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In this December 23, 2009 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews Susan Jeske, a former Ms. America with a background of more than 20 years in the beauty, cosmetic and personal care products industry, including a successful career with an international cosmetic company. During this interview, Susan reveals some shocking truths about the true health effect of beauty and personal care products.

-Why Susan quit her six figure job and successful career with an international cosmetic company.

-How the FDA is failing to protect our health when it comes to personal care products like shampoo, lotion, conditioner, moisture, and make-up.

-Which cosmetic industry-funded panel is currently in charge of reviewing the safety of cosmetics, skin care and personal care items.

-The exact compounds that put you at the highest risk of biological mutation, reproductive complications, acute toxicity, tumors, and skin and eye irritations (click here for a link to the "Dirty Dozen")

-What makes cosmetics and skin care the least regulated consumable products on the market.

-The actual profit margin that cosmetic companies gain by using synthetic and toxic chemicals.

-How the type of lotion, moisturizer, facial cream, shampoo or conditioner you choose can actually affect weight and fat loss.

-Exactly what to look for on the label of your personal care products.

-The true industry definition of what can qualify as "organic" and "natural".

Susan also talks about a special certification called the "EcoCert" certification - one of the only ways to know that your cosmetic products are truly safe. Here is a link to the actual products that she talks about in this podcast, including moisturizing cream, face wash, exfoliating masque, contour serum, and refining toner. Just click here to learn more about these specific EcoCert products.

Also in this podcast:

-Your special opportunity for Ben Greenfield to be your personal nutritionist and fitness coach for 2009. This new program begins on January 1st, and when you sign-up, your package includes a FREE Gymstick, a  FREE bottle of Thermo-Factor metabolism-boosting supplement, a FREE bottle of Enerprime Superfood Multivitamin, a FREE copy of "100 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism", unlimited phone and e-mail access,

...and 1 full year of monthly personal meetings with Ben Greenfield. You MUST sign-up BY midnight on December 31. Click here to go to a page where you can sign-up for your $149 package and be directed to a comprehensive goals questionnaire. Simply e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com with any questions.

  -New videos added to the fat loss story that tracks whether Ben Greenfield can help the 32 year old stay-at-home mom who has already tried Slimfast, Atkins, Herbalife, Body for Life, interval training, personal training, detox, low-fat diet, horseback riding, Slim in 6, a home treadmill and elliptical, mini-trampoline, gym membership, cleanses, Weight Watchers, hoodia, green tea, calorie counting, walking, hiking, Tai-bo, Wii fit, Denise Austin, bands, exercise balls, yoga and Lean for Life! Read more at http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/help

-Triathlon Northwest training plans by Ben Greenfield. Click here for details.

-The official date and instructions for attending "Ben Greenfield's Top 12 Fat Burning Secrets - A New Year's Super Special". Check out the video below for more:

-This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is your chance to participate in a FREE and LIVE 90 minute video interview and Q&A session with Ben, where he will give away his most highly effective fat-loss strategies for 2009. On Sunday, January 4, at 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time, all you need to do simply point your browser to: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ben-greenfield-fitness, where you'll be able to watch and interact with Ben as he tells you exactly what to do to reach your specific goals. Write it on your calendar now...you won't want to miss this one!

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