By Guy Montague-Jones, 27-May-2009
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) and 40 other charitable organizations have delivered a letter to Johnson & Johnson (J&J) calling for the removal of ‘toxic’ ingredients from its products.
Signed by groups such as the American Nurses Association and Physicians for Social Responsibility, the letter urges J&J to remove formaldehyde and 1, 4-dioxane from its personal care products by the end of 2009.
Letter singles out J&J
In March the CSC raised the alarm about these ingredients, linking them to cancer and skin allergies, and pointed the finger at several leading personal care manufacturers, including J&J.
Now the campaigners have singled out J&J. Lisa Archer, national coordinator of the CSC, said: “There is no excuse for a baby shampoo marketed as ‘the number one choice of hospitals’ to contain chemicals that are suspected of causing cancer.
“As a manufacturer of trusted brands, Johnson & Johnson has a responsibility to remove carcinogens and other hazardous chemicals from its products.”
CSC said other companies are making similar products without potentially hazardous ingredients, and, in Japan, where formaldehyde is banned from cosmetics J&J is already making formaldehyde-free products.
The campaigners therefore argue that J&J should be able to reformulate its products easily to remove any potentially suspect ingredients.
Reaction from J&J
In an interview with Associated Press, J&J spokesperson Bill Price said the company takes the concerns about its products “very seriously” but has no immediate plans to remove the ingredients highlighted by the CSC. He said many regulatory agencies around the world consider the trace levels of these ingredients in its products to be safe.
The CSC report on baby care products has had a significant political impact.
Three lawsuits have been filed against J&J and other companies named in the CSC report. And earlier this month, US senator Kristen Gillibrand introduced “The Safe Baby Products Act” calling for tighter controls and regulations on the ingredients that go into baby care products.
Jun 12, 2009
Loving You
This month we had the pleasure of meeting two fabulous ladies from the Buffalo City Mission, Cornerstone Manner Women and Children’s Shelter. Aubrey and Ebony came to help us plan our donation to the shelter. They are planning a special day at the shelter called “Loving You” where we will present our products to the special ladies there through an uplifting workshop we’ll be doing with all of them.
The workshop will be a combination of inspirational messages about how to value their inner beauty and importance in this world, as well as how to feel instantly beautiful by teaching them makeup techniques that they will be able to use for a lifetime. Each woman will leave with a gift bag of Ferro Cosmetics products, which we have been collecting in our ongoing in store “Throw-N-Glow” promotion.
Through the program that we created called “Throw & Glow”, we are able to donate over 120 full size Ferro Cosmetics products to the Women and Children’s Shelter. Our customers have been bringing in their makeup products, throwing them out in our poisonous trash can, and receiving a discount on new Ferro Cosmetics products. For every product thrown away, we donate a brand NEW Ferro Cosmetics mineral makeup product.
We'll be creating 60 gift bags filled with full size products for the entire face, for every woman in the program.
Confidence is a powerful tool in life, and one that we all struggle with some times in our life. But hardships in life can affect our confidence even more, and we want to help encourage and empower these very wonderful, strong, beautiful women to be the best they can be, and go after what they deserve. These activities are true extensions of what we at Ferro believe in as we state through our mission statement:
TO EMPOWER AND ENHANCE EVERY WOMANS TOTAL BEAUTY WITH PURITY, PASSION, EDUCATION AND LOVE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY USING ONLY NATURAL INGREDIENTS IN EVERYTHING WE CREATE, PROVIDING SUPERIOR PERSONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HELPING EVERY CLIENT EXPERIENCE AS FABULOUS A FEELING ON THE INSIDE AS WE NOW SEE THEM ON THE OUTSIDE.
Cornerstone Manor Women and Children’s Shelter is a welcome relief from the uncertainties and fear homeless women and families face. For many, it’s the closest thing to home. We are so glad to be a small part of one of their days and hopefully we can help lift their spirits and touch a heart!
Here is what they say about “Loving You Day”:
Women are nurturers by nature and sometimes forget to pamper themselves. Loving You Day is an event inspired by Ferro Cosmetics, where women at Buffalo City Mission’s women and children’s ministry, Cornerstone Manner, can take a few hours from their regularly scheduled day and really focus on enhancing their womanly beauty. An astounding 1/3 of our women find a safe haven at Cornerstone Manner from domestic violence situations. At times some women find it difficult to face themselves in the mirror due to emotional and physical scars. Loving You Day is to inspire hope and that certain confidence to love you even when others do not. You must first learn to love yourself so that you can forgive yourself and begin to make positive changes that reflect such love. The women will learn proper skin care techniques and a lesson on choosing cosmetics that are clear from negative toxins and in return will promote healthy skin balance.
Kelly Barber and Krissy Ferro in front of our Throw-N-Glow Toxic Product Trash Can
You would be amazed when you look at the brands thrown in our Toxic Product Trash Can once our clients learn what's in them! We have in that can, TV brand mineral makeup, Department store brands that cost someone's week's salary, and high end drugstore brands. Many of them were thought to be natural- and all of them are not!
If you'd like to help contribute and save, bring in your currently used products for evaluation, and if they are toxic, dump em and throw em, and Glow with 20% off your new Ferro Cosmetic replacement.
OR, if you'd like to donate monetary gifts to give directly to the Charity or help support extra costs and materials needed for the class, contact Krissy Ferro at krissy@ferrocosmetics.com.
The workshop will be a combination of inspirational messages about how to value their inner beauty and importance in this world, as well as how to feel instantly beautiful by teaching them makeup techniques that they will be able to use for a lifetime. Each woman will leave with a gift bag of Ferro Cosmetics products, which we have been collecting in our ongoing in store “Throw-N-Glow” promotion.
Through the program that we created called “Throw & Glow”, we are able to donate over 120 full size Ferro Cosmetics products to the Women and Children’s Shelter. Our customers have been bringing in their makeup products, throwing them out in our poisonous trash can, and receiving a discount on new Ferro Cosmetics products. For every product thrown away, we donate a brand NEW Ferro Cosmetics mineral makeup product.
We'll be creating 60 gift bags filled with full size products for the entire face, for every woman in the program.
Confidence is a powerful tool in life, and one that we all struggle with some times in our life. But hardships in life can affect our confidence even more, and we want to help encourage and empower these very wonderful, strong, beautiful women to be the best they can be, and go after what they deserve. These activities are true extensions of what we at Ferro believe in as we state through our mission statement:
TO EMPOWER AND ENHANCE EVERY WOMANS TOTAL BEAUTY WITH PURITY, PASSION, EDUCATION AND LOVE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY USING ONLY NATURAL INGREDIENTS IN EVERYTHING WE CREATE, PROVIDING SUPERIOR PERSONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HELPING EVERY CLIENT EXPERIENCE AS FABULOUS A FEELING ON THE INSIDE AS WE NOW SEE THEM ON THE OUTSIDE.
Cornerstone Manor Women and Children’s Shelter is a welcome relief from the uncertainties and fear homeless women and families face. For many, it’s the closest thing to home. We are so glad to be a small part of one of their days and hopefully we can help lift their spirits and touch a heart!
Here is what they say about “Loving You Day”:
Women are nurturers by nature and sometimes forget to pamper themselves. Loving You Day is an event inspired by Ferro Cosmetics, where women at Buffalo City Mission’s women and children’s ministry, Cornerstone Manner, can take a few hours from their regularly scheduled day and really focus on enhancing their womanly beauty. An astounding 1/3 of our women find a safe haven at Cornerstone Manner from domestic violence situations. At times some women find it difficult to face themselves in the mirror due to emotional and physical scars. Loving You Day is to inspire hope and that certain confidence to love you even when others do not. You must first learn to love yourself so that you can forgive yourself and begin to make positive changes that reflect such love. The women will learn proper skin care techniques and a lesson on choosing cosmetics that are clear from negative toxins and in return will promote healthy skin balance.
Kelly Barber and Krissy Ferro in front of our Throw-N-Glow Toxic Product Trash CanIf you'd like to help contribute and save, bring in your currently used products for evaluation, and if they are toxic, dump em and throw em, and Glow with 20% off your new Ferro Cosmetic replacement.
OR, if you'd like to donate monetary gifts to give directly to the Charity or help support extra costs and materials needed for the class, contact Krissy Ferro at krissy@ferrocosmetics.com.
Jun 5, 2009
AM Buffalo here we come...
AM Buffalo is one of the longest running locally produced programs in the country, and Ferro Cosmetics is proud to be a part of that. Monday morning, June 8th, we'll be featured on AM Buffalo with Linda Pellegrino.
Krissy Ferro will show you how to look your very best for the summer and get the right foundation for your changing skin. Or if you don't get much sun, she'll show you how to look like you do. Healthy, vibrant and full of that summer glow.
Also...
For those of you who watch "So You Think You Can Dance" Wednesday and Thursday nights on Fox, you may know of Tony Bellissimo; the gorgeous, tall guy that received a ton of coverage this Wednesday night for his huge personality and show-stopping stage presence. Before the show, I personally knew Tony as "Mr. Tony", who happens to be my son Zeke's favorite teacher at his Pre-School Wee-Folk Child Care. Who knew we were in the presence of a soon-to-be star?! As a former dancer myself and as Makeup Sponsor to my former studio, Clark Academy of Performing Arts, I am MORE THAN THRILLED to CONGRATULATE BUFFALO'S OWN TONY BELLISSIMO FOR EARNING A SPOT IN THE TOP 20 ON "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE!" Tony has a heart for dance and also has a HUGE HEART for kids, as he cares for my own little guy at WEE-FOLK Child Care Inc. He is also a dance teacher at Future Dance Studio.
SO......next week watch the show, and VOTE BELLISSIMO!!!Tony's family has been actively involved in raising funds for childhood cancer through CARLY'S CLUB. In the coming weeks, Ferro Cosmetics will join their efforts in raising money through special product promotions and T-shirt sales while we all cheer Tony on to winning!
CONGRATS TONY! BREAK A LEG!!
SO......next week watch the show, and VOTE BELLISSIMO!!!Tony's family has been actively involved in raising funds for childhood cancer through CARLY'S CLUB. In the coming weeks, Ferro Cosmetics will join their efforts in raising money through special product promotions and T-shirt sales while we all cheer Tony on to winning!
CONGRATS TONY! BREAK A LEG!!
Psssst...here's a coupon code for 25% off your next order: ambuffalo
Offer good until June 12th.
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