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The Story of Cosmetics

The Story of Stuff's Annie Leonard reveals the cosmetics industry's dirty secrets.

Thu, Jul 22 2010 at 6:27 AM EST

 

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Louise Parke 08/04/2010 18:59 PM

There is one element to the legislation that needs a closer look. You may know someone that makes soap or lotion. Someone who only uses the most natural products she can find. These folks will become subject to truly draconian reporting requirements... like reporting every supplier they they purchase from, no matter how minor. Disclosing formulations without any guarantee of confidentiality as well as reporting every company/mom and pop who re-sells their products.

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Chaz 07/30/2010 20:33 PM

Wow, if you say the word "toxic" enough, it must be true. I was looking forward to some real insight into what these products were made from, but that piece was utterly lacking in any facts whatsoever.

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