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CAMPAIGN FOR REAL BEAUTY:
A landmark study of more than 2,000 women in 10 Asian countries reveals deep divides between nations when it comes to women's self-esteem, body image and sense of beauty. The study, sponsored by Dove, is called “The Real Truth About Asian Beauty: Asian Women's Attitudes Toward Self-Esteem, Body Image, and Media Portrayal.” While Asian women overwhelmingly feel that beautiful women have greater opportunities in life, few consider themselves beautiful. When asked how they would choose to describe themselves, nearly a third chose “simple or natural” followed by “average or normal.” But fewer than 3% said “beautiful.” Is it an issue of low self-esteem? Of media and advertising stereotyping? Of cultural influences? The entire report is available at http://www.campaignforrealbeauty.com.sg/

NEW PRODUCT TESTS FIND LEAD IN LIPSTICK:

“Top brands L’Oreal, Cover Girl and Christian Dior test positive for lead
– Toys made in China aren’t the only products laced with dangerous heavy metals: lipstick manufactured in the United States and used daily by millions of American women also contain surprisingly high levels of lead,” according to new product tests released by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. The lead tests were conducted by an independent laboratory over the month of September on red lipsticks bought in Boston, Hartford, Conn., San Francisco and Minneapolis.
More info at http://safecosmetics.org/newsroom/press.cfm?pressReleaseID=26