Over a holiday BBQ with friends in the computer industry, I was describing my concern that GM crops in the US represent a threat to food security. I explained my suspicion that if we limit the number of genetically unique … Read More
In March of 2008 David Bronner and his company sued a long list of personal care companies that used organic claims. They also sued OASIS and EcoCert. Four and a half years later the judge dismissed the whole enchilada. The … Read More
Organic Cosmetic Summer School Short Course # 2 (Of 3): In a 1 hour Webinar, Brush Up On the Rules – What are the laws about “organic” labels on cosmetics? What do consumers expect in “organic” cosmetics? Do I need … Read More
Every few years I realize anew that this organic cosmetic thing is a bit confusing. Many of you are being your lovely, creative selves and are unaware of the politics, laws, and philosophies that have evolved around using “organic” claims. … Read More
I just read an article from Inside Cosmeceuticals called “Recapturing Credibility in Beauty’s Natural and Organic Landscape”. It contained the quote: “ “Organic ingredients are those produced using methods that do not involve synthetics such as pesticides, chemical fertilizers, do … Read More
The simple answer is that a botanical extract is any part of a plant that has been dissolved and is now in a carrier – any carrier. Then, there are the questions I ask when someone asks for a botanical … Read More
Google Blogger now shows you how many times each blog has been viewed. When I looked at my blog numbers, the highest viewership of my blogs was for “What is RBD Oil?”. You guys – I had no idea! It … Read More
When major corporations issue press releases about their “Sustainability” programs and then talk about how much energy they saved using different light bulbs or reducing the amount of plastic they use in their bottles, I am duly impressed by their … Read More
There are 3 updates to the cosmetic laws that are competing their way through our Federal system. They reportedly share (I have read 2 out of the 3 – just heard about the other): – Requiring registration of cosmetic producers … Read More
Yesterday morning the Washington Post reported recent FDA findings on lead in lipstick for 400 lipsticks. (See below for link). I was very concerned by the paucity of the report. It seemed to lack context and background information. We all … Read More