A study carried out by the Environment Working Group (EWG) has published the results of a computer assessment of 15,000 cosmetics which found that 22% may be contaminated with a petroleum base that contains a cancer causing impurity called 1.4 Dioxin. The study is supported by recent product tests which revealed that 1, 4 Dioxin was found in products marketed for babies and children. An average of 57% of all baby soaps and 34% of all baby lotions contain this cancer causing chemical. The the biggest offender with an astounding 97% of all products on sale in the U.S are products designed to relax hair. So all those women with naturally curly hair need to be aware of all contraindications relating to hair relaxes.
Driving Skin Cancer Research
Scientists have concluded that we now have enough evidence to support the relationship between UV exposure and driving a car to skin damage.
Compelling evidence of the link between right sided skin cancers in patients and driving could mean that individuals need to take alternative measures of sun protection.
Dr Scott Fosko, chairman of dermatology at the Saint Louis School of Medicine said “Our initial findings confirm that there is a correlation”.
His study supports renewed evidence that UVA rays can filter through car windows. This is especially worrying in particular skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma and lentigo maligna which develop gradually over time.
The research was conclusive, fuelling concern about the future of sun protection. At some point car manufactures will need the address the problem and change the standard non-laminated glass for a glass that will offer people greater protection from penetrating UVA rays.
