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Consumer Warning: 20 Toxic Ingredients To Avoid When Buying Cosmetics

January 24, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Labels on cosmetics and body care products are a tough code to crack. The industry is so shockingly unregulated that it’s usually impossible to trust the claims that manufacturers place

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Skin Peels: Beyond Skin Deep

January 21, 2015 by Winnie Okello

When most people think of cosmetic chemical treatments typical imagery may include; facial peels, hair relaxers or perms or even specialty body treatments. A Skin Peel is a process whereby a

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Do you know what toxins are in your body?

January 20, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Toxins affect the body through continuous exposure until the body can can no longer combat the dose of contaminant. Our bodies are constantly bombarded with toxic chemicals from various sources

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Cosmetics Labeling Requirements

January 19, 2015 by Winnie Okello

In today’s advertisements of cosmetics, we hear terms like organic, alcohol free, hypoallergenic, and cosmeceutical, but most of the general public is not informed regarding the definitions and ‘enforcement’ of such

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Beauty From The Inside Out: Foods for Your Skin, Hair, and Nails

January 17, 2015 by Winnie Okello

As the saying goes beauty starts from within, and studies have proven time and time again the many benefits of Natural foods for the body, enhancing its beauty from within. Smooth

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Botox: The Good, The Bad, The Harmful

January 12, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Although Botox was traditionally a women focused procedure used to counteract the effects of aging, more men have been known to undergo this procedure to achieve a more youthful look.

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Decoding Cosmetic Ingredients Lists – What’s Beneath The Lid?

January 9, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Many brands make natural and organic claims nowadays, but what constitutes a natural or organic beauty product? Here are some ‘home truths’ about natural and organic cosmetics: * There is

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Cosmetic Ingredients Label Decoded

January 7, 2015 by Winnie Okello

While we all love a beautiful package, the most important part of the label is usually on the back. In tiny type. You guessed it… the ingredients list. If the

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Revlon Takes a Step Towards Non-Toxic Cosmetics

December 28, 2014 by Winnie Okello

Revlon, one of the oldest and best known names in beauty and personal care products, has announced it will remove some toxic chemicals from its products. They include some long-chain

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Women’s Voices United: Companies Respond to Concerns Regarding Toxic Chemical in Consumer Products

December 25, 2014 by Winnie Okello

It’s probably no secret to anyone that women are the shoppers of the world. It’s estimated that women make about 85 percent of all consumer purchasing decisions, including those relating

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