December 13, 2014
Rules sketchy on nonfood organic products
Body products, including lotions, are displayed here at a Whole Foods Market. These kinds of products can be labeled as organic with little federal oversight, but some retailers such as Whole Foods have stepped in with their own standards. (AP Photo …
Read more on Albuquerque Journal
Not so natural cosmetics
The best label to look for in beauty products is USDA Organic. Another option, if you … Besides the word "natural" Consumer Reports says when looking for cosmetics don't put much weight into the claims "dermatologist tested" or "hypoallergenic." They …
Read more on ABC30.com
Posted in Organic Cosmetics |
Leave a Comment »
September 23, 2014
Health groups: OSHA rules needed for farmworkers Four indicted at Rancho …
INDUSTRY REPS ON BOTTOM OF ORGANIC SCORECARD: The Cornucopia Institute, an organic program watchdog group, has released a scorecard for the members of USDA's National Organic Standards Board, finding that members from Driscoll's, … for use in the …
Read more on Politico
Native Texan opens Athens' only all-organic hair salon
In July, Alexander opened Tella to You Hair Studio, located within Elijana Cosmetics in the historic Franklin House downtown, as what she termed the city's only all-organic shop. “It's an all-organic … “The color I carry is USDA certified organic. It …
Read more on Online Athens
Posted in Organic Cosmetics |
Leave a Comment »
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 …
Read more on San Francisco Chronicle
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 …
Read more on Daily Mail
Posted in Organic Cosmetics |
Leave a Comment »