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1. skincarequeen
   September 19th, 2010 at 8:48 am

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2. Hannah
   October 14th, 2010 at 10:26 am

   Thanks for this article. I just found this website and am obsessed with it.

3. Robyn
   January 6th, 2011 at 11:42 am

   Hi Melisse,

   Just thought you’d like to see this review of the REN line – somewhat critical. Would love to know your reaction!

   http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/04/21/is-ren-skincare-really-skin-friendly/

4. Judy Griffin
   January 15th, 2011 at 4:32 pm

   checked Burts Bees Acne solutions out on EWG’s Skin Deep site and it got a 6. NOt a very safe rating. Can you explain why? I am researching an acne solution for my daughter.

5. Judy Griffin
   January 15th, 2011 at 4:58 pm

   I know sodium laurel sulfate is toxic but is this related. Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino-Acids

6. Well+Good
   January 15th, 2011 at 6:55 pm

   Hi Judy,

   The alcohol used in the Burts Bees formulation may be the cause, but I can’t be sure, since these products have not been evaluated by the EWG. And according to that site, SODIUM LAUROYL OAT AMINO ACIDS has a toxicity rating of zero. Are you using another source? Please let me know.

   Two suggestions for you, besides trying another brand I’ve mentioned here. Shop by companies who’ve signed the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics:
   http://www.safecosmetics.org/section.php?id=51

   Try this $10 sample pack of acne-prone-skin products from SpiritBeautyLounge.com. This retailer only stocks rigorously natural and organic options:

   http://www.spiritbeautylounge.com/oily-skin-sample-kit.html

   Good luck! Melisse

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   March 12th, 2012 at 6:08 am

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9. Tracie Overall
   April 12th, 2012 at 11:18 am

   Even though I don’t agree with every thing you’ve claimed, its a fascinating perspective.