Oprah’s been named one of the most influential women in the world, on more than one occasion; and her magazine, O, has become like a bible to many of its readers.  Is it possible to get real information about cosmetics from popular women’s magazines; magazines sponsored by the same cosmetics cosmetics companies they review?  According to The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, the article “If Looks Could Kill” by Jolene Edgar, was a misguiding overview of the cosmetics industry.  The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics believes the magazine ignored work done by many respected researchers and only quoted industry-funded scientist.  Jolene Edgar provided O’s readers with skewed representation of cosmetic safety. Jolene Edgar claimed, “any and all potential carcinogenic ingredients in hair dyes were removed from the market years ago.”  The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics countered this claim by stating, “dark hair dyes remain one of the most toxic cosmetic products on the market today."

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics works hard to get “hazardous chemicals out of hair dyes – and other cosmetics and personal care products.”  The safety of cosmetics continues to be a growing concern, and there are people fighting to removed harmful ingredients from cosmetics.

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has taken a stand against this article as well as this type of reporting.  They are appalled at the lack of real research done and careless regard for women’s health and safety.  They have taken the time to thoughtfully respond with well supported evidence that disproves most of the article’s claims.  They would also like your help to, “send the message to O, The Oprah Magazine, and to women’s magazines nationwide: [Our] readership wants more of the truth, and less backwash from the cosmetics industry that profits from our purchases, especially when public health is on the line."

Click here to view the letter that was sent by Janet Nudelman, National Coordinator, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics to Jenny Bailly, Senior Beauty Editor of O Magazine.  The letter lists direct, informative information about the specific dangers of cosmetic and body care products mentioned in "If Looks Could Kill."

Do you think beauty magazines should be held accountable for such misleading information?

To submit your own concerns to the editors, visit O’s Website

[ Via MakeupMinute.com ]

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