Welcome to the 1st edition of the monthly NSA newsletter (only available in pdf format, html available in future editions)

Inside this edition

Aluminum - the issue - The issue of how aluminum found its way into deodorant, a personal care product that most of us use on a daily basis, is both highly questionable and potentially hazardous to the health of every one of us. ... >>more

Lead in Lipsticks - Do you consume lead on a daily basis? Absolutely not would be everyones answer to that! But, do you know if your lipstick contains lead? One would certainly hope not due to the high toxicity of lead. However, recent tests conducted by an independent laboratory.... >>more

Recipe of the Month - Dairy Free Chocolate Banana Smoothie - ... >>more

What's all the Froth about? - Alarmingly, Sodium Laurel Sulfate or SLS is a hugely common chemical used in many consumables ranging from car wash solutions to food! But also, all types of body care products, such as body washes (including those for children), soaps, shampoo, facial creams and treatments, tooth paste....>>more

NSA Rating Policy for Skin Care Toxins & Natural Ingredients - The NSA rating policy for skin care toxins and natural ingredients has been designed to take the hard work out of product assessment for you! We at NSA have, as a service to you, purchase each of the top rating products and write reviews based on the findings. The review is a detailed description of our experience using the product...>>more