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Choosing Natural Skin Care for the Health of the Environment

vrosenbaum — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:05:08 +0000

Natural skin care products are the green alternative. Most people choose them because they are better for their health. They are also better for the health of the environment for many different reasons.

There are many different reasons because there are many different chemicals. Let’s start with petrochemicals.

Petrochemicals are petroleum derivatives. Our reliance on them over the last few decades has caused them to become common air and water pollutants. The factories that produce them produce CO2 and other climate changing compounds.

Propylene glycol, ethylene oxide, sunscreens called oxybenzone and benzophenone, isopropyl alcohol and ethanol are some of the petrochemicals commonly found in cosmetics and personal care products of all kinds.… Read Full Article

Pro Collagen Cream – The Latest in Natural Skin Care

vrosenbaum — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:21:10 +0000

The myth that a collagen cream can improve your skin’s health or reduce wrinkles has been debunked by numerous experts. The creams have been around for years and most people know they don’t work. The latest things are the pro-collagen creams.

Pro-collagen creams stimulate the production of new cells and elastic fibers. Some of those cells will produce pro-collagen molecules, which means that the levels of the protein in the skin should increase. The benefits should include thicker, firmer and smoother skin.

A variety of compounds are used in the pro-collagen creams. The benefits of the finished moisturizers depend on the concentration of active ingredients and the inclusion of cheap fillers or … Read Full Article

Stop Animal Testing by Choosing Natural Skin Care Products

vrosenbaum — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:41:29 +0000

Animal testing regulations vary from one country to the next. The use of animals to test cosmetic ingredients is about to be banned completely in the European Union.

One of the biggest cosmetic companies in the world is located in France. The company has protested the ban.

The ban will not affect companies that manufacture drugs. Some cosmetic ingredients are also considered drugs. Examples include some of the anti-wrinkle preparations.

Each batch of Botox is still tested extensively on animals. Botox is a de-activated form of botulism toxin. There have been instances in the US where the injections were found to contain the live virus. People have ended up in the hospital … Read Full Article

100 Natural Skin Care Tips – More or Less…

vrosenbaum — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:13:19 +0000

I originally wanted to provide 100 natural skin care tips in this article. All together there are more than a dozen tips.

The most important is to moisturize, and repeat. In fact, you can repeat that as many times as you like to make up the difference between the number of tips provided here and one hundred.

I have seen people spend thousands of dollars on anti-aging treatments of all kinds. They spend hundreds of dollars on various skincare products. They try different name brands, use exfoliants, toners, masks and concealers. The product they overlook most often is a moisturizer.

Dermatologists agree on this subject. Failing to use a good moisturizer is … Read Full Article

Understanding Why Skin Care Products Should Be Paraben Free

vrosenbaum — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:48:32 +0000

Paraben free products have been around forever, but have only gained attention in recent years. In 2004, researchers announced that parabens had been found in high concentrations in breast cancer tumors. Attempts to explain the significance of those findings are still ongoing.

The chemicals are used as preservatives. While there are a few naturally occurring parabens, they are not used commercially. All of the parabens found in personal care products, foods and other commercial goods are created synthetically.

A number of different companies produce the chemicals. The process is relatively simple. Para-hydroxybenzoic acid is combined with one or more types of alcohol to create them. Those compounds are synthesized from other chemicals. … Read Full Article

Anti Aging Natural Skin Care with Wakame Kelp Extract

vrosenbaum — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:12:02 +0000

Here’s a look at some of the more effective anti aging natural skin care solutions. There are plenty of “marginally” effective ingredients. The ones covered here are a little better than that. Let’s start with wakame kelp.

Wakame kelp or seaweed is highly nutritious. So it is often used as a component of many health food recipes. The benefits to the skin’s health are several. The first benefit has to do with a compound called hyaluronic acid.

If you have compared any of the ingredients in the anti aging natural skin care products currently on the market, you have probably seen one called hyaluronic acid. It is one of the most popular … Read Full Article

4 Important Ingredients in Natural Wrinkle Creams

vrosenbaum — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:56:40 +0000

A natural wrinkle cream containing antioxidants, proteins, plant extracts and nourishing oils could be exactly what you need to improve your skin’s health and appearance. Here’s a look at the benefits of specific ingredients.

Grape Seed Oil

Grape seed oil can be used for cooking. Some chefs like it because of its unique “filming” ability. It forms a film over the pan and the vegetables being cooked. This allows them to use less oil.

When applied to the skin, the film acts to hold moisture in. The benefits of use may include reduced wrinkles, scars and stretch marks. It can help improve circulation. Because of its antioxidant activity, it protects against free … Read Full Article

Choosing Organic Natural Skin Care Without Breaking the Bank

vrosenbaum — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:03:15 +0000

Organic natural skin care treatments are becoming increasingly popular and increasingly easy to find. It is still important to do a little comparative shopping before you decide what to buy. It could save you money and save you from an embarrassing adverse reaction.

As far as price goes, you may have already noticed that organics cost more than conventional fruits and vegetables. Choosing organics is sometimes very important. But, sometimes it’s not important at all.

Avocados are an example of conventionally grown fruits that carry no risk. The only portions that could be treated with pesticides are the skins. The skins are thick. We do not consume them and they are not … Read Full Article

Natural Skin Care Lines and the Lack of Skin Care Regulations

vrosenbaum — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 12:30:55 +0000

While there are some excellent natural skin care lines, there are some companies that capitalize on our desire to protect our health. What they claim to provide and what they actually provide are two different things.

Things are different in some parts of the world. But, in the US, cosmetic manufacturers are largely unregulated. Even though creams, lotions and similar items are actually healthcare products, they are still classified as cosmetics.

The advertising terms used by cosmetic companies currently have no legal definitions. A company might use only naturally occurring ingredients. They might make the safest choices to help you protect your health. But, they might not.

Until things change, the only … Read Full Article

Grape Seed Oil as a Natural Skin Care Treatment

vrosenbaum — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:52:31 +0000

Grape seed oil is a natural skin care ingredient that is readily available and very affordable. Here’s a look at what it and others like it do to improve your skin’s health and appearance.

Grape seed oil contains essential fatty acids similar to those that combine to create the skin’s sebum, a naturally lubricating and protective fatty substance. We tend to over-clean, especially our faces, and remove too much of the skin’s natural sebum. Once the protective substance is removed, there is an increased risk of damage, which can eventually lead to wrinkling.

Grape seed oil helps to prevent wrinkles in several ways. The first is by moisturizing…replacing sebum removed during cleansing. … Read Full Article