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Burt’s Bees: Beyond Chapstiks

January 13, 2018 by Winnie Okello

The name Burt’s Bees has traditionally, almost iconically been associated with lipcare products made with natural ingredients. Burt’s Bees was founded in summer of 1984 by Burt Shavitz and Roxanne

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Calendula: Natural Cosmetics Benefits

October 30, 2017 by Winnie Okello

Have you herd of Calendula? What surprises you most regarding its current uses? For those who are unfamiliar with this herb, Calendula is an annual flower native to the northern

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Skincare: Beauty from Within

September 20, 2016 by Winnie Okello

The largest organ of the human body, although sometimes greatly overlooked and mismanaged is the skin. The skin can be a canvas for artistic expression or a reflection of the

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The J&J Baby Powder Scandal

April 6, 2016 by Winnie Okello

The Lawsuit Earlier this year, the court ruled in favor of the family of a deceased woman, from Georgia, against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in a lawsuit claiming ovarian cancer

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Skin-care: Not Just A Women’s Issue

November 5, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Lots of men have at least some idea that they need to take care of their skin. But in the Western world, most guys are about as comfortable discussing skin

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Endocrine Distributors In Your Nail Polish?

October 20, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Want some toxins with that mani-pedi? A new study by researchers at Duke University and the Environmental Working Group found that a common nail polish chemical and suspected endocrine disruptor

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Deciphering Cosmetics Ingredients

October 15, 2015 by Winnie Okello

Do you know how to read a cosmetics ingredients list? When was the last time you closely looked at the ingredient list on your cosmetics? Did you notice that concentrations

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Cosmetic Fads: Active Ingredients as Marketing Incentives

September 15, 2015 by Winnie Okello

The skincare and cosmetics industry is largely powered by marketing. Most companies spend far more on their promotion, advertising, and the perfect sales pitch than they do on the actual

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Why Hyaluroni Acid Is Important For The Skin

August 17, 2015 by Winnie Okello

As we age, skin moisture can drop significantly, which makes the skin lose elasticity and expose the signs of aging on the skin. Hyaluronic acid plays a critical role in

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A History of Cosmetics Throughout The Ages

August 3, 2015 by Winnie Okello

“A woman without paint is like food without salt.”- Roman philosopher, Plautus Civilizations have used forms of cosmetics — though not always recognizable to cosmetics users today — for centuries