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Sustainable Sincerity

Our upcoming Green Scene ("Mayan Marvel," September 2010) contains helpful tips on how to detect greenwashing when perusing "organic" product labels. That's when companies try to unjustifiably tout a product's environmental virtues.

As John Vater, co-ower of Spa Adriana in Huntington, New York, warns, "The big print giveth and the small print taketh away."

Here's some information about avoiding this pitfall:

Read labels with a discriminating eye.
John and his wife, co-owner Adriana Vater, caution spa professionals against taking a product label at face value. "If the packaging claims it doesn't contain something, you should ask yourself what's there to do that ingredient's job," Adriana says. "Every component of a product has a purpose, and sometimes a so-called 'green' ingredient is just as offensive as the original."
Educate yourself.
The Vaters say it's important to develop an understanding of how product ingredients work. "With today's Internet access, you can quickly look up the chemical composition of any item," John says.

It's not always easy going green. How do you ensure that your spa's environmental initiatives result in real, positive change? Send your ideas to Katie O'Reilly, associate editor, at koreilly@creativeage.com.

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What’s New: Product Premiere

Fall into new retail opportunities with a harvest of spa items.

1. G.M. Collin Intense Hydrating Cream for Men.
Applied after shaving, this quick-absorbing cream comforts and moisturizes the skin. It’s part of the company’s all-new men’s line. 800.341.1531, gmcollin.com

2. Decléor Paris Self-Tanning Milk Natural Glow.
Help clients of all skin types achieve a healthy autumn glow with this clean-smelling cream. Apply it two to three times a week to maintain a natural tan. 888.414.4471, decleor.com

3. Yon-Ka Quintessence Candle.
Light up your spa with lavender, rosemary, thyme, geranium and cypress essential oils for a balancing and relaxing olfactory experience. 800.533.6276, yonkausa.com

4. SpaRitual Cuti-Cocktail Pen and Pusher.
A hydrating, aromatic cuticle formula comes in an easy-to-use, precise applicator. It also prevents hangnails and encourages nail growth. 877.SPA.RITUAL, sparitual.com

5. Murad Skin Perfecting Primer.
Available in dewy and matte, this oil-free pre-makeup primer minimizes the appearance of pores. It contains adaptive shade technology, which uses mineral layering to conform to each client’s skin tone. 888.996.8723, murad.com

6. Dermalogica Age Reversal Eye Complex.
Designed to be applied to the eye area after cleansing, this complex fights wrinkles and loss of contour. Plus, retinoid contributes to the reversal of sun damage. 800.831.5150, dermalogica.com

What’s New: Product Premiere

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