Cosmetics companies mince words

Darkfrog submitted, created time 1 month 2 weeks (www.nytimes.com)

The next time you pick up a bottle of shampoo or moisturizer, take a look at the label. Does it claim to contain stem cells or growth hormone? For people who hang out on this website, the thought is probably, "Wait. Laboratories have a hard enough time growing their own stem cells. Who the #@%& is $#%!headed enough to put them in a 'rejuvenating night cream'?!"

It's hype. Of course it's hype

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