David Suzuki Presents: Cosmetic Detox

	People practically kill themselves just to look good. No joke. Most of us slather our bodies with toxic chemicals without even knowing it. It’s enough to make you (and the planet) sick.  To help you make safe, healthy (and inexpensive!) choices when it comes to personal cosmetics, the Queen of Green Lindsay Coulter is back with tips and recipes for a luxurious home green spa treatment.  And because last month’s Greener Cleaner issue triggered a flood of reader mail, we’ve set up The Green Room – a place to air and share the green living conversation. Come on in! She’s back! Lindsay’s recipes and tips on safe cosmetics Read the ingredients list on your deodorant, shampoo and other cosmetics lately? Lots of multi-syllable words you’ve never heard of? Be wary of those. We smear and spray ourselves daily with concoctions that contain potentially harmful chemicals, some of which have been linked to cancer, birth defects, learning disabilities and other major health problems. Not to worry, help is here! Come on in to Lindsay Coulter’s Green Spa, for a demonstration on how to pamper yourself (and your friends) the safe and healthy way! More... Which plastics are reusable (and which are toxic)? We want to say one word to you, just one word: plastics. Most are made of petrochemicals (the same stuff we use to fuel our vehicles, in increasingly short supply), and come in several varieties, many of which are recyclable. Since we’re suggesting you re-use plastic containers for homemade green cosmetics and cleaners, here’s some info on which ones are the safest for refills. (Think about it. Will you think about it? Apologies to The Graduate) More... The Green Room (keeping the conversation going) This newsletter is all about conversation (kind of like a talk show!) only on this program you’re the audience and the guest. And boy do you have a lot to say! We got so much mail from last month’s issue, we’re inviting you all into our new Green Room so you can read (and respond), too. See you there! More... Some things you can do right now Here’s this month’s list of easy green living ideas. Send us your tip sheet (pdf) and you could win a copy of David Suzuki's It's a Matter of Survival.  More...   Please pass this information on - to friends, neighbours, colleagues, classmates, political representatives - everyone. The more people understand the problems and how to fix them, the closer we all are to a healthier world.
In this Issue Lindsay Coulter’s recipes and tips on safe cosmetics Which plastics are reusable (and which are toxic)? The Green Room (keeping the conversation going) Some things you can do right now     Take Action Now: Hold an at-home Green Spa Hang your laundry out to dry Eat green fish Check your cosmetic IQ This issue is all about how you can lower your personal toxic load by using clean cosmetics. Want to test your knowledge on the subject? Try this quiz! Eco-Trivia A University of London study suggests that men who live in heavily polluted environments may be balding faster than those in cleaner areas. It seems that chemicals in the air block hair from developing properly. Know some great eco-trivia? Tell us about it! Share this newsletter --------------------------- Gail Mainster, Editor Email the Editor Join David Suzuki on Facebook --------------------------- Please forward this message to family and friends, and encourage them to sign up for free e-updates from the David Suzuki Foundation. ---------------------------- ---------------------------- The David Suzuki Foundation values your privacy and does not sell or trade email addresses. Please see our privacy policy for more information. ----------------------------