Kiss unsafe beauty products goodbye. According to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, more than 400 cosmetic or personal care companies have removed dangerous chemicals from their products. The seven-year effort by advocacy groups pushed guidelines asking the companies to remove unhealthy ingredients that are already banned in other countries, especially preservatives linked to cancer and birth defects.

It’s a work in progress, but definitely a leap forward. Hats off to the beautiful cause!

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