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Putting On a Pretty Face: Ethical Cosmetics

Alicia Erickson — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:13:42 +0000

Now your smile can be shared with others as the first Trans Fair
certified cosmetic line have arrived in the US. Queen Helene Naturals,
which has
produced natural cosmetics since 1940, has developed a line of
four organic skin care products made from Fair Trade cocoa butter.
While natural and organic cosmetics have been appearing on more
and more shelves, including giants such as WalMart and Target, this is
the first line that
has ethcially sourced its ingredient and obtained certification. This
is an important new area for Fair Trade, as Americans spend 8 billion a year on cosmetics.

After
your skin is cleansed and soft from Queen Helene, grab some Peace Keeper make-up to put on more than just a pretty face. Peace Keeper uses all profits (after taxes) to
support "women’s
health advocacy and human rights issues." They do not have a set group
to which they provide financial support, but rather find organizations
that follow their ideals. Peace Keeper will periodically publish to
whom their donations are given for consumers to view. They have one
product, the lip gloss, which is specific for the United Nations
Development Fund For Women (
UNIFEM). The ingredients of each product is published so that you can be sure what you are putting on.
Regardless of which cosmetics you choose, be sure to check out what might be lurking in your blush or lotion at
Skin Deep. With many chemicals found in our morning routine being linked to allergies, birth defects and even cancer
, it is important we know exactly what we are putting onto our
bodies. Many companies have heard the cry for safer cosmetics and have
signed onto the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. If your favorite brand is
missing, be sure to let them know you demand more.

Putting On a Pretty Face: Ethical Cosmetics image needed

Alicia Erickson — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:13:22 +0000

Now your smile can be shared with others as the first Trans Fair
certified cosmetic line have arrived in the US. Queen Helene Naturals,
which has
produced natural cosmetics since 1940, has developed a line of
four organic skin care products made from Fair Trade cocoa butter.
While natural and organic cosmetics have been appearing on more
and more shelves, including giants such as WalMart and Target, this is
the first line that
has ethcially sourced it’s ingredient and obtained certification. This
is an important new area for Fair Trade, as Americans spend 8 billion a year on cosmetics.

Regardless of which cosmetics you choose, be sure to check out what might be lurking in your blush or lotion at
Skin Deep. With many chemicals found in our morning routine being linked to allergies, birth defects and even cancer
, it is important we know exactly what we are putting onto our
bodies. Many companies have heard the cry for safer cosmetics and have
signed onto the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. If your favorite brand is
missing, be sure to let them know you demand more.