Gallery: Top 7 Eco-Beauty Milestones o...
As depressing as the cosmetics and personal-care industry often is, consumer advocates managed to score a number of victories in 2012, including the first Congressional hearing on beauty safety in 30 years. We've rounded up seven reasons not to give up the ship just yet. Above, Whole Foods dealt a blow to deceptive labeling in September when it became the first national retailer to mandate certifications for all organic skin- and bodycare products on its shelves.

















