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02/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Why cosmetics ingredients matter: Skin is your largest organ; what you put on it gets absorbed into your bloodstream

Do you know what your makeup is made of? At least “60 [percent] of the products we use on our skin are absorbed and deposited into the circulatory system.” Lori Stryker, from OrganicMakeup.ca, explains that our skin “wraps and protects our bodies.” Part of the integumentary system, skin is comprised of a “living, dynamic tissue system.” […]

05/23/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Shocking: CNN reports that glyphosate herbicide likely gave thousands cancer, while EPA covered it up

Though it is indeed shocking to hear that this story is being reported on by CNN, to those who have been Natural News readers for some time, the fact that glyphosate has likely given thousands of people cancer, all while the EPA has turned a blind eye, is neither shocking nor news. In fact, Mike […]

04/24/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Skin care expert reveals the 20 most toxic chemical ingredients in beauty products… are you poisoning yourself?

Renowned skin care expert Dr. Trevor Cates lists 20 of the most toxic chemicals found in personal care products. “What we put on our skin should be as clean as what we eat. But for most people, it’s not. Even in tiny amounts, many of the chemicals commonly found in our cosmetics can have a […]

04/20/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Senators ask FDA to ban cancer-causing chemical from bath products

Your shampoo could be harming you. The substance 1,4-dioxane, is a carcinogen that’s commonly found in personal care products that create suds, such as in shampoos, hand soaps, and shower gels. According to the Environmental Working Group, at least 8,000 products contain 1,4-dioxane. In spite of this, companies are not required by the U.S. Food […]

04/06/2017 / By Tracey Watson

USDA scrubs plan to test foods for dangerous levels of Monsanto’s glyphosate

The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) announced in March 2015 that glyphosate, the primary ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer, is a probable human carcinogen (i.e. it is likely to cause cancer in humans). Agencies around the world, including in Canada and Europe, took the warning seriously and started taking steps […]

10/31/2016 / By JD Heyes

Breast cancer causing chemicals found in 30 percent of Halloween face paints

No one likes to think about really serious stuff at Halloween, but some things are just too serious not to mention. For instance, did you know that nearly one-third of all face paints contain chemicals linked to breast cancer? This information has recently been reported by Yahoo News. It’s true. The search and media website noted that […]

09/22/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Pepsi in settlement with California over carcinogenic byproducts found in their soda

In 2013, the Center for Environmental Health revealed test results that indicated PepsiCo had been hiding something about their eponymous beverage. The popular soft drink was found to contain alarming amounts of 4-Methylimidazole, or 4-MeI for short. 4-MeI is a carcinogenic compound that is formed during the process of making caramel coloring – the ingredient […]

08/26/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Are tattoos putting many at risk for cancer?

Tattoos have made their mark in a number of different cultures for thousands of years, and have become an increasingly acceptable part of our society. Though they were once quite frowned upon, nowadays roughly a quarter of all adults in the United States says that they have at least one tattoo. The actual practice of […]

03/08/2016 / By Tara Paras

Be careful of your bread! Glyphosate is routinely used on wheat crops before harvest

Now that the whole world is aware that glyphosate is “probably carcinogenic to humans,” thanks to an announcement made by the World Health Organization (WHO), health-conscious customers are now becoming more aware of the ill effects this chemical has on humans. Despite the rising awareness on the issue, however, most people remain ignorant to the […]

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