http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog Organic Cosmetics Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:20:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It is claimed that women who use make-up daily are absorbing nearly 5lb of chemicals a year into their bodies. Many use more than 20 different beauty products a day to look their best while 9 out of 10 apply make-up which is past its use by date. Such use of cosmetics ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-beauty/women-absorb-nearly-5lb-of-chemicals-each-year-through-cosmetics/  Through extensive research the founder of Pai found that a lot of the personal care products available today contain harmful ingredients and were causing her to have a bad skin allergy. It was this that encouraged Sarah Brown to start up Pai, a completely natural range of skincare. Pai believes because up to 60% ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-beauty/a-little-about-pai-organic-skincare/ As one of the world’s first companies to produce skincare without the use of synthetic preservatives or parabens, Living Nature is simply, passionate about nature. Their products work to naturally protect, nurture and enhance the skin without any adverse chemical side effects. Historically, the ancient southern landmass, Gondwana in New Zealand has ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-body-care/a-little-about-living-nature-products/ Spiezia Organics skincare have carried out a very interesting survey, highlighting a huge gap in consumers’ understanding how to ‘read’ the labels on skincare products. Spiezia Organics commissioned an independent survey of 100 customers. Over half of those asked, were unaware that the ingredients on skincare products are always listed in % ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-cosmetics/spiezia-organics-carrys-out-interesting-survey-on-skincare-products/ Name any type of beauty product, and the same concerns pop up: toxic ingredients - sometimes unlabeled - linked to cancer, and other health effects, and ingredients that have not been tested for safety. And it’s all completely legal! The FDA is in charge of cosmetics, but doesn't have the same ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-beauty/the-cosmetics-industry-should-be-better-regulated/ Triclosan, is a widespread antibacterial pesticide. But antibacterial soap made with triclosan isn't any better than using regular soap, according to the FDA. And the American Medical Association recommends not using products containing triclosan because it can cause resistance to antibiotics. So why is it virtually unregulated, and still so widely ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-beauty/is-there-an-antibacterial-pesticide-in-your-soap/ BBC Learning has launched StyleSearch, a competition to find the UK’s most stylish and ethical dressers. The competition is part of the BBC’s online ethical fashion magazine which shows people how to get an eco-glam look through a unique mix of affordable fashion, videos and other features. The online magazine named ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-beauty/bbc-launches-first-ethical-fashion-search/ An Organic Consumers Association report has revealed that 40% of ‘natural’ products it tested contained 1,4-dioxane, the same carcinogen EWG found can contaminate 28% of all cosmetics. Many products that are labeled organic or natural still contain many toxins. The average consumer who is unaware of the potential danger would find ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-beauty/carcinogens-in-your-%e2%80%98natural%e2%80%99-beauty-products/ Switching from conventional products to organic and natural products can be an important decision for you and your skin. Organic Cosmetics are a totally different ball game compared conventional cosmetics; they differ in almost everything, the way to use them, the amount to use and many other things, so here ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-body-care/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-organic-cosmetics/ Consumers are becoming increasingly aware about what they put on their bodies as well as what goes inside. So it is no surprise that natural and organic products are the fastest-growing segment of the cosmetics industry. According to a London consulting company, sales of natural and organic beauty products are soaring, ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-beauty/organic-and-natural-cosmetics-the-fast-growing-industry/