cosmetics

Can shampoo, body wash, and deoderant really be "organic"? A controversial new eco-label says it can. This is the first post in a series examining what "organic" means in the personal-care product sector.

So guess what? Mothers Day is this Sunday, May 11th! Yup, but don’t worry if you forgot and haven’t got your adoring mother a gift yet. I have you covered. Now clearly some of the best gifts you can give your mother will not cost you a dime. However if you are willing to purchase something, why not purchase something she is going to love and its not going to have a negative impact on the environment either?

Information on the chemicals in and labeling on organic and natural personal care products.

Ten prominent "green" personal-care products companies -- including Avalon Organics, Aveda, Jason, Kiss My Face, and Nature’s Gate -- have been sued today for allegedly using the term "organic" in a deceptive way.

Cosmetics companies are no longer just paying lip service to the environment: Many are now offering a growing selection of products made with natural and organic ingredients, and are opting for recyclable and biodegradable packaging. Take a look at seven companies who are making the environment a part of their cause.

It's pretty sad to have to single out lipsticks that don't have lead in them, with the heavy metal being toxic and all, but this is what the world has come to. Check out these colors.

Major announcement from the cosmetic industry where companies have banded together to create OASIS the first US organic standard for beauty and personal care products.

Move over Sephora, there is new online home for organic and natural beauty projects - its name is FutureNatural.

Last summer, in Canada more than 350,000 newborn seals were killed for fur extraction and unfortunately the next summer much more will die for fashion. In the last four years, there were more than 1 million seals killed in Canada.

Some definitions of words found on cosmetics and personal care item labels

When you talk to allot of consumers about organic and all natural ingredients, many are still skeptic if what they are buying is actually all natural or organic. Its a serious problem in today’s market because until consumers can really trust companies and what they are being told, moving towards a more eco-friendly/responsible society is going to take longer than we would like it to.

Organic cosmetics industry sets records world wide. Small company in Austin, makes history with sustainability plan that leaves others in the dust.

Great skincream for the winter months by organic beauty maker, Weleda.

Fabulous new skincare line launching in the US from the UK. I have sampled the products and am very pleased! Read more...