• All Natural and Organic Skin Care Products #35

    22Dec
    Categories: Natural Skin Care, Natural Skin Care Ingredients Comments: 0

    Last minute natural skin care gifts for Christmas

     

    Did you save all or some of your Christmas shopping for the last minute? Do you want to avoid the crowds and the traffic at the shopping centers and the malls.

     

    Why not consider giving an e-book. It’s immediately downloadable. You can even get it on Christmas day and have it on time!

     

    If you’re looking for a gift for the person who’s concerned about aging, here are some anti aging e-books for the person who wants natural skin care products…

     

    Facial Gymnastics: Complete Facelift In 7 Days Without Surgery

    This book tells you how to give yourself a facelift without plastic surgery… natural anti aging skin care by exercising the muscles of your face. It’s safe, effective and will save you thousands of dollars.

     

    Naturally Skinsational ~ Rejuvenating Skin Care Recipes

    Create your own natural skin care products with the recipes in this e-book. For very little money you can have anti aging skin care with the best natural ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.

     

    Leons Anti-aging Beauty Secrets- Diy Anti-aging Skin Care Recipes

    Here’s another recipe book for creating your own anti-aging skin care from natural ingredients you probably already have at home. Also, you’ll find anti aging beauty secrets from around the world and more.

     

    Perhaps the person you’re buying for has been struggling with acne and paying megabucks for products with questionable ingredients and getting less than desirable results. Here are a couple e-books about making your own natural skin care products for treating acne… with all healthy ingredients…

     

    Acne Free In 3 Days

    This program was developed by a real acne sufferer and this is what he used to cure his own acne.

     

    Acne No More

    A step-by-step, holistic, natural system developed by a severe acne sufferer that he used to cure his acne permanently and have great looking skin.

     

    What about a soap making gift?

     

    Simple Soapmaking

    Learn how to make your own soap the right way, from an expert. A good natural skin care program must include using healthy natural soaps.

     

    Happy holidays!

     

    Christine H. Farlow, D.C.

    The Ingredients Investigator

    Protecting You From Harmful Ingredients…

    www.dyingtolookgood.com

    www.dyingtolookgoodbook.com

     


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  • All Natural and Organic Skin Care Products #34

    12Dec
    Categories: Natural Skin Care, Natural Skin Care Ingredients Comments: 0

    Ingredients to watch out for in anti aging skin care products

     

    The marketplace is overflowing with all sorts of anti aging skin care products, natural, organic and from the mainstream manufacturers. A great number of these anti aging products contain products that are harmful or have not been adequately tested.

     

    A big problem with the commercially produced anti-aging products is that a great many of them contain nano ingredients. And frequently, if not most of the time, the nano ingredients are not identified on the label. The trouble with nano ingredients is that they are not proven safe. They have not been in use long enough to find out what long term effects may result from their use. Some research has shown that nano ingredients can enter the cell and damage the DNA.

     

    In addition, most anti aging and skin care products contain ingredients that are not natural and may even be harmful.

     

    Here are some of the commonly used ingredients in anti aging skin care that you should avoid:

     

    Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben

    PEG (any ingredient that contains PEG in its name)

    Imidazolidinyl Urea

    Butylene Glycol

    Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten (any ingredient that contains hydrolyzed in its name)

    Diazolidinyl Urea

    Triethanolamine

    Fragrance

    Octyl Methoxycinnamate

    Polysorbate 80 (most polysorbates)

    Ceteareth-20 (any ingredient that has –eth in its name)

    Propylene Glycol

    Yeast Extract

    DMDM Hydantoin

    Polyethelene Glycol

    Potassium Benzonate

    Sodium Benzonate

    Sodium Metabisulfite

    Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (any Lauryl Sulfates)

     

    These are just a few of the many harmful ingredients used in your skin care products, whether they be anti aging products, skin care products in general and even some that claim to be natural and organic skin care.

     

    You will not find these ingredients in 100% certified organic anti aging skin care, the best and healthiest skin care products available. You wouldn’t put these ingredients in natural anti aging skin care you make at home.

     

    Remember, a great deal of what you put on your skin ends up in your blood stream. If you wouldn’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin.

     

    Christine H. Farlow, D.C.

    The Ingredients Investigator

    Protecting You From Harmful Ingredients…

    www.dyingtolookgood.com

    www.dyingtolookgoodbook.com

     


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  • All Natural and Organic Skin Care Products #31

    04Dec
    Categories: Natural Skin Care Comments: 0

    Natural anti-aging skin care products you can make at home

     

    If you’ve shopped for certified organic natural anti-aging skin care products, you’ve probably noticed that they’re a bit more costly than the mainstream, commercially produced skin care. Actually, it’s expected because organic, all natural skin care products are made from higher quality, unprocessed or minimally processed ingredients that cost the manufacturer quite a bit more.  

     

    Some of the best all natural anti-aging skin care products, like Sensatia Botanicals and Miessence, are made from ingredients that you can find right in your own kitchen.

     

    Have you ever thought of making your own?

     

    If you’ve considered it, but didn’t know where to start, or thought it too hard, now there is a resource to teach you how to make your own natural anti-aging skin care products in the comfort of your very own kitchen.

     

    Naturally Skinsational provides you with simple recipes to make your own natural anti-aging skin care products from ingredients you probably already have in your pantry and refrigerator.

     

    They’re simple, easy to understand and follow. You’ll feed your skin with fresh, all natural and organic rejuvenating ingredients. And you’ll save yourself amazing amounts of money in the process. Click here to find out more.

     

    And if you decide that you prefer to buy your anti-aging skin care, you can rely on companies like Sensatia Botanicals and Miessence to provide you with the best all natural and organic anti-aging skin care.

     

    Christine H. Farlow, D.C.

    The Ingredients Investigator

    Protecting You From Harmful Ingredients…

    www.dyingtolookgood.com

    www.dyingtolookgoodbook.com


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  • All Natural and Organic Skin Care Products #27

    22Nov
    Categories: Natural Skin Care, Natural Skin Care Ingredients Comments: 0

    What you need to know about certified organic skin care

     

    If you read the last post, you already have an idea why you should use certified organic skin care.

     

    Let’s take a closer look at the benefits…

     

    The certified organic ingredients in natural skin care products are safer and healthier for you because they are grown without

     

    ·    pesticides and herbicides

    ·    synthetic chemical fertilizers

    ·    genetically engineered seeds

     

    Certified organic plants are grown in soil that is richer and has more nutrients. They are processed without harsh chemicals and toxic solvents. The final certified organic ingredients used in the natural skin care products are richer in nutrients than those commercially grown and processed and those that are synthetically derived.

     

    Remember, your skin is the largest organ in your body. It absorbs a great deal of what you put on it. Some of the ingredients actually get into your bloodstream. You are in fact feeding your skin with every skin care product you put on it, whether natural, certified organic or synthetic.

     

    It’s important to make sure that the ingredients in the skin care products you use on your body are also substances you want inside your body and circulating in your bloodstream. All your organic and natural skin care products should be nourishing to your skin and body too.

     

    In addition, choosing certified organic natural skin care products is not only good for you, it’s also beneficial for the soil and the environment as well.

     

    Christine H. Farlow, D.C.

    The Ingredients Investigator

    Protecting You From Harmful Ingredients…

    www.dyingtolookgood.com

    www.dyingtolookgoodbook.com

     


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  • All Natural and Organic Skin Care Products #26

    19Nov
    Categories: Natural Skin Care, Natural Skin Care Ingredients Comments: 0

    Organic or natural skin care – which is better?

     

    If a skin care product states that it is natural on the label, it may contain natural ingredients. However, the quantity and the quality of the natural ingredients are unknown. It may also have other synthetic ingredients that can be harmful, cause cancer or be tainted with cancer-causing contaminants.

     

    If the skin care product is certified natural by the Natural Products Association (NPA), it is required to be comprised of “at least 95% all natural ingredients.” The NPA defines natural as “Ingredients that come or are made from a renewable resource found in nature (Flora, Fauna, Mineral), with absolutely no petroleum compounds.”

     

    The NPA Standard for natural skin care products allows some synthetic ingredients only when “there is not a readily available natural alternative ingredient” and “there are no suspected human health risks as indicated by peer-reviewed third-party scientific literature.”

     

    The natural skin care ingredients as defined by the NPA may have been grown with synthetic fertilizers and sprayed with chemical pesticides and herbicides. In this case, there may be unknown harmful chemicals and contaminants in the product which are not listed on the label.

     

    Skin care products that claim to be natural and organic, without any certification, are similar to products that claim to be natural without certification. These products will contain some organic ingredients, but the same questions that lurk for the uncertified natural products still remain for uncertified natural and organic products. Although some of these companies may have top quality products with impeccably pure ingredients, many do not. 

     

    So, what is the best natural skin care? It is a skin care product that is USDA certified organic to food standards.

     

    The problems with the OASIS and EcoCert Organic certifications have been previously discussed in this blog.

     

    Christine H. Farlow, D.C.

    The Ingredients Investigator

    Protecting You From Harmful Ingredients…

    www.dyingtolookgood.com

    www.dyingtolookgoodbook.com

     


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  • All Natural and Organic Skin Care Products #25

    17Nov
    Categories: Natural Skin Care Ingredients Comments: 0

    New Natural Skin Care Standards – Prohibited Ingredients

    The following ingredients are not allowed in the new natural skin care standards by the Natural Products Association:

    • Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
    • Amodimethicone
    • Behentrimonium Methosulfate
    • Butylene glycol
    • Carbomer
    • Ceteareth-20
    • Cetrimonium Chloride
    • Coco DEA
    • Cocoamidopropyl Betaine
    • Cyclopentasiloxane
    • Diazolidinyl Urea
    • Dimethicone
    • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
    • EDTA
    • EthylHexylGlycerin
    • Glycereth-7 Cocoate
    • Isoceteth 20
    • Isopropyl Palmitate
    • Lauramide MEA
    • Lauryl DEA
    • Methoxycinnamate
    • Olefin Sulfonate
    • Oleyl Betaine
    • Parabens (methyl, propyl, butyl, etc.)
    • PEG-150 Distearate
    • PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
    • Polyquaternium 10
    • Propylene Glycol
    • Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
    • Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
    • Sodium Laureth Sulfate
    • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
    • Sodium Lauryl Carboxylate
    • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
    • Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
    • Sodium Myreth Sulfate
    • Sodium PCA or Na PCA (pyrrolidone carbonic acid)
    • Soyamidopropalkonium Chloride
    • Stearamidopropyl Dimethyl Amine

    Also, natural skin care products are not permitted to contain ingredients that contain the following in their name:

    • “ethoxylate”
    • “PEG”
    • the suffix “-eth”
    • “sarcosinate”
    • “MEA”, “DEA” or “TEA”
    • “taurate”
    • “sultaine”
    • “Sulfosuccinate”
    • “PPG”

    In addition, companies are not allowed to use these types of ingredients in their natural skin care products:

    • synthetic silicone compounds
    • petroleum derived ingredients including petrolatum, mineral oil or paraffin
    • chemical sunscreens like avobenzone and oxybenzone
    • synthetic polymers, i.e. ingredients that contain PVP or acrylates in the ingredient name
    • preservatives that release formaldehyde, including DMDM hydantoin, diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea, methylisothiazolinone

    This is not an exhaustive list. There may be other ingredients, not on this list, that are not allowed in natural skin care products.

    There are a number of synthetic ingredients that are temporarily allowed in certified all natural skin care products. These are scheduled to be eliminated in 2010. They are:

    • preservatives that do not release formaldehyde and do not contain parabens
    • fragrances that do not contain phthalates and are not irritants
    • coco-betaine
    • quaternary ammonium compounds used in hair conditioners

    It’s important to remember that the best natural skin care products may not be the ones certified by the Natural Products Association. Because of the high fees required to become certified, many small natural skin care companies may not be able to afford the certification, but may provide a superior natural skin care product.

    Some of the best all natural skin care lines are found here.

    Again, it all boils down to reading the labels and knowing which ingredients are safe and which are not.

    Christine H. Farlow, D.C.
    The Ingredients Investigator
    Protecting You From Harmful Ingredients…
    www.dyingtolookgood.com
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  • All Natural and Organic Skin Care Products #24

    14Nov
    Categories: Uncategorized Comments: 0

    New Natural Skin Care Standards

     

    The Natural Products Association (NPA) has a standard and a seal for certifying natural products. You will start to see products certified by the NPA on store shelves by Thanksgiving.

     

    Under this program, skin care products are certified natural, not organic. This will give some definition to what it means to be natural for skin care products. Up until now, the term natural has not been legally defined for cosmetics, skin care or personal care products.

     

    These new standards are definitely a step in the right direction and certain currently allowed synthetic ingredients will be eliminated in 2010 to improve the standards.

     

    However, the current standards do allow hydrolyzed proteins, a source of hidden MSG and hydrogenated oils. Both of these types of ingredients I consider unacceptable in natural skin care products. Since a great deal of what you put on your skin is absorbed into your bloodstream, why would you use products on your skin with ingredients you would not eat?

     

    One major drawback to the NPA standards is that in order to be certified, there is a hefty fee. Many small natural skin care companies that use the best natural skin care ingredients may find the cost prohibitive and may not be able to afford certification.

     

    Many of these small companies’ products are actually superior to some of the certified products from the larger, mainstream companies that can afford to pay the price. This will mislead the consumer into thinking that the products certified by the NPA are superior to those of the small all natural skin care companies that actually do have superior products with higher quality ingredients.

     

    Certified so far are seven Natural Lips products by Aubrey Organics, nine products by Burt’s Bees and two body cremes by JR Watkins Natural Apothecary.

     

    The Steering Committee & Partners for this new standard are

     

    Aubrey Organics

    Badger Balm

    Burt’s Bees

    Trilogy Fragrances

    Weleda

     

    My advice, as always, is to read the ingredients list, even on products certified organic by any standard or certified natural by the new natural standards.

     

    These new standards aren’t perfect as you can see with some of the undesirable ingredients allowed. Also, with Burt’s Bees at the helm and with many of their products containing fragrance, and the downgrading of some of their ingredients to include canola oil since their takeover by Clorox, it is just wise to make sure you know what’s in the products you use and make sure it meets with the level of safety/risk you’re comfortable with.

     

    Click here to shop for truly healthy natural skin care products.

     

    Christine H. Farlow, D.C.

    The Ingredients Investigator

    Protecting You From Harmful Ingredients…

    www.dyingtolookgood.com

    www.dyingtolookgoodbook.com

     


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  • All Natural and Organic Skin Care Products #21

    07Nov
    Categories: Natural Skin Care, Natural Skin Care Ingredients Comments: 0

    Anti-aging natural skin care products

     

    There are a lot of anti-aging products on the market. Many claim to be natural. However, if you read the ingredients list you’ll find that a great many so-called natural skin care anti-aging products are far from natural.

     

    Very popular among the highly marketed so called all natural anti-aging skin care products is the use of nano ingredients. This is a technology that is rapidly being integrated into many products, not only skin care.

     

    The main issue you should be concerned with is the fact that these ingredients have not been adequately studied. No one knows the long term effects on your health from the absorption of nano ingredients. However it has been shown that nano sized titanium dioxide enters the cell and damages the DNA. This alone is good reason to avoid all skin care products, whether natural or not, that contain nano sized ingredients.

     

    Here are three of my top picks for certified organic natural anti-aging skin care products …

     

    Rejuvenessence Facial Serum rejuvenates tired and stressed skin with powerful healing ingredients like avocado, rosehips, calendula, jojoba and carrot. There are no synthetic chemicals, no petroleum derived ingredients and no contaminants – just organic, whole, nourishing ingredients to feed your skin and to regenerate and revitialize your complexion.

     

    Firming Eye & Neck Serum decreases the appearance of crow’s feet and fine lines and wrinkles. It moisturizes and tones with organic ingredients like rosehips, avocado oil, olive leaf, horsetail and nettle. It’s ultra concentrated with real food nutrition for the skin.

     

    Ambrosia Essence is the ultimate skin rejuvenation treatment. It’s composed of powerful and effective herbs and flower extracts to tone, soothe and renew the skin. Tamanu nut oil, rosehips and neroli are just three of it’s eight potent and healing ingredients.

     

    Rejuvenate and revitalize your skin with the best natural skin care anti-aging products that contain truly healthy and nourishing ingredients.

     

    Christine H. Farlow, D.C.

    The Ingredients Investigator

    Protecting You From Harmful Ingredients…

    www.dyingtolookgood.com

    www.dyingtolookgoodbook.com

     


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  • All Natural and Organic Skin Care Products #17

    29Oct
    Categories: Natural Skin Care Comments: 0

    Natural skin care tips for sensitive skin 

     

    If you have sensitive skin, you probably know the frustration of trying product after product, only to find that it irritates your skin or you have some kind of reaction to it. You may even have tried natural skin care products claiming to be mild, gentle and healing to sensitive skin… only to find that again you reacted to the product.

     

    Many skin care products claiming to be all natural really aren’t natural at all. That’s because the word “natural” is not legally defined for skin care products and manufacturers can use “natural” to mean anything they want. Yes, it’s misleading, and that’s why it’s so important to be informed so you know how to identify truly natural skin care products.

     

    My top recommendation for natural skin care products for sensitive skin is to choose skin care products that are certified organic, preferably to the USDA National Organic Program standards.

     

    For best results, follow these steps:

     

    Cleanse with a gentle, all natural skin care product, specially formulated for sensitive skin with healing herbs and essential oils.

     

    Once a week, use a gentle exfoliant to gently remove dead skin cells and promote a glowing and wholesome skin tone.

     

    Use a mineral mask, also once a week, to draw toxins from below the skin surface to refresh your skin and give it a clear and healthy complexion. Make sure you condition and moisturize after using the mask to prevent your skin from dehydrating.

     

    Always use a skin conditioner or toner, made specially for sensitive skin, after cleansing to nourish your skin and provide a base to lock in the moisturizer.

     

    Moisturize your skin to restore and repair damaged skin and protect against free radical damage and moisture loss.

     

    The all natural and organic skin care products from Australia, by Miessence are my top pick for sensitive skin care. Follow the links below for more details and complete instructions on their use and how to get the greatest benefit from them.

     

    Soothing Cleanser

    Gentle Exfoliant

    Soothing Mineral Mask

    Soothing Skin Conditioner

    Soothing Moisturizer

     

    If you use these products and still find that you are getting a reaction, then it is likely that you may need to look at your diet and improving your health.

     

    Note: This is not intended to be medical advice. If you need medical advice, please see your doctor.

     

    Christine H. Farlow, D.C.

    The Ingredients Investigator

    Protecting You From Harmful Ingredients…

    www.dyingtolookgood.com

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  • All Natural and Organic Skin Care Products #14

    22Oct
    Categories: Natural Skin Care Comments: 0

    Free natural skin care tips

     

    The first and most important thing to keep in mind when you use natural skin care products is to make sure they truly are all natural - all the ingredients, not just a few.

     

    There are many so-called natural skin care product lines on the market that contain just a few natural ingredients. They market themselves as all natural, touting their small number of natural ingredients. However, what they don’t tell you is they also contain synthetic, petroleum based ingredients that make them no better than the cheap products on the drug store shelves.

     

    The best natural skin care products contain food-grade ingredients. Just as the healthy food you eat nourishes your body, natural skin care made from healthy food ingredients provides nourishment for your skin. This is important because a great deal of what you put on your skin is absorbed directly into your bloodstream.

     

    A good natural skin care treatment regimen will include at least cleansing, toning and moisturizing.

     

    Here are two different options for an excellent skin care treatment program…

     

    Program 1 – Cleansing, toning and moisturizing according to skin type

     

    Liquid cleanser

    Skin conditioner

    Moisturizer

    Skin care packs including cleanser, conditioner and moisturizer

     

    Program 2 - use discount code BONSC when you check out and get a 5% discount on your entire purchase with these products.

     

    Liquid cleanser

    Cleansing bars - specially formulated to be gentle and nourishing to the skin of the face if you prefer a bar soap for your face

    Toner

    Moisturize, nourish & hydrate

     

    Natural skin care isn’t only for women. It’s important for the whole family.

     

    Here are some top recommended men’s natural skin care products…

     

    Shaving

    After-shave

     

    Last, but not least, make sure you use only the safest and mildest products on your baby’s sensitive skin.

     

    You’ll be amazed, after using an excellent organic and natural skin care program, how different your skin will look and feel. Enjoy the compliments!

     

    Christine H. Farlow, D.C.

    The Ingredients Investigator

    Protecting You From Harmful Ingredients…

    www.dyingtolookgood.com

    www.dyingtolookgoodbook.com


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