https://community.qvc.com/t5/Beauty/Did-you-realize/m-p/79481#M14628 <UL> <LI>The European Union has banned more than 1,100 chemicals from cosmetics. The United States has banned just 10.</LI> <LI>Only 11% of chemicals used in cosmetics in the US have been assessed for health and safety – leaving a staggering 89% with unknown or undisclosed effects.</LI> <LI>More than 70% of all personal care products may contain phthalates, which are linked to birth defects and infertility.</LI> <LI><STRONG>From Not Just a Pretty Face (newsociety dot com) for full article</STRONG></LI> </UL> Mon, 16 May 2011 21:26:07 GMT Ranchergal 2011-05-16T21:26:07Z https://community.qvc.com/t5/Beauty/Did-you-realize/m-p/79481#M14628 <UL> <LI>The European Union has banned more than 1,100 chemicals from cosmetics. The United States has banned just 10.</LI> <LI>Only 11% of chemicals used in cosmetics in the US have been assessed for health and safety – leaving a staggering 89% with unknown or undisclosed effects.</LI> <LI>More than 70% of all personal care products may contain phthalates, which are linked to birth defects and infertility.</LI> <LI><STRONG>From Not Just a Pretty Face (newsociety dot com) for full article</STRONG></LI> </UL> Mon, 16 May 2011 21:26:07 GMT https://community.qvc.com/t5/Beauty/Did-you-realize/m-p/79481#M14628 Ranchergal 2011-05-16T21:26:07Z