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Younger Looking Skin From the Inside Out? (Download PDF)
Prevention // November, 2011
What if your skin could stay young forever? Beauty industry scientists claim to be making this dream a reality.
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Shield Your Skin (Download PDF)
Whole Living // May, 2010
Battle the daily onslaught of sun, ozone, smoke and smog.
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The High Price of Beauty
The Nation // October, 2007
Cheap beauty products are making Americans sick. How an epidemic is plaguing poorly paid workers at nail salons – while the FDA does nothing. (Research supported by The Investigative Fund.)
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Better Health: Pedicure Pointers (Download PDF)
Better Homes & Gardens // July, 2011
When it comes to salon safety, it pays to be on your toes. These five simple tips will ensure happy feet.
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The Price of Beauty
Marie Claire // April, 2011
Deep pore extraction for your facial? A callus mask for your heels? VIrginia Sole-Smith signs up for beauty school and learn how to sell — and dodge — the dreaded sales pitch at the spa.
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Lesson Plan (Download PDF)
Nylon // April, 2011
Virginia Sole-Smith went to beauty school and all she got was this interesting perspective.
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My Year in Waxing School
Slate // November, 2010
The $1.8 billion business of hair removal is our most intimate and uncomfortable form of beauty labor.
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Fresh-Faced Eco Consumers (Download PDF)
New York Times // November, 2007
“Organic sells, natural sells, but what do those terms even mean?” Ms. Schrode asked. “You have to be much more discerning.”
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The Essential Green You!
Simon & Schuster // January, 2009
A comprehensive guide to living green from Deirdre Imus' bestselling series.
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Is Your Makeup Hazardous to Your Health? (Download PDF)
Organic Beauty // 2009
Lead in your lipstick? Tiny powder particles lodged in your lungs? Mercury in your mascara?
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How Do You Get Party Perfect? (Download PDF)
Hallmark // November, 2006
15 real women swap their secrets for a great looking night out.