This Article Will Shock You If You Use Toothpaste
This article will shock you if you use toothpaste, shampoo,
shower gel, bath foam and other personal care and household
products.
Most of us happily purchase personal care and household
products without giving it a second thought.
Take a look on the back of some of your products and take
the bathroom test today!
Do you have any of the following ingredients listed Sodium Lauryl Sulpate,
Sodium Laureth Sulphate,
Aluminium, Alcohol,
propylene Glycol, and
DEA Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is commonly found in toothpastes,
bubble bath, shampoos and soaps. It's used as a thickener
and foaming agent, but has also been found to be a skin
irritant.
Shampooing your hair with a shampoo containg SLS can put as
many nitrates into your body as if you ate a pound of
bacon!
Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is also used as a wetting agent in
garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers.
Sodium Laureth Sulphate is a higher foaming version of SLS
and may be less irritating, however it may cause drying.
Like Sodium Lauryl Sulphate it may cause the potentially
carciogenic formation of nitrates on reacting with other
product ingredients.
Aluminium is commonly found in deodorants. Used regularly it
can increase the risk of alzheimer's by up to 3 times. (From
Natural Health May-June 1983)
Alcohol is found in mouthwashes.
Mouthwashes containing high
amounts of alcohol have been implicated in cancers of the
mouth and throat, according to a 1991 study from the
National Cancer Institute.
Propylene Glycol is found in a wide range of personal care
products including cosmetics, shampoos and foam baths.
Propylene Glycol is a cosmetic form of oils found in brake
and hydraulic fluid, as well as antifreeze. In cosmetic
products it stops moisture escaping from the skin. Material
Safety Data Sheets warn users to avoid skin contact with
propylene glycol as this strong skin irritant could cause
kidney damage and liver abnormalities.
DEA is a wetting agent used to provide a lather in shampoos,
skin creams and cosmetics. On it's own it's not harmful, but
during storage on a shelf or in a bathroom cupboard it may
react with other ingredients to produce carcinogens.
Read what Dr Samual Epstein has to say about DEAhttp://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/cosmetics/diethanolamine.htm.
Minerals
Minerals are natural compounds found in the earth's crust. These can be pure elements, simple salts or complex silicates in many forms. The study of minerals is called mineralogy. A true mineral is solid with a crystal structure. It is a naturally occurring, inorganic, homogeneous substance with a definite chemical composition.
The chemical composition varies from one mineral to another. Chemical tests and x-rays are needed to identify a mineral absolutely. These tests determine the composition and structure of a mineral respectively.
The composition and structure of a mineral not only form its identification but also affect certain physical properties, which help in identifying them.
Minerals are usually made of eight elements that are found in the earth's crust. They are oxygen, silicon, aluminum, iron, calcium, sodium, potassium and magnesium. Some properties of minerals, which are useful for identification, are color, luster, transparency, cleavage,...
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African American, Hispanic, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American: Fox Custom Cosmetics understands that offering skincare products for women of color isn't about harsh chemicals that make the skin lighter. Nourishing products that embrace and brighten the natural skin tone are combined with a revolutionary customization process and a precision that has never before been available to women of color.At Fox Custom Cosmetics, all ingredients utilized are plant-based, cold pressed or steam distilled to preserve their botanical properties. They soothe, nourish, moisturize and regenerate the skin with no cheap fillers. The products are lovingly created by a small staff whose primary goal is the health and spiritual well-being of the consumer. Fox Custom Cosmetics is a modern vehicle, enabling women of color to express their own individual beauty and style.
Beginning with a one on one beauty consultation to determine the needs of each individual consumer, Fox Custom Cosmetics creates...
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The Truth About Home Made Facials
I started making facial masks after reading several books on natural cosmetics. Common ingredients used in home made facials are eggs, lemon, milk, honey, cucumber, tomato, essential oils and lots more fruits, herbs and other ingredients. The assumption I had was that home made cosmetics, being all natural and preservative free were much safer than the
commercial masks you found in stores. A wrong assumption. You know the saying.
Never assume anything. It makes an ASS of U and ME. Did you know some of the deadliest poisons on earth are 100% natural? There are complaints about preservatives irritating the skin and all that. That may be true especially for a person with very sensitive skin. But preservatives actually make cosmetics safe to use.
Preservatives kill or at very least, inhibit the bacteria, mold, viruses and nasty things that would otherwise thrive in the cosmetics we use. Commercial preparations usually contain some preservative or other to make these...
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Colorescience Partners With DermStore.com to Fill Mineral Makeup Void Left By Bare Escentuals? Change in Online Sales Strategy
DermStore.com and Colorescience have joined forces to help fill the Mineral Makeup void in the marketplace, due to Bare Escentuals recent decision to restrict online sales to only two merchants. Their strategic alliance will provide:? Ease of finding quality Mineral Makeup products online? Innovative Colorescience kits exclusive to DermStore.com? Dermatologist recommended beauty and cosmetic tips? Competitive pricing? Award winning customer service with a 100% risk-free purchase policyDiane Ranger is the creator of the concept and developed Bare Escentuals into the cosmetic industry's first Mineral Makeup company.
After her success at Bare Escentuals, Ms. Ranger founded her own state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and continued to pursue her...
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