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Cancer Cosmetics

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Free Products and Make-up Tools for Cancer Patients

June 10, 2009

“Look Good … Feel Better” will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday. Josie Stamp, a semi-retired cosmologist conducts this session on skin and hair care, as well as wearing headscarves. In addition, participants will receive how-to handouts and free products and make-up tools, as well as scarves and hats to cover hair loss. [...]

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Parabens-Free Cosmetic Companies

March 18, 2009

Want to know if your product contains parabens?  Here are some steps to take: Look on the label for the following ingredients: methylparaben, propylparaben, isoparaben, or butylparaben. Find out which company makes the product you use.  See if they have an ingredient list available on the product itself or on the company’s web site. Try [...]

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What about Chemicals in Makeup?

March 18, 2009

The Cancer Fairy Godmother has been asked about the chemicals being placed in cosmetics and what are the risk associated with them. Upon thinking about this question I began to do a little research. It appears that many cosmetics contain chemicals known as parabens and phthalates, which recent studies indicate may be linked to cancer [...]