September 13, 2014
Blog: Trust me, it's organic
Labels are important – not just for clothing – but also for music, electronic gear and literature. Labels also are import for the food and agriculture industries. Over the past 20 years, consumer spending on organic products has grown from $ 1 billion a …
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Trust me; it's organic
My personal favorite, as a real coffee quaffer, is a company near St. Louis that is selling USDA certified organic coffee. And there also is a Chicago company that is USDA certified organic for its cosmetics. It seems a little ironic that, in order to …
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Consumer Reports: Not-So-Natural Cosmetics
The best label to look for in beauty products is USDA Organic. Another option, if you shop at Whole Foods, look for their “Premium Body Care” seal. Those products are certified free of more than 400 risky ingredients. Besides the word “natural …
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September 10, 2014
Hedge funds see fund admin offering divergence
A survey carried out by Hedge Funds Review's sister title Custody Risk of hedge fund administrators with a collective $ 2.2 trillion in assets under administration shows the sector to be in rude good health. In the crucial hedge funds business, almost …
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ImageWare Systems: Strong Sell, Smart Money Eager To Sell At .05
IWSY “smart money” tried to sell their stock at $ 1.05 recently, but couldn't find buyers. IWSY now trades at ~2.5x this level and faces an enormous share supply overhang. IWSY's related party debt is "curious," while IWSY Auditor cited for “audit …
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September 9, 2014
Nordstrom (JWN) Opens a Full-Line Store in Greater Houston
The two-level 138,000 square feet store is designed to feature five shoe departments, a bistro-style restaurant called Bazille, an espresso bar, expansive cosmetics and accessories areas and a comprehensive offering of popular brand names for women …
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Fashion Week: We Found Your New Go-To Look Backstage At Katie Gallagher
makeup process 2 Finally, to keep with the natural, unkempt look, Irwin pulled at the natural fly-aways and finished the look off with a VERY generous spray of CATWALK by TIGI Session Series Work It Hairspray. Overall, the style is perfect for any hair …
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Lavender farmers rebel against EU chemical rules
PARIS — The sweet smell of lavender is tinged with bitterness this year in the south of France, as farmers who harvest the flower protest European regulations linking the plant to chemical toxins. Billboards proclaiming “Lavender is not a chemical …
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September 7, 2014
Lavender farmers rebel against EU chemical rules
For many, Provence is synonymous with lavender, both fine lavender — used for perfumes, cosmetics and aromatherapy — and hybrid lavender, called lavandin. Lavandin is cheapest and used to scent soaps, detergents and air … Other products subject to …
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Two in three women 'wear too much make-up': Men say they prefer natural look
Putting on eyeliner, mascara, foundation and lipstick is part of the daily beauty routine for millions of women. But many are being heavy-handed with the contents of their cosmetics bag in the mistaken belief that it's what men want. A study has …
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September 5, 2014
Found Organics
"Found" sparkles with their collection of organic beverages . Their fruit nectars, as well as their zesty waters, are packaged in tall triangular bottles elevating the product inside. Each glass is labeled with the "Found" logo and garnished with an …
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Target, Wal-Mart team up on sustainability
“It's a pretty big deal,” said Janet Nudelman, director of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. “It's surprising to see two such staunch competitors come together to tackle this problem.” Her advocacy group has … Those grades helped guide which products …
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Tony Moly Skin Creams
Tony Moly has found a way to adorably package they're whitening, brightening, detoxifying, magical skin creams. Each cream targets specific unwanted qualities on the skin by using natural fruit extracts as a source to fight against them. With so many …
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September 4, 2014
Natural & Organic Products Asia 2014 Launches Today
These exhibitors will showcase natural products and services that span the entire healthy living industry: from the latest food and beverage products to nutritional supplements, cosmetics, toiletries, household cleaning products, home textiles …
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September 2, 2014
Consumer group: Counterfeit makeup tested, contains lead
NSF International, based in Ann Arbor, Mich., tested two counterfeit products types — mascara and compact foundation — from two different sources. The tests uncovered a high level of lead in the counterfeit compact powder, according to The …
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0k NSF grant to research environmental impacts of fullerene-based …
… are the recipients of a new research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study the lifecycle environmental impacts of fullerene-based materials—a form of engineered nanomaterials used in solar cells, drug delivery systems and …
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