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                http://www.choice.com.au</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 22:31:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><category>Food and health</category><item><title>Is laser and IPL hair removal safe?</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/hair-removal/laser-hair-removal.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/Beauty and personal care/hair removal/2011/CH1011_Laser_lead_WEB.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="CH1011_Laser_lead_WEB" width="160" height="109" /><p>A lack of regulation has led to a rise in untrained laser and IPL operators.</p>]]></description><category>Beauty and personal care</category><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 17:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Animal testing labelling</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/cosmetics/animal-testing-labelling.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/Beauty and personal care/cosmetics/animal-testing-labelling/animal-testing-labelling-lead3.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="animal-testing-labelling-lead3" width="160" height="109" /><p>Your favourite cosmetic brands could be being tested on animals even while they claim not to be. Find out which are the worst offenders.</p>]]></description><category>Beauty and personal care</category><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 09:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Non-surgical anti-ageing treatments</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/cosmetics/anti-ageing treatments.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/Beauty and personal care/cosmetics/anti-ageing-treatments/anti-ageing-treatment-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="anti-ageing-treatment-lead" width="160" height="109" /><p>There are many non-surgical options offered to people who would like to look younger, promising the benefits of surgery but without the pain, cost and down time. But do they live up to their claims?</p>]]></description><category>Beauty and personal care</category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>'Medically approved' products</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/cosmetics/Medically-approved-products.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/Beauty and personal care/cosmetics/Medically-approved-products/medically-approved-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Medically approved" width="160" height="109" /><p>Some products carry medical endorsements such as 'paediatrician recommended' or 'dermatologist approved'. But what do these really mean?</p>]]></description><category>Beauty and personal care</category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:06:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>BB cream user trial</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/cosmetics/BB-creams.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/Beauty and personal care/BB-creams/BB-cream-lead2.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="BB creams" width="160" height="109" /><p>BB creams are a hot new beauty product, billed as a one-stop-shop for skin care. But are they all they're cracked up to be? </p>]]></description><category>Beauty and personal care</category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:28:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Women's razor reviews</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/hair-removal/womens-razor-reviews.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/Beauty and personal care/hair removal/2012/womens-razors-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="womens-razors-lead" width="160" height="109" /><p>We have test results for 13 women's razors from Gillette Venus, Schick and Bic, priced from $0.70 to $16.</p>]]></description><category>Beauty and personal care</category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Men's razor reviews</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/hair-removal/mens-razors-review-and-compare.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/Beauty and personal care/hair removal/2012/Mens-Razors-reviews-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Mens-Razors-reviews-lead" width="160" height="109" /><p>The results for this test are shared among several consumer organisations.</p>]]></description><category>Beauty and personal care</category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Toothpaste marketing</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/dental-care/Toothpaste.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Toothpaste/Toothpaste_LEAD_toothpaste_KatG.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Toothpaste_LEAD_toothpaste_KatG" width="160" height="109" /><p>We've looked at 17 toothpastes, and spoken to dental experts to find out if there's any truth to the marketing claims.</p>]]></description><category>Beauty and personal care</category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 17:07:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Philips AirFloss first look</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/dental-care/Philips-AirFloss-first-look.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/Beauty and personal care/Philips-AirFloss-Sonicare-First-Look/philips-airfloss-sonicare.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="philips-airfloss-sonicare" width="160" height="109" /><p>Philips have introduced the Sonicare AirFloss, designed to make flossing easier.</p>]]></description><category>Beauty and personal care</category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:34:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Teeth whitening treatment</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/dental-care/teeth-whitening.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/Teeth whitening/teeth whitening/ToothWhitening_lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="teeth whitening" width="160" height="109" /><p>With the boom in shopping centre kiosks and beauty salons offering teeth whitening services, we examine the potential risks and benefits.</p>]]></description><category>Beauty and personal care</category><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 15:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Natural hair dye</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/hair-care/natural-hair-dye.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/Beauty and personal care/Natural Hair Dye/hair-dyes_340wx232h-1.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="hair-dyes_340wx232h-1" width="160" height="109" /><p>They have a higher price tag, but is there any benefit to buying “natural” or “organic” hair dyes? CHOICE investigates the ingredients.</p>]]></description><category>Beauty and personal care</category><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Deodorants vs antiperspirants</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/cosmetics/antiperspirants.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/Beauty and personal care/deodorants_user_trial/2011/deodorant_lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="deodorant_lead" width="160" height="109" /><p>We address some of the common myths and misconceptions surrounding deodorants and antiperspirants.</p>]]></description><category>Beauty and personal care</category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:39:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Treating hair loss</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/hair-care/hair-loss-treatment.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/Beauty and personal care/hair_loss/balding_iStock.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Hair loss" width="160" height="109" /><p>Hair loss powers an industry with more than its fair share of sharks, so caveat emptor!</p>]]></description><category>Beauty and personal care</category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:48:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shampoo user trial</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/hair-care/shampoo-user-trial.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/Beauty and personal care/shampoo_user_trial/2010/lead/Shampoo-lead.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Shampoo-lead" width="160" height="109" /><p>Our 41 volunteer testers tried 11 supermarket brands, costing between $5 and $16 per bottle.</p>]]></description><category>Beauty and personal care</category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dental decay</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/dental-care/dental-decay.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/General health/dental_health/2010/DentalHealth_LEAD.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="DentalHealth_LEAD" width="160" height="109" /><p>CHOICE tested 85 foods and drinks readily available in supermarkets and found that many promoted as healthy snacks are some of the worst offenders.</p>]]></description><category>Beauty and personal care</category><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:51:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Antiperspirant and deodorant user trial</title><link>
                    http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/food-and-health/beauty-and-personal-care/cosmetics/deodorants-user-trial.aspx</link><description><![CDATA[ <img src="/~/media/Images/Reviews/Food and health/Beauty and personal care/deodorants_user_trial/2008/leads/iStock_deodorants.ashx?bc=ffffff&amp;w=160" alt="Spraying deodorant" width="160" height="109" /><p>For thousands of years humans have tried to disguise, cover or eliminate personal smells through the use of perfumes, scented oils and crystals.</p>]]></description><category>Beauty and personal care</category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:34:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>