The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has expanded the “no artificial colors” label to be used by companies and their products. The label, previously used when products “had no added color whatsoever,” can now be used when the products “do not contain petroleum-based colors.” The shift was announced in a letter to manufacturers. “As part of FDA’s efforts to Make America Healthy Again, the agency has worked with industry to phase out certain FD&C Act certified colors and has fast-tracked the approval of several naturally derived alternative colors,” the letter explained. “FDA recognizes that the current definition of ‘artificial color,’ which does not distinguish between colors that are derived from natural sources and other color, may create challenges to transitioning away from FD&C Act certified colors.” “This is real progress,” Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a statement. “We are making it easier for companies to move away from petroleum-based synthetic colors and adopt safer, naturally derived alternatives. This momentum advances our broader effort to help Americans eat real food and Make America Healthy Again.” Upon sharing the labeling shifts, the FDA noted that it also approved the use of beetroot red for coloring products, as well as expanding the use of spirulina extract. The FDA previously approved the use of gardenia (genipin) blue as a food dye. Galdieria extract blue, butterfly pea flower extract, and calcium phosphate have also been approved for use as natural food dyes in support of the MAHA initiative. The post FDA Expands ‘No Artificial Colors’ appeared first on American Faith.

Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images News/Getty ImagesI love a special trip to Sephora or Ulta because I’m a human lady with a pulse, but let’s be real, things get pricey quick. There are so many beauty and skincare products that I’ve wanted to try, but my wallet says otherwise. Thankfully, stores like Trader Joe’s have created “dupes” so that we normal folk can enjoy the finer things in life at a fraction of the cost. One content creator, Lora McLaughlin Peterson (@lorafied), shared some of the best beauty product dupes right on the shelves at your local Trader Joe’s! “I don't know what's happening here at Trader Joe's, but all of a sudden it's like they have turned into Sephora,” she jokes.First, she points out that Trader Joe’s has an amazing face oil that is a dupe for Drunk Elephant’s $38 face oil. Marula Facial OilShe also points out a sunscreen that is a dupe for the ever-popular Supergoop sunscreen.Trader Joe's Daily Facial Mineral SunscreenTrader Joe's - “Definitely grabbing this,” she says while strolling the aisles.Next up, the Trader Joe's Brazilian body butter is a dupe for the Brazilian Bum Bum Cream. “This is a fantastic dupe, any fraction of the price,” she says before pointing out that the same goes for the scrub version.Ultra Rich Body ButterTrader Joe’s also has a “fantastic copycat” for the Glow Recipe Overnight Sleep Mask. Watermelon Overnight Face MaskTrader Joe's - “This guy is only seven bucks!” she says before pointing out another “fantastic copy” in the $6 Trader Joe’s overnight lip mask is a great dupe for the Lavage Lip Sleeping Mask.Trader Joe's Vanilla Lip Mask Trader Joe's - Other Trader Joe’s beauty and skin care dupes include:Trader Joe’s Ultra Hydrating Moisturizer - $9 (Dupe for the $64 Clinque Moisture Surge)Trader Joe’s Supreme Hydrating Eye Cream - $6 (Dupe for $40 Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment)Trader Joe’s Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream - $5 (Dupe for #32 L'occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream)Trader Joe’s Honey Hydration Day & Night Cream Duo - $8 (Dupe for $48 Farmacy Honey Halo Day Cream) Trader Joe’s Lip Butter Balm Duo - $7 (Dupe for $24 Summer Fridays Lip Butter)Trader Joe’s Hair Oil - $6 (Dupe for $30 Olaplex Hair Oil) Trader Joe’s Leave-In Conditioner - $6 (Dupe for $32 Ouai Leave-In Conditioner)

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