A Stitch in Time

Just as everything else which have multiplied in variety and improved in quality over the past two decades, personal care products have left no stone unturned either. The mass production of these products may have helped many people, who can now have a wider choice, but it also involves health-related risks, particularly, when it comes to some ingredients used in these products.

Women in general – and now men as well – love to use beauty-enhancing products, but they are hardly aware of what goes into these creams. Perhaps, just a little sneak peak at what makes up these prodaucts will do all of us some good. And this is where the Public’s Right to Know comes in. The website aims to educate by creating widespread awareness about the different types of chemicals used in various personal care products, and which should be cagey in use. It features information based on scientific research conducted on the products; television shows, and the articles that are focused on the issue.

To start with, disregard all the books-related advertisements to the aforementioned subject (since most of them are not available for free), and head straight for the timeline with news items. All the articles are worth a read, since they not only inform, but also raise an alarm about the products that we use daily without giving attention to their chemical compounds. Although some of the brands might not be available in Pakistan, with the increasing number of international brands nowadays, it serves to be up-to-date on which ones are safe and which ones are not.

The main issues that the researchers have covered are cancer-causing toxic chemicals in personal care products, hazards of infants’ exposure to shampoos, lotions and powders etc. Besides giving information and warning about these hazards, the website provides some solutions as well. For instance, you will find some web-links to websites that deal with cancer prevention, and how to make your home and lifestyle safer for you and your family. Of course, there are support groups as well, which suggest ways to make women implement balance in their lives.

You may perhaps feel irritated by that few other websites contradict almost all the information given here. But always ensure the authenticity of that website, along with the source of the research. As a result, you will discover that those opposing websites have been generated by companies that market most of these products.

To get an insight into what your personal care products are really made of, log on to http://www.publicsright2know.com/