Counterfeit of Everyday Items

I truly hope that each day, more and more people become aware of the risks associated with purchasing products that could potentially be counterfeit and especially those that touch your body.

I recently read a story in the NY Daily News about “counterfeit Colgate toothpaste contaminated with bacteria and a chemical used in antifreeze.” It’s really a shame that there are products out there, being distributed through unauthorized channels and that consumers are exposed to such dangers in products that they use everyday and that their families and children are exposed to.

In my opinion, the highlight of the article was this quote:
"A parent should never have to fear that buying an everyday item like toothpaste could put a family at risk," Assistant U.S. Attorney General Matthew Friedrich said Thursday in Brooklyn Federal Court.

I can’t reinforce enough the importance of knowing where your products come from. In our industry, the only sources you can ultimately trust are the salons and respective brand websites.