Free Workshop on Nov. 14: Chemicals of Concern in Personal Care Products

Personal care products are items such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, deodorant, and cosmetics. They may contain chemicals linked to cancer, asthma, developmental disabilities, and more.

Learn how to be a smart shopper, read labels, and keep looking and smelling good with safer products for you and your family.

What: Public Health Workshop - Chemicals of Concern in Personal Care Products
Where: Thurston County Health Department, 412 Lilly Rd. NE Olympia, WA
When: November 14, 2013 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Who: Workshop is designed for adults, teens, and pre-teens

The workshop includes:

• What are chemicals of concern?
• Why and how are these chemicals in our personal care products?
• Reading labels on personal care products.
• Safer alternatives.
• Make your own lip balm to take home!

Did you miss this workshop? Don't worry, this workshop can be provided upon request for groups of 10-30 people. You can also request to be notified of future presentations. Contact: Elisa Kaufmann (360) 867-2579 or kaufmae@co.thurston.wa.us.