxic cocktails that adorn our bathroom shelves and sit in our prized make up bags!!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By S. Ryton
Format:Paperback
This book should be read by every man, woman and child that wears creams, make up, aftershave in fact any form of toiletry. Really informative with lots of facts to back up the claims against using chemicals in our toiletries. Suddenly makes you realise why we have rising cases of asthma, ezcema and cancers in the western world.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By England fan
Format:Paperback
It's a bit depressing to find that the big companies out there with the big profits are squeezing everything, including the ingredients they use to get a bit more dosh for their shareholders.
This book cuts through the marketing banter and lays it straight and while a bit more on the reasons why big business short-changes it's customers would have been welcomed, it's still an essential compendium of what to avoid and why.
Petrol rinse anyone?
This book cuts through the marketing banter and lays it straight and while a bit more on the reasons why big business short-changes it's customers would have been welcomed, it's still an essential compendium of what to avoid and why.
Petrol rinse anyone?
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I finished this book and immediately went through my toiletries bag, throwing away half of it! This book is essential reading for anyone who cares about their health. The toxicology and chemistry can seem heavy going at times but stick with it and you'll be amazed at what these global companies are getting away with. Highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By R. Abrantes
Format:Paperback
Very interesting and informative piece of research by Dawn Mellowship which represents a wake up call for all of us that think we are safe just because a product is a "super brand". A must have!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Sylvie
Format:Paperback
Read the back of a shampoo bottle and you are confronted with a list of endless ingredients. This book will explain all, giving information regarding toxicity of substances used. A real eye opener.
By HL Murphy
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Full of facts that really make you think about what you are putting on your body. Really helps you read labels effectively too.
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the book is great but a bit hard to read as there are a lot of "big words". lol. .
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This book is just utter rubbish, 90% of the studies described here are not fit for the purpose of supporting any rational argument, taking tiny sample sizes and having completely... Read more
Published 3 months ago by EiliFace
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All the rubbish in our beauty products!
This book should be read by everyone who cares about their health, especially women. They put so much rubbish in all the beauty products we buy that it is hard to believe this all... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Francisca
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When I started reading the book I found it fascinating and very informative. However the more I read I felt that it was very over the top when writing about certain cosmetic... Read more
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