ORGANIC BEAUTY PRODUCTS

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HERBAL RANGE OF BEAUTY CONTROL PRODUCT AND ORGANIC

Organic beauty products are those beauty cosmetics which are made up of green substance and therefore help in the overall well-being of the client using it without any side-effects in return. The organic beauty products are showcased in the domestic market so as to entice as many customers as possible so that the demand of such products increases overtime with satisfactory results in-hand. Organic beauty products are not the one utilized upon only for the sake of its usage in the cosmetic world but there are other forms of products available such as:

Natural skin care items, sustainable clothing, organic food etc. There are many different types of herbal remedies for related diseases of the skin such as eczema; acne; creams of the body; conditioners and shampoos for relatively slower and sensitive scalp with the availability of aromatherapy salts and oils for bathing purposes with specific deodorants of aromatic fragrances etc. The importance and quality of the organic products are that they do not consists of any preservatives or added colors and perfumed as other form of enticing products of the domestic market are concerned. As the scientists and researchers all around the world have tested and recommended the products firstly over the animals and then to allow it to reach the human consumption for their any form of reaction abilities there importance is increasing day-by-day.

Unless it is suitable over the animals it is never exposed to the families utilizing such products at their homes. The most lustrous and attractive organic compound cosmetic products comes in various varieties with specific meaning implied to each product of the market and as most of the organic products are made up of organic cold-pressed and vegan ingredient infused up with floral waters and essential oils. It makes the product more of the need of the hour who rather does not want to depend on other duplicities of the originality of the branded organic beauty product. A specially created low energy temperature processing antioxidants of the products; Minerals and energy can be retained easily. Usually the beauty products are utilized for the sake of the appropriate nourishing of the skin and its toning process. The beautifying qualities add yet another form of excitement and rejuvenation for ultimate fulfillment of the customer. Cosmetic products such as baby care; preparations for the spa etc. are also the part and parcel of the organic forms of the products. Organic beauty products could come along with a range of various products such as organic soaps; Perfumes and Aromatic diffusers; Anti-aging and wrinkle-lifting ceams; Lip balms etc. Most of the organic products according to small-scale industries are hand-made by nature as there is an absolute dearth of applying machinery to the natural manufacturing of the product for ex: oil mixed in the lotions; a balm for a lip with no cancerous agents’ formation over the surface of the delicate lip region; facial oils and body massaging oils. Renewing of the skin could only be possible unless the products are directly extracted from Flowers; plants and trees; herbs and shrubs extraction; plant oils and milk etc. efficiently with absolutely correct preparation of the product at the processing plant or unit.

Another form of organic beauty products are the cleansers and the toners to cleanse the skin by having the soft and subtle quality of natural milk and plant oil extraction for the skin that in turn do not burn away the skin surface as other cosmetics do. The specified toner of the skin helps in toning up the excessive fat at various key areas of the body including the lower back region; areas of the waist etc. The skin becomes firm and elastic to twist I any form easily if persistence utilization of the organic products are used upon. Women use organic masques products for their dynamic body structure but for having the knowledge of utilization aren’t sufficient. One must be abreast of the repercussions for over-doing or taking over-doses of it as excessive use can have catastrophic results but is handled with care by a re-known herbalist very easily. In this day-and-age organic products are coming along with pesticide-free protective agent for avoiding any possible reactions occurring out of the utilization of the product.

A REVIEW OF THE BEAUTY CONTROL COMPANY'S PRODUCTS

By Nancy Clyne

BEAUTY CONTROL RANGE OF PRODUCTS

Beauty Control is a company that has been taken note of around the world. They are immensely popular for manufacturing beauty products to help keep the natural beauty that both men and women possess. Beauty Control is one of the leading manufacturers of natural beauty products that enhance one's natural beauty that is already in place.

When you are trying to purchase cosmetics, the first thing you want to look at are the ingredients that are included in the product. Beauty Control is great because it manufactures products that do not have all of the damaging ingredients that other beauty products have. They only have ingredients on them that will not irritate the skin or break it out. With Beauty Control beauty products you will only have to look forward to how beautiful and stylish you are going to look, without having to worry about spending a lot of money to do it.

Choosing Beauty Control Products and Things to Consider

People from many countries all over the world choose Beauty Control products, and they do it for a reason. Not only is Beauty Control the leader in safe, natural skin care but they also provide great products at prices that real people can afford. They put out things that regular people can use to keep their beauty in line.

Beauty Control has a whole line of beauty products, from facial cleansers to acne creams and more. Beauty Control is about not only being beautiful, but staying beautiful and keeping your beauty under control. As well as the line of skin care products that the company offers, there are also a number of hair care products that are also great for the health of your hair, just as their skin care products are packed with natural ingredients for skin care. These help to add shine and bounce, and reduce dry scalp and flakiness as well.

Taking A Look At Cosmetics Resources Online

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Cosmetics come in many different types. When people think of the word cosmetic, they more than likely think only of makeup. However, the cosmetic industry deals not only with makeup but also with hair products, lotions, perfumes, and many other items to enhance one’s beauty. With so many different brands of natural beauty products on the market a person may feel overwhelmed. In order to find out what is best for one and their body an individual must do research.

One of the top companies in the world of cosmetics that offers a variety of items is Proctor and Gamble. This company is one that most people do not associate with natural beauty products or any type of makeup. However, both Max Factor and Cover Girl are part of the family of the Proctor and Gamble line of products. They also offer shaving items, body washes, and hair care that anyone can use. According to Fortune 500 magazine, this is the top cosmetic company in the United States. In order to learn more about this fascinating company and what it offers to its customers, one can visit www.pg.com to review all of the products and specs.

Another top company in the world of cosmetic items is Avon. Many people think that this company is dedicated to only women. The truth is this company was built by a man. Avon offers a variety of products that can be used by men, women and children. As well, gone are the days when purchasing Avon products from a sales lady was the only option. Now, thanks to the internet, a person can purchase Avon beauty products online at www.avon.com. If an individual still wishes to have a salesperson help them choose their items and get great free samples, then the website can assist one in finding a representative.

The world of Cosmetics is so varied that one may feel overwhelmed. If a person is not sure which company offers the best variety of items for the whole family, and not just makeup for a woman, then research is going to be needed. No matter which company is chosen, they can learn a ton of vital information on everyday items and how they can make one’s life a little easier. The internet can prove to be an invaluable tool in the world of research and understanding the cosmetic arena.

Look Great Without Spending a Fortune: Seven Easy Ways to Save Money on Beauty Supplies

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Beauty may be only skin deep, but it can sure affect the pocketbook. Still, it is possible to look great without spending a fortune. All you need is a few tricks and tips, and you can get quality beauty products very inexpensively (and sometimes even free).

Here are seven easy ways to save money on beauty supplies.

1. Whenever possible, purchase cosmetics or beauty supplies at local drugstores or discount stores, instead of high priced cosmetic counters. Look for sales papers for these businesses to see if they have the brands you like on sale. If the saving is great enough on products you use, consider buying more than one to double your savings.

2. If you have specific items that you purchase repeatedly, compare prices online for products. Keep your eye on shipping prices and buy only when you can use a coupon code or when you can get free shipping.

3. If your tastes run toward the high end items, shop at local beauty supply stores (or check the online beauty supply stores.) The online beauty supply stores are well known for free gifts with purchase, whether it's a free tote or a free beauty product. And you can often find the quality products you love at lower prices.

4. Sometimes it pays to shop quality. Some quality styling products end up costing you less over time. You may pay more up front, but the product lasts longer as you actually need to use less of the product each time. Ask your stylist for the brands she recommends and then do some bargain hunting.

5. Consider starting a home-based business selling your favorite direct sales cosmetics line. You'll purchase your personal products at a significant discount and you might end up building a profitable business for yourself in the process. You will have access to the latest lines of cosmetics as soon as they are available, as well as training in the use of the cosmetics and how to sell them. Direct sales can be a lucrative business, and you can earn even more if you build a team of other sales associates.

6. Make beauty treatments yourself. Look online for recipes for your favorite pampering treats. You'll be surprised at the kinds of things you can concoct with a few inexpensive items, some of which you may already have in your kitchen cupboard.

7. Know where to find beauty freebies. Most manufacturers create sample products for people to try with the hope that they will decide to purchase the full-size bottle. In many cases, you can go to the manufacturer's website and sign up for the free sample. Do an online search for "free beauty samples."

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Could you last a day without make-up?

From The Times on March 27, 2008
It's National No Make-up Day today - a command best not obeyed
by Sarah Vine

Today, apparently, is National No Make-up Day. Not in my house it isn't. Aside from the fact that my colleagues have done nothing to deserve the sight of me without my under-eye concealer, it is a ludicrous concept. You may as well have a National No Shoe-Wearing Day, or a National No Shouting on the Today Programme Day. Inconceivable, not to say inadvisable.

According to the organisers, we need it because we women are too dependent on make-up. Damn right we are - just as we're dependent on breathing. There is absolutely nothing wrong with giving Mother Nature's work a little touch-up now and then.

But no, it's for our own good, see. Time to throw off the mask, to let our skins breathe (not true, by the way: today's modern formulations don't clog up the skin), to be “more courageous in baring all”. Hmm. I've seen where this “baring all” gets us, and it's not pretty. How To Look Good Naked may make great TV, but in truth most people don't (look good naked, that is). There's a reason clothes were invented, and it wasn't just to keep the cold air out. Let's not apply the same misjudgment to our faces.

The British have always had an oddly puritanical attitude to make-up. Many women I know consider it somehow at odds with their feminist principles. Personally, I don't see it that way. Make-up gives me confidence, and confidence is good. Besides, many men claim that they prefer their partners without make-up - so you could argue that the wearing of it actually constitutes a small act of feminist rebellion.

Ultimately, however, it's all about how you wear it. A tacky gash of scarlet and Ashes to Ashes-style blue eyeshadow isn't going to fool anyone. Modern make-up, properly applied, looks neither tarty nor obvious. It's about looking yourself, only slightly less frazzled. And there's nothing wrong with that.

Wearing no make-up for once, HANNAH BETTS fails to get attention

My name is Hannah and I am a cosmetics addict. I have worn make-up every day since I was jailbait young, a not so fresh-faced 11. It started with Lolita lipgloss and continues, at just short of 37, with a routine that encompasses foundation, concealer, powder, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, rouge and lip balm. Women tend to have a thing. Make-up is my thing. I don't do hair, nails, or particularly compelling outfits. However, I do reserve my right to go about with emerald eyelids.

We slap sporters are accused of vanity. Yet surely it is greater vanity to inflict one's unedited features upon the world? It is assumed that we are man-motivated. Yet chaps profess to despise cosmetics and are never happier than when informing me that I look more desirable without them. More- over, many's the time I have been chastised by weekend feminists who believe that I am letting down the sisterhood.

To all dissenting voices, I say: “This isn't about you.” Make-up is my public face and my private pleasure.

My day sans slap has an inauspicious start. The spectacle that confronts me in the mirror at 7am on Monday confirms my impression that not wearing make-up is for those who spend their weekends in the lotus position. I spent the weekend carousing, hitting the sack at 3am in the wake of a teary argument. My skin is greenish chalk, while my eyes have gone beyond the proverbial hole in the snow and are suggestive of domestic violence. And did I mention that I have my period? Cosmetics are the means by which I would wrest back control, only today all control is abandoned. I knock back three Nurofen, apply teabags to my lids, slather on my bodyweight in eye cream, and - that's it - unfinished face finished.

Four hours writing at my desk, and my features are becoming vaguely less Hammer House of Horror, but, still, as I prepare to leave the house, my virginal face propels me into crisis. Everything is thrown out by it: my clothes - too ballsy; my scent - too provocative; the rest of me - too bedraggled without a “done” focus as anchor. I look nondescript, characterless, bland. I am also ghoulish pale, reminiscent of those painful years before I discovered rouge, when schoolboys would follow me about humming The Addams Family theme. A neighbour mouths: “Poor you,” assuming lurgy.

I go for a working lunch at London's hottest venue, the Connaught, with three of the capital's most glamorous and imposing PRs. The consensus is that I look young, but not good young. “Kind of Dickensian, laudanum-addict young,” as Kate puts it. Curiously, the lower half of my hitherto blemish-free face is breaking out in boils. “It's the detox,” notes Paula. “Your skin can't have been exposed to the air for years.”

I sidle off to purchase a new phone. The pubescent who couldn't wait to get his clutches on my contract when I accosted him with full maquillage rebuffs me. But, then, I have the sweaty-palmed demeanour of a shoplifter, skulking about, refusing to meet anyone's gaze.

I pride myself on my ability to flirt with man, woman and child, but, by supper, all charm has escaped me. I fail to secure anyone's attention: the waiter's, fellow diners', even my own. My 25-year-old ally tells me that I look cooler, edgier than usual. A trip to the nightspot Bungalow 8 is aborted after I suffer an attack of the vapours.

Next morning, I have a power breakfast with a prominent editor, restored to my beloved ladyboy mode. I ask my date what she would have thought had I turned up naked faced. “But, why would anyone do that?” she demands. Why, indeed?

I can cheat and get away with it, says make-up novice CAMILLA CAVENDISH

When my commissioning editor asked me to do this piece, I was surprised. “But I do wear make-up,” I protested. “I wear mascara!” She raised one carefully crafted eyebrow. And I realised that my involvement in this project might be her friendly way of telling me that the look I have worn since my teens - a flick of the comb and a 30-second whirl with Lancôme Black/Brown - may no longer be as appealing and carefree as I like to think.

It's partly indolence, not wanting to spend time pondering the cosmetics racks in Boots. It's also that these racks are largely indecipherable to me. I missed out on the stage when other girls were learning about concealer and lip-liner. I was playing the piano seriously when I was 16, and my piano teacher used to brandish her scissors at the slightest hint of a fingernail, so I never made it into the world of nail polish and manicures either. I usually end up rubbing most of it off because it looks so vampish.

I do care how I look. It's just that I have always regarded make-up as cheating, somehow. It is only recently that I have begun to realise that many of the women I have admired as effortless beauties are actually dab hands with the bronzer. My own recent experiments with bronzer came to an end when a male colleague became concerned that I had a rash, because of the line where I had forgotten to blend it in.

So when the lovely Paul from Bobbi Brown rang my doorbell, I was determined to memorise every brushstroke. And boy, were there a lot. There was concealer and corrector and blusher, all in delectable little black pots. It took a long time. But it felt fabulous, being adored and adorned. As Danny positioned the lights and flashed the camera, and Nicky expertly tweaked my hair, I felt like a B-list goddess.

The first person to see me was my husband. He glanced in, laughed, tried to stifle the laugh and went off to an important meeting. The next was my three-year old. “Why have you painted your hair?” he asked, frowning. After several repetitions of this toddler non-sequitur, I wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry. But of course I couldn't cry. I felt I couldn't even blow my nose, in case I erased my face.

I liked the flushed cheeks and startling blue eyes of the creature in the mirror. But she did look as if she was trying a bit too hard. Everyone said how “natural” I looked. But my cheeks felt as though they were wearing stage make-up. My skin felt tickly.

On the other hand, it was a face that clearly deserved to be dressed up for. I found myself pulling on a much smarter jacket than normal, and some kitten heels that I hardly ever wear. Leaving the house, I braced myself for pitying stares. But apart from a few vaguely appreciative looks from builders, there was no reaction. Entering a smart restaurant in the West End, a waiter rushed to open the door for me. I was lunching with a business contact I see about twice a year. He said: “You look different, somehow. Is it your hair?”

It gradually dawned on me that what I thought of as war-paint was expertly subtle. At Broadcasting House, where I was doing an interview for a programme I am presenting on Radio 4, no one gave me a second glance. Ingrid, my producer, who has known me for two years, didn't bat an eyelid.

Later that day, I gave a talk to some people in the City. One financier came up to me afterwards. “You're a great-looking woman,” he said. “Did you ever think about TV? Your looks won't last for ever, you know. You should get on with it.” So thank you, Paul, for creating the delusion. It still feels like cheating. But if I can cheat and get away with it, why not?

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Kiss off recession talk

REBECCA TAY
Special to The Globe and Mail

No matter what George W. Bush says, we - or, ahem, our neighbours to the south - have entered a recession. And yet, as Leonard Lauder, chairman of the Estée Lauder Companies Inc., knows well, this foul economic environment may have a positive effect on cosmetics companies. At least when it comes to their lipstick sales.

After the events of Sept. 11, 2001, Lauder stated that when a country faces fiscal stress, lipstick sales increase as women purchase small, comforting items rather than splurging on larger luxury goods. Dubbed the Leading Lipstick Indicator (or less formally, the lipstick index), it makes sense: After all, the cost of a high-end lipstick averages $30, while a designer skirt or pair of shoes can easily set a woman back $300 or more.

Sharon Collier, president and chief executive officer of Laura Mercier Cosmetics, agrees. "Lipstick is an affordable indulgence for women," she says. "A tube of lipstick is a small luxury that can be bought to fill the void of the more expensive purchases."

Also significant is the fact that lipstick is a symbolic icon, representing the dynamism of the female mystique: bolder colours represent sex, power and confidence, while lighter pinks and nudes show off a woman's softer, gentler side. "The vast array of colours acts as a quick and easy way to change a woman's look and mood," Collier notes. And in a volatile economic environment, perhaps this flexibility is another key way in which women can showcase their strength and adaptability.

Lauder showed that, historically, the lipstick index could reliably explain spikes in lipstick sales during major world events such as the Depression and the Second World War. But what about now?

"Lipstick is recession-proof," says Poppy King, who spent three years at Estée Lauder before launching Lipstick Queen in January, 2007. (Her products are now sold at select Holt Renfrew stores nationwide.) King attributes the success of her company in part to a "renewed interest in lipstick - it's a great way for women to perk themselves up, especially when many other cosmetics products are getting so expensive."

The question is, who - or what - is behind the trend? "Cosmetics companies have definitely been pushing lipstick for at least two seasons," says Marc Brunet, owner of Vancouver's Beauty Mark boutique.

Coincidence? All Brunet knows is that "lipstick sales now are the strongest they've been since we opened the store in 2000."

Despite the numbers, Anny Kazanjian, executive director of public relations and fashion promotion at Chanel, disagrees with the lipstick index. "We're not using the R word here in Canada, and we're not seeing a particular spike in sales because of the state of the economy. Our strong sales are simply part of a regular, seasonal change as consumers are excited about our spring collection and it flies out the door.

"Lipstick isn't such a splurge any more," she continues. "There's a stronger sense of entitlement these days - women work hard, so spending 25 to 30 dollars on a lipstick is not prohibitive like it was maybe 20 years ago. I think women would spend money on lipstick regardless of the economy."

However, over at Giorgio Armani Cosmetics, marketing assistant Joëlle Barakat reveals that lipstick sales alone increased a whopping 14.8 per cent in January year-over-year, 0.3 per cent in February (reflecting a common dip in the retail industry) and 9.1 per cent in March. She attributes the strong numbers to both the company's increasing profile in the cosmetics industry and, like Collier, King and Brunet, a movement toward lipstick in general over the past few seasons.

What does this all mean? Clearly, that lipstick is having another heyday - whether we believe in the recession or not.

Worth the splurge

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Yves Saint Laurent's Rouge Pur #138 $35

Also called Pink Orchid, this shade is cute and playful, but not so junior it belongs in high school.

Giorgio Armani Cosmetics' Armani Silk 001 $34

The highest-end lipstick from the company, Armani Silk offers rich colour and a creamy, luxurious texture.

Laura Mercier's Crème Lip Colour in Roman Moon $26

The ultimate colour for spring: peachy, pink and pretty.Bobbi Brown's Sandwash Pink Lipstick $27

"A neutral pink tone that's perfect on all skin tones," says Krista Hynes, Holt Renfrew's associate buyer of cosmetics.

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An Inside Look at China's Most Beautiful Industry

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Most people are probably not very aware of the subtleties involved in the marketing of their favorite make-up or cosmetics cream. But many women don't just buy a tube of lipstick or mascara; they're buying a feeling of confidence that they can get after finding "just what they need" that will make them look and feel more beautiful.

Tiffany Ding understands the way that creating the right atmosphere for cosmetics can make all the difference. When she studied at Cornell and the London School of Economics, she noticed a huge gap between cosmetics stores in the U.S. and Europe versus those in China.

She said that stores like Harrod's and Selfridge's in London were, "a really, really good shopping environment, nice music. You can stay in this shop for one day, and you don't feel that it's enough." In contrast, she says Chinese stores at the time, "just give you the products, and no more service, and no more envionment. I thought, why? I thought I should change a little bit. When I came back, I found out cosmetics companies in China really need these kinds of change."

In order to change the cosmetics shopping atmosphere, Ms. Ding launched her own company, RetailLook, where she serves as a liasion between American and European luxury designers and Chinese department stores. She designs and builds cosmetics displays for brands like Chanel, Clinique, Estee Lauder, and many others in a way that allows these brands to showcase their products in a way that's visually appealing to Chinese culture.

In just three years, Ding's company has grown 150 percent, and she's launching her own factory soon. She expects to grow her business alongside China's booming cosmetics industry, and plans to produce about 60 percent of cosmetics displays in China's department stores in her factory.

She's been impressed by the huge change of China's cosmetics industry over the past few years, and looks forward to growing alongside it. Today, she has seen a drastic change in China's cosmetic sector, and says "in the U.S., the department store environment is not as good as China now. In terms of the store and visual merchandising China is much, much better than the U.S."

It's also much more expensive than the U.S. Many luxury brands cost more in China than the U.S., even though they're often selling the same products. Some women can save for three or four years to buy even one new product. In the 1990s, China's beauty industry had an average growth rate of over 40 percent each year, and even though things have slowed down, most analysts expect China's cosmetics industry growth to exceed that of China's overall economic growth.

The emphasis on beauty and appearance reflects a completely different China than that of 40 years ago, when androgynous Mao suits were the only fashion option available.

Today, many women, old and young, are eager to try the latest, most fashionable beauty products. Ding says that some women will even pay for upcoming creams before they're in stock, just so they can have the most up-to-date look. For many women worldwide, the beauty marketing doesn't just represent an artificial perception, but goes deeper.

"Cosmetics companies deliver the message, don't just look beautiful, but do more," says Ding. While most people don't really think that a new lipstick or the right shade of eyeshadow can change your life, if people feel great about their appearance, that confidence can spill over into other areas of their life.

There can definitely be a beauty trap, with harmful plastic surgeries or low self-esteem. Generally speaking, most women don't feel better about themselves or their apperances after reading the latest fashion magazine or comparing themselves to unrealistic supermodels.

On the other hand, Ding's business is a clear example of how viewing a strategic niche in China's markets can produce gorgeous results.

What's in Your Cosmetics?

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by Daisy Ratzlaff

Shampoo, conditioner, face wash, lotion, perfume, mascara, hair gel. Ever wondered what these products consist off and what they actually do to your skin or your body?

Realizing that many of us spend at least thirty minutes to get ready in the morning and use various kinds of products highlights the importance of safety and knowledge.

The Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Cosmetic Database offers anyone a safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products.

Being accessible through the internet, the Skin Deep website ranges from areas such as make-up, skin care, hair care, eye care, nail care, oral care to fragrance. In an effort to protect the public from unsafe chemicals in care products, the Environmental Working Group lists the various ingredients of cosmetics and its possible linkage to cancer, developmental/ reproductive toxicity, violations, restrictions and warnings, allergies/ immunotoxicity, and other concerns such as skin irritation, contamination concerns, and additive exposure sources. Also keeping a score key ranging from 0-2 (low hazard) to 7-10 (high hazard), the Environmental Working Group holds the opinion that manufacturers should be required to prove the safety of their products before the companies are allowed to sell any of their items in stores. It is their belief that "chemicals used in cosmetics and personal care products must pass a strict safety test that protects the most vulnerable in the population," according to cosmeticdatabase.com.

Typing in the name of a product within the search box, such as Clinique Happy Perfume Spray (a fragrance for women) brings up the score key number seven and its connection to cancer and other dangerous safety concerns.

The website does not limit the user to just searching for specific items, but also provides the opportunity to look for individual brands or even companies.

So, if you are curious about your products and its ingredients as well as safety concerns go to www.cosmeticdatabase.com and type your item into the search engine. You will be surprised to see the results.

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Shakira all set to launch her cosmetics range

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Washington (ANI): Shakira is the latest to join the list of celebrities with their own cosmetics lines. The Columbian popstar will be soon launching her own beauty line and will be teaming up with Puig bosses for the same. The 31-year-old singer will be conceptualising a cosmetics range including a new fragrance and beauty products collection.

The Hips Don"t Lie insisted that she was really excited to reflect herself through another creative medium. "I'm very excited to be able to express myself through another creative medium. My feeling is that personal care and beauty should be effortless and accessible for everyone," Contactmusic quoted her, as stating in a statement.

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Cosmetics Cop in Action

from january magazine

You don’t actually need a review of Don’t Go to the Cosmetic Counter Without Me (Beginning Press). You already know about this book. You just need to be told that the latest edition -- the seventh -- is available now. It’s been about 25 years since author Paula Begoun, a former make-up artist, put together the original version of the book that would lead to her being called “the Ralph Nader of Rouge” and “Cosmetics Cop” (a nickname she likes well enough to own the dot.com for).

This latest edition is right up to the minute and makes for some fascinating reading. Literally every product I’d heard some buzz about was listed and had been reviewed. (In fact, if I’d had the book a few weeks earlier, I would have saved some money: some of my most recent skincare purchases had earned Begoun’s frowns.)

The book is grouped into three major sections. Section one -- by far the largest – takes you through each product by company. You read that right: about 30,000 products in all. The second hits the highlights: summarizing the best in each category. And a third is a dictionary of cosmetic ingredients for those times when, say, you’re wondering exactly what that watercress extract in a moisturizer is actually going to do for (to?) your skin, or just what the hell Seamollient is, anyway. (Note: according to Begoun, “Seamollient” is a trade name for an algae extract. I would guess it costs more, though.)

I found it interesting that some of the technological changes I have sensed in the cosmetic industry over the past decade or so have been noted by the cosmetic cop herself. Changes in serums, for instance, have warranted a different kind of look than previously. And prefacing the “best powders” section, Begoun writes, “Quite honestly ... it is getting more and more difficult to find a bad loose or pressed powder.”

There is, for me, one huge mystery around Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me: as in previous editions, there’s a picture of Begoun right on the cover. How is it that, with every new edition, she appears even younger? Maybe testing 30,000 products will do that for you!

My BeautiControl story

by Jill B. Denson

I have been a BeautiControl consultant for 18 years and because of the many wonderful experiences I've had, it will be a part of my life forever.

I first was introduced to BeautiControl in the late 80s when color analysis was all the rage. The girls in the office and I attended a complimentary color analysis clinic, I found out I am winter. We learned about our personal color palettes, how to apply make-up properly, as well as the "whats", "hows", and "whys" of skin-care and anti-aging products. I liked the way the products made my face look and feel as well as the personal attention I was receiving in the privacy of a friend?s home. We had so much fun that night that the 8 people in attendance and I all bought the ?I deserve it all? set, because we did (and still do).

Looking around that room, I saw 8 excited and soon-to-be loyal BeautiControl customers who would be ordering products again in a few months, and who were right in my own office. For me, signing up as a consultant that was a no-brainer! In those days it cost $500 to join and the training was 3 days in another town. I LOVED IT! I knew I had found my calling.

In some ways, my life changed that night, I found myself transforming from a shy computer geek to a more confident, sociable, and fashionable computer geek. As time passed, and I grew with BeautiControl , my new-found business has grown with me, and kept up (or helped cause) every change in my life. Sometimes it had a large presence and others it didn?t. Right now I am using the income from my business to help pay for my son?s college tuition. I also intend to use this business to subsidize my retirement from corporate America. I love the way this company appreciates me and makes me feel special. They actually send thank you notes for doing your job.

I have made life-long friends through BeautiControl , not only here in my home town, but across the country as well. I still have those first 8 friends as customer's but I also have been very fortunate to have met thousands of more friends because of BeautiControl, many of whom are now enjoying the same lifestyle as I. Along with great friends, as a consultant, I also enjoy being an "insider" with BeautiControl . I love learning about the products; how they are made, what they do, and how they work. When I use the products myself, I feel more confident with what I'm putting on my skin, no more relying on a magazine ad in telling me which product is best! Our research institute is the greatest! I like the fact that we have patented products that are leading edge. I know I can count on BeautiControl to produce high-quality, safe, and effective products that give me amazing results.

I turned 40 a few years ago when my skin decided to breakout like a teenager but with BeautiControl keeping abreast of the market they had already developed products that took care of adult-acne without sacrificing my skin's need for moisture.

I also am proud of the way BeautiControl gives back to the community. Through the WHO foundation, a portion of the proceeds from select products is donated to WHO (as well as client and consultant contributions). Every year, they pick several organizations that assist women and children in programs that are not funded by the government. The programs that receive WHO donations have all been nominated by fellow consultants, and are recognized as valuable life-changing programs within their communities.

If I had to use one phrase that describes how I feel about my association with BeautiControl ... I suppose that I would say that it is just plain fun! I love to help people feel good about themselves and being able to make my client?s lives easier by being their personal shopper. What better reward than to have a client call to say ?Jill, I need a new blush pick something out? and then receiving the follow-up call ? ?I love it, it is exactly what I wanted!?? I keep a record of all my client?s likes and dislikes so I can give them personalized service, like I said, it's just plain fun!

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1860s Cosmetics

from something victorian blog

Although no respectable woman of the 1860s would be seen wearing "face paints", they did use some form of cosmetics. Creams and lotions were used to soften skin as well as bleaching lotions to give the desired lily white appearance. Moisturizers also were used to combat the effects of lye soap and cleaning chemicals, as well as other abrasives.

They used oil to dress their hair and keep it in place in the confined styles popular in that time period. Herbal rinses softened and brightened hair and henna and dyes were used for coloring. Cologne and perfume in scents of Lavender, Rose, Orange Blossom and Gardenia were used lavishly.

They used powder beneath the clothing for comfort and to keep them dry and also used it on their face and hands to keep their skin pale, especially for evening events. Rouge was the only color they applied and was used sparingly. Just a small circle beneath the outer corner of the eyes and a touch to the center of the lips. Full lips were not considered fashionable.

Cosmetics target kids getting older younger

By CAMILLE SWEENEY

ONE recent rainy afternoon, seven-year-old Eleanor LaFauci, sat with her feet in open-toed foam slippers, admiring her toenails, freshly painted watermelon pink. “Look, we’re reading an adult magazine,” Eleanor told her mother, gleefully waving a copy of People with a desultory-looking Britney Spears on its cover. Eleanor was in the bubble-gum-coloured pedicure lounge of Dashing Diva, the Upper West Side franchise of the international nail spa, with her three-and-half-year-old sister and a half-dozen of friends.

The girls were celebrating her birthday with mani’s, pedi’s and mini-makeovers with light makeup and body art – glitter-applied stars, lightning bolts and, of course, hearts. Eleanor’s mother, Anne O’Brien, stood watching and shrugged. “What can I say?” said O’Brien, whose husband suggested the party. “She’s a girly girl. I’m not quite sure how it happened. I didn’t get my first manicure until I was 25.” Traditionally, young girls have played with unattended MAC eye shadow or Chanel foundation makeup, hoping to capture a whiff of sophistication. In the recent past, young girls have also tagged along on beauty expeditions by their mothers and teenage sisters.

But today, cosmetic companies and retailers increasingly aim their sophisticated products and service packages squarely at six- to nine-year-olds, who are being transformed into savvy beauty consumers before they’re out of elementary school. “The starter market has definitely grown, I think, due to a number of cultural influences,” said Samantha Skey, the senior vice president for strategic marketing of Alloy Media and Marketing. Reality programming like Americas Next Top Model often hinges on the segment devoted to a hair and beauty transformation for the contestants, Skey said.

On social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, members’ intense self-focus and their attention to how they present themselves also affect six- to nine-year-olds, even though technically, they aren’t allowed to set up profiles on the sites, she added. “We live in a culture of insta-celebrity,” Skey said. “Our little girls now grow up thinking they need to be ready for their close-up, lest the paparazzi arrive.” In a study last year, 55 percent of six- to nine-year-old girls said they used lip gloss or lipstick, and nearly two-thirds said they used nail polish, according to Experian, a market research company based in New York. In 2003, 49 percent of the same age-group said they used lip gloss or lipstick. Youth market analysts say this is part of a trend called kids getting older younger (KGOY) and cultural observers describe a tandem phenomenon, more-indulgent parents. — © The New York Times

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Ten Step Transformation

from Art of Appearance

In your fifties every time when you look in the mirror you say to yourself: "It is very important for me to make appointment for skin care, make-up, stress relief and much, much more". My friend Emily mentioned Maria’s Anti-Aging University where she studied skin care and make-up. So – finally, I made my appointment with Maria.

When I came to the Studio I was amazed of the tranquility of the place. The atmosphere was quiet and setting was very elegant. "Maria has good taste", I thought. I decided to start with "Art of Appearance lessons", which consist of two sessions: first – the make-up session and second – the facial exercise and color analysis session. Let me share with you my wonderful experience. I am talking about lessons with Maria. I filled out the application and, after a short consultation, Maria started the first part of the lesson – make-up session.

"The biggest asset we have in life" – Maria said – "are ourselves and we must use it to its best advantage. How good looking we are is a matter of how well we can present and package ourselves. Success in life depends on how strong our presentation and how high the level of conscientious about what happens around us, at that moment.

Today’s session is about every day make-up. Let’s start our ten steps of transformation."

1 - MARIA CLEANED MY FACE, PAT IT DRIED AND WIPED IT OFF WITH A PIECE OF COTTON WITH TONER. ON MY DAMP SKIN SHE APPLIED SERUM FOLLOWED BY THE SUNSCREEN, DAY CREAM, EYE CREAM.

2 - MY PIMPLES AND BROWN SPOTS WERE COVERED WITH A LITTLE BIT OF CONCEALER.

3 - WHEN MY SKIN WAS PROTECTED AND NOURISHED, MARIA APPLIED THE FOUNDATION USING A SPONGE.

4 - SHE APPLIED LOOSE POWDER ON THE TOP OF THE FOUNDATION USING THE SAME SPONGE.

5 - NEXT STEP WAS A CONCEALER FOR EYELIDS. SHE USED NATURAL COLOR.

6 - WHEN THE TIME CAME TO APPLY THE COLORS MARIA STARTED WITH EYEBROWS USING A LIGHT BLOND PENCIL WITH BRUSH. IT HELPED FIX MY BROWS TO A NICE SHAPE.

7 - SHE APPLIED EYELINER VERY CLOSE TO THE ROOTS OF MY LASHES.

8 - NEXT MARIA USED A TWO-COLOR MASCARA. FIRST SHE APPLIED WHITE COLOR –A THERAPEUTIC FLUID. ONE MINUTE LATER SHE APPLIED THE BLACK COLOR. MY LASHES APPEARED THICK AND MUCH LONGER.

9 - WHEN MARIA APPLIED BLUSH SHE USED STROKES FROM THE EAR TO THE MIDDLE OF THE CHEEK AND TO THE TEMPLE, AND WITH VERY LIGHT TOUCH – TO THE BONE UNDER EYEBROWS.

10 - NOW IT WAS TIME FOR LIPS. FIRST SHE APPLIED THE LIP PENCIL EXACTLY ON THE LINE OF MY LIPS. AFTER THIS - THE LIPSTICK.

For all this time I have been looking in the mirror as I have witness amazing transformation from tired gal to relaxing glowing woman. I liked very much what I finally saw in the mirror.

Maria continued: "If you have a special event, before starting make-up, first - do the face-lift masque and find 15-20 minutes to relax. In the Evening Make-up you change only two things: first, apply HALO 70 instant glow under foundation. Second – for eyelids use two colors shadows - light and dark. Apply light shadow closer to the inner corner of the eye, and darker shadow – to the outer corner. And last suggestion: never match color of make-up to the color of your dress. All colors should be matched to the color of your eyes, skin and hair. Every woman is beautiful, if she knows HOW."

The second session includes face exercise and color analysis, I’ve already scheduled the appointment at Art of Appearance Skin Care & Image Center.

Organic Cosmetics

by Jennie Gandhi

Every day our skin fights against pollution, stress, chemicals, food impurities and many more. This makes the skin dull, pale, rough and unclear. The only solution to skin care is the use of organic cosmetics. These are beauty products made of pure organic materials that are nature and people friendly, offering a perfectly balanced, moisturized, glowing and unbelievable clear skin.

India has made a revolutionary change in the growing market for organic cosmetics and skin care products. Not only organic beauty products, India is developing a niche for the global international market for natural cosmetics, skin care and hair care products. More and more women and men are inclined towards personal grooming and changing lifestyle, reflecting an increasing demand for beauty products in India. The cosmetic market in India is growing at an average rate of 15-20% and the current size of the industry is about $950 million. Today many foreign companies are making inroads into the local Indian market for beauty products.

Organic ingredients are pure and natural but not all natural cosmetics are organic. Some of the beauty products may contain minerals and inorganic pigments. Natural organic skin care cosmetics are obtained from pure, natural and environmental friendly organic ingredients that leave the skin vibrant, glowing and smooth, setting a benchmark for holistic skin.

Any cosmetic with a label ´natural´ or ´organic´ does not imply that it is 100% natural or organic. The product may be natural but the procedure followed to obtain that particular product may contain synthetic chemicals. For example, lanolin which is one of the most common ingredients in many natural cosmetics. It is manufactured from wax coating of the sheep´s wool. Before the wool is removed from the sheep, it is submerged in a pesticide to remove lice from the sheep´s body. The traces of these pesticides remain in cosmetics containing lanolin which in turn affects the skin.

To avoid these harmful effects certifying bodies operate different set of standards for different organic products. The entire process of how to make organic cosmetics is monitored, taking into consideration that each step is completed according to the international standards. These beauty products are then released into the market with a label ´certified organic´.

Certified organic skin care cosmetics are 100% pure and natural cosmetics free from preservatives, alcohols, formaldehydes, oils, synthetic chemicals, fertilizers, waxes, and other impurities. These high quality products are made of pure, safe, clean and potent plant extracts, nurturing the complete ecology. These certified beauty products are the best cosmetics for a better glowing skin and longer lasting beauty.