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What does organic mean for cosmetics?

‘Organic’ doesn’t quite mean the same thing whether you’re in the food or in the cosmetic industry. To consumers it can mean ‘natural’, ‘green’, ‘chemical free’, or ‘found at Whole Foods’. But according to this article, the US organics market … Continue reading

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Is Your Shampoo and Skin Care Making You Fat?

You don’t have to be a doctor to know that cheeseburgers and channel surfing can contribute to weight gain. But according to new research, your beauty products (like shampoo) could be contributing as well. The research out of Mount Sinai … Continue reading

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What Are the Dangers of Parabens in Skin and Body Care?

Parabens are synthetic preservatives used in foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care products such as deodorants, moisturizers and shampoos. Common parabens include methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben. Parabens allow skin care products to survive for months or even years in … Continue reading

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If a skin care product says it is paraben free, can it still have parabens?

First, why the marketing focus around being “Paraben Free”. Parabens are an extremely common group of preservatives which have been around since the 1960′s. They did some short term testing and didn’t find any problems. But parabens are very rapidly … Continue reading

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What is in your skin care?

All skin care needs to be preserved otherwise it would soon look like an open jar of mayonase left out on the kitchen counter for a few days. Most companies used chemical preservatives to prevent mold and bacteria from growing. … Continue reading

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