Archive for the ‘In The News’ Category
5 Ways The “Safe Cosmetics Act” Will Harm Consumers
First, let me explain what the “Safe Cosmetics Act” is. It’s a bill that has been introduced into the house by representatives Schakowsky (D-IL), Markey (D-MA) and Baldwin (D-WI). This bill’s stated purpose is to make the cosmetic industry safer through further regulation. While it sounds great on the surface, the group that is really behind this bill is the Compact For Safe Cosmetics, which is funded by the Environmental Working Group. Both have reputations for scaremongering and using arguments which are scientifically unsound. This bill has absolutely nothing to do with cosmetic product safety, but it will have drastic consequences to all cosmetic manufacturers, small and large. This will ultimately impact you the consumer.
HSMG 2010 – Day 1
This weekend, I’m at the Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild 2010 conference in Denver, CO. It’s pretty awesome seeing so many soap makers, suppliers, and industry experts all in one place! Today Read the rest of this entry »
Scratching Below the Surface: Regarding Skin Deep
Kayla Fioravanti owns and runs Essential U and Essential Wholesale, one of our valued suppliers. She recently posted an article written by Dene Godfrey, President of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists. These organizations are self-proclaimed consumer advocate groups, but as the article explains, there’s more to the story. Whether or not you’ve heard of the Environmental Working Group or the affiliated Skin Deep organization, this article is a must-read. It does a great job of explaining the truth behind these organizations and what it means to you as a consumer (or a manufacturer).
You can read the article right here.
Trouble in the City
If you live in the NYC area (especially SoHo), you may already know that one of our valued retailers—Thompson Chemists—experienced a fire last week. Here at Alabu we are very Read the rest of this entry »
Alabu is on Facebook!
I’ve had a Facebook account for a few years now. It’s a great way to stay in touch with people I don’t see on a regular basis. Well, it’s also a great way for us to stay in touch with our customers. So, if you have a Facebook account look for “Alabu Soap” and add us as your friend! If you have any trouble finding us, try narrowing your search to the Albany, NY network.
H.M.
Come See Us In 2009!
We are keeping a pretty busy schedule this year. We will be attending over fifteen craft fairs around the northeast. These are always a lot of fun and a great way for us to meet existing customers and new customers. You can see our show schedule here. If you have some free time come stop by our booth and say hello, we’d love to see you!
H.M.
In The News…
I’ve had quite a busy week! If you haven’t heard already, a local newspaper (The Schenectady Gazette) recently featured Alabu Soap on the front page of the Business section. It was a great article actually, I’d say it was the best article in Alabu history. Read the rest of this entry »