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BOTANICAL COSMETICS

nces or derivatives from such substances. Even the term "botanical" used in conjunction with cosmetics, however, can be misleading. Some producers of botanical cosmetics, such as Kiss My Face absolutely prohibit the use of animal byproducts in cosmetic formulations, while the Director for Research and Development for Estee Lauder's Origins environmentally aware cosmetics line said that Origins cosmetic products are about as natural as they can be without compromising on quality. Origins cosmetics receive generally high marks for environmental sensitivity. Obviously, however, Estee Lauder is willing to go just so far in the pursuit of environmental sensitivity.

Consumers are attracted to the "natural" or "botanical" cosmetics for several reasons. Many consumers are concerned about the cruelty to animals that is often a part of the testing process for cosmetic products. Mean while, industry apologists deny that the testing processes are cruel to animals. Other consumers are concerned about damage to the environment that occurs as the chemical and biological residues from cosmetics enter the environment through both production processes and the disposal of cosmetics as waste. Still other consumers do not want to use cosmetic products that require the sacrifice of animal lives to produce. Another group of consumers prefers botanically-based cosmetics because of personal health concerns. Considering all of these various consumer concerns, a better name for botanical cosmetics may well be "green" cosmetics. In the current environment, however, a "green" designation may repel as many customers as are attracted by the term. Botanical Cosmetic Products

Botanical cosmetics are being produced and marketed by a wide spectrum of firms. Some of these firms are old-line cosmetics producers, while others are relatively new to the business, entering the indu

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