Get Out of My Hair: Toxins in Personal Care
Organizations: Thurston County Public Health and Social Services, Environmental Health Division in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health, and funded by the Washington State Department of Ecology

Also for after-school programs

Teens are a primary target for sale of personal care products – yet some ingredients used to make cosmetics, lotion, deodorant, shampoo, and hair dye have been linked to cancer and may cause reproductive and environmental harm. Join us for a 50 or 100 minute presentation on toxins in personal care products and alternatives teens can choose to protect themselves. We’ll learn about health concerns, how to read labels, helpful web sites, and safer alternatives.  The students will make an all-natural lip balm to take home, to remind them they can keep looking and smelling good without toxic products! To schedule a presentation, contact Jennifer Johnson, 360-754-3355 x7631 or johnsoj@co.thurston.wa.us. (5/08)

 EALRS:  Science 3.2; Reading 1.2, 2.1, 3.1; Social Studies 3.1; Communication 1.1, 1.2, 2.2