Before I recommend something here, I do my research, and you should do the same before putting something on your body. Skin Deep is one-stop-shopping to get all the dirt on what’s really going on in the cosmetics industry. You’ll get the skinny not only on cosmetics, but anything that goes next to your body so that includes makeup, skin care, hair care, eye care, nail care, baby care, oral, and fragrance.

Remember a few months back when there was a scare about contact lens solution? Wouldn’t you be surprised to know there’s one going on right now? This site was created to inform the consumer. There are multiple ways you can search. You can look up any skin care manufacturer by name and see a list of every product they make with ratings. Each product is then rated on a scale of 1-10 based on the safety of the product ingredients. The score key is as follows:

0 – 2 –> Low Hazard

3 – 6 –> Moderate Hazard

7 – 10 –> High Hazard

You can also search by chemical, so if you see something really weird listed on the ingredients of a product you can check it out as well. Find out if your favorite brand has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics or if they maim and kill bunnies.

Skin Deep also offers special reports. This month they have one on children’s skin care products. If you’ve ever wondered what’s actually in your child’s bubble bath, this report is for you.

The best way to become familiar with the site is to play around with it. You’ll find tips, topical reports, and more importantly, campaigns to take action. There are several places where you can fill in your information and have it sent to your member of congress. Once you read some of the articles, you’ll realize how unregulated the cosmetics industry is. You’ve got to be proactive to protect your health.