10,500: That’s how many unique ingredients are in various personal care products we use every day.
126: That’s how many cosmetics ingredients to which the average American is exposed daily, according to an EWG survey.
0: That’s how many chemicals in personal care products – including shampoo, toothpaste, lotion, deodorant and cosmetics – are required to be tested for safety before they’re sold in the marketplace.
Could we go one day without applying chemicals on our face?
Just try one day and see the difference.
Source: Per EWG.
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