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Do you know what's lurking within your make-up bag? Toxic Beauty, the latest book by author and journalist, Dawn Mellowship, lifts the lid on the synthetic chemicals commonly found in cosmetic products.  

Did you know that your nail polish may contain formaldehyde, a suspected carcinogen? Or that four common chemicals in perfume are classified as hazardous waste by the US Environmental Protection Agency?

Every year we each absorb an estimated two kilograms of chemicals through beauty and cosmetic products. Chemicals found in lipsticks, skin lotions and hair dyes have been linked with tumours, cell mutation, allergies, reproductive complications, endocrine disruption and cancer. Isn’t it time we all paid more attention to exactly what goes into the eye shadows, body washes and deodorants we love to use?

This compelling and timely book: tells you the key chemicals you should avoid, reveals how natural ‘organic’ beauty products really are and features a directory highlighting the issues surrounding everything from hair gel to hygiene products.