Pumpkin smells — we love it in pies, tarts, soup and cheesecake. But in body care products? Click here to discover why pumpkin flavored candles, bubble bath and soap is a BAD and unhealthy idea.
Halloween masks can be as scary as faux pumpkin-flavored soaps. Often made from plastics with PVC, it behooves concerned parents to make sure they’re dressing up their kids (and themselves!) in safe costumes. Opting for plastic-free is best — and if you’re not crafty enough to make your own, Etsy has a whole mess of masks for every occasion, from frightening to fantastic to fun.
Enviro Girl thought she was being a good mom by opting out of plastic masks for her sons this year — by using make up. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reports that some children’s face paints contain lead and a bunch of other heavy metals. Even though theses products are full of bad things, they’re sold with packaging that reads “hypoallergenic” and “FDA compliant.” Horrifying!
Enviro Girl downloaded the full report — she’d already put paint on her vampire and zombie children for two parties this month! One brand tested for .26 parts per million lead, 2.1 ppm nickel and 2.2 ppm chromium. She feels AWFUL and will immediately find a replacement cosmetic for her little goblin sons. The health risks associated with these metals are listed in the report, Enviro Girl won’t go there again here… TOO TERRIFYING.
And it’s not just the face paint, people. The colored hair spray and fake skin present hazards as well.
Have a safe Halloween, folks. That includes checking out the cosmetics you’re using with your costumes.
I had NO idea about pumpkin scents!
As for the rest, we don’t do face paint and all that anyway, because one of my girls is allergic to everything.