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		<title>What about natural relaxers?</title>
		<link>http://blog.treasuredlocks.com/2009/01/08/what-about-natural-relaxers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:56:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We often (very often) get questions from clients asking us our opinion on someone else&#8217;s &#8220;natural&#8221; relaxer. Our policy is that we do not comment specifically on other people&#8217;s products. We cannot be experts on products we do not sell and have not used. And, as a professional courtesy, we choose not to disparage our [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Truth About Parabens and Preservatives</title>
		<link>http://blog.treasuredlocks.com/2008/05/19/the-truth-about-parabens-and-preservatives/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2008 13:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why Use Preservatives in Natural Products?
People sometimes ask us why we use preservatives in our natural products.  As a manufacturer and distributor of natural products, we strive to make our products as natural as possible.  However, one reality of modern life is that we need preservatives in certain products. To get many (especially [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is alcohol drying for hair?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 11:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A question that we are asked pretty often is about alcohol in hair care products.  People have been told that alcohol is drying for hair.  This is an example of a case where a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.  It has been commonly reported that alcohol in your hair products [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Ingredients Should I Avoid?</title>
		<link>http://blog.treasuredlocks.com/2007/08/29/201/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:07:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are several &#8220;ingredients to avoid&#8221; lists out there.  Here are some of the ingredients we found on those lists and why they&#8217;re there.  This should not  be taken as a recommendation from us that you should avoid all of these ingredients.  Some of the products we offer contain ingredients on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should I Use All Natural Products?</title>
		<link>http://blog.treasuredlocks.com/2007/08/29/should-i-use-all-natural-products/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:34:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[First of all, natural is a relative term.  How you define &#8220;all natural&#8221; may vary from how the next person will define it. Once you mix two ingredients together, one could argue the product is not &#8220;all natural&#8221;.  We believe that God put many wonderful things on this earth to take care of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hydroquinone- Safe or Not?</title>
		<link>http://blog.treasuredlocks.com/2007/08/27/hydroquinone-safe-or-not/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:58:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[People have asked us what our opinion is on hydroquinone.  Hydroquinone is a fairly controversial ingredient used in many skin lightening creams and gels.  Hydroquinone is highly effective, which is why it&#8217;s used so commonly.  It has been established as probably the most effective treatment for hyperpigmentation; although other treatments are coming [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fragrance Oils Versus Essential Oils</title>
		<link>http://blog.treasuredlocks.com/2007/08/01/fragrance-oils-versus-essential-oils/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have very sensitive skin or are allergic to air-borne chemicals, you are probably concerned about the use of fragrances in your products. Basically, there are three alternatives for cosmetic products-

unscented products
products scented with fragrance oils
products scented with essential oils

You should understand the differences between fragrance oils and labeling requirements so that you can [...]]]></description>
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