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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Organic Beauty Yet to Catch On in U.S.]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2009/01/05/organic-beauty-yet-to-catch-on-in-u-s/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2009/01/05/organic-beauty-yet-to-catch-on-in-u-s/</guid><description><![CDATA[I really hope this isn't the case, there are too many chemicals in conventional beauty products today.  It amazes me how so many companies are perfectly willing to jeopardize their customer's health for the sake of  higher profits.  What is particularly upsetting is that these companies then  turn around and promote fundraising initiatives for breast cancer.  Maybe it's just a case of a lack of awareness among consumers about these chemicals and a willingness to blindly trust the cosmetics manufacturers. this website might be of interest as it provides information about the various ingredients used in conventional cosmetics  (<a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com</a>)<br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Helene]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 6th 2009 3:04PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Organic Beauty Yet to Catch On in U.S.]]></title><link>http://www.luxist.com/2009/01/05/organic-beauty-yet-to-catch-on-in-u-s/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.luxist.com/2009/01/05/organic-beauty-yet-to-catch-on-in-u-s/</guid><description><![CDATA[i worked for a high-end beauty product company that prided itself on its ingredient integrity and sustainable initiatives.  many consumers assumed the brand was 'organic' but that isn't necessarily why they bought it.  in fact, many ingredients were organic, but certifying beauty products as such is lacking credible standards - which only adds to consumer confusion.<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[tara]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 9:06AM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>