May 19, 2011
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From tosylamide/formaldehyde resin to stearalkonium bentonite, ingredient names can sound more like a top secret formula for NASA than a recipe for regular old nail polish. Each of these ingredients, however, has a purpose and plays a part in the overall performance of the polish.
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February 28, 2011
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When vitamin E was discovered, the biggest producer of soybean oil was Eastman Kodak, which used the oil in photo processing. After realizing it could extract alpha tocopherol from the oil waste, it began selling it to vitamin producers and remains a leading supplier to this day.
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November 15, 2010
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San Francisco’s newly passed Healthy Nail Salon Recognition ordinance is intended to address occupational health hazards among the city’s more than 200 nail salons and 1,800 nail technicians. This ordinance establishes a voluntary recognition program for salons that use polishes and top and base coats that are “three-free.”
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November 1, 2010
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Although glycerin has about the same food energy as table sugar, it does not raise blood sugar levels, nor does it cause cavities.
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October 1, 2010
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The ancient Egyptians used natural baking soda and incense as spiritual cleansers in purification ceremonies.
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August 1, 2010
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Women used to eat green papaya as a contraceptive.
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July 1, 2010
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Because it aids in pigment spread, the oil combats the “caking effect” in lipsticks.
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June 1, 2010
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Many licorice candies and sweets are actually flavored with the similar-tasting herb anise.
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April 1, 2010
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Fair-trade cooperatives in Morocco benefiting women have made the oil skyrocket in popularity — it’s not just good for users, it’s now also beneficial for local harvesters.
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March 1, 2010
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Irritation and sensitivity are possible with the use of almost any essential oil.
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March 1, 2010
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Chamomile has been used for centuries in Europe as a popular herbal treatment for numerous ailments, and chamomile tea is said to have mildly sedating effects.
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February 1, 2010
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The term diamond comes from an ancient Greek word meaning ‘unbreakable.’
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December 1, 2009
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The term ginseng comes from the Chinese word meaning “man root,” because the root’s forked shape makes it appear humanlike.
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December 1, 2009
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The jack-o-lantern tradition originated in Ireland, where they carved turnips and put burning coals inside.
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October 1, 2009
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Oats are used in food (oatmeal or flour), drinks (British beer, a Latin American sweet drink), to feed horses and cattle, and to soothe skin conditions.
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