Nature's Complement

21/07/2025

🧴 Toxic Touch: The Ongoing Discovery of Benzene in Self-Care Staples

Benzene is a known cancer-causing chemical—and it’s been turning up in everyday personal care products. 😱

Valisure, an independent lab, has found benzene contamination in sunscreens, dry shampoos, deodorants, and most recently—acne treatments like benzoyl peroxide creams. Some products contained levels so high, the FDA called them "life-threatening."

Major brands have already issued recalls:
🔹 Neutrogena & Aveeno – aerosol sunscreens
🔹 Unilever – dry shampoos (Dove, Suave, Nexxus)
🔹 Procter & Gamble – Pantene, Herbal Essences sprays
🔹 Recent BPO acne products – La Roche-Posay, SLMD, and others

These aren't obscure products. These are household names—used by kids, teens, and adults alike.

So how does this happen? Often through petroleum-based ingredients or aerosol propellants like butane and isobutane, which can degrade into benzene or become contaminated during production.

✅ Want to stay safe?
🔹 Choose non-aerosol formats (sticks, creams, bars)
🔹 Avoid products with vague petrochemical ingredients
🔹 Check the FDA’s recall list regularly:
👉 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

At Nature’s Complement, we believe in transparency, quality, and safety. You deserve products that care for your body—without hidden threats.

🧼 We list every ingredient. No “fragrance blends.” No greenwashing. No compromises.

🔗 https://www.naturescomplement.com/2025/07/21/toxic-touch-the-ongoing-discovery-of-benzene-in-self-care-staples/

14/06/2025

What’s really hiding behind the word “fragrance”?
One simple word can mean hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, and you’d never know it. From hormone disruption to allergic reactions, these hidden ingredients may be doing more harm than good — and no one is required to tell you. Read our latest blog to learn why fragrance-free might just be the most radical act of self-care:
👉https://www.naturescomplement.com/2025/06/14/the-hidden-cost-of-fragrance-whats-really-inside-that-label/

09/06/2025

Ever wonder what gives your favorite snacks those bright, bold colors? Spoiler: it might not be as harmless as it looks. From allergic reactions to possible links with cancer, artificial food dyes have a darker side that’s finally being brought into the light.

🧠✨ In our latest blog, we explore the growing evidence behind the health risks of food dyes — and what you can do to protect yourself and your family. It’s not just about food either — these same dyes show up in everyday products, even medication.

🔍 Read more → https://www.naturescomplement.com/2025/05/26/are-artificial-food-dyes-harming-your-health/

10/04/2025

29/03/2025

29/03/2025

Today, the Environmental Working Group applauded new legislation that would require the Food and Drug Administration to meaningfully review the safety of food chemicals.

29/03/2025

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed H.B. 1910, banning the sale of foods containing seven harmful dyes–including Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2 and Green 3–in public schools statewide. Studies have linked these dyes to neurobehavioral issues in some children.

Virginia's new law marks a crucial step in protecting public health and ensuring a safer future for our children, paving the way for more states to regulate toxic food chemicals.

Read more: https://ewg.life/41OjNY9

28/02/2025

It's National Strawberry Day! 🍓 Strawberries are a beloved fruit, but did you know they’re also one of the most pesticide-contaminated produce items on our Dirty Dozen™ list? Tests have found residues from multiple pesticides on conventionally grown strawberries, even after washing.

Buying organic, if you are able, is a great option to reduce pesticide exposure, but the most important thing is to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables no matter how they’re grown!

Check out our Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides on Produce™ to learn more: https://ewg.life/4kgMLsa

13/02/2025

❓Did you know companies are not legally required to disclose all the ingredients under “fragrance” - also known as “parfum”?

While a single word like “fragrance” on the back of a bottle may seem harmless, it can actually hide the presence of hundreds of chemicals linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and other negative health effects.

As we're seeing new product launches for 💘Valentine's Day, make sure to take a close look at the ingredients lists.

➡️Read labels to avoid products that contain ‘fragrance’ or ‘parfum.’
➡️Choose fragrance-free products or products from companies who have publicly committed to full fragrance ingredient disclosure.
➡️Visit www.safecosmetics.org to learn more about how to shop for safer beauty and skincare and ways we can demand