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The Last People to Know How Young People Are Feeling

The Last People to Know How Young People Are Feeling

When it comes to judging emotional states, the obvious best judges may not be.

“I’m never going anywhere ever again!” my 10-year-old screams as I try to get her out the door for swim practice. She’s bitter that I’ve asked her to put down her iPad, but her teenage-style angst has led me to believe that youngsters take to hyperbole like celebs to silicone. Continue reading

The beauty industry now has its own green ‘seal of approval’

Environmental Working Group has launched EWG Verified, a label that will help consumers spot products that meet stringent ingredient and transparency requirements
The beauty industry now has its own green 'seal of approval'

Unlike the food industry, the personal care industry has very few consumer labels. The new EWG Verified label will help consumers spot products that meet nontoxic ingredient and transparency requirements. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

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