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		<title>On The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010 &#8211; HR 5786</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/on-the-safe-cosmetics-act-of-2010-hr-5786/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/on-the-safe-cosmetics-act-of-2010-hr-5786/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010, (H.R. 5786) passed by the House of Representatives into committee, is starting to look like it is going to be a reality, not in small part due to the lobbying of very large cosmetics concerns who would like the House to stop artisans from competing with them. You can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do Chemicals in Cosmetics Accumulate in Your Body?</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/do-chemicals-in-cosmetics-accumulate-in-your-body/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:39:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Colin Sanders has posted a long and informative article on cosmetics, skin absorption  and the long term effects therein over at the Personal Care site. Colin Sanders has been a formulator of cosmetic and topical    pharmaceuticals for 27 years and an active  member of the  Society of Cosmetic Scientists since [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Good news for organic formulators</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/good-news-for-organic-formulators/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Agrana Stärke’s has introduced a new selection of certified organic biopolymers.

Agenajel 21.387, an organic native waxy corn starch suitable for both  hot and cold applications. It is used for creams and lotions and as  powder base.
Quemina 21.257 is an organic pre-cooked corn starch used as an organic  thickener in personal care emulsions. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Consumer Reports agrees &#8211; &#8220;anti-aging&#8221; serums useless</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/consumer-reports-agrees-anti-aging-serums-useless/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/consumer-reports-agrees-anti-aging-serums-useless/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For years, I&#8217;ve been saying that &#8220;anti-aging&#8221; serums were junk.  I&#8217;ve read the white papers, I&#8217;ve tested the products, I&#8217;ve looked at the results&#8230;and I&#8217;ve said over and over that those bottles of hope were nothing more than modern snake-oil sold to a culture of women who have been taught to fear aging. I&#8217;ve gone [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Colorado legislation may derail small manufacturers</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/colorado-legislation-may-derail-small-manufacturers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/colorado-legislation-may-derail-small-manufacturers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:33:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Recently a bill has been proposed in Colorado, the &#8216;Colorado Safe Personal Care Products Act&#8216;.  Hearings on the bill begin in March.
The bill would prohibit the sale of &#8220;&#8230;any personal care product that contains a chemical identified as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity.&#8220;  On the face of it, that sounds logical. I mean, who [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Creme to Powder eyeshadow formulation</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/creme-to-powder-eyeshadow/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[
Creme-to-Powder eyeshadow is a relative newcomer to the cosmetics market.  It has the lasting power of previous generation&#8217;s creme shadows, but without the creasing and goopy feel. It&#8217;s a  semi-solid shadow  that can be applied using your  finger or a foam  applicator, but best results are achieved by using a brush.
When [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Risks from Toxic Ingredients in Cosmetics</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/risks-from-toxic-ingredients-in-cosmetics/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/risks-from-toxic-ingredients-in-cosmetics/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Cancer Prevention Coalition and Organic Consumers Association warn of major risks to health from the great majority of cosmetics and personal care products.]]></description>
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		<title>Cosmetic Ingredients S-Z</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetic-ingredients-s-z/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:51:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The final installment of  a list and brief definition of commonly used ingredients in cosmetic formulations.]]></description>
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		<title>Cosmetic Ingredients N-R</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetic-ingredients-n-r/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetic-ingredients-n-r/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:54:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A continuation of  a list and brief definition of commonly used ingredients in cosmetic formulations. Note: allergies may occur with the use of any chemical, essential oil, herb or spice. It is advisable to test a small area of the skin prior to using the product in the shower of bath. Many of these ingredients [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cosmetics Ingredients I-M</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetics-ingredients-i-m/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetics-ingredients-i-m/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:03:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=389</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A continuation of  a list and brief definition of commonly used ingredients in cosmetic formulations. Note: allergies may occur with the use of any chemical, essential oil, herb or spice. It is advisable to test a small area of the skin prior to using the product in the shower of bath. Many of these ingredients [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cosmetic Ingredients Consolidation</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetic-ingredients-consolidation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetic-ingredients-consolidation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:34:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve gotten a couple of requests, and just wanted to mention that I&#8217;ll be consolidating all of the cosmetic ingredients into one single page.  Currently A-H is available at the Cosmetic Ingredients page, and I&#8217;ll be adding to it as I post more ingredients.
Thanks to everyone who&#8217;s emailed or posted!
]]></description>
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		<title>Cosmetic Ingredients F-H</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetic-ingredients-f-h/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A continuation of  a list and brief definition of commonly used ingredients in cosmetic formulations. Note: allergies may occur with the use of any chemical, essential oil, herb or spice. It is advisable to test a small area of the skin prior to using the product in the shower of bath. Many of these ingredients [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cosmetic Ingredients C thru E</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetic-ingredients-c-thru-e/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetic-ingredients-c-thru-e/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:58:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A continuation of  a list and brief definition of commonly used ingredients in cosmetic formulations. Note: allergies may occur with the use of any chemical, essential oil, herb or spice. It is advisable to test a small area of the skin prior to using the product in the shower of bath. Many of these ingredients [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cosmetic Ingredients A thru B</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetic-ingredients-a-thru-b/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/cosmetic-ingredients-a-thru-b/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:51:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=373</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A list and brief definition of commonly used ingredients in cosmetic formulations.  Note: allergies may occur with the use of any chemical, essential oil, herb or spice. It is advisable to test a small area of the skin prior to using the product in the shower of bath.  Many of these ingredients are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Boys getting their glam on&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/boys-getting-their-glam-on/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/boys-getting-their-glam-on/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:59:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Boys Will Be Boys? &#8211; Cosmetics for men could be the next big trend.
By Marshall Pearson &#8211; Assistant Editor &#8211; Happi Magazine
Not long ago, the only men caught wearing eyeliner were a handful of rock stars and glam icons who used it to sell albums and promote a sexualized image. The rise of men’s cosmetics [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Organics gaining market share in EU</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/organics-gaining-market-share-in-eu/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/organics-gaining-market-share-in-eu/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:56:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sales of natural and organic cosmetics in Europe are continuing to grow despite the economic downturn, with revenues projected to increase 13% to €1.7bn this year, according to a new report by Organic Monitor.
The 2009 edition of The European Natural Cosmetics Market has found that greater distribution and high consumer demand for ethical and natural [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Natural Preservatives</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/natural-preservatives/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A preservative is essentially a chemical agent that will destroy or inhibit micro-organisms in finished formulations. There is ample scope for microbial contamination at the end user level. It is therefore important that the product be protected by a suitable preservative to ensure safety in use and adequate shelf life.
Water activity and pH of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A focus on natural antimicrobials</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/a-focus-on-natural-antimicrobials/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:13:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The need to control microbial activity is inherent in two major facets of personal care. The first area is that of antimicrobial care where the product helps to retard the growth of topical pathogens or eliminates them. The second is in the area of preservatives that retard the growth of microbes in product formulations.
Recently there [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Essential Oils for Summer Hair Repair</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/essential-oils-for-summer-hair-repair/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/essential-oils-for-summer-hair-repair/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:11:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath and Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Essential Oils]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Formulas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Make Your Own]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[essentials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hair]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When one keeps an Igor, one will find that one spends an inordinate amount of time outside under the burning rays of the DayStar, and often submerged in water saturated with either salt or chlorine.  None of these are terribly good for one&#8217;s hair.
However, repairing the damage is pretty simple.  Here&#8217;s the formula for the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Testing eye gel formulation</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/testing-eye-gel-formulation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/testing-eye-gel-formulation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:34:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath and Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Formulas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cognis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eye gel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Laboratoires Serobiologiques]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[testing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Cecropia obtusa Bark Extract is known for its capacity to reduce cellulite, which also results from restricted blood flow and stagnation of lymphatic fluids (congestion of connective tissue and accumulation of toxins) and there are indications that it activates the lipolysis (elimination of fat). The theory behind formulations such as these is that eye bags [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Page with How To instructions</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/new-page-with-how-to-instructions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/new-page-with-how-to-instructions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:56:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath and Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Formulas]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Make Your Own]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recipes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[banana bread]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bath bombs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bath melts]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[fabric softener]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve put a permanent page, available at the top of the left navigation and the top of the page, that will list all the &#8220;How To&#8221; projects that I&#8217;m moving from instructables back to here.  
So far, the following How To projects are available: 
Bath and body projects: 

How to make bath bombs
How to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nano tech in cosmetics needs research and regulation</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/nano-tech-in-cosmetics-needs-research-and-regulation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/nano-tech-in-cosmetics-needs-research-and-regulation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:51:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Bath and Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Formulas]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[nanotech]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Research spending on nanotechnology risks is woefully inadequate and industry participation in data gathering projects has been limited, according to the Wilson Center’s Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies.

Spokesperson Colin Finan said that 99 percent of nanomaterials are probably perfectly safe but a tiny percentage of unsafe material has the potential to cause lot of damage.
High potential [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sniffapalooza</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/sniffapalooza/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/sniffapalooza/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[perfume]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[organic chemistry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[perfumers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scent classification]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sniffapalooza]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=208</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Twenty-five years ago, Michael Edwards developed a perfumer&#8217;s classification system and published reference books that have become a bible of scent formulators.  This year, Mr. Edwards will be honored at Sniffapalooza’s Holiday Fête on Saturday, December 6 at the Turtle Bay Spafumerie at 900 Second Avenue in New York City.  I&#8217;m so jealous of everyone [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lipstick Bungle: An interview with Stacy Malkan, co-founder of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/campaign-for-safe-cosmetics/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/campaign-for-safe-cosmetics/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:21:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IndustryNews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CSC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stacy Malkan]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Beauty, they say, is only skin deep. But given the load of toxic chemicals in everyday products like shampoo, deodorant, and makeup, that superficial truth is still cause for concern. With increasing frequency, studies point to hidden dangers in the medicine cabinet: things like lead in lipstick, phthalates in baby lotions, aluminum in deodorant. While [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pangea Organics Partners with HSN</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/pangea-organics-partners-with-hsn/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/pangea-organics-partners-with-hsn/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:09:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IndustryNews]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Boulder, CO-based naturals brand Pangea Organics has partnered with the Home Shopping Network (HSN) in a distribution deal.
“This partnership comes at an incredible time for us.  As you know, Pangea strives to educate consumers on the benefits of organic skincare for the health of people and the planet.  What better way to do this than [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Formula development and ingredient sourcing</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/formula-development-and-ingredient-sourcing/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/formula-development-and-ingredient-sourcing/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:10:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Essential Oils]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Formulas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Instructions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Make Your Own]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[botanicals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eye butter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.soapyhollow.com/?p=81</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[So, I&#8217;m sourcing some ingredients,  which means I get to play mad scientist.  It&#8217;s one of my favorite things to do, doncha know.
There&#8217;s been a lot of buzz about in the industry about Argania Spinosa Kernel Extract and Cecropia Obtusa Bark Extract.  Argania is derived from the kernel of the fruit of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dude, where&#8217;s my sebum?</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/dude-wheres-my-sebum/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/dude-wheres-my-sebum/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:55:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[IndustryNews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[biology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[endocannabinoid]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hemp oil]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A global research group of scientists have recently completed research which suggests that cannabis-like substances may hold the key to healthy skin. 
Researchers from Hungry, Germany, and the United Kingdom have presented a paper which will be published in the  October issue of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) journal that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Do you make the next killer product?</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/do-you-make-the-next-killer-product/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/do-you-make-the-next-killer-product/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:22:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[contests]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Breakthrough in Beauty 2009 global search is now actively accepting and reviewing submissions.
Beauty entrepreneurs can submit innovative beauty products and ideas for consideration to become the next $100 million beauty brand.
The annual Breakthrough in Beauty search identifies the top innovative new beauty products in the world. After evaluating thousands of promising entries, the winner [...]]]></description>
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		<title>L&#8217;Oreal accused of using banned chemicals</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/loreal-accused-of-using-banned-chemicals/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/loreal-accused-of-using-banned-chemicals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:55:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A former L&#8217;Oreal executive has accused the company of using ingredients in markets where they are banned and of selling products that contain unlawfully high levels of preservatives.
Jerome Chevalier, the former head of regulatory affairs for L&#8217;Oreal,  claims that he was harassed and ultimately dismissed by L&#8217;Oreal USA after he complained about the company&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To: Make a Bath Bomb</title>
		<link>http://www.soapyhollow.com/how-to-make-a-bath-bomb/</link>
		<comments>http://www.soapyhollow.com/how-to-make-a-bath-bomb/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:59:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DeAnne</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cosmetics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Definitions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Essential Oils]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Formulas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Instructions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Make Your Own]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[manufacturing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bath bombs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fizzies]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[seltzers]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As I&#8217;ve noted before, Instructables has changed their business model, reducing access to content to non-paid visitors.  Since all of my work was published under a Creative Commons non-commercial license, I&#8217;ve removed it from Instructables and am republishing it here, so the content stays free. Keeping in mind folks with data stream limits, I&#8217;ve [...]]]></description>
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