Hello everyone!

If anyone would like to check their safety of the beauty and bath products you use in your home:

http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/index.php?nothanks=1

I was very surprised when I first found this above site to see that so many very reputable cosmetic companies not only test on animals, but add chemicals to our products that cause cancer!!! You can also check if your product tests on animals.

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very seriou site thankyou! i  researched only sunscreens on there so far and foun dout my murad is no good an dthe two best they say  are actually vegan and consumer agreement signed the 2 best uva  and uvb ratings! so we can do it!

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 badger

 and uv sport

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When I fist found this site I was SHOCKED that so many were bad Im happy its helping you also Sophia!!! Im so delighted that I found this site as before many of my "natural" cosmetics were actually causing me so many problems and I didn't know they were the cause.

Crem de la mer one of the most expensive skin care products contains cancer causing chemicals! I was so happy that I never paid the $300 a jar etc! .. I soon told my friends about that and they were not happy at all.

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http://www.alternativeoutfitters.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=213

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Here is the link:

http://www.safecosmetics.org/about/

What do the scientists say??? Download pdf's outlining many cosmetics both safe and unsafe.

http://www.safecosmetics.org/about/reports.cfm

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HAHAH a   though really not funny .I WAS USING CReME DE LA MER! AN DI WAS EATIN G VEGGIE BOOTY AN D IM STILL NAUSEAUS! i di not know there were cancer causing  agents in there i thought it wasnatural  made in small batches

 so please post alternative cosmetic companies  for us!

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Jurlique!!! Is not tested on animals and is wonderfully natural!

http://www.jurlique.com/story_about_history.asp

I will now go through my resources and post all the great companies I do know of here.

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Golden glow is a great company too.. (Jurlique I think being the best so far for skincare) however Golden glow covers EVERYTHING from inside your home, cleaning agents, natural beauty and vitamins etc. Free natropath advice.

The website is not great, however their catalogue is better.

http://www.goldenglow.com.au/default.asp

About Golden Glow...

environment views:

http://www.goldenglow.com.au/about.asp?id=282

I would say that 99% of the products listed on this site are not tested on animals.. just use the description guidelines and ask alot of questions to know which ones.

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If anyone is really passionate about healthy beauty lol.. here is a website I found months ago about making your own toothpaste! .. Just scroll down the bottom of the page for toothpaste recipes!

http://therucksack.tripod.com/backpacking/hikegearlist/toothpowder.htm

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Suncoat stands out as the only long lasting and quick-drying water based nail polish in today's market place.

Not only toluene and formaldehyde free, but also phthalate-free, alcohol-free and acetone/acetate-free!

Naturally colored with earth pigments,
containing NO FD&C dyes!

Our water-based nail polish is formulated using patent-pending technology, developed and refined by Suncoat research chemist, Liu, Yingchun (Ying).

http://www.suncoatproducts.com/

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http://www.bloomcosmetics.com/default.aspx?Page=FAQ

Bloom cosmetics are very beautiful and not tested on animals, hey are also aromatherapy products and very lovely to use.

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Bloom is a makeup company, natural and does not test on animals.. sorry before I posted the FAQ page here is the homepage:

http://www.bloomcosmetics.com/default.aspx

Bloom is rather new and very popular with all Asians in Australia... being they love the natural products and are very kind to the skin. (Good for sensitive skin). They smell great too.

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Wow, thanks for the information. I use a few Dove products.. and I was shocked to see some of items that I thought were safe.. really aren't. I'm definetly passing this information on.

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As I stated above Bloom products are WOW... very beautiful, but if you don't have the time to go into a store there are many online stores too.

http://www.veganunlimited.com/cosmetics.html

http://store.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=vegane&BusType=BtoC&Count1=554546535&Count2=471686959&CategoryID=68&Target=products.asp

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Beautiful "Original Source"

I LOVE the Mint body wash, it's Vegan Body wash with real Mint essential oil etc.

http://www.originalsource.co.uk/

I think they are offering free samples? .. Anyway, there is your Dove solution Tamara Original source smells GREAT. And is NOT tested on animals and does NOT contain animals

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Yummy Body products... Vegan safe and include essential oils..

Go to: http://www.originalsource.co.uk/

Samle only available to people in UK

Just a few examples of their nice range of bath products.

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Many women buy their cosmetics without thinking if the products are cruelty free or not. Vey often consideration is given to the fact that some celebrity is using that product. It is consoling to know that this group is  formed to give stress on the question whether or not the cosmetics we use are cruelty free or not. I wish the group success!! Thank you Sophia for the effort and for the invite.

Savitri H

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I am a member for I think almost 20 years of a Dutch organization that provides information about non animal testing products, also for cosmetics.

They have a guide for products free from animal testing.

The url is Dutch, but you can look up some brands and perhaps you can buy them also in other countries.

http://www.cosmeticagids.nl/client/1/?websiteid=1&contentid=1076&hoofdid=1

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 I NEED TO SERIOUSLY LOOK OVER ALL OF MY SKINCARE

JULIANNA WHAT DO YOU USE? . I AM LOOKING FOR PINK LIPSTICK  BASIC  LIGHT PINK AND ALWAYS LOOKING FOR FOUNDATION

 DO WE KNOW IF MAC TESTS ON ANIMALS ? DO ALL TH E MAJOR COMPANIES STILL TEST LIKE DIOR? MY FOUNDATION for stage are dior. mac ,valerie from beverlyhills.  uh oh do we know also about chantecaille? i need a particular kind of coverage whne i am performing julianna can you help me out here/

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I use these

Jurlique, beautiful natural skincare, cruelty free.

http://www.jurlique.com/home.html

Bloom, gorgeous cosmetics and aromatherapy products.

http://www.bloomcosmetics.com/default.aspx?Page=FAQ

Original source is Body wash..Vegan, smells YUMMY, Vegan safe bath products, full of real essential oils.

http://www.originalsource.co.uk/

Golden Glow is a site containing all natural products, home, cleaning, aromatherapy, vitamins, cosmetics, hair care, personal care etc.

http://www.goldenglow.com.au/default.asp

As for stage make-up... I will get back to you on this because I know of a 100% perfect stage make-up brand.. I also believe the man studied Ayurvedic beauty in Australia before moving back to USA.. So his brand is farely new but I believe its cruelty free and as Vegan as you can possibly get (Maybe we can call it vegetarian.. hehe.. for stage make-up.

I will find his site again.

BTW Sophia, you have the most Serene beautiful voice I have ever heard! Im surprised (puzzled completely confussed you don't have Queen status in the Music world Im sure you will be the most famous singer of all time! Very seriously I will definately buy your album when it comes out.

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Bloom cosmetics are very beautiful but nt for stage.. too light. They have a gorgeous light pink... the two I have used are called "Princess" its light Pink but maybe too light. A nuetral Pink.. sort of a Beige Pink is called "Doll". It contains Aromatherapy ingredients so they smell very nice. They do not test on animals

Bloom:  http://www.bloomcosmetics.com

But for Vegan make-up:

http://store.nexternal.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=vegane&BusType=BtoC&Count1=554546535&Count2=471686959&CategoryID=68&Target=products.asp

Golden Glow also have two lines of Make-up on their website that are natural:

http://www.goldenglow.com.au/default.asp

I will try to remember some of the good brands I use LOL! I will go have a look through my make-up bag LOL I haven't been wearing any make-up these past weeks, giving my skin a break

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Zuzu Luxe is meant to be Vegan Stage Make-up.

But I can't find there official website.. just many Vegan Artists talking about the product online. Anyone know of Zuzu Luxe?

Back to the search, just checking out MAC if it's safe etc.. If it tests on animals..

I found some Zuzu Luxe here however it looks like only one or two products

http://www.gabrielcosmeticsinc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=category.display&category_ID=3

Another Makeup line that apparently doesn't test is RAMY....

But the products are only semi-safe on your skin

RAMY... Is the Make-up artist who studied in Sydney then went back to New York.. he has made a good attempt at trying to make his make-up both safe and natural.

http://www.ramybeautytherapy.com/

So far that looks like the safest choice for stage make-up, however I had a look at Bloom.. they had many foundation items.. base and eye shadow base and so on... so perhaps its got stage potential.. I used to wear Bloom on stage (Ballet ... LOL.. A distant memory

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http://www.bloomcosmetics.com/default.aspx?PageName=products&Cat=COMPLEXION

The above link will lead you to the foundation range of Bloom.. I used to wear it as a Ballerina LOL.. however your much more prominant on stage than I was (moving around LOL) .. so I don't know but it looks ... like it could be ok.

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http://www.ramybeautytherapy.com/home.html

Awww.. Ramy make-up looks so lovely!!! LOL.. I just wish it was a little safer for you .. Just avoid there mascara as I noticed the mascara had a cancer causing chemical

Ramy is safer than Dior though

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Celebrity clients include: Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, David Spade, Timothy Hutton, Katherine Heigl, Rob Morrow, Mariska Hargitay, Liev Schrieber, Micheal McKean, Marisa Tomei, Matt Dillon, Gina Gershon, Claire Danes, Naomi Watts, Joe Pantoliano, Monica Lewinsky, Lillian Vernon, Hally Berry, Naomi Campbell, Annabella Sciorra, Ivanka Trump, Diana Krall, Carol Burnett, Julia Stiles, Tricia Helfer, Jennifer Grey, Amanda Sorvino, Ray Romano, Roz Abrams, Holly Robinson Peete, Joan Rivers, Nancy Loo, Pia Getty, Jennifer Bassey, Deborah Gibson, Kelly Klein, Lauren Holly, Elizabeth Vargas, Carrie-Anne Moss, Cher, Faith Hill, Meredith Viera, Barbara Walters, Veronica Webb, Christine Baranski, Jean Smart, Jane Pauley, Joy and Regis Philbin, Debra Messing and Renee Zellweger.

Ramy press page:

http://www.ramybeautytherapy.com/press/index.html

About Ramy:

http://www.ramybeautytherapy.com/about/index.html

And the Homepage:

http://www.ramybeautytherapy.com/home.html

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Did you know MAC is owned by Estee Lauder?.. ... I didn't know that.. anyway.

Here is a link to the safest MAC product and it still contains Cancer causing chemicals.. it would be great if you could use RAMY or Bloom.. I think its a matter of testing them.

http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/product.php?prod_id=59901&refurl=%2Fwordsearch.php%3Fquery%3DMAC%26

MAC and Estee Lauder DO NOT test on animals.

However will not sign the Safer Cosmetics agreement.

If anyone is concerned about the ingredients they use here they are:

http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/brand.php?brand_id=322

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Hello!

I was looking up the cosmetics that I have,the funny thing is,I can't seem to find them.

Well, I did find (2) two of them,

1. Garnier Fructis Style Curl shape spray gel,this rate a #5 moderate hazard.

2. Targon Smokers mouth wish (I don't smoke but I like the way it gets my teeth white)this is rated # 2 low harzard.

NOW, if I can find the others that I have, I was hoping to get help with this. IF anyone know how I get find out if they are safe PLEASE let me know.

I looked on the list that is in the URL but I cannot find them there.

They are as follows:

1.Garnier Fortifying Shampoo Sleek & shine Frizzy,Dry or unmanageable hair

2.Garnier Fructis Fortifying Cream Conditioner Sleek &Shine frizzy,dry or unmanageable hair

3.smooth'n shine hair polishing

4. Cover Girl Fresh complexion pocket powder polvo base

5.Wet n Wild Silk Finish Bluish/rouge

6.Maybelline Instant Age Rewind cream foundation (this is something NEW)all - day hydration with avocado spf 18 sunscreen (medium 1.)

7.equate daily renewal cleanser ( it's compare to Oil of olay ingredents)

8.Olay body wish daily pirifying with seasalts & microbeads this is new.

If anyone can help me with this I would be grateful.

Thank you, for your time.

Dori

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Read Maggie's green business interview

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Thanks for posting this. It can be frustrating to do everything possible to be safe and get trumped by non-disclosure!

www.iamapeacekeeper.com

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