|
|
|
|
Tempest in a Bottle
|
Natural vs. Synthetic Skincare
June 2006
|
|
|
|
There has been a lot in the news lately about the
lack of adequate health testing and warning
information on beauty products. Recent studies
have shown that many of the
chemicals used in soaps, lotions, shampoos,
conditioners, facial care products, makeup, lipsticks
and more, can be hazerdous to long term health.
This newsletter will help you sort through the
hazardous mess with little effort. It will
help you
identify the five most common synthetic
chemicals
used in personal care products.
So grab a shampoo, lotion, or any personal care
product you use daily and explore the label using this
very simple guide.
*SPECIAL SALE on WILDEWOOD
NATURALS*
30% - 40% off the entire collection.
Click here!
|
|
A quick quiz to help you determine the safety of your beauty products.
This quiz will help you determine if the products you
are using could adversely affect your health and
well-being.
Take a look at the ingredients of the beauty
products you use. Then answer the following
questions True or False:
1. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate appears as an
ingredient in
my shampoo, body wash, facial cleanser or any other
products I use daily.
2. I notice a combination of Sodium Lauryl
Sulfate
and TEA (triethanolamine), DEA (diethanolamine),
or
MEA (monoethanolamine) in one or more of
the
products I use.
3. The word (s) "methylparaban", "butyl-
paraban", "ethyl-paraban", or "proply-paraban"
appears on the label.
4. My product lists "fragrance" on the
label.
5. I see the words "dibutyl-phthalate or
DBP" or "diethylhexyl phthalate"
or "DEHP" on a label.
If you answered "True" to any of the questions,
you may want to reconsider using those
products.
To find out why, please refer to the information
under "Adverse long-term health affects associated
with these chemicals" in this newsletter.
Please click here to read our revised and updated glossary of toxic ingredients to avoid.
|
 |
Organic facial care from GratefulBody. For skin that glows with natural beauty.
GratefulBody makes chemical-free,
vital botanical skincare products and topical
medicinals formulated with organic, biodynamically
grown and ethically wildcrafted ingredients. These
truly pure, natural products are effective, nourishing
treatments that nurture your skin's inherent
beauty.
Consisting of three product lines targeted for
specific skin conditions, GratefulBody
truly organic skin care is
pure and wholesome with benefits that are tangible.
Experience for yourself that well-nourished skin is the
secret to a healthy and radiant complexion.
The DAILY FACIAL LINE from
GratefulBody consists
of the basics necessary for a healthy complexion.
The holistic facial cleanser, toner, and three
moisturizing therapies targeted for specific skin types
are completely pure and clean.
30Plus MATURE SKIN LINE contains
effective rejuvenating concentrates of complete
purity. Nourishing your skin to optimal health is the
natural way to minimize wrinkle formation and
damage from time, stress and exposure.
This line consists of six therapeutically rich
treatments specific to the skin's needs. My personal
favourites are 30Plus Enzyme Mask
and 30Plus Eye Creme.
This mask is the ultimate super smoothie for the
skin. Containing purifying plant foods rich in
beneficial natural food enzymes, this non-abrasive
mask deeply cleanses and nourishes the skin. It
helps to create and maintain optimal skin tone,
firmness and radiance.
This exquisite eye creme is light in
texture and effectively smoothes and firms the
delicate skin around the eyes. With pure
nourishment of highly concentrated plant ingredients,
it helps repair fine lines and prevent premature
wrinkles.
GratefulBody's ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT LINE is
specially formulated to be scent neutral. This is the
perfect skin care regime for those who are extremely
sensitive and scent intolerant, the immune
compromised and those undergoing arduous medical
treatments.
Each GratefulBody product is made from
a remarkably generous recipe of nourishing whole
plant ingredients. Your skin is fed precisely what it
needs to heal and balance itself without having to
process synthetic substances that are harmful to the
body.
What goes on your skin must be safe for your
whole body. The cosmetic industry's use of
synthetic chemicals is not regulated for consumer
safety - even lines marketed as "natural"
and "organic" contain known health hazards. Why
take the risk? GratefulBody offers you
nature's bounty of vital, biologically appropriate
nourishment, time-proven to be safe and
effective.
Insist on chemical-free skin care. Healthy skin is
beautiful skin.
For additional information about the complete line of GratefulBody Products please click here.
|
 |
|
 |
Adverse long term health affects associated with these chemicals.
It is my hope that an explanation of these chemicals
will arm you with the knowledge you need to make
safe and healthy choices.
1. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) & Sodium
Laureth Sulfate (SLES): highly toxic detergents
and
surfactants that pose serious health threats. Used
in car washes, garage floor cleaners and engine
degreasers - and in 90% of personal care
products that foam. Exposure to this chemical can
result in eye damage, severe skin irritations, hair
loss, urinary tract, bladder and kidney infections, .
Young eyes may not develop properly when exposed
to SLS because proteins are dissolved. Products
containing SLS should be rinsed off thoroughly after
use.
2. DEA, TEA, MEA:when sodium lauryl
sulfate (SLS) is combined with these ingredients
it can cause the formation of nitrosamines -
which are powerful carcinogens. Used as emulsifiers
and to control acidity and is found in skin lotions, eye
gels, moisturizing creams, shaving foams, shampoos
and dermatological soaps. Can cause severe facial
dermatitis and contact dermatitis.
3. Parabans (methyl, propyl, butyl, ethyl):
Some combination of these synthetic preservatives
are used in 99% of the skin and hair products made
today. Highly toxic and cause allergic/skin
reactions. Recent medical studies indicate these
chemicals are estrogenic. This means they mimic
estrogen in the body with butylparaban being the
most potent. Parabans have also been found in
breast cancer tissue. Be cautious and look for
products that are paraban-free.
4. Artificial Fragrances have been linked to a
wide
variety of health problems. Fragrance on a label can
indicate the presence of up to 4000 separate
ingredients, many toxic and carcinogenic.
Symptoms associated with exposure include
headaches, dizziness, allergic rashes, skin
discolouration, skin irritation, violent coughing and
sneezing. Clinical observations proves fragrances
can affect the central nervous system. Make
sure the products you purchase are fragranced with
pure essential oils instead of synthetics.
Phthalates can be hidden in synthetic
fragrance compositions and it is wise to avoid this
chemical.
5. Phthalates are chemical plasticizers
found in numerous cosmetics. Recent studies
indicate this chemical and its counterparts are
hormone disruptors that can cause birth defects
and other harm. Look for the words dibutyl
phthalate (DBP), or diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) on
the labels.
Many chemicals found in mainstream cosmetics
and personal care products do not cause
obvious signs of toxicity immediately, but will slowly
poison the
body through repeated use.
Every woman has the right to enjoy healthy
beauty. It is my hope that this information will
enable you to choose healthy products for you and
your family.
|
 |
"Love Your Face" with Pangea Organics
With Pangea Organics, taking great care of
your skin
means understanding what you put on it. Especially
since what goes on your body makes its way into
your body.
Pangea Organics offers three simple
products in their "love your face" regimen.
Step one is cleansing. This cleanser is
perfect for all skin types leaving skin refreshed, clean
and exceptionally soft. This is a favourite of mine for
my morning cleanse.
Step two is toning. Choose the toner
specific to your skin type. The herbal extracts
refresh and nourish while helping to eliminate
environmental toxins.
The third and final step is to moisturize.
Every
skin type and condition requires healthy hydration.
Choose the one best suited for your skin and feel the
difference! These moisturizers absorb quickly,
leaving behind no sticky residue. Skin is left soft,
smooth and completely nourished.
Pangea Organics facial care is perfect
for the
entire family. Take a look at the products your
significant other uses every morning. Mainstream
men's toiletries are filled with synthetic chemicals.
Since even fewer men are aware of the long term
health risks associated with their products,
Pangea
would be a great line to introduce to husbands and
boyfriends.
My male customers report that shaving
with the cleanser followed with a toner which serves
as an aftershave, and then moisturizing with one of
the facial creams has fabulous therapeutic benefits,
restoring health and balance to their skin.
This very simple healthy facial care
program is easy to follow, which for men is an
important factor. But more importantly, it offers a
completely pure, healthy alternative for men's
grooming.
So if you are concerned about the products the man
in your life uses, introduce him to Pangea
Organics as a healthy alternative.
To read more about Pangea Organics and explore the line, please click here.
|
 |
|
Thankfully today, we have the freedom to choose
healthy products for ourselves and our families.
Armed with the knowledge needed, it is now possible
to make choices that are beneficial to ourselves, our
families and the planet. Read your labels and choose
wisely!!
Be well!
Pamela

Pamela Cronan-Maddox
The Alchemist's Apprentice, Inc.
phone:
770.992.2121
|
©2005-2008 The Alchemist's Apprentice, Inc. ® - All Rights Reserved
Creative Website Solutions
|
|
|
|
| | |