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Cossma: a wealth of information for the personal care and detergent industry

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:16:28 +0000

COSSMA is an international trade media (print, online, videos) which has become essential for manufacturers of cosmetics, personal care, detergents and cleaning products….

What’s in your makeup?

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:06:06 +0000

Cosmetics might make people look more attractive, but the ingredients in many personal care products don’t add up to a very pretty picture, according to a new video, The Story of Cosmetics: The Ugly Truth of Toxins in, Toxins out. Produced by Annie Leonard (who also wrote The Story of Stuff), it’s an eye-opening look at the world of personal care products. Leonard’s message: the cosmetics industry…

The facts you should know about personal care products

admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:06:05 +0000

These facts are scary. But you know what’s scarier? That most people have never heard these facts before! Music: Recurring – Bonobo…

Lead in lipstick? coal tar in shampoo? part 2/3 – democracy now!

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:17:48 +0000

Democracy NOW! – DN! Do you know what’s in the personal care products that you use? Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D–IL) introduced legislation Tuesday night that would toughen safety standards for beauty products and require regular government testing for hazardous ingredients. We host a debate between Stacy Malkan, founder of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and author of Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly…

Lead in lipstick? coal tar in shampoo? part 1/3 – democracy now!

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:17:48 +0000

The story of cosmetics (2010)

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:17:48 +0000

storyofcosmetics.org The Story of Cosmetics, released on July 21st, 2010, examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways…

Lead in lipstick? coal tar in shampoo? part 3/3 – democracy now!

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 07:17:47 +0000

The story of cosmetics (2010) – teaser

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 04:51:05 +0000

storyofcosmetics.org COMING JULY 21, 2010 — Major loopholes in US federal law allow the $50 billion beauty industry to put unlimited amounts of chemicals into personal care products with no required testing, no monitoring of health effects and inadequate labeling requirements

The story behind cosmetics

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 04:38:59 +0000

Your skin is your biggest organ – shouldn’t you know what you feed it everyday? 1100 chemicals that are banned in Europe are still allowed in our lotions, diaper rash creams, lipsticks, aftershaves and other personal care products….

Mkbeauty zone skin care with kristie sloan and kathy ortega

admin — Sun, 09 May 2010 04:46:10 +0000

We can help you with your skin care and cosmetic needs. No cost personal consultations and online classes and webinars make it convenient to get the information you need, at a time convenient for you….