We live in a society where chemicals are invading every aspect of our lives, including the air we breathe and the food we eat. Moreover, there are more than 2500 potentially toxic chemicals in our cosmetics and body care products that most of us rub and slather onto our hair, skin, and nails every day. Every woman is at risk, but if you are an African American or woman of color, you bear a disproportionate burden of the toxins in cosmetics. Finally, a no-nonsense guide to the top 100 ingredients you should avoid when choosing cosmetics and body care products. Your health matters
