Cosmetics Cheat Sheet

Unfortunately it still isn't very easy to search the Skin Deep Database via your phone. When I first started searching for safer products, I took this Cheat Sheet with me to the store (made by the amazing folks at Gorgeously Green). They have an interesting but very practical system - they also have sorted products by degree of hazardousness but instead of giving everything a number, everything is sorted into three groups (Red, Orange or Green). The most toxic ingredients are listed with a reason and list of aliases.

• Green means GO - These ingredients are some of the safest you will find. 
• Orange means CAUTION - Meaning these ingredients are pretty bad but it should be ok for you to finish the bottle. Just promise not to buy it again!
• Red means STOP - As in stop using products with these ingredients immediately!

Fatal Attraction: Cosmetics and Chemicals

This is the most concise and informative flyer I have found so far. 

Product Ratings

Ever wonder what is in your favorite face cream, sunscreen, or shampoo? Well, have no fear... The Environmental Working Group is here!

At EWG you can always find great articles on just about anything related to environmental awareness and personal care. But the best part about the EWG website is their Skin Deep Database where each product and individual ingredient receives its own hazard rating regarding: overall hazard, allergies, immunotoxicity,  developmental and reproductive toxicity, neurotoxicity, bioaccumulation, skin/eye/lung irritation, cancer, biochemical or cellular changes, use restrictions, organ toxicity, ecotoxicology, contamination concerns, skin absorption, animal testing, other names, and so much more.