What can I say? Annie Leonard rocks! She has a great way of illustrating her point and getting the message across. Her latest messages pertains to cosmetics in The Story of Cosmetics. Not just make up for us moms, but all of your bathroom items, right down to baby shampoo. You really need to see this film! As with all of her films, the message is clear.
I use Environmental Working Group's Cosmetics Safety Database (also known as Skin Deep) to find safer products for my family. If you've been following me, you know I spend a lot of time moving the chemicals out and the safe stuff in. Take some time and check the products you use often, you'll be surprised at how many are linked to cancer. As Annie says, don't let the words "natural" or "organic" fool you. Currently, there is no law regulating cosmetics and that needs to change.
Along with Annie, I encourage you to join the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. Let's make our products safe. Democracy in Action makes it super easy for you to let your elected officials know that you want them to support the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010. Please go send your message! Then spread the word about Annie's film to your friends and family and get them to pass the message on as well.