What's in your Shampoo?

latitude 37.693561, longitude -121.93119

Just how safe is your shampoo, eye liner or aftershave? No one really knows. In an effort to shed more light on the ingredients in everyday cosmetics and toiletries, California lawmakers passed the Safe Cosmetics Act, which takes effect this year. It requires manufacturers to report all toxic or carcinogenic ingredients to the state and lets the public decide what is safe.

Air Date: Friday, Jul 27 2007 at 6:30AM
Duration: 06:49 Segment: 26
Topics: Health, Chemistry
Location: Alameda County

 

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