Outdoors, sunburn can strike even the most diligently lotioned vacationer. An infusion of black tea makes a fragrant sunburn soother. The tannins in black tea draw heat from the burn and restore the skin’s acid balance. Adding a few leaves of mint will add cooling relief. The infusion keeps for […]
Health information
Look in the mirror…what does your face tell you about your health? Your skin can be a window to your internal health….both physically and emotionally. Practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine have long-established that many internal ailments express themselves in external appearance, especially the face. So when you get a recurring […]
What Your Skin Is Telling You
Parabens are the most widely used preservative in cosmetics and in fragrance. They can be found in soaps, shampoos, lotions and many other skin care products. Parabens easily penetrate the skin, bypass the metabolic process, and enter the blood stream and body organs. They have been detected in human breast […]
Parabens
The National Toxicology Program classifies Ethylene Oxide, which is used to sterilize surgical instruments, as a human carcinogen. It is also used to manufacture popular brands of shampoo.
Ethylene Oxide
Triclosan was initially developed as a surgical scrub for medical professionals, but in recent years it has been added to a host of consumer products, from kitchen cutting boards to shoes. Endocrine disruption, allergies, organ system toxicity are among the health concerns associated with this prevalent chemical. What to do […]
Triclosan
The gist Parabens are used to prevent the growth of microbes in cosmetics products and can be absorbed through skin, blood and the digestive system. Parabens have been found in biopsies from breast tumors at concentrations similar to those found in consumer products. Parabens may be found in a wide […]
Parabens
The truth is, many of the ingredients in personal care and beauty products aren’t so pretty. US researchers have found that 1 in 8 ingredients in personal care products are hazardous industrial chemicals. Did you know that everyday chemical exposure is among the leading causes of the most common cases […]