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Cosmetics

Many of us don't spend much time thinking about the material we routinely smear on our faces, brush onto our eyebrows or rub into our pores.  But cosmetics and other personal care products are chemicals -- and like any chemical substance can do great harm under certain circumstances. Most of the time, of course, they do nothing at all, which is why they're not tightly regulated by the government.

So are cosmetics a waste of money? Some might say so, as our Tom Glaister reports in Cosmetics: A Fresh Face or Just a Waste?

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Brazilian Blowout Settlement: Does It Go Far Enough? Environmental group says settlement does little to protect public health

Suit: Cosmetics Tested in China Aren't 'Cruelty-Free' Class action names Estee Lauder, Avon, Mary Kay

Brazilian Blowouts Dangerous to Stylists, Groups Warn Formaldehyde a known carcinogen, California suit charges

Avon Hopes a Dashing New CEO Rings Its Doorbell Direct sales model may be getting stale, at least in the U.S.

Cosmetics Industry Backs Away from Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners Expensive salon products pose a risk to consumers

American Laser Skincare Providing Refunds In Pennsylvania Agrees to make changes in refund policy

'Free Trial' of Hydroxatone Gets Expensive, Suit Charges Customers agree to pay $7.95, are then gouged for hundred dollars more, suit alleges

Non-Dentists Win a Round in North Carolina Teeth-whitening services don't require a dental license, judge finds

What's On Your Mind? Aquafresh, Television, Medco, AT&T Our daily look at consumer reviews

Here's the Skinny: Nivea Skin Cream Won't Make You Smaller Company agrees to stop making advertising claims it can't support

Suit: Hain Celestial Misrepresents Products as Organic Facial wash labeled as organic contains only one organic ingredient out of 19

Redken Recalls Guts Spray Mousse Foam The can can rupture

Male Plastic Surgery is Booming, Thanks to Boomers Despite what you might think, it's men who are keeping plastic surgeons busy these days.

How to Tell If a Cosmetic is Safe Cosmetics aren't as extensively tested as drugs

Texas Woman Claims TRESemmé Fresh Start Shampoo Set Hair on Fire Lawsuit seeks damages from Alberto-Culver USA for alleged failure to warn of hazard

Getting Rid of Stretch Mark Scams Consumers looking for a free trial get trapped in a web of fees.

Brazilian Blowout is Formaldehyde-Laden, Canadian Government Says Testing shows levels grossly over government regulations

Cheap Earrings May Be No Bargain Nickel exposure can cause dermatitis on the earlobes.

Retailers Gloss Over Diversions of Professional Hair Care Products Target doesn't cooperate with industry crackdown efforts.

Wrinkle Cream Tests Find No Miracles Tests by Consumer Reports find little difference among brands.

Avon Calls on China Cosmetics giant wins government approval for direct marketing test.

Copa Hair System Marketers To Pay $300,000 Customers often got more -- and less -- than they bargained for.

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