Penny is perturbed: I’ve been using Aveeno Baby Sunblock Lotion on my 2 year old but I read that it contains dioxane which causes cancer. Should I switch sunscreens? The Left Brain explains: What is dioxane?Penny, the chemical you’re referring to is actually 1,4-dioxane. It’s not an ingredient Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Sunblock, Giving, CancerEvery so often you hear about how chemicals in your cosmetics are responsible for cancer, birth defects or even autism. Unfortunately, the sources for these conclusions are rarely cited and when they are, they are typically a biased political committee or marketing group.This article about hair dye Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: Cosmetic, Safety, CancerIn the last few weeks we’ve answered questions about how sunscreens damage nail polish and the secret danger of sunless tanners.Given the interest in all things SUN, I thought the Beauty Brains community might appreciate learning that researchers have developed a new test that can assess your Read the rest of this entry »
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