December 18, 2014
Turning Everyday Buyers Into Customer Evangelists Through Referral Programs
If you're a customer of Birchbox (subscription service that delivers a monthly sampling of cosmetics), Dun & Bradstreet (provider of business products & services) or Warby Parker (American brand of eyeglasses and sunglasses sold online and through a …
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'Cosmetic' milk in Australia: Raw milk remains untested
ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard recently noted that cosmetic surveys revealing microbiological contamination were a timely reminder as the trend to produce all natural and all organic products may increase pressure on manufacturers to produce cosmetics …
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Victoria Beckham reveals her strict health and beauty regime
She is a fashion designer, charity ambassador and mother-of-four. But despite her hectic schedule, Victoria Beckham always manages to look immaculate. So what's her secret? Regular oxygen facials, workouts nearly every day and plenty of fish, explains …
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December 9, 2014
Using Biodiesel in Urban Transit Buses Could Reduce Harmful Emissions
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Do transit buses operating on biodiesel emit more or less particulate matter and gases than those using conventional diesel? The Mineta National Transit Research Consortium (MNTRC) has …
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Nanoparticles: Panacea or Pandora's Box?
Those that end up in water — from cosmetics, toothpaste, clothing and more — concentrate and become magnified as they move up the food chain. And in one experiment, silver nanoparticles in wastewater runoff killed a third of exposed plants and …
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Consumers welcome EPA's dental mercury rule
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Consumers for Dental Choice, the advocacy wing of the mercury-free dentistry movement, commends the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule to require dental clinics to install …
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December 1, 2014
'Organic' stuff is everywhere – but what does that mean?
That's when they can carry the familiar “USDA organic” seal or other official USDA certification. The rules are murkier when the items have ingredients that aren't regulated by USDA, like chemicals in soaps or makeup. The department doesn't police the …
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Don't Waste Your Money: 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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J&J's Aveeno Organic Harvest baby care product loses USDA NOP certification
Soo Kim, from the USDA department of agriculture, told Cosmetics Design that the ingredient could not be certified as organic on account as it is not on the list of approved ingredients. "We determined the formulation of the product to be noncompliant …
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November 29, 2014
Natural cosmetics store to open soon on King Street
An all-natural cosmetics store will open its first South Carolina location on King Street next month. LUSH Cosmetics said it expects to open by the first weekend in September at 316-B King St., south of George Street and next to Hampden Clothing.
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The stars of Euro cosmetics that you should get acquainted with
Every bodycare product from German brand Weleda is certified 100% natural, with no synthetics or additives whatsoever. But that doesn't mean they're any less effective. Alexa Chung is a big fan of Skin Food, the rich, fresh-scented cream that goes to …
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November 25, 2014
Grapevine: No monopoly on patriotism
One of the few who walked to the front, meeting and greeting people before the ceremony, was cosmetics queen Pnina Rosenblum, who was an MK for all of four months. …. Dr. Anatoly Frenkel, professor of physics at Stern College, will serve as principal …
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November 23, 2014
JLL challenges Hoffman on court costs tied to NSF lawsuit
The federal lawsuit over the National Science Foundation's headquarters lease in Alexandria appears to be over, but the battle between real estate brokerage JLL and developer Hoffman Co. LLC is not quite a done deal. JLL is challenging the court costs …
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November 21, 2014
Are natural and organic bathroom products really ethical?
The payoff comes with the higher prices that green cosmetics command. Sales of lotions and potions that boast “natural” or plant-based ingredients exceed $ 30bn (£19bn). This gives rise to lookalike products with names that sound like “organic” but …
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Giveaway: Win 24 Natural Beauty Products From Logona + SANTE [0 Value]
One lucky EcoSalon reader will win $ 490 worth of amazing natural beauty products from Logona + SANTE. Want to get in on the action? Read on to find out how you can enter. While Mother Nature has a cure for practically anything, finding natural …
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Spotted: Free Printable Toxic Ingredients Guide
Shopping for safe cosmetics can be dizzying. It's hard to tell at a glance which products are safe and which contain toxic ingredients. This guide can help! Our sister site Vibrant Wellness Journal recently revamped their Cosmetic Ingredients Guide …
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November 20, 2014
Asia Plantation Capital Sponsors Global Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Hong …
"We are very pleased to welcome Asia Plantation Capital to participate in the Asia-Pacific and European editions of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, taking place in Hong Kong and Paris this November," said Amarjit Sahota, President of Organic Monitor, …
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Phytovitamins Vitamin C Granted USDA Organic Certification
Utilize natural skin care, mineral makeup, herbal remedies and multivitamin supplements to strengthen your skin and beautify your appearance. Nature's Brands carries over 150 USDA certified organic products, including natural health and organic skin …
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Critically ill Sierra Leone doctor with Ebola now in US
Lander 'Sniffed' Organic Molecules on Comet's Surface. 0:47. Now watching Up next … Kendall Jenner is having a relatively good year career wise, and she just landed a contract with cosmetics brand Estee Lauder. "I grew up using Estee Lauder.
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November 15, 2014
Lubricate Lubricants Co.has recently obtained ISO 21469 certification for all …
… recently obtained ISO 21469 certification from the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) for all of its NSF/H-1 registered food machinery lubricants, which are intended for use in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and animal feed …
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November 14, 2014
Martha Stewart™ Essentials Named Finalist for SupplySide CPG Multivitamin …
All of the products in this line have qualified for NSF certification based on their compliance with strict standards and procedures imposed by one of the most respected independent certification organizations in existence today, NSF International …
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