I've been reading labels for years. When I took the DSF survey http://www.davidsuzuki.org/issues/health/take-action/participate-in-our-survey-of-toxic-ingredients-in-cosmetics/ I was happy  and relieved to see that most of the products I use daily did not contain any of the 'Dirty Dozen' ingredients to avoid. I also sometimes make my own products, thanks to LIndsay Coulter's recipes.

I've been trying to buy more responsible products for a few monthes, but I really started paying attention to the lables on my shampoo, lotion, etc this week and I'm horrified at what I found. I'm definatley going to be reading lables on everything that I buy from now on.

I am a bit late with this comment but Annie Leonard, author the "The Story of Stuff",  has done another great animated film about Safe Cosmetics.  You can see it at

http://storyofstuff.org/cosmetics/

Check out the virtual Book Club webinar on 'Not Just a Pretty Face' on the U.S. Campaign for Safe Cosmetics website: http://safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=605.