1 Your Right to Know

2 What U.S. industry is the only one in the world that is self regulated? 1938 the FDA allowed the cosmetic industry to monitor its own safety in manufacturing and distributing topically applied consumer products NON-TOXIC – Doesn’t mean safe What does NATURAL mean?

3 The toxic chemicals I products families use everyday have created a serious problem that is impacting their health, quality of life and their very future. We are the first generation of people ever exposed to such an unprecedented number of chemicals on a daily basis – there are now over 70,000 chemicals commercially produced n the U.S., and the number is increasing What products in your home contain chemicals where only a few have been tested for safety? 500 Chemicals A Day Affect Quality of Life

Breast Cancer Heart Disease Alzheimer’s Multiple Sclerosis Depression Arthritis, joint pain Miscarriages Hormone Disruption Immune Deficiencies Obesity Parkinson’s Migraines Asthma Lupus Birth Defects Acne ADD, Learning & Memory Accelerated Aging Impact from toxic synthetic chemicals in typical personal care products is causing long term chronic and fatal illnesses.. No One is Immune – Are You Suffering?

5 Products Causing Chemical Exposure Synthetics in skin / hair care and household products cause birth defects, learning disorders, obesity, children’s cancers, sexual confusion… Ingredients in shampoos, dyes, detergents & sunscreens may be mixing up your hormonal signals Centers of Disease Control ~National Toxicology Program, 20 years of peer-reviewed studies

6 Linked to Cosmetic Related Causes “Long term illnesses ranging from cancer to birth defects may not be linked to their underlying cosmetic-related causes…because symptoms of chronic toxic effects may not occur until months or years after exposure.” -Senator Edward Kennedy, MA

7 “Not a single child today has been born without in-utero exposure to synthetic chemicals that can disrupt development.” Danger to Fetuses & Children Sodium Laureth Sulfate and PEGs (Polyethylene Glycol) Contain phthalates directly related to birth defects, etc. Baby Shampoos, Products that Suds, Lotions, Sunscreens

8 Harm childhood and sexual development Early breast development Stimulate obesity Parabens, PEGs Harm childhood and sexual development Stimulate obesity Hormone disruptors

9 Toxic Cleansers … “E” ethoxylated ingredients Manufacturing process creates dioxin Nitrosamine precursors DEA, MEA, TEA Sodium Laureth Sulfate Accumulates and damages liver, kidneys, brain Suspected carcinogens Causes brain fog and poor memory Eye & skin irritation

10 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Accelerates aging of the skin wrinkles brown spots sagging Inflammation, irritation & dryness Loss of hair (damages roots) Tumors Increase in acne, pimples & blackheads Gingivitis, cancer sores, mouth ulcers NOTE: Clinical research found SLS stored in heart, brain, lungs for up to 5 -7 days after use It’s a chemical detergent used as a floor cleaner, engine degreaser.

11 Often contain chemicals that may: Harm childhood and sexual development Increase a child’s frustration / ability to cope with school and discipline Cause depression / moodiness Create emotional disturbances Stimulate obesity Cause learning disorders Typical Products for Babies/Parents

12 Increase a child’s frustration and ability to cope with school and discipline Cause depression and moodiness Create emotional disturbances Cause learning disorders MEA, TEA, DEA, Yellow Dye #5, Fragrances, Parabens, PEGs

13 Triclosan … Common Antimicrobial Contains unsafe levels of dioxin in the body and waterways Hormone disruptor, Suspected carcinogen Creates untreatable ‘superbugs’ EPA pesticide list

14 Some Preservatives Cause Joint Pain Imidazolidinyl Urea, Diazolidinyl Urea & DMDM Hydantoin Formaldehyde connected to: Inflammatory diseases Cancer Other chronic conditions

15 Hormone Disrupting Preservatives Parabens - methy, ethyl, propyl & butyl Mimic estrogen, suspected of estrogen-like breast cancer Penetrate the skin and appear in blood Found in breast tumors, linked to breast cancer Male sterility, early breast development

16 Shampoos, Chemical Sunscreens, Acne Products Male sterility, Feminization In a recent study of the feminization of wildlife, the conclusion is that “Boys will be girls – eventually.” Blame has fallen on the increasing prevalence of a group of chemicals known as endocrine disruptors found in plastics, food packaging, shampoos and pesticides. A reduction in the size of male genitals, a lower sex drive and parts of the testes turning into ovary tissue are among the symptoms that are leading to falling sperm counts and infertility among men.

Most Common Acne Products Benzoyl Peroxide hormone disruptor suspected carcinogen found in acne products

Read Labels And AVOID Benzoyl Peroxide hormone disruptor and suspected carcinogen found in acne products DEA (Diethanolamine), MEA (Monoethanolamine) & TEA (Triethanolamine) carcinogen, memory loss DMDM Hydantoin & Imidazolidnyl Urea / Duazikdinyl urea, 2-bromo-2nitropropane-1, 3-diol -- formaldehyde doning preservatives FD&C Color and Pigments (coal-tar) toxic … Fragrances, Synthetic asthma, depression, weaken imune system PEG (Polyethylene Glycol) birth defects, etc Parabens suspected hormone disruptors Phthalates often in sunscreens, shampoos & other ingredients on this list, i.e. PEG, Triclosan Propylene and Butylene Glycol (solvents) Quaternium 15 (formaldehyde donor) allergen, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) (detergent solvents) Sunscreen chemicals: avobenzone, benzphenone, methoxycinnamate, etc..creates free radical, pesticides, carcinogenic) Triclosan – antibacterial agent (hormone...disruptor, water contaminate)

19 Is This Public Knowledge? Cosmetics and toiletries industry self-regulated in US Varying regulations around the world Limited number of ingredients are regulated...not the products Growing demand for more oversight and safety standards EU, Canada, Japan and others provide regulatory models Consumer demand for healthy options is market driver Thousands of synthetic chemicals used as ingredients Only a few have been tested for safety Consumers are ‘guinea pigs’ in real time product test

20 Cosmetic Conspiracy Protection of patents and 50 years of research Large companies with $Millions in annual sales Culpability may lead to lawsuits or loss of reputation Claim “non-toxic” versus FREE of toxins Deny harmful ingredients …or claim just trace amounts

21 ToxicFree ® Foundation Research and educational foundation Lobbying, educating public officials Significant time on Capital Hill with law makers Support for educational research at research centers Educational materials, seminars throughout the country Product Certification – certifies toxic free formulations Assures customers products contain NO known harmful ingredients – e.g. carcinogens, hormone disruptors, etc. Examine ingredients, origin of ingredients, growing methods, harvesting methods, preservation methods, shipping & storage methods before certification

22 California Safe Cosmetics Act Leading the way in consumer regulation CA Safe Cosmetic Act Passed in 2005 went into effect January of 2007 Bans dioxins, phthalates and known carcinogens, hormone ….disruptors and chemicals known to affect development Legislation is expanding Illinois and Washington are adopting identical bills Chemicals from Proposition 65 list being added by California

23 “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead You CAN make a difference Read labels – refuse to use products with harmful chemicals Share with your friends, family, community Get involved – become educated & join the foundation Commit to DO NO HARM You CAN Make A Difference.... ©ToxicFree® Foundation

24 YOUR Resources ©ToxicFree® Foundation The ToxicAlarm™ Guide DVD – The Cosmetic Conspiracy Select: ToxicFree Ingredients - navigation bar on left

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