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Post by Juana Cookie on Oct 24, 2006 8:19:06 GMT -5
The Body Shop, for those unfamiliar with it, is a line of products such as shampoos, cosmetics, hand lotions, that are NOT tested on animals. Also they are very humanitarian. Their link is www.thebodyshop.com/bodyshop/index.jsp
The nearest actual store, to me, is on the other side of Jacksonville. I commented on this, the last time I was in their store (about 4 months ago), and said it's almost cheaper to make the trip down, than it was to buy through their website, because of getting slammed with shipping charges. The clerk said "if you buy from the website, as you're checking out, type the word 'STORE' in capital letters in the box that prompts you for coupons or promotions, and you'll get free shipping." Of course, you are still responsible for any applicable tax.
I don't know whether this is an on-going thing, or not, but I have used it twice, since then, and not had to pay any shipping.
On a side note: any diabetics out there, suffering from cracked feet, I HIGHLY recommend their Peppermint Intense Foot repair. I have been diabetic for almost 18 years, and this is the ONLY THING I've ever found that really made a difference in how my feet felt.
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Post by Fluffy on Oct 24, 2006 10:47:02 GMT -5
I used to buy from Body Shop until they were bought out by L'oreal, since when I have stopped. They sell Mango butter and Cocoa butter, both of which are wonderful for dry skin.
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Post by Dabbit on Oct 25, 2006 12:31:30 GMT -5
I don't know much about body shop except they were wrong to seel out to Loreal (owned in part by Nestle)....
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Post by Mark on Oct 25, 2006 12:53:17 GMT -5
And why is that? I had thought L'Oreal had changed their 'testing on animals' ways. Now, after checking on the PETA site at www.peta.org I've determined that they've begun their testing again. Shame on them! What I didn't know was about them selling out to L'Oreal, as PETA are still recommending Body Shop.
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Post by Fluffy on Oct 31, 2006 9:23:29 GMT -5
Unfortunately "not tested on animals" isn't as definitive as it should be. For L'oreal they may test each separate ingredient on animals, but not the finished product, for instance. In my opinion only products that have not been tested on animals at any stage of their production should be allowed to use the label.
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Post by Mark on Nov 6, 2006 23:20:05 GMT -5
I agree, Fluffy. And as I understand it, most of the testing is repetitive anyway - to test the 'quality' of new batches. All in the name of vanity and the almighty dollar or pound sterling.
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Post by Fluffy on Nov 17, 2006 13:16:36 GMT -5
The only way to protest is not to buy the products, so I boycott anything to do with L'oreal. I also boycott certain soap powders which are also tested on animals, and as for making beagles *smoke* grrrrrrrr.
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