CONSUMER
TIP OF THE WEEK:
- Some
of the products found to contain 1,4-Dioxane: JASON Pure
Natural & Organic, Giovanni Organic Cosmetics, Kiss
My Face, Nature’s Gate Organics (see a full list
of OCA’s study results here) - Remember
that just because a personal care product labels itself
with the words "organic" or "certified
organic" doesn’t mean it meets any specified organic
standards. - Look
for products that are certified under the USDA National
Organic Program (or a similar German program) and products
that bear the "USDA Organic" seal. - Search
product labels for ingredients with the following in their
names to avoid products containing 1,4-Dioxane: myreth,
oleth, laureth, ceteareth, any other eth, PEG, polyethylene,
polyethylene glycol, polyoxyethylene, or oxynol. - In
general, avoid products with unpronounceable ingredients
to be sure to avoid synthetic toxins and carcinogens.