Posted by Dr. Ali ABY Muhammed | Posted in Uncategorized | Posted on 02-09-2010
There are many unhealthy and un-natural skin care ingredients contained in a vast variety of skin care products on the market today (inlcuding those sold in high-end department stores); listed below are a few of those ingredients that you will want to avoid when purchasing your skin care products regardless of the product’s claim to be ALL NATURAL. ALWAYS read the ingredients lists and familiarize yourself with those ingredients that are truly natural and those that are not.
For additional skin care education and information you can also visit:
• The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
• Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database
• Unbiased Skin Care Reviews
ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE - The active ingredient in many antiperspirants. Inhibits the normal bodily function of underarm sweating. The use of aluminum compounds in personal care is currently under scrutiny.??
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The cosmetic and personal care product industry is a multi-billion dollar a year industry … and growing. New products are coming onto the market every day. Manufacturers play to your emotions in their advertising and packaging. They tell you their products will make you look more beautiful, younger, sexier and help you attract your perfect mate. They promise to erase blemishes, wrinkles, make your skin smoother and softer. In fact, any flaws that you see in yourself, real or imagined, there is most likely a product on the market that promises to fix it.
Can you believe all the claims you read or hear about these products? Is there really truth in advertising? Where do you find the answers to these questions? How can you really be sure that a product will do what the manufacturer says it will? And most importantly, how do you know that the products are healthy and safe to use?
Here are some things for you to look out for when choosing products you’re going to use on your skin: Read the rest of this entry »
Skin is a dynamic system whose condition and properties depend on temperature, hydration, environment and other factors. Therefore, the skin’s ability to absorb topically chemicals can vary greatly. Here is what you can do to ensure optimal penetration of active ingredients:
See our Overstanding Herbal Extracts & Infusions post.
Cleanse your skin before applying skin care products particularly if you have applied anything to your skin since your last skin cleansing or washing. The best time to apply skin care products is after you are fresh out of a warm shower or bath because not only is your skin clean but it is also thoroughly moist and should better absorb whatever you apply to it. Read the rest of this entry »
