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Environmental Advocates NY is urging the New York State legislature to pass the Beauty Justice Act this session. With women using an average of 12, and men using an average of 6, personal care products every day, there is high reason for concern regarding what ingredients are used in our everyday beauty products. As the number of products used increases, the amount of chemicals applied to their bodies surge. Given that PFAS and other toxic chemicals are not advertised ingredients, finding and paying for toxin-free products can be time consuming and expensive. Furthermore, research has continuously shown that women of color are more likely to be exposed and impacted by beauty products’ harmful ingredients.

PFAS have been found in the blood of 98% of humans tested, and have long-term health impacts such as fertility issues, cancer and hormones. We must ban chemicals that are known to be dangerous from beauty products, such as PFAS, asbestos, benzophenones, phenylenediamines, triclosan, nitrosamine and known carcinogens, such as ethylene oxide, toluene, naphthalene, and more. Tell the New York state legislature that we need their help to ensure New Yorkers can use personal care products confidently and safely!

Environmental Advocates NY is urging the New York State legislature to pass the Beauty Justice Act this session. With women using an average of 12, and men using an average of 6, personal care products every day, there is high reason for concern regarding what ingredients are used in our everyday beauty products. As the number of products used increases, the amount of chemicals applied to their bodies surge. Given that PFAS and other toxic chemicals are not advertised ingredients, finding and paying for toxin-free products can be time consuming and expensive. Furthermore, research has continuously shown that women of color are more likely to be exposed and impacted by beauty products’ harmful ingredients.

PFAS have been found in the blood of 98% of humans tested, and have long-term health impacts such as fertility issues, cancer and hormones. We must ban chemicals that are known to be dangerous from beauty products, such as PFAS, asbestos, benzophenones, phenylenediamines, triclosan, nitrosamine and known carcinogens, such as ethylene oxide, toluene, naphthalene, and more. Tell the New York state legislature that we need their help to ensure New Yorkers can use personal care products confidently and safely!

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As an Environmental Advocates NY supporter, I’m writing today to urge you to join the fight in removing toxic chemicals from beauty and personal care products.

PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ have been found in the blood of 98% of humans tested and have long-term health impacts such as fertility issues, cancer and negative impacts on hormones and cholesterol levels. In the United States, labels and claims like “chemical-free,” “preservative-free,” and “toxin-free” are not regulated, meaning that many beauty products contain these PFAS and other toxic chemicals whilst consumers are unaware.

Personal care products can contain chemicals associated with asthma, allergies, hormone disruption, neurodevelopmental problems, infertility, and even cancer. Americans use numerous personal care products every day, resulting in exposure to hundreds of unique chemicals. Exposure to chemicals in personal care products begins in utero, when chemicals absorbed by a pregnant mother are transferred across the placenta, continues in infancy, with products such as baby shampoo and diaper cream, and on throughout their lifespan.

Due to the time and financial costs of buying safer personal care products, individuals from low income backgrounds are more likely to use products containing harmful chemicals. Furthermore, research has continuously shown that women of color are more likely to be exposed and impacted by beauty products’ harmful ingredients.

Given the critical health impacts caused by these toxic chemicals, Environmental Advocates NY strongly urges the legislature to pass The Beauty Justice Act (A.2054A/S.2057A). This legislation takes significant steps in protecting consumers by banning chemicals that are
known to be dangerous such as PFAS, asbestos, benzophenones, phenylenediamines, triclosan, nitrosamine and known carcinogens, such as ethylene oxide, toluene, naphthalene, and more. Please make the commitment to getting toxic chemicals from beauty products in the state of New York. Thank you for your consideration of this letter.

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