Wellesley: personal care products and chemicals seminar
In Europe, over 1100 chemicals are banned from cosmetics. In the United States, only 10 are. Beauty may cost more than you think.
That's why the Wellesley Cancer Prevention Project, an Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow member, is hosting a seminar on Personal Care Products, Chemicals, and Your Health.
When: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Where: The Wakelin Room at the Wellesley Public Library, 530 Washington St., Wellesley, MA
On any given day, both males and females may use as many as 25 different cosmetics and personal care products (such as shampoo, toothpaste and deodorant) containing more than 200 different chemical compounds. The chemicals in any one consumer product alone are unlikely to cause harm. But unfortunately, we are repeatedly exposed to chemicals from many different sources on a daily basis, including cosmetics and personal care products.
This updated workshop, presented by Sara Frost Azzam, Wellesley Cancer Prevention Project, President, offers an overview of personal care products, and how to determine what products are safe. She also will demonstrate an interactive website that you can use at home to find out about the products you use, and alternatives to consider if your products are potentially harmful. They will also have free samples to distribute!
For more information, contact the Wellesley Cancer Prevention Project directly.
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