After reading news stories about lead in lipstick, phthalates in cosmetics, and trying (almost) in vain to find shampoo without sodium laurel sulphate or sodium laureth sulphate (foaming agents made from sulfuric acid, monododecyl ester, and sodium--no thanks), I decided to look for safe cosmetics that are made without known toxins and carcinogens.
I started with the Web sites of my (former) favorite products but found little or no information about ingredients. I did find two good sources for information about safe cosmetics, and I'm sharing them with you:
If you're interested in organic cosmetics, check online or published reviews of organic cosmetics before you buy. Organic products shouldn't contain toxins or chemicals, but some do because the designation of "organic" can be somewhat loose.