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Because They're Worth It: Keep the Body Shop Green!
Target: Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, CEO, L'OrealSponsored by: Breast Cancer Fund
Protect the planet. Oppose animal testing. Support community trade. The Body Shop's core values have always distinguished it from mainstream businesses - and made it an icon within the progressive community.
Last month, this pillar of corporate social responsibility was sold to L'Oreal, the world's largest cosmetics company known for its popular brands such as Maybelline, Kiehl's and Lancome. Now, we're at risk of losing an important ally in the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
To date, over 300 companies have signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, a pledge to replace chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects and other serious health concerns with safe alternatives. The Compact is being promoted by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a coalition of women's health and environmental organizations coordinated by the Breast Cancer Fund. Shockingly, our government allows the $35 billion beauty industry to use unlimited amounts of chemicals in everyday products such as lotions, shampoos and make-up with no required safety testing whatsoever.
The Body Shop signed the Compact in 2004, but L'Oreal refused and thus far, has made no effort to replace or even acknowledge the toxic ingredients in its products.
L'Oreal's acquisition of The Body Shop won't be official until May 1st. That's why we must act now to ensure that L'Oreal honors The Body Shop's commitment to safe cosmetics!
Last month, this pillar of corporate social responsibility was sold to L'Oreal, the world's largest cosmetics company known for its popular brands such as Maybelline, Kiehl's and Lancome. Now, we're at risk of losing an important ally in the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
To date, over 300 companies have signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, a pledge to replace chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects and other serious health concerns with safe alternatives. The Compact is being promoted by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a coalition of women's health and environmental organizations coordinated by the Breast Cancer Fund. Shockingly, our government allows the $35 billion beauty industry to use unlimited amounts of chemicals in everyday products such as lotions, shampoos and make-up with no required safety testing whatsoever.
The Body Shop signed the Compact in 2004, but L'Oreal refused and thus far, has made no effort to replace or even acknowledge the toxic ingredients in its products.
L'Oreal's acquisition of The Body Shop won't be official until May 1st. That's why we must act now to ensure that L'Oreal honors The Body Shop's commitment to safe cosmetics!
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# 250:
1:55 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Claire Graney-Martino, Nevada
# 249:
1:55 pm PDT, Apr 21,
John Dalla, California
# 248:
1:55 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Sylvia Brallier, Nevada
# 247:
1:55 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Jan Warren, Maine
# 246:
1:55 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Joshua Humphrey, Tennessee
# 245:
1:55 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Tracy Crowe, Ohio
# 244:
1:54 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Bernadette Blanchard, Virginia
# 243:
1:54 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Julie Pickett, Washington
# 242:
1:54 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Shaindel Beers, Florida
The main reason to shop at The Body Shop is that you know that *everything* is animal friendly. Once that's taken away, it's just like any other make-up/skin care store.
The main reason to shop at The Body Shop is that you know that *everything* is animal friendly. Once that's taken away, it's just like any other make-up/skin care store.
# 241:
1:54 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Howard Stein, Illinois
# 240:
1:54 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Barbara Walls, Arizona
# 239:
1:54 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Alan Gross, New Jersey
# 238:
1:54 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Leah Johnson, New Mexico
# 237:
1:54 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Carl Nylund, Missouri
# 236:
1:53 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Julie VanDuine, Colorado
# 235:
1:53 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Diane Ferchel, California
# 234:
1:53 pm PDT, Apr 21,
James Menton, Arizona
# 233:
1:53 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Rhiannon Smith, Tennessee
# 232:
1:53 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Renee Beckenbach, Minnesota
# 231:
1:53 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Bruce Jenkins, California
# 230:
1:53 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Kristine Herzog, Michigan
# 229:
1:53 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Pamela Norton, California
# 228:
1:52 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 227:
1:52 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
I am a strong proponent of all-natural, environmentally conscious cosmetics. I tell all my friends to be aware of these issues when purchasing those products, and recommend them to stores and companies that care. It is critical that The Body Shop, a leader in the field, maintain that status and reputation it has had. If not, it will be a great loss, and I will be sure to inform people of the situation.
I am a strong proponent of all-natural, environmentally conscious cosmetics. I tell all my friends to be aware of these issues when purchasing those products, and recommend them to stores and companies that care. It is critical that The Body Shop, a leader in the field, maintain that status and reputation it has had. If not, it will be a great loss, and I will be sure to inform people of the situation.
# 226:
1:52 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Shawn Nelson, New Jersey
# 225:
1:52 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Jan DiGann, Texas
# 224:
1:52 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Teri Travis, Washington
# 223:
1:51 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Barbara Hausler, Pennsylvania
The Body Shop's commitment to the Compact for Safe Cosmetics must be kept or it will lose many customers, including myself. Animal testing is horrible for any reason, but for cosmetics is it totally worthless torture and must be stopped!
The Body Shop's commitment to the Compact for Safe Cosmetics must be kept or it will lose many customers, including myself. Animal testing is horrible for any reason, but for cosmetics is it totally worthless torture and must be stopped!
# 222:
1:51 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Gunilla Carlsson, Illinois
# 221:
1:51 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Norman Sands, Illinois
# 220:
1:51 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Brian Geier, Pennsylvania
# 219:
1:51 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Loren Wieland, Florida
# 218:
1:51 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
# 217:
1:51 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Amanda Watson, Florida
# 216:
1:51 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Monte Greene, Florida
# 215:
1:50 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Lara O'Brien, Georgia
# 214:
1:50 pm PDT, Apr 21,
ANGELA SEABERT, Michigan
Any changes to The Body Shop's policies will definitely do damage to their bottom line--so do the right thing, and stick with what's worked for so long. You'll be sorry if you don't!
Any changes to The Body Shop's policies will definitely do damage to their bottom line--so do the right thing, and stick with what's worked for so long. You'll be sorry if you don't!
# 213:
1:50 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Ellen Pollak, New York
# 212:
1:50 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Ken Schiff, Oregon
# 211:
1:50 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Name not displayed, South Dakota
# 210:
1:50 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Cathleen Mertz, Minnesota
Please keep the bodyshop green and no animal testing!!
Please keep the bodyshop green and no animal testing!!
# 209:
1:50 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Name not displayed, Nebraska
# 208:
1:50 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Dee Halzack, Massachusetts
What made the Body Shop a worthwhile investment was is loyal following. You will lose that, and diminish the value of your investment, if you do not allow the Body Shop to maintain its values.
What made the Body Shop a worthwhile investment was is loyal following. You will lose that, and diminish the value of your investment, if you do not allow the Body Shop to maintain its values.
# 207:
1:50 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
# 206:
1:49 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Helen Jantos, Arizona
# 205:
1:49 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Audrey Newman, Pennsylvania
# 204:
1:49 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Lisa Lawrence, Iowa
To Whom It May Concern: I believe in this age of technology and understanding, there is no further need for animal testing. I hope that you continue to keep The Body Shop as a leader in social awareness. I'm sure that you bought them because of the profits it can bring you. I urge to remember that the reason it's so popular is because of the stand it took. I think people will stop buying if that is changed. I know I will.
To Whom It May Concern: I believe in this age of technology and understanding, there is no further need for animal testing. I hope that you continue to keep The Body Shop as a leader in social awareness. I'm sure that you bought them because of the profits it can bring you. I urge to remember that the reason it's so popular is because of the stand it took. I think people will stop buying if that is changed. I know I will.
# 203:
1:48 pm PDT, Apr 21,
David Hallam, Texas
# 202:
1:48 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Ellen Lewis, California
# 201:
1:48 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Alison Post, Washington
Please keep the integrity of the Body Shop products in tact. People deserve to have access to products that do not pose health risks!
Please keep the integrity of the Body Shop products in tact. People deserve to have access to products that do not pose health risks!