Cosmetics and personal care products require a significant
amount of awareness because these are products that we use
daily on our skin. The skin is an organ as important as the
liver, or the brain. It is your shield, your semi-permeable
membrane to the outside world and whatever penetrates it
will eventually end up in all the different parts of your
body. There are a number of sites that give detailed
information on these products and also suggestions for
alternatives.
This is not meant to be a comprehensive or exhaustive list,
and any suggestions to expand or improve the quality of
listings is welcomed:
Comprehensive
Websites
Environmental Health Association of Nova
Scotia
- Guide to Less Toxic Products - provides a comprehensive
overview of products and possible toxicities you need to be
aware of. This site includes a number of other guides which
are referred to in our other links (including household
products, baby care, etc.)
Environmental Working Group
- a comprehensive database reference tool for particular
product categories. You get a rating for most products
(usually US and British).
Nanotechnology
The latest possible threat to health is the inclusion of
nanotechnological substances in numerous areas of our daily
lives. For detailed information on this subject and for
lists of consumer products that already contain nano
substances go to the following:
- The nanotech project website
- Environmental Working Group also has a list of products that contain nano substances
Natural Alternatives in Egypt
Nefertari Products - wide range of personal care products, all naturally and locally produced. Located in Dokki, Cairo.
Oggy Darweesh -
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