Environmental Working Group
The Humane Cosmetics Act Highlights the Importance of Beauty Labeling
There's a long way to go when it comes to creating a more transparent cosmetics industry.
Can Any Retinol-Based Skin-Care Product Really Be Considered 'Clean'?
Natural beauty brands and retailers can't seem to agree on whether the ultra-popular anti-ager is safe.
33 Top-Rated Sunscreens to Use if You're Concerned About SPF Safety
According to the Environmental Working Group's 2019 rankings.
Arrive Is Aiming to Be the Glossier of Clean Cosmetics
It was created by a former beauty editor who couldn't find a brand that was clean, effective, affordable and well-designed.
8 Common Fear-Mongering Natural Beauty Marketing Claims, Fact-Checked
An investigation of the alarmist misconceptions that clean beauty brands perpetuate most.
Michelle Pfeiffer Is Launching a Radically Transparent Fragrance Line
With its next-level emphasis on safety and sustainability, Henry Rose isn't your typical celebrity perfume.
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'Wild' Skin Care Is an Emerging Trend Seeking to Clarify the Natural Beauty Category
Several brands are aiming to correct the murkiness that continues to plague the market.
21 Top-Rated Sunscreens to Use This Summer, According to Environmentalists
Here's to protecting your skin and Mother Nature at the same time.
Commercial Sunscreens Get Bashed By Environmentalists: Check Out Their Green Picks
Sunscreen is a no-brainer in the summertime. Or is it? We’ve talked to dermatologists about sunscreens and how to choose one, but the conversation is decidedly more complex than that. The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a lobbying group and think tank, stays on top of environmental concerns. It’s not a huge fan of sunscreens (though they acknowledge that they’re necessary), and just released its annual sunscreen report. They profiled over 1,700 products and claim that 80% of these aren’t safe.