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'Green' beauty products may come with hidden risks

The next time you spend a pretty penny on lotion, shampoo or cream that claims to be organic or natural, you may want to think twice. So-called "green" products are not always as beneficial as they seem.

"Most of these ingredients in personal care products are not overseen by the FDA," says Lynda Fassa, founder of GreenBabies.com and author of "Green Babies, Sage Moms." "The poor consumer...

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