Healthy Body Care #2: Learn Label Lingo
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Posted by Christopher Gavigan
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Here's another guest blog I wrote for Dr. Alan Greene's Perspectives, which clarifies the confusing vocablary found on the labels and bottles of your personal care products.
"Natural," "Hypoallergenic," "Herbal," "Organic," they all sound like exactly what any parent would want to apply to their child’s delicate skin, but while these terms are tempting product descriptions, don’t judge the book by its cover. Currently, there is only one clear-cut hallmark of safety and that is the USDA Certified Organic seal. This seal is the only one that has defined standards and is actually regulated.
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