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Environmental Working Group

Environmental Working GroupThe Environmental Working Group is the place to start researching water quality, food safety, cosmetics, household products and environmental toxins like mercury and pollution.

At Skin Deep, EWG analyzes deodorants and other personal care products then rates them according to the amount of potentially harmful chemicals they contain.

You can read the actual contents of your mascara, and find out how your old standby measures up to EWG safety standards. Another favorite, the EWG list of fruits and vegetables to eat organic.

EWG also tracks children’s health issues. See their recent warning from the American Dental Association advising parents to avoid floridated water for infants.

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