As much as I get frustrated at how cosmetics companies use manufactured science and exaggerated claims to sell over priced products I also get frustrated when special interest groups use half-truths and poorly applied conjecture to frighten consumers.
Recently I was emailed a report called “The Dirty Dozen – Cosmetics Chemicals to Avoid” – a so-called list of cancer causing ingredients found in everyday cosmetics. This report made many generalizations that are not supported by scientific research.