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Sustainable Sincerity

Our upcoming Green Scene ("Mayan Marvel," September 2010) contains helpful tips on how to detect greenwashing when perusing "organic" product labels. That's when companies try to unjustifiably tout a product's environmental virtues.

As John Vater, co-ower of Spa Adriana in Huntington, New York, warns, "The big print giveth and the small print taketh away."

Here's some information about avoiding this pitfall:

Read labels with a discriminating eye.
John and his wife, co-owner Adriana Vater, caution spa professionals against taking a product label at face value. "If the packaging claims it doesn't contain something, you should ask yourself what's there to do that ingredient's job," Adriana says. "Every component of a product has a purpose, and sometimes a so-called 'green' ingredient is just as offensive as the original."
Educate yourself.
The Vaters say it's important to develop an understanding of how product ingredients work. "With today's Internet access, you can quickly look up the chemical composition of any item," John says.

It's not always easy going green. How do you ensure that your spa's environmental initiatives result in real, positive change? Send your ideas to Katie O'Reilly, associate editor, at koreilly@creativeage.com.

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Fall into new retail opportunities with a harvest of spa items.

1. G.M. Collin Intense Hydrating Cream for Men.
Applied after shaving, this quick-absorbing cream comforts and moisturizes the skin. It’s part of the company’s all-new men’s line. 800.341.1531, gmcollin.com

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3. Yon-Ka Quintessence Candle.
Light up your spa with lavender, rosemary, thyme, geranium and cypress essential oils for a balancing and relaxing olfactory experience. 800.533.6276, yonkausa.com

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