Natural Organic Skincare Tips

 

Did someone advise you to buy natural organic skincare? Did you see the importance of using one? It is hard to convince someone to use something, if she does not believe it.

Some people are driven by brands and prices. If the product is made by a notable brand, or if the price of the new introduced product is high, then people will go for it. Some too are lured by endorsers, if the product is advertised by Hollywood actors or other well-known celebrities, then people will try and buy it.

But now, it is time to change that mindset because not everything you believe like branded products, expensive ones, Hollywood actors, and etcetera will give you a safe and effective skin care products. It is time to wake up from that wrong notion.

So seriously, why some people are campaigning for skin products that are made from natural and organic substances? What is the difference? Truthfully, there is a big difference. Organic substances have no side effects and it is very effective.

If you want to know the truth, then keep reading. Do you know that there are branded skin care products that contain toxic substances? Yes, and every time you apply it on your skin, it is like putting some acid on your face or body. 

Some side effects may not show on the outer side but it may have effects on your overall health and your vital organs. If you do not want that to happen, then time to switch to organic products. Do you know that parabens, fragrances, artificial colors, mineral oils, or genetically modified organism from plant sources, including synthetic preservatives are definitely harmful?

That is why you need to be discerning with what you buy especially products that you apply on your skin. It is not hard to identify what to buy if you have the right information. Do not just believe what everyone says about a product, you have to conduct your own research regarding the manufactured goods. 

Nowadays, it is easier to verify information because of the internet. It is not hard to know the truth because you can Google almost every thing that you want to know. Be cautious and get the habit to check first the ingredients of the natural organic skincare that is being introduced to you.

Now Pay Close Attention Here:
There are natural skin care products especially designed for all skin types using the latest proven cell rejuvenation technology. These are unique formulations that big brand skin care companies do not want you to know about.

By Caroline Page

 

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I Guarantee That You Will Love Organic Top Skin Care Products After Having Read This Article!

Allergic skin diseases are increasing at an alarming rate among children.

Dr. Peter Schmid-Grendelmeier, Chairman of the 2010 EAACI Skin Allergy Meeting 2010 says: "Allergic skin diseases are increasing at an alarming rate among children due to the indiscriminate use of non-hypoallergenic make-up.

With an increased use of products such as lotions, moisturizers, deodorants and make-up items that often contain allergens like fragrances or preservatives, the frequency of contact dermatitis among children have doubled in recent years".

You expose yourself for between 50 and 100 different chemicals every day.

The fact is that you expose yourself for between 50 and 100 different chemicals every day before you even leave the bathroom in the morning. Soaps, hair-shampoos, body lotions, make-up, perfumes, teeth cream and more, no matter how exclusive, expensive or well known the brands are, they all contain chemicals, unless they are certified organic. With the words of Dr. Peter Schmid-Grendelmeier clear in our mind, it should be an easy choice to switch to organic top skin care products. What do you have to lose?

Our skin absorbs anything you put on it.

Time and time again Studies have proven that nothing you apply on your skin stays on the surface unless you immediately rinse it off. Within 10-15 minutes a product will be completely absorbed; it's inside your body and you can't wash it off anymore. Maybe time has come to go over all your skin care products and replace them with pure organic top skin care products.

What chemicals do you find in non-organic beauty products? These are some of the most usual:

• Products in the propyl paraben family of preservatives. They have been implicated in a multitude of serious health problems.

• Mineral oil and Vaseline. They are acne-producing, skin-drying and can also be carcinogenic.

• Talcum in your makeup has been linked to cancer and is a respiratory toxin.

• Petrochemicals as they include ingredients like Denatured Alcohol that may cause dermatitis.

• Benzyl Alcohol - a severe irritant for eyes, skin, and the respiratory system.

• Coal Tar - a carcinogen that may cause increased sensitivity to sunlight

• Dioxane-found in baby bath products, a known carcinogen.

• Parabens-the methyl/propyl /paraben family. These are preservatives and have been implicated in a multitude of serious health problems.

• Sodium lauryl sulfate family is essentially harsh detergents that are acne-producing and are considered mutagens.

• Phthalates are found in most mainstream cosmetics as glues, nail polish, plastics and vinyl shower curtains. They go into your blood, they are suspected to cause birth defects.

• Carcinogenic Benzoates may can trigger allergies and cause brain damage with prolonged intake.

• DEA ingredients like Cocamide DEA may cause contact dermatitis in individuals who are susceptible to skin allergies.

Buy only certified organic top skin care products with a seal.

Be aware that there are products on the market that claims to be organic but are not. It is important that you buy only certified organic top skin care products with a seal. "Natural or all natural" is not the same as organic. Even if these products may be free from chemicals they most probably are made of products that have been produced using pesticides and artificial fertilizers.

Change to a total organic lifestyle.

Skin care is not only about what you put on your skin. Natural beauty comes from inside, that's why your diet also should consist of natural and organic products.

Start using organic top skin care products now!

Don't let procrastination, hesitation or anything else stop you from improving yourself or your family's life today - only organic top skin care products and other organic products are good enough for you and your family.

"He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything" - Arabian Proverb

 By Kristin Jensen

 

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Chemical-Free, Natural and Organic Skin Care Products and Cosmetics

Chemical-Free, Natural and Organic Skin Care Products and Cosmetics

Why would you choose anything else?

There is a lot of Hype about no-chemical cosmetics & organic skin care and natural personal care products. As consumers become aware of the huge amount of ingredients that are unassessed for safety in the many body products they use daily, manufacturers are going to great lengths to advertise and market their wares as 'natural' and even 'organic' to woo buyers.

A great number of these products do have valuable ingredients, but a closer look at the labels will reveal that they may also include contents in the formula that have not been tested for safety to the user, singularly, let alone in combination with other ingredients in the product.

Over the past few decades there have been a plethora of new chemicals introduced into the market and the safety research has had a difficult time keeping up with the testing. Much is made of not testing on animals, but the bunny logo recognised as the insignia of 'not tested on animals' is a little deceptive.

A manufacturer can make this claim if they or their agents have not undertaken animal testing for the past 5 years, outside that, all bets are off! You can be reasonably sure that chemicals used on humans have been tested on animals at some stage in their production or they would not be deemed safe enough to be included in products applied to the human body.

As there are no regulations or legal obligations for advertising organic or natural skincare products, it is reasonable to assume that companies actually lie to consumers when they proclaim 'natural' 'organic' and 'chemical-free'.They claim their range of products are natural but boldly list ingredients with names difficult to pronounce. I have the image of bubbling test tubes that are likely to be the result of concoctions from the mad professor's laboratory.

Natural is perceived as being close to nature and certified organic ingredients are those that have been raised, harvested, processed, stored and packaged with an audit trail through out the entire life of the substance. This method can be considered true green skin care as the manufacturers who have taken the trouble to certify their products, will be aware of energy and carbon foot print issues when developing their range.

A Certified Organic ingredient has a guarantee from an independent third party governing body ensuring such a claim. Natural, certified organic ingredients are extracted with little processing, no heat to destroy the beneficial and often healing properties and certainly would not use chemicals in the process.

The governing agencies, charged with the task of maintaining watch on ingredients used in cosmetics and skincare products appear to be overwhelmed. The ever-increasing number of products and wild claims of magical results are more often industry reviewed. A conflict of interest may well be suspected.

To be sure you are not exposed to chemicals that might cause harm, choose body products that are certified organic and carry a logo of a reputable governing body. At the very least we all need to learn to read the labels and recognise the most dangerous chemicals. Those that have been researched and have been shown to be toxic to laboratory animals could also have catastrophic consequences to human health.

 

By Karen Armitage

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Why Are Moroccan Oil Based Products Good For Dry Or Damaged Hair?

When your hair becomes dry it can become brittle, leading to breakage. Making sure you use the right products at the right time is key when keeping your hair healthy, happy and shiny.

Adding moisture and hydration to your hair is a great way to keep it at its best. It is the same principle as moisturising your skin, the right product with the right ingredients can make a world of difference. One great way of doing this is using conditioning treatments. 

We've tried many different formulas in a salon environment, but Moroccan oil based products have given the most consistent results in our tests. Not only do these products condition your hair but will help style and finish with greater ease.

Moroccan oil products are enriched with Argan oil and usually very light in consistency. Argan Oil is a natural oil that is native to Morocco and is derived from the crushed fruit and nuts of the Argan tree that is indigenous to Morocco.When it comes to hair and beauty regimes Moroccans have been using Argan oil for centuries due to its numerous benefits, such as protecting your hair and skin against daily environmental stress and UV exposure.

This is one of the great benefits you can expect to gain from using Moroccan oil on a regular basis. The high unsaturated fatty acids and high levels of Omega 9 that can be found in Argan oil have been proven to help maintain the hairs strength and healthy appearance, acting like food for your hair.

When you mention to people about putting oil in their hair their reaction is usually negative due to the connotations linked to the word 'oil'. However, surprisingly Argan oil is non-greasy and non-oily and is proving increasingly popular in treatments to repair and heal damaged hair.

By Cathy York

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Look Young Again by Using Argan Morocco Oil to Improve Your Skin's Health

Morocco Oil helps improve skin's health and provided necessary nutrients for smooth and healthy skin.This oil comes from the Argania Spinosa tree, which is found in Morocco. People use the ingredients to improve their skin's health by moisturizing and strengthening elasticity. 

In Morocco, women use Argan Moroccan oil as a part of their beauty regime. Just as the rest of your body needs nourishment, this oil replenishes the skin and protects it from UV rays and premature aging. It contains saponins which softens the skin and eases any acne or eczema. It will help restore the skin's water lipid layer, which will minimize wrinkles or stretch marks.

Argan Morocco oil is made up of ingredients that benefit the body. It's developed from a natural source, allowing benefits synthetic drugs can't create. The oil has twice as much vitamin E than olive oil and is rich in antioxidants, which defuse free radicals and protect against skin damage. 

The oil is 80 percent unsaturated and is made up of eight different essential fatty acids, including Omega 6, which isn't created by the body.While Moroccan Argan oil has countless benefits, it isn't always easy to pick up. It's not something you're necessarily going to find at your local shopping center. 

The best place is to go online and order this oil. Some of the new beauty products are also starting to include the oil in its creation. Morocco oil is beneficial to moisturizing the skin and helping it to remain healthy - Making you look younger!

By Frans Nieuwenhuis

 

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Paraben Free Skin Care: Everything You Wanted To Know About It

 

If you have a look through your cosmetics and creams you might find some products marked as paraben free skin care. But what does this mean? Parabens are chemicals which are usually used as preservatives, because they are antifungal and antibacterial. Parabens can also occur naturally in some fruits like blueberries, but the ones that we find in cosmetics are lab produced.

Why do you think paraben is a problem?

The extent of danger of man-made chemicals can only be ascertained after several years of exposure, while natural parabens produced in foods can be broken down by our metabolism. But the chemical that is applied to the skin can be quite harmful for our body.

Scientists have studied that paraben can be quite dangerous for the skin as it stimulates the estrogen hormone, which can lead to cancer. There are many kinds of parabens, to mention a few: isoparaben, buytlparaben, methylparaben and many more. 

Hence, this component is usually found in breast cancer patients. Although, there is no real proof that this component is the main cause for cancer, yet it is under a serious suspicion for such a disease. This is why it is always recommended to use natural or organic skin care products.

Is there any alternative for parabens?

There are many natural ingredients that can replace this chemical, as synthetic ingredients will only fancily overtake natural products. Resorting to natural or organic skin care products can be more affective in the long run.

How can I know before I buy a product?

• Label: you need to check the label carefully for two very important words - fragrance and paraben. If you see any of the two listed, chances are that the store owner really cares about making money, and does not care about protecting your health. Why fragrances? This is because the manufacturers do not reveal what is inside these fragrances. Although the good smelling products seem okay, they could possibly have harmful ingredients in them.

• Research: the only way to find out if a particular product is paraben free skin care is to go to the official website and look for the ingredients that have been put into the product. You could also ask the dealer who is selling these products to you. If you find that the product does not have a website, forget about buying the product.

• Do not go with fancy: do not buy a product just because it comes in a fancy packet and smells nice. You certainly do not want your skin to testify the bad sides of this chemical. Paraben free skin care products will hopefully be the industry standard someday, but it is always best to resort to natural skin care products and say no to synthetic ingredients. Always remember to do a little research about the product before you buy your products from any source.

Paraben free skin care products will hopefully be the industry standard someday, but it is always best to resort to natural skin care products and say no to synthetic ingredients. Always remember to do a little research about the product before you buy your products from any source.

By Joyce J. Campbell

 

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Preventing Skin Diseases With Organic Natural Skin Care Products

 

The sun is a major source of ultraviolet rays which has been linked to wrinkles, blemishes, and even dermatological caner. It is for this reason that numerous warnings and precautionary measures have been issued by health authorities to safeguard one's skin.

One does not immediately notice the harmful effects of constant exposure to ultraviolet radiation because its effect is cumulative. Small changes build up over time and will accumulate and combine to produce a more serious disease such as the development of skin tumors.

Furthermore, if one does not take the effort to protect the skin from the sun, there will be development of skin spots, skin discolorations, moles, freckles and even wrinkles.

There are many ways to prevent and treat skin problems. In fact, the airwaves and print media have been flooded with advertisements for products that promise instant relief from skin problems. Some will blindly use these products in an effort to get rid of facial wrinkles and sagging necklines. But little do they know of the risks associated with the rampant use and abuse of these products.

Why not go the natural way and use organic natural skin care products in getting rid of your skin problems?

Aloe vera is one of the most common ingredients in natural anti wrinkle products. Aloe vera is said to promote skin regeneration by hastening cell renewal.

Honey is used as a facial moisturizer because it contains silicones which works as a regenerative substance to help prevent skin sagging especially in the neck area.Another organic natural skin care substance is almond oil which has the ability to penetrate the deeper layers of the skin providing nourishment and protection and enhancing the oxygenation process that takes place on the skin surface.

Eggs contain vitamins A, B, D, and E which are very important in keeping our skin healthy. Eggs also contain lecithin which is an excellent skin moisturizer.

By: Lauren Ronie

 

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The Difference Between "Natural" and Certified Organic Skin Care Products?

Consumers are having the wool pulled over their eyes by the major cosmetic brands who are jumping on the trend for organic personal care products. Rather than actually making their products organic, they adjust their marketing to describe their products as "natural" or "natural inspired". 

These types of "natural" products tend to have 1 or 2 natural ingredients (which can be sourced from non-organic or GM sources), with the rest of the product containing large amounts of synthetic chemicals.

There is currently no legal definition of "organic" for personal care products, so companies can get away with a multitude of sins, including all sorts of chemicals in even "organic" labeled cosmetics. 

They can contain chemicals such as foaming agents (e.g. Sodium Laurel Sulphate) or humectants such as Propylene Glycol. Synthetic preservatives such as Parabens and Phenoxyethanol are also common in "organic" products.

The only way to ensure that an organic skin care product is truly organic is to purchase products that bear the logo of a certification authority such as the USDA (USA) or Soil Association (UK). Products that are organically certified contain natural ingredients that have been grown and processed without the involvement of any types of pesticides, herbicides or insecticides.

The UK's Soil Association has been certifying products for over 50 years. In addition to ensuring ingredients are sourced from organic sources, it stipulates stiff rules for the inclusion of synthetic chemicals in organically labeled personal care products.

The Soil Association also prevents brands from mislabeling or hiding chemicals in their ingredient lists. Some "organic" brands may appear at first glance to have no synthetic chemicals in their ingredient lists.
However, closer inspection shows some are hiding chemicals. For instance, if you see Aloe Vera gel on the ingredient list, this will typically contain Aloe Vera and a preservative, such as a Paraben or Phenoxyethanol which acts to preserve the entire product, but is not listed separately on the label.

Other companies use Parabens derived from Japanese Honeysuckle or simply put "Aroma" or "Parfum" on their labels in order to hide up to 100 synthetic chemicals and artificial fragrance additives.

Companies that are certified by the Soil Association are required to list every single ingredient in a consistent manner. Certification helps consumers to trust that a product contains organic ingredients and that ALL these ingredients are on the label.

By Emma S Davy

 

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Do You Need an Organic Skin Care Product?

Do You Need an Organic Skin Care Product?

In the last 10 years organic skin care has become much more valued and sought after. The big question for most consumers is why would you buy organic verses all the traditional products which have been around for some time and have a proven history. Often organic will cost you more and it is hard to immediately tell whether there is a benefit to you.

The web is full of natural and organic skin care information, with more and more books and articles, being published to inform everyone about how important organic products are to our well being.One quick way to tell if your current products are working is to look at your skin. If your skin is lifeless or dull, then the lack lustre appearance could be to do with the products you are using.

With all the advertising about skin care products it is understandable to be baffled about which is the best skin products to choose. A good place to start the search for the skin products is to read the product labels. You will need to decipher the very long, very scientific sounding words listed in the ingredients which quite often mean petrochemicals are included in the product.

While these ingredients may be harmless in small doses, a little in this, and a little in that, they mount up in the body. Being aware of what these words mean to your skin is very important for your long term wellness.

One television current affairs program reported that typically women apply on average, over 175 different chemicals to their faces before breakfast. While the use of chemical based skin products will not give rise to health issues more and more people are not prepared to take the risk.

Too often man-made products in skin care, food and medicines have over time proved to create health issues in some people. So the trend to natural and organic products is growing at a very fast rate as people have less trust in chemical based products and are not prepared to risk their long term health to products which are not based on natural principles.

Sampling the natural and organic skin products is a great idea as they will generally have less harmful ingredients. Just because a product is all natural, there still might be something in the cream that is not right for your particular skin type.

So start by testing natural skin products. One way for you to know very quickly if the skin product is right for you, is to smell and feel it. Trust your nose and the feel of the product on your skin. Then do a patch test on your skin to see if you can feel the difference.

By Chrissy Birdsall

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Organic Skin Care - Health and Well-Being Benefits

            
As well as being ecologically sound, organic skin care products are also the most natural solutions for many of us who wish to experience the benefits of radiant, healthy-looking skin. These days, organic products are rightfully gaining the attentions of prudent and ethical consumers.

As more information is being gathered about the potentially harmful effects of synthetic, chemically altered products, organically sourced goods are coming back into favor. They have found particular popularity within the food, clothing and beauty industries.

Beauty products, of course, are regularly placed into direct contact with our skin. Therefore, by using non-organic products, consumers are maximizing their exposure to harmful substances such as chemicals and toxins. Over a sustained period of time, these can contribute towards damaged skin cells and, in extreme cases, can also lead to obesity and disease.

By contrast, organic beauty products contain only naturally sourced materials manufactured in a way that is environmentally friendly. They use a variety of ingredients such as essential oils, herbs and vitamins to create end products which are full of natural nutrients.

These products rely on the fruits of the earth, bringing up to date processes which have been used by our ancestors since time immemorial.In addition to these benefits, if you choose to purchase organic products you will almost certainly be helping the earth and civilization in the

following ways:

Manufacturers of organic raw materials are more likely to care about the earth from which they are farming. They will take care to rotate parcels of land so that they do not become tired out and redundant. Future generations will be able to make use of the same earth.

Organic products do not rely on non-renewable sources in their production. This means that the manufacture of such products is sustainable in the long-term. The natural ingredients contained in organic products are less harmful and overall more beneficial to the skin. In particular, organic products have been shown in scientific studies to contain more cancer fighting anti-oxidants than their synthetic counterparts.

In most countries there are now stringent rules in force to govern whether products are allowed to be labeled as organic. These have been designed to differentiate between truly ethical organizations and commercial organizations for which the main purpose is to benefit disingenuously from the organic 'brand'.

In many countries (as at April 2010), body care products are not subject to the same level of screening as, for example, organic food products. However, the most reputable organic skin care products comply with food product certification and it is through these businesses that the consumer will enjoy the greatest level of natural benefits.

By Lucille Proposch

 

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Natural Skin Care ... What does "natural" mean?

Natural Skin Care ... What does "natural" mean?

 

As the number of people who are concerned about toxins in our environment grows, more and more skin care companies are jumping on the "Natural" and "Organic" anti-aging/skin care bandwagon.

But what does "natural" and "organic" mean when we see them on a mainstream manufacturers skin care product label?

• How do we really know if the skin cream product is really natural?
• How do we know if herbal skin care products are safe and non-toxic?
• Is an "organic" product actually natural and made with organic ingredients?
• What really are the best organic and natural alternatives to synthetic and mostly toxic chemicals?

Natural skin care - is it really any better for us?

Our skin is the largest eliminatory organ in the body. It is a two-way membrane. Toxins are eliminated through the skin via perspiration and absorbed through the skin into the body’s circulation system, through hair follicles and sebaceous glands, but not through the sweat glands. 

One square inch of skin contains approximately 65 hairs, 100 sebaceous glands and 650 sweat glands. Every square inch of your skin is like a thousand open mouths, absorbing into the body most of what is put on it.

Can skin care products be truly natural and proactive?

Skin care manufacturers are not supposed to claim that their products penetrate the skin. If they did, the products would then be labelled as “drugs” and would be governed by much stricter regulations. However, it is now recognised that the skin does absorb many of the toxic ingredients in skin care preparations.

This is both good and bad. Good, because it means our skin can be nourished from the outside with some wonderful organic and truly natural ingredients. Bad, because some/many skin care manufacturers can use harmful chemical ingredients that would never be allowed to be taken orally, but are still absorbed into the blood stream through our skin. 

SO - WHAT DOES “NATURAL” AND THE UBIQUITOUS “ORGANIC” MEAN ON SKIN CARE PRODUCT LABELS? 

No where does the idea of “natural” or “organic” take a more gratuitous bruising than in the skin care industry. 

If we first take the word "natural" and look it up in the Concise Oxford Dictionary we would find this description of natural thus; “existing in, or caused by nature; produced by nature; not artificial; true to nature; uncultivated.

 

It seems pretty clear what "natural" actually means to me! Does natural mean the same to you? However, when vested interests in the skin care industry get hold of the word natural - they put a whole new slant on it. 

It may seem pretty clear to you and me exactly what we mean by natural but for the marketing men they obviously haven't read the dictionary and start bending the interpretation of natural to suit themselves when comes to their skin "care".

Many so-called natural skin "care" products have labels with long lists of chemical names, some followed by the phrase “derived from …” (some natural substance). This is grossly misleading for consumers who are looking for genuine safe skin care products.

Synthetic Chemicals are anything but natural!

When chemicals such as Cocamide DEA or Sodium Hydroxysultaine are followed by the words “derived from coconut oil” the consumer is led to believe that these synthetic chemicals must somehow be "natural".

While this may be true in some cases where a natural oil or extract is actually used, it is ultimately irrelevant because what you end up with after the chemical solvent extraction and processing is usually anything but natural, pure or organic. It is just another chemical concoction with some rather awful sounding long names to describe the process the original "natural" substance went through.

by Narelle Chenery

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Now what about "organic"?

Now what about "organic''?

Again if we look in the dictionary for the word organic it is pretty obvious to us what we expect to find as far as safe natural products in general are concerned. Would you say in the context you are expecting to use or find the term organic that this would be a fair description;

 

"produced and involving production without the use of pesticides, artificial fertilizers or synthetic chemicals."

 

To me it seems rather elementary that when describing a natural skin care product as organic that the above is exactly what the customer would expect. However, to the marketing men this is not what they mean by organic. Lets delve a little deeper into this play on words.

To create Cocamide DEA, a foaming agent found in some shampoos, requires the addition of a synthetic chemical and known carcinogen, Diethanolamine – DEA, to the coconut oil.

It's therefore no longer natural, or even what you could call safe! If we look at the term “organic” on a label, we usually think it means “grown and cultivated without the use of chemicals” as stated above. That's the conclusion most "natural" skin care companies would like us to come to when they use the rather loose term organic and natural. 

Unscrupulous skin care companies are cynically using the chemistry definition of “organic” –  which is also defined in the dictionary as "a compound that contains a carbon atom" to confuse consumers. This is known in the trade as confusion advertising so the real picture becomes blurred.

Carbon is found in everything that has ever lived. Vested interests - by using this definition of organic, they're saying that a toxic petrochemical preservative called Methyl Paraben is “organic” because it was formed from natural leaves that rotted over thousands of years to become crude oil, which was then used to make this toxic totally un-natural preservative they put in "organic" skin care. 

How absurd is this when consumers are looking for natural skin care products?

The play on the word organic gets even worse. An increasing number of companies are now claiming to use “organic” herbs in their products. But, what about the rest of the ingredients? Are they safe? Are they "natural" or from an "organic" source?  Surely there must be an authority that governs the use of the term “organic” on labels?

The simple answer is NO.

What natural skin care products are actually "natural skin care products"?

The term “Certified Organic” IS governed by a number of internationally recognised bodies. In Australia the Biological Farmers of Australia (BFA) is the largest. Searching for products with the logo of a certifying body on the label is the only way you can guarantee the organic authenticity and integrity of every ingredient in the product. This can then truly be called a natural skin care product. 

Without the "Certified Organic" label, the organic claim means nothing, as it cannot be verified and most likely it is a complete hoax perpetrated by the marketing men and their hype

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Shaving With Shea Butter

Shaving With Shea Butter

 

Shaving can be a real chore, in both men and women with sensitive skin. With every pass of the razor, they create painful bumps and razor burn that only gets worse when they applying a lotion or aftershave. 

Some people have problems with this no matter how expensive their razor is, or how gentle and protective their shaving cream is supposed to be. Even if you don't experience razor bumps or burn, you should know that there is another option: Shea Butter.

Shea Butter comes from the kernel of the fruit of the Karite Nut tree. Most people have heard of Shea Butter, because it's becoming extremely popular and more and more people refuse to buy products that don't include Shea Butter. Why? It has been referred to as a 'heal all' for centuries.

When you use this in the unrefined organic form, you are putting some amazing power into your beauty maintenance routine. Shea Butter is filled with natural anti-aging properties, vitamins, nutrients and components which actually protect your skin from the sun and the environment.

There are numerous uses for Shea Butter, and shaving is just one of them. When you smooth on this creamy and rich product, you are doing a couple of great things. First of all, you're giving your dry and tired skin a generous conditioning full of natural vitamins that your skin will absorb. This prepares the skin for shaving, and provides a healthy protection for your skin during the shave.

According to the American Shea Butter Institute, when you shave with it, you reduce the shearing force between your skin and the razor. This makes for a closer shave that is less traumatic to your skin. You might be surprised how smoothly the shave goes when you use unrefined Shea Butter. Both men and women call a product which reduces bumps and razor burn 'invaluable.'

That's because it's so painful to have the bumps and burn that shaving can cause. Not to mention the fact that women find it more difficult to wear shorts and skirts with the little red bumps up and down their legs and men are often embarrassed by the unsightly and unattractive razor bumps. Shea Butter is an amazing product to use for all sorts of things, and shaving is just another great one.

By: Dr. Robyn Tisdale Scott 

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Why is Natural Toothpaste Better?

You may have recently heard about natural toothpaste, and been told that it's better than what you're currently using. But, until you understand why natural toothpaste is better, you may be skeptical.

Natural toothpaste is better because it's, well, natural. And, that's more important than you may even realize. Toothpaste that isn't all natural contains ingredients that can potentially be harmful. Most commercial toothpastes contain a detergent that is irritating to many people and that may increase the frequency of cold sores in those who are already prone to them.

Commercial toothpastes also often contain saccharin for sweetening, which is thought to cause cancer. And, it often contains fluoride, which though widely considered an important cavity fighter, can be toxic in small doses. Adults don't need fluoride, and children get enough from most water supplies. Avoiding it in your toothpaste helps ensure that you won't reach toxic exposure, which can cause gray mottling on your teeth, as well as other problems.

Naturally made toothpaste is also better because it contains more mint oil than commercial toothpaste. Mint oil is the best ingredient for killing the bacteria in your mouth. Killing these bacteria is extremely important, because the bacteria are what cause gingivitis and bad breath. 

The other host of ingredients in commercial toothpastes doesn't even help with the most important job: killing those bacteria that are lurking in your mouth.

Many people buy commercial toothpaste simply because it's what they've always done and because it's readily available. But, it's easier than ever to find toothpaste with natural ingredients and with all the benefits it provides, it's certainly worth any trouble you might have. Most people who make the switch to natural toothpaste report a fresher feeling mouth and better checkups from their dentist very quickly.

 

By:Allison Clarke 

 

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The Advantages of Natural Toothpaste

Using natural toothpaste is something you may never have even considered. But, if you're concerned about reducing the chemicals in your body and living a more natural and health life, you should give all-natural dental products a try.

Natural toothpaste cleans your teeth and freshens your breath without the use of harmful chemicals. There are many harmful things in traditional toothpastes, such as sodium laurel sulfate, which is detergent and is a known skin irritant. 

Regular toothpastes also often contain saccharin, which has been linked to cancer in laboratory rats. Even the fluoride that we've always thought of as good for our teeth is a chemical that can be toxic in large doses. Adults have more to fear from fluoride than to gain.

Toothpastes with natural ingredients provides just as much cleaning as chemical laden toothpaste. Most of the actual cleaning of the food and debris that get on your teeth comes from the act of brushing rather than the toothpaste, anyway. What toothpaste does that's really important is kills the germs that cause bad breath and gingivitis. 

Most natural toothpastes contain mint and other herbs. Mint oils are actually the most effective ingredient for killing germs in the mouth. Most all-natural toothpastes contain more mint and herbal oils than regular toothpaste, so they actually kill more germs than the toothpaste you buy at the drugstore. And, many of them are very concentrated, so you use far less toothpaste than before.

Using toothpastes with natural ingredients is also a great way to prevent the gum disease gingivitis. Because this disease is caused directly by the germs that build up in the mouth, better germ killing equals less chance of gingivitis. The mint oils used in high concentration in natural toothpastes are the best way to rid your mouth of germs. They also do a better job of getting rid of bad breath, so they're an especially good choice for people with severe halitosis problems.

By:Allison Clarke 

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF NATURAL TOOTHPASTE?

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Toxic Chemicals in Toothpaste and Shampoo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toxic Chemicals in Toothpaste and Shampoo 

Toxic Chemicals in toothpaste, chemicals in shampoo and foaming agents have been identified as chemicals causing cancer, skin conditions, and influencing our welbeing.Statistics at the turn of the century showed a 1 in 80 chance of getting cancer. Now 100 years later there is a risk of 1 in 3. 

Today there seems to be so many diseases, disorders and syndromes that we never heard of years ago.I personally believe that the chemicals we are exposed to today play a large part in our ill health. 

When you think about it, our food, our water and the air we breathe have been poisoned. The personal care products that we put on our bodies which contain harmful ingredients are helping to poison us as well.

I would like you to take a look at your personal care products and check for the harmful chemicals that I am going to talk about. The first one is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) this is one of the most commonly used foaming agents. Click on the link below for further information:
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a chemical in shampoo, toothpaste and many other products. It is systemic and passes through the skin and can lodge in the organs of the body.

Propylene Glycol is found in most cosmetics and personal care products. It is also used in brake and hydraulic fluid. It is used in your pet food! The reason that propylene glycol is used is that it is a humectant, i.e. it keeps things moist!Some argue that propylene glycol is not harmful or that we would not get enough through cosmetics etc., to harm us.

Some other ingredients to keep a look out for are: 

Alcohol it is found in mouthwashes. A survey in 1991 showed people with mouth, tongue or throat cancers had used more than 25% of mouthwash.

Fluoride found in toothpaste is poisonous if used over long periods. It has the capacity to accumulate in body tissue. Talc should never be used because of its carcinogenicity, i.e. cancer causing effect, and acute respiratory distress caused from inhalation. Implicated in vaginal cancers.

Formaldehyde is a preservative used in cosmetics. It can cause eye, nose and throat irritation, coughing, asthma attacks, nausea, vomiting, skin rashes, nose bleeds, headaches and dizziness.

Diethanolamine DEA: Triethanolamine TEA: Monoethanolamine MEA: are all absorbed through the skin and accumulate in organs. They are skin and eye irritants. When they are found in products containing nitrates they can chemically convert to form nitrosamines, which are potentially carcinogenic.

Toluene a solvent found in nail polish, hair spray, hair gel can cause asthma attacks. It is also a neurotoxin and can affect the nervous system. It can also cause liver damage.

PEG: Laureth (ethoxylated) may contain dioxane, which is potentially a cancer causing, oestrogen mimic and endocrine disrupter.

You can do your own research on these toxic chemicals and make your own decisions. It is up to you to keep yourself and your family safe.

 

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Regular Toothpaste Contains Toxins

Oral care is the cause of many diseases and illnesses, as poor oral care gives viruses direct access to the body. Proper oral hygiene is not only important for one's appearance, but also for ones physical health. Simply brushing ones teeth with regular toothpaste twice a day will not suffice.

Commercial toothpastes and shopping store name brands may actually do more harm than good. While these toothpastes may appear to clean teeth and improve bad breath, most toothpastes and oral care products are filled with harmful chemicals and substances that are known to cause cancer and can be potentially toxic.

The most common chemical ingredient among grocery store brand toothpastes is fluoride. Every scientist agrees that fluoride is toxic when consumed in large quantities and can cause brittle bones and teeth over time. Most consumers are unaware of the long term affects of their commercial toothpaste, but do not know where else to obtain good quality oral health products.

In addition to forming brittle bones and teeth, fluoride is actually considered a toxic substance. Warning signs must now be placed on all toothpaste containers which contain fluoride, as mandated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Fluoride is toxic for adults when the amount is over 1000 ppm or 500 ppm for children. A shocking fact is that most grocery store toothpaste brands have a formula which contains 0.15% w/v fluoride ion. Most oral care companies are not concerned with their consumer's health, as these same brands have a warning label cautioning them to "keep out of reach of children." Despite this mandated warning label, they actually target small children by using cartoon characters on their products!

Every mouth has bacteria living in it and it is not possible to rid oneself completely of these micro-organisms. Each of these bacteria produces a sticky substance which allows them to attach to the surface of the teeth, and once they have attached they multiply. Until they are brushed away, the bacteria forms microscopic colonies and continues to grow and lay down what is called a biofilm. Biofilm is also known as plaque and if it is never removed it can absorb the minerals in saliva and will calcify into a hard substance called tartar.

It is important to remove these bacteria before they have a chance to form microscopic colonies, however most consumers choose grocery store brand toothpastes containing fluoride which also weakens the teeth.

A healthy, reputable alternative to traditional oral care brands is a company called Trivani International. Trivani offers an oral care product called Trivanis Cleansing Toothgel which contains no harmful ingredients, and does not contain fluoride. Xylitol is a key ingredient in Trivani's Toothgel product, as it is a natural ingredient typically derived from corn.

It helps to remove plaque and prevent plaque build-up. Zinc citrate is another naturally occurring mineral and important ingredient which intentionally interferes with the calcification of plaque into tartar. These two key ingredients replace fluoride and are a healthy alternative and create a more efficient product.

Always look for a Fluoride free toothpaste. Enclose is a link called Green People who sells fluoride free toothpaste.

Fluoride Free Toothpaste

Article by Stephanie Casanova

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