Begoun, P. (2007). Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me: A Unique Guide to over 30,000 Products, Plus the Latest Skin-Care Research (7th ed.).
Going on its 7th edition, this book takes a look at beauty myths and answers common questions regarding cosmetics including the differences between “organic”, “natural”, and “synthetic.” The majority of the book--and that's nearly 1000 pages--is devoted to reviews of thousands of cosmetics, from cleansers, foundations, alpha-hydroxy acids, and moisturizers to lip liners, eye shadows, and concealers, all of which Begoun has personally tested. Begoun also deconstructs ingredients lists and classifies ingredients by irritants, carcinogens and more. This source would be extremely helpful in aiding consumers in the education about harmful cosmetics ingredients. Its multiple editions make the information current and credible.
Epstein, S. (2005). Unreasonable Risk: How to Avoid Cancer from Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: The Neways Story (2nd ed.). 
In its second edition, Dr. Epstein’s book gives advice for shopping for alternatives to the mainstream products and therefore avoiding the risks of cancer. He teaches consumers how to recognize dangerous ingredients on cosmetics labels and their harmful affects. He addresses the personal care and cosmetics products that are used by men, women, and infants and the dangerous exposure from these products. Dr. Epstein explains that it is “unbelievable” that the cosmetics industry, which is a multibillion dollar trade, would continue to inflict such risks on unsuspecting consumers, especially when there are safe alternative products and ingredients available. It is even more “unbelievable” that the "charitable" American Cancer Society and federal National Cancer Institute and "cancer establishments" worldwide remain “recklessly silent and fail to advise consumers, Congresses and Parliaments, of the scientific evidence for these avoidable cancer risks.” This book is a good source because it has blunt facts and statistics. Dr. Epstein’s in-depth experience and powerful persuasion strike a “buyers beware” motivation into readers.
Hampton, A., & Hussey, S. (1999). The Take Charge Beauty Book: The Natural Guide to Beautiful Hair & Skin.
This is a great how-to book that would appeal to a lot of readers and journalists looking for help on how to rid themselves of the cosmetics they use daily that include harmful ingredients. The authors have also included a beauty “cookbook” which contains 30 different alternative recipes for cosmetics that readers can make themselves. Aubrey Hampton, who is the national leader in organic cosmetics, claims to have written “everything the cosmetics companies do not want you to know” in this book. Susan Hussey, nutrition and beauty expert offers a complete program of herbal and vitamin supplements, including vital information on essential fatty acids and amino acids, and their effect on your hair and skin. This book would be a great source to finding beauty alternatives to harmful cosmetics.
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