The May 2009 edition (pp.71-74) of Teen Vogue's Eva Chen contributes an article titled Generation Green which features "Teens Turning Green, a national coalition of youth advocates who educate their peers about how to live healthy lives free from pollutants."
Covering several young women interested in greening their beauty routine, this article discusses hazardous ingredients found in some beauty products, such as parabens and formaldehyde. Some of these ingredients can be absorbed into your bloodstream through the skin.
The teens turned to action and lobbied the Governor of California for the passage of two bills - one requires manufacturers to report the use of potentially hazardous ingredients is the first state cosmetics regulatory act in the USA.
Riding their victory, the teens are partnering with their favorite green cosmetics brands - Astara, EO, Pomega5 and Depth - and Whole Foods to develop their own collection of natural products. The goal of the collection is to give teens green beauty options and to empower them to take action.
Whole Foods carries: Sunstar Purifying Mask by Astara, $21; Seafoam Facial Cleanser by Depth, $7; Pomegranate Toning Mist by Pomega5, $20; and Organic Rosemary and Mint Sanitizing Spray by EO, $4. Other suggested products include: John Masters Organics Herbal Cider Hair Clarifier, $17; Jane Iredale Zap & Hide Concealer, $25; Pangea Organics Argentinean Tangerine & Thyme Facial Toner, $26
Teens Turning Green Top Green Tips:
•Change one product in your beauty routine to a natural or organic one.
•Reuse as much as possible. Buy no more than necessary. If you buy something new, pass something else onto a friend or charity.
•Stop using plastic water bottles and cups. Get a reusable one and carry it with you.
Sounds like these teens are on target for a Green Closet.
--till next week Restore, Refresh, Recycle Renew
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I believe that if the green effort is going to make an impact on this world, then people need to be aware and take actions at younger ages. The fact that teens are so involved and interested in correcting makeup products that carry harmful substances is a great thing. I can’t believe that these teens took it as far as getting in contact with the governor of California for the passage of two bills. I am glad that these young women are so interested in partnering and creating a line of all green cosmetics. It sounds like these girls are really putting their foot down and trying to put an end to harmful products. If more young people were getting involved in the green movement I believe our world would be at less of a risk in the future.
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