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Using commercial brand beauty products can often be counterproductive to your overall skin health. This is because commercial skin care products are known to contain carcinogens harmful to humans, and many other dangerous chemicals. On average, adults use nine skin care products a day, exposing their skin to about 126 chemicals each and every day.

Making matters worse, 89% of the 10,500 ingredients skin care products contain have not been safety evaluated. By using these commercial skin care brands you are effectively exposing your face to more harm than good. If you want to truly protect your skin, then it is important to treat your skin as the organic, natural organ that it is. This is to say that you should only use an organic skin care regimen to treat your skin problems.

Organic beauty products are better for your overall health because they do not contain harmful chemicals that jeopardize your body’s well being. Basically, changing to Read the rest of this entry »

It can be difficult to sort out which anti aging natural skin care products work and which ones do not, as well as what ingredients to look for. It is no secret that many people spend a vast amount of money on products that claim to the best for removing wrinkles, crow’s feet, fine lines or sags, only to be greatly disappointed. The best form of advertising is still word of mouth, testimonials from people who have actually tried a product or service.

Researching the different products can certainly broaden the horizon of knowledge, as to whether the products are tested on animals or if they contain some of the best anti aging ingredients available, yet still, the onus is upon the individual to find out the quality of the product and whether it does what it promises to do or not.

To assist you in finding the best anti aging skin care, a few important ingredients are listed below that you should look for in quality anti aging natural skin care products.

Keratin is a protein found in skin; therefore keratin (bio-active) will prove very beneficial in rejuvenating the skin when it penetrates deeply.

Vitamins E and A are two leading vitamins that combat wrinkles, sagginess and crow’s feet. Natural vitamin E fights free radicals (over-active molecules released from oxygen) which attack cell structures, thereby causing damage to the body and to skin.

Vitamin E is one of the best anti aging ingredients, and as a powerful antioxidant, it provides protection for cell membranes and is considered one of the leading antioxidants among anti-aging combatants.

C0Q10 fights free radicals before they do damage to your skin, however, it comes in different forms. One of the best forms is Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10. In this form, C0Q10 penetrates through all seven layers of the skin. It destroys free radicals while stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, which is paramount in fighting wrinkles.

Not only are natural products less expensive, but they have proven to be the most efficient when battling wrinkles. Going with anti aging natural skin care products is the best solution; thereby avoiding creams, serums and lotions that contain harsh and expensive chemicals or synthetic ingredients.

The above list contains only a few of the ingredients that can be found in some of the quality anti aging natural skin care products, however, they do provide the desired results of healthier, smoother, younger-looking skin that you are looking for.

Ingredients in Hair Care Products can clean your hair and leave it looking like you just stepped out of a salon. But have you given any thought to what ingredients you have just subjected your health to? Do you know if your body has just received a does of some potentially dangerous chemical? Chances are, you have not given it any thought at all – But you should…

What Do You Put on Your Hair?

We are all aware that we should not use artificial or potentially toxic ingredients in our food. Indeed many of us have made the conscious decision to go one step further by choosing natural skin care products instead products containing synthetic and possibly harmful chemicals.

But when it comes to personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners and liquid/solid soaps, etc., we tend to disregard the concept of remaining with natural products. There’s a simple explanation for this.

We, the consumers, are basically under the impression that washing our hair and body is not likely to poison us. After all, the soap stays on the hair/skin for only a short period of time and gets washed off when we’re finished. How could the chemicals in a shampoo or a conditioner possibly affect us adversely?

Fair question. However, if you think that they don’t, you would be quite wrong.

The skin can absorb chemicals very quickly and easily if the molecules are not too large for it to do so. In addition, the skin is never in perfect condition. That is, there are tiny little tears, cuts and abrasions on our skin almost all the time.

Scratching the skin to relieve an itch, for example, can easily damage the skin. You can’t necessarily see it with the naked eye, but it is nevertheless damaged. Insect bits, clothes rubbing repeatedly against the skin, etc., can all cause microscopic damage to the skin and jeopardise its integrity.

Where the skin is damaged the larger molecules, which would normally not be absorbed, can enter the deeper layers of the skin and may enter the bloodstream access to anywhere in the body.

The problem is that when you use a product that does contain questionable ingredients, which have the potential to cause harm, you inadvertently allow these ingredients to be absorbed by the body, without intention or knowing about it.

Shampoos are a classic example of potentially toxic cocktails we seem to be oblivious to. Below is an example of ingredients used by a well-known manufacturer of personal care products who distributes their products worldwide. It is a typical example of the type of ingredients you would find by looking at the ingredients of shampoos on sale in your local shopping centre or at your hairdresser.

The ingredients below are from a 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner. Where possible I provided some comment after the ingredient that provides some insight into the safety of the particular ingredient for human use.

It must be said, however, that the toxicity of some of the ingredients is related to the consumption of the ingredient and while a shampoo is not consumed as such, chemicals can nevertheless be absorbed through the skin and enter the blood stream, essentially being the same as if you had eaten them.

Example of ingredients found in a 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner

Preservatives

* Diethanolamine – Suspected: Carcinogen (causes cancer), Cardiovascular or Blood toxin, Gastrointestinal or Liver toxin, Kidney toxin, Neurotoxin (toxic to your nervous system), Respiratory toxin, Skin or Sense Organ toxin.

Surfactants

* Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate – no scientific evidence of toxic effects on humans.

* Ammonium Xylenesulfonate – no evidence of toxic effects on humans. Some minor irritation in rabbits to skin and eyes have been reported.

Emulsifiers

* Cetyl Alcohol – this one is find and dandy,

* Cocamide MEA – derived in part from coconut oil, potentially toxic (International Journal of Toxicology; 18 (Suppl. 2). 1999. 9-16).

Conditioning Agents

* Cetyl Alcohol – not a problem (J Am Coll Toxicol Vol:7, 3 (1988) pp 359-413.)

* Dimethicone – please see: DMDM Hydantoin below,

* Glycol Distearate – no scientific evidence of toxic effects on humans,

* Trimethyl Tricaprylate/Tricaprate – Recognized Carcinogen, Suspected: Neuro- and Reproductive toxin,

* Panthenol – Dexpanthenol is the alcohol corresponding to pantothenic acid (the water-soluble vitamin B5)

* Panthenyl Ethyl Ether – May cause contact dermatitis.

Buffering Agent:

* DMDM Hydantoin – contains Formaldehyde, which is a known carcinogen (causes cancer). Causes allergic, irritant and contact dermatitis; headaches and chronic fatigue. The vapour is extremely irritating to the eyes, nose and throat (mucous membranes).

* Methylchloroisothiazolinone – causes cosmetic allergies and potential dangerous neuro-toxic effects.

* Methylisothiazolinone – causes cosmetic allergies and potential dangerous neuro-toxic effects.

* Sodium Benzoate – Suspected: Cardio-vascular or Blood toxin, Gastrointestinal or Liver toxin, Kidney toxin, Neurotoxin, Skin or Sense Organ toxin.

Chelator:

* EDTA – known carcinogen (causes cancer).

I think you get the idea.

Chemicals such as these are not what you would want to put on your body, hair or in fact anywhere near you, I’m sure. Problem is that no one warns us of the potential dangers posed by some of these ingredients and so we use them thinking that regulations and government controls would not permit potentially toxic chemicals to be put into products we use everyday…

In addition to the above ingredients, which basically make a shampoo with conditioning properties, you may also find other ingredients in your shampoo such as vitamin B5. Mostly, this is of a synthetic origin (as in the example above), not natural. This is because a synthetic version of vitamin B5 is much cheaper than using a natural source of vitamin B5.

The same goes for vitamin E and others. If you bought vit E from a wholesale supplier in Sydney, 25ml of vitamin E (synthetic) would cost AUD $11.00 whereas it’s natural counterpart will cost you AUD$18.00 – quite a difference, and remember this is the wholesale price.
Fragrances

Most personal care products such as shampoos have a pleasing smell. This smell comes from either a synthetic or natural ingredient. Most ‘natural scent’ fragrances are however synthetic. Not in every case, but imagine a shampoo that supposedly contains Jasmine. Jasmine oil (the essential oil of Jasmine) cost more than its weight in gold! Do you really think a shampoo that costs a few dollars will contain pure essential oil of Jasmine? I don’t think so. The same goes for Rose and several other popular fragrances.

So chances are, even if the manufacturer does not use Jasmine, that the fragrance is also synthetic. This is simply because synthetic fragrances are cheaper than the real thing.

Considering that most shampoos and conditioners contain many potentially toxic and synthetic ingredients, isn’t it about time we seriously considered what we are putting on our hair?

Organic skin care – is it just a fad or is there really some value to this approach? Read on to know more on this subject and find out which method provides the best care for your skin, i.e., chemical-laced cosmetic products or all-natural chemical-free products.

Conventional skin care vs. Organic skin care

Conventional skin products may give you the necessary care, but the question is at what cost. To understand why the evangelists of conventional products for the skin are fast disappearing, you need to first understand the fact that our skin is a two-way street, not a barrier against harmful substances. What we apply on our skin doesn’t remain on the surface; instead, it gets readily absorbed. So, when you choose a product for your skin that has chemicals and preservatives, the harmful substances are readily absorbed into your body. Needless to say, these harmful chemicals have an adverse effect on your body. While a few days of use of harmful cosmetics does not have a telling affect on your health, long-term exposure to harmful chemicals can substantially increase our risk to various diseases. Studies point out that prolonged exposure to many harmful substances, such as TEA, DEA, and MEA (these substances are included in many cosmetic products) can disrupt hormone production and cause different types of cancer. At the other end of the spectrum, organic products nourish the skin minus any ill effects. With the evidence at hand, using organic products on your skin certainly seems like a wise decision.

Benefits of organic products

In addition to keeping your skin healthy and glowing, using organic skin-care products have the following advantages:

1. Keeps skin infections and acne at bay

- Unlike chemical-laced cosmetic products, products for your skin that are organic clean your skin without adding chemicals into your system. This, in turn, stalls the growth of acne and other skin infection causing bacteria. While all organic products are safe, for best results for your skin, you must select a product that is most appropriate for your skin type (oil, dry, or combination).

2. Rejuvenates mature skin

- Organically produced skin-care creams and lotions purify skin cells and improve your facial color and tone. This in turn improves the health of mature skin. Organic beauty products have also proved effective in preventing the formation of wrinkles. To achieve the maximum benefit from an organic skin nourishing regime, you should apply the organic beauty product regularly.

3. Have no long-term adverse affect

- As mentioned above, chemical-free care products, unlike chemical-laced beauty products, have no long-term adverse effects. You can safely use organic products for as long as you want.

Is your all natural skin lotion really organic?

When selecting a product for your skin, there is one rule you always need to follow: read the labels. Don’t trust the name- just because the product is famous doesn’t mean it is also organic. Always read the label to ensure you are getting a 100% organic product.

Supplement your choice of using organic skin products with good habits, such as washing your hands frequently.

There are many skin care companies that are boasting that they have the absolute best in natural beauty skin care products. The problem comes in when there is more hype than the product(s) can actually live up to. There are many men and women that have been fooled by the hype and claims that these products make. There are also just as many products that will actually do what they claim to. Sometimes the problem is in deciphering all the claims and deciding which of these products will work best for you.

The key to any beauty product working for you and making a difference in your skin’s appearance is in the formulation and also in the fact that you are getting natural beauty skin care products that are designed to work with your specific skin type. Those that are dealing with skin care problems on a daily basis might not have products that are designed for their specific skin type and the problems that you are dealing with. You always want to make sure that you are getting products that are designed with your specific skin type in mind.

You are probably asking how you can tell how much of the “hype” and claims of any natural beauty skin care are real and what you need to be looking for. There are some things that are pretty easy to spot as hype that cannot really be backed up in real life; and yet there are other claims that are not as easy to dismiss as false until you actually have the products in your hands and have used them. For the most part most of the claims that have been made for and by these beauty products have turned out to be positive and proven accurate.

You want to read the list of ingredients very carefully because there are going to be things in many natural beauty skin care products that can actually work against you instead of making things easier for you. You will need to look for things like Aloe and Chamomile in them. These two natural ingredients are among the best in the herbal kingdom when it comes to helping you to keep your skin fresh and clean and soft. There are many of these products that have been adding Green Tea to their formulation because it is an antioxidant and it’s healing qualities are very well known.

There is another herbal ingredient that can be found in many natural beauty skin care product lines that does wonders for the skin is Tea Tree Oil. It is both cleansing and antioxidant at the same time. Researchers have found that Tea Tree Oil is one of Nature’s best cleaners/ cleansers in existence. There is far more that goes into making a skin care or beauty product successful than just having “natural” products/ingredients in them; the companies need to make sure that the ingredients that they do use are not going to irritate any skin type out there.

A beauty regimen is necessary for maintenance of good and young-looking skin. It depends on your skin type because our skin has its own response to skin care products. When you are looking for skin care products, take note of these ingredients which are toxic.

There are many carcinogenic chemicals that are used in varying concentrations among skin care products. They are toxic and can cause harsh skin irritations. Since, manufacturers are not required to disclose all the ingredients; there is almost no way of knowing what synthetic substances are found.

Artificial fragrances and colors can harm your skin. If you do not find an essential oil specified in the label, chances are, they used a synthetic one such as methyl chloride. Colors derived from coal tars are possibly carcinogenic too.

Petroleum derivatives such as coal tar, mineral oil and paraffin are used extensively in the skin care industry. They have been seen to be carcinogenic among test animals and must be minimized if not, stopped. From common creams up to high-end cosmetics use these substances.

Next to water, the most frequently used chemicals are parabens. They are used as preservatives and antibacterial substances. Parabens are very dangerous substances because they mimic estrogen thus causing long-term damage to cells. Research in the UK has shown that parabens can cause breast cancer, low sperm count, and osteoporosis.

When taking care of your skin, be extra careful with the products you buy. Taking care of your skin does not have to be expensive or high-class; you need not buy products from popular brands. It must be safe, and one way to do that is get to know the different toxic additives used in the skin care products you use everyday.

Using products with toxic chemicals every day and the toxins get accumulated. This can lead to many health problems. Practice reading the label of everything you buy, not only skin care products but your food, electronics, and every other item you purchase.

The advantages of utilizing organic night creams with regards to skin care as opposed to using the famous ones you see on a late night commercials; is you would be able to apply nature’s treatments, instead of manmade chemicals to your face. The additional chemical substances within night creams can harm the pores and skin with time, as well as cause it to appear older looking, which is the direct complete opposite of exactly what using night creams is supposed to do. When using any material to your pores and skin, be sure you are reading through the list associated with elements on the content label.

Do We Really Need Night Creams?

The actual daily skin care regime on most women consists daily cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. Whenever you include the daily utilization of night creams for this every day regime, you will be taking advantage of the relaxed state of the face pores and skin, which can promote better absorption of the cream at cellular level. This in turn will increase the cellular development, improves skin elasticity and refresh your skin and make it appear younger. Restoring the elasticity to the skin is exactly what natural night creams do.

Why Utilizing Organic Night Creams are Beneficial
Natural creams, or even any kind of natural product you take in or apply to your skin, is a good way of retaining a youthful appearance. Just like organic foods may increase a healthier lifestyle and energy level, it makes skin healthy by enhancing cell production. When you begin to use natural skincare products, you will see the benefits on your own almost immediately. Just as you do whenever you eat natural foods and spot the difference in your body’s overall performance once severe chemicals are eliminated.

The Advantages of Utilizing Organic Night Creams

A. The most typical chemical substance additives in synthetic skin care products are the paraben group. These types of chemicals have been shown to damage the skin along with prolonged use, and even cause severe side effects for others. When you begin to use this product, you will notice less drying of the skin tissue, and fewer peeling caused by harsh chemical substances utilized in additional cosmetics.

B. Organic substances absorb rapidly into the pores and skin and therefore are not as likely to be applied from the surface while sleeping. Most of the time, the creams tend to end up on the actual pillowcase instead of in the cellular level exactly where they do their function.

C. If you use natural or organic products you’re much not as likely to have a skin response. Obviously you should browse the elements very carefully as with every product. If you cannot consume cucumbers or even mushrooms, then you probably cannot apply these ingredients into your skin. Most pores and skin reactions which happen are caused by product ingredients which contain severe chemical substances that damage the top of the skin layers of the dermas.

Something to consider; chemical cocktails are created when several products are used that contain various base ingredients. To be able to avoid this, try to buy all your skin care products from the same brand name product line.

D. When you add night creams for your every day skin care routine you are doubling your chances of attaining younger feeling and looking skin. The signs of getting older can be fought against using moisturizers on your own, but with adding simple night creams for your program, it provides suppleness of the skin and will make it appear younger.

You’ll find natural products on-line, and you will discover their own price is comparable to top department store manufacturers Look for those who possess the natural ingredients you are searching for and those who provide evidence of their reputation as on-line organic night creams manufacturer as well as distributor.