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Archive for the ‘research’ Category

May 23rd, 2007

Mineral Oil Madness.

Back in the day, which was just a few years ago, actually, I had a small bath & body line of products for girls. ( I sold the business when it was taking over my life, in case you wanted to know ;) ) When I did over a years worth of research into making […]

By Teri -- 2 comments

May 16th, 2007

Pure Inventions Green Tea Extracts.

Now this is an invention. And with much interest in my Green Tea posts, I thought I would share with you the latest way I found to get your green tea benefits.
You see, that in order to reap the benefits of Green Tea, you would have to drink 6-8 cups of Green Tea each day. […]

By Teri -- 2 comments

April 18th, 2007

The Natural Ingredient Low-Down!

I often wonder where these natural ingredients come from, and why they are used in products. I have been doing some research, and have found the following information for the most popular ingredients used in natural beauty products, and what their purpose in the product is.
Glycerin, often found in soaps and cleansers, is made from […]

By Teri -- 7 comments

March 23rd, 2007

BEWARE: Many Cosmetics Contain Cancer-Causing Chemicals.

Have you heard of the Environmental Working Group? They are a non-profit organization that research products that may threaten our health and the environment.
They recently found that a certain cancer-causing chemical 1,4-dioxane, is used by many companies in many cosmetic products. You will notice this chemical by other names, such as dioxane, diethylene dioxide, 1,4-diethylene […]

By Teri -- 3 comments

March 16th, 2007

Inside Out.

If you spend enough time on the beauty blogs, then you have probably heard about this.
I am talking about Tarte’s newest innovation - a lip gloss that is good for you. Yes, Inside Out, a creation between Tarte and Borba, one of the leading nutraceutical companies, is here. And it is a sure fire […]

By Teri -- 2 comments

March 11th, 2007

Coming Clean.

I just read a great article from the Organic Consumers Association by Lacey Phillabaum. It is about personal care products and how most of the personal care companies do not yet comply with the National Organic Program.
I found this information very useful and interesting. What do you think?
Tags: cfm, natural_cosmetics, organic_beauty

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By Teri -- 2 comments

March 2nd, 2007

Reading Labels.

I regularly read food labels for calorie content, sodium, fat, etc., and now I am reading labels on my beauty products too.
As many beauty brands claim to be natural, natural based, or organic - how can one really tell? Many companies use a few healthy ingredients mixed in with mostly synthetic chemical and petroleum […]

By Teri -- 3 comments

February 16th, 2007

Where to Draw the Line?

As I am deeply immersing myself into more things natural and organic, I am wondering where to draw the line.
For example - toothpaste. I have always used Crest - from my early childhood years, and still do to this day. It has been recommended by every dentist I have gone to, and I trust their […]

By Teri -- 10 comments

February 14th, 2007

A Need to Introduce Myself.

Hello to my fellow beauty product addicts. I am Teri, a new writer here for Pretty by Nature. I am so thrilled to be immersing myself into organic and natural beauty.
I am the editor and writer for another beauty blog, Beautiful Makeup Search, so beauty products are nothing new to me. But more natural and […]

By Teri -- 10 comments