SK-II lotions contain metals but safe to use
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Some of the popular SK-II skincare line of products made by Procter & Gamble Co. contain heavy metals but the amounts are too small to pose any health risk, South Korea's Food and Drug Administration said on Monday.
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More than a dozen "Ayurvedic" herbal  remedies imported from India and Pakistan were found to contain  harmful levels of the heavy metals mercury, lead and arsenic,  U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
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WASHINGTON - Researchers have found high concentrations of platinum in women who got silicone breast implants and in the children they bore and breast-fed afterward.
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Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems, a small study suggests.
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Bath emollients work for childhood eczema, but allergy tests for the condition should be avoided, guidance says.
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Holiday shoppers may worry if the toys they buy contain lead, but some scientists are urging consumers to focus on the thousands of chemicals in everyday household items.
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Unborn children may be at risk from the shampoos and hand lotions used by their pregnant mothers, it was claimed yesterday. A chemical commonly used in these toiletries can affect the growth of structures
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NEW YORK  - A new study suggests that baby lotion, baby powder, and baby shampoo may be exposing babies to potentially harmful chemicals called phthalates.
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A number of Ayurvedic herbal health supplements imported from India are packed with potentially toxic doses of lead and other heavy metals, according to a disturbing new study.
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By Ngoc Nguyen  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sep. 19, 2006 (IPS/GIN) -- A new advocacy group is pushing the $20 billion-a-year manicure industry to use safer products to protect nail salon workers from daily exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals.
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A British biochemist says women who use make-up daily are absorbing almost five pounds of chemicals a year.  Richard Bence, who advocates the use of organic beauty products, said people should question the products they put on their skin, The Telegraph newspaper said Thursday.
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ROCKVILLE, Md.  - Two topical creams used to treat  the skin condition eczema need a stronger warning on their  labels about the possible risk of cancer, U.S. medical experts  said on Tuesday.
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People who use large amounts of skin-numbing creams and lotions, often in conjunction with cosmetic procedures, are at risk of irregular heartbeats, seizures and even death, U.S. health officials warned on Tuesday.
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A chemical found in shampoo and hand lotions may damage the developing nervous system, research suggests. A US study found methylisothiazolinone (MIT) can affect the growth of parts of developing nerve cells
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ARTICLE on Feb. 27, 2007 "Is additive to water really safe?" Ever since the addition of chloramine in our water, my skin is dry and itchy and I have not been getting enough sleep because I need to continually scratch my face, neck and body.
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Mexican cantaloupe irrigated with water from sewage-tainted rivers. Candy laced with lead. Chinese toothpaste is not the only concern for U.S. consumers wary of the health risks posed by imported goods.
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A type of chromium highlighted in the film "Erin Brockovich" causes cancer in lab animals when they drink it in water, and it could be harmful to people, the U.S. National Institutes of Health said on Wednesday.