What’s in my cosmetics? There’s an app for that!
Are you concerned about the toxins that exist in your cosmetics? You are not alone. The good news is that there are websites that are dedicated to such info, such as EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. Other sites are included in a blog by a colleague of mine.
To make life even easier, Lily Tse has created the Think Dirty app, which gives us the opportunity to check for harmful ingredients on our smart phones, right in the store. Read all about it in a recent Toronto Star article and also on Global News.
The mobile app was launched last summer and lists more than 68,300 products. According to the founder: “All of this information exists in other places, but it’s buried in documents or on web pages where it takes you five clicks to find it. I wanted to create something that was easy to use and in plain English from credible sources, so (consumers) can make an informed decision,” says Tse.
The app ranks products on a 10 point scale, with 8-10 containing harmful ingredients with the potential to cause serious long-term health effects, like cancer. "The app describes the ingredients and their known implications for health, and then offers substitutes for “cleaner” products."
The app is currently only available for iPhone, but should be available for Android this summer.
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