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By Stacy Malkan

As if it weren’t challenging enough to decipher complicated labels and memorize chemicals to avoid, consumers have another hurdle to overcome in choosing safe cosmetics: Many products on the shelves today are contaminated with hidden toxic chemicals that aren’t listed on labels. Here are three examples:



Kiss My Face was the first line of all natural beauty products. The founders speak about the importance of their products being all natural and organic.

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Dr. Andrew Weil discusses beauty and healthy aging. He says that the attitude we project during the aging process is more important than the products we use.

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Rosacea impacts many of us and can be quite embarrassing. The redness on your cheeks, nose, and chin may be signs of acne rosacea. How can you calm it down and put your best face forward?

How sweet it is to discover that sugar—a natural source for alpha-hydroxy acid—is a delicious treat for your skin.

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Beauty isn’t only skin deep. Clearer skin starts from the inside out. Diet and supplements can dramatically change the way you look. The Herbal Pharmacist shares some secrets to younger, smoother, softer and clearer skin—the natural way.

Kiss My Face was the first line of all natural beauty products. The founders speak about the importance of their products being all natural and organic.