The Clean Beauty Edit
Your guide to safer ingredients, beauty justice, and conscious wellness—curated to keep you informed, inspired, and empowered on your clean beauty journey
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what is clean beauty?
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rooted in justice: the fight for safe cosmetics
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Clean Hair Care: Safer Alternatives You Can Trust
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MOCRA: A New Era in Beauty Regulation
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA) is the first major update to U.S. beauty laws in more than 80 years. It’s progress — but toxic ingredients remain on shelves, and communities of color are still disproportionately at risk. At the Clean Beauty Coalition, we know the work isn’t done.
What is Clean beauty?
Learn what clean beauty really means and why it matters. Discover how safer ingredients, advocacy, and justice are transforming the beauty industry—and how you can make healthier choices today.
EU Bans Gel Polish Ingredient TPO
On September 1, 2025, the European Union officially banned the use of TPO (Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide) in cosmetics, including gel nail polish. The UK will follow in late 2026. This ban is a direct result of scientific findings that TPO is a Category 1B substance—classified as potentially toxic to reproduction under EU chemical safety laws.
The Hidden Dangers in Synthetic Braiding Hair
Consumer Reports tested ten popular brands—like Magic Fingers and Sensationnel—and found carcinogens in every one. Three contained benzene, a known leukemia-causing agent, while nine had unsafe levels of lead. All samples also emitted volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as acetone, which can irritate the respiratory system and increase cancer risk over time .