According to Dr. Doris Day in the April 2008 issue of Health magazine:
- Natural refers to ingredients derived from plants, minerals, or algae.
- Organic describes substances grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, and processed without man-made chemicals.
- Made with Organic Ingredients means that 70% or greater of the ingredients are organic content.
- USDA Certified Organic is the highest standard. USDA Certified Organic means that 95-100% of ingredients must meet USDA organic standards for food. More information about USDA Certified Organic is available here.
According to Dr. Day, “The National Standards Foundation (NSF) is working with outside groups, including organic-cosmetics manufacturers (like Burt’s Bees) to create an organic standard specifically for personal-care products, which should take effect in the next year or two.” Until then, keep the above standards in mind if you are an organic skin care product fan. 
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March 23rd, 2008
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After reading about tarte founder and CEO Maureen Kelly in the March 2008 issue of Oprah magazine, I am officially a tarte cosmetics fan. The woman is truly an inspiration, working towards a psychology Ph.D. while starting her cosmetics company, losing her first husband in 9/11, and prevailing to be the head of a very successful company today.
With that said, I am loving tarte Double Dose Berry Boost and Gloss ($21.00, tarte.com). Here’s why:
A plethora of antioxidants
tarte Double Dose Berry Boost and Gloss contains a number of potent antioxidants, including the t5 super fruit complex™, with goji berry, açai berry, maracuja, acerola, and pomegranate. When added to antioxidant vitamin C, tarte Double Dose Berry Boost and Gloss really packs a powerful antioxidant punch.
Hydrating, tinted, and minty
Despite the fruity ingredients, tarte Double Dose Berry Boost and Gloss contains peppermint oil and has a peppermint fragrance, which many women find pleasant (hence why C.O. Bigelow Mint-Scented Lip Gloss is such a hit at Bath and Body Works). tarte Double Dose Berry Boost and Gloss is also lightly tinted from mineral-based pigments, and very hydrating due to its shea butter content.
Benefits Sambazon’s Sustainable Acai Project (SAP)
According to the tarte Cosmetics website:
“With the purchase of every tarte double dose berry boost & gloss, you’ll be helping to preserve the Amazon Rainforest through forest conservation, improved living conditions and educational opportunities for communities in Brazil. We’re supporting Sambazon’s Sustainable Acai Project (SAP), a member of the Organic Trade Association and the Fair Trade Federation.”
For more on the Sambazon Sustainable Acai Project, please click here.
Overall: I love it!
With antioxidants, hydrating shea butter, mineral-based pigments, an inspiring founder, and benefits to charity, I am truly loving tarte Double Dose Berry Boost and Gloss! Now, if only it contained sunscreen and was a little cheaper…!
Product Rating: 8/10 (High concentration of proven ingredients: 3/3. New technology: 3/3. Value for the money: 2/3. Sunscreen: 0/1).
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According to the April 2008 issue of Health magazine, researchers at the University of Maryland have found that mice treated with topical forms of two antioxidants found in bran and legumes like peanuts and peas resulted in a lower probability that the mice would develop tumors after being exposed to UV rays. However, eating the bran and legumes is unlikely to have the protective post-UV effects.
As Dr. Abulkalam M. Shamsuddin, M.D., tells Health, “Topical forms of the antioxidants may soon be added to sunscreen.”
Exciting news indeed!
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