Natural Skin Care - More Than Skin Deep

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Do you naturally in skin care, of course, means good?

Do you naturally in skin care, of course, means good?

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Do you naturally in skin care, of course, means good?

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Do you naturally in skin care, of course, means good?

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(2) does no harm to animals (usually called "cruelty-free") and
(3) does no harm to human body and makes it an ideal well (the "body-friendly ").

Let us examine the "natural" skin care products in the light of each of these issues.

Eco-friendly
The issue is rarely addressed by the cosmetic industry is whether products are environmentally prijateljski.LA Times2 [2] reported that consumer products, including cosmetics, pump 100 tons of material a day in Southern California in the air, second only to auto emissions. These substances come from not only the propellants in sprays and aerosols, and the fluorocarbons, ethanol, butane, acetone, phenol and xylene. Here's how it works: These chemicals evaporate, and when the sun shines they combine with other pollutants to form ozone, a major component of smog that can cause headaches, chest pain and loss of lung function. This happens outdoors and indoors, which can seriously compromise the quality of air in our homes and offices.

There is a class of chemicals called PPCPs (pharmaceuticals and personal care products), which until recently received relatively little attention as potential environmental pollutants. PPCPs comprise all drugs (prescription and over-the-counter), diagnostic agents (eg, X-ray contrast media), nutraceuticals, and other chemicals, including fragrances, sunscreen agents and skin anti-aging preparations. When phthalates, for example, get into rivers and lakes, they are known to affect reproduction of aquatic species, and musk fragrances are known to bioaccumulate.3 [3] skin care products contain botanical ingredients grown with pesticides and chemical fertilizers that are not negative impact on the environment, and some may use genetically modified plants in the botanical ingredients.

Cruelty-Free
"Cruelty-free" generally means that the products are not tested on animals, and sometimes there is no animal derived ingredients in the products. Viewed literally, this would imply the absence of lanolin (wool), beeswax and honey, dairy products, etc. Some labels specifically state there are no animal ingredients.

body-friendly
We suggest four criteria for evaluation of "body-friendly" skin care products:

° Toxicity
· Occlusiveness
· comedogenicity
· The effectiveness of

1.Toxicity

In our July article, we discuss several constituents who prefer to avoid in skin care products. To recap, we are on the list of mineral oil, petrolatum, propylene glycol, parabens, phthalates, SLS and SLES. We also called sunscreens into question.

toxicity (to humans) skin care ingredients can be divided into three different categories: 4 [4]

a. carcinogenic, which relate to the ingredients contribute to cancer
b. The endocrine-disruption, which refers to chemicals that disrupt the body's hormonal balance, and can interfere with its ability to grow, develop, and operate normally. Endocrine disruptors can also be carcinogenic.
c. Allergens, irritating or sensitizing, meaning that consumers could have allergic reactions or contact dermatitis (itching, redness, rash, etc.). Individuals with multiple chemical sensitivity can become very ill when exposed to some of these chemicals.

There are many "natural" skin care product companies that have parabens, SLES, and the other of these ingredients in their products.

a general note about preservatives: By their very nature are toxic preservatives. They must be toxic to bacteria, molds and fungi that produce from spoiling. Another preservative that is gaining use as an alternative to parabens is Diazolidinyl urea. This preservative is banned to use in Europe, though some authors say it is a carcinogen because of the formaldehyde donors. Although formaldehyde is a chemical that occurs naturally in the human body, formaldehyde in the gaseous state is known carcinogens. From all the research we read, Diazolidinyl urea, when the forms of formaldehyde, formaldehyde gas does. However, when used in high enough concentrations, or even in low concentrations of persons who are particularly sensitive to it, Diazolidinyl urea-along with almost all other preservatives has been shown to cause contact dermatitis. There are also "natural" products that claim they do not use preservatives. Most of these contain grapefruit - or other citrus - oil extract. As mentioned in Part I of this series, cosmetic chemists I have spoken to say that the lemon seeds to turn rancid if not sprayed with a preservative, the preservative is concentrated in the oil when extracted, to the preservative in the extract is what actually the preservation of its products, and preservative used mainly paraben

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There are also skin care products that are sold in sealed containers with a pump or airless sprayer. Although it can add significantly to the cost of the product, this type of packaging and delivery is preferable, as it keeps the air and airborne contaminants from the product, and allows significantly reduce or even eliminate the use of preservatives.

of a large list of possible cosmetic ingredients, the relative several individually pose a high risk, but many people use a range of products every day. It is possible that these risks are adding up, or one that reacts with other ingredients to create a toxic combination, known as synergistic toxicity.

2.Occlusivity
The skin is the largest organ tijela.Pluća breathe, and so the skin, so to speak, "breathing" of the skin gives out toxins and chemicals - breathing in the form of sweat. Lotions and salves to close this exit may initially soften the skin and keep moisture from escaping, but it can actually prevent the individual's overall health, but weighing a number of skin and causes it to sag and age. Nutrients applied to the skin to improve skin health can have positive effects throughout the body, because they are absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin. When you choose a body-friendly skin care, two important criteria come into play: the products not to be toxic to our skin or our bodies, and not-occlusive allows nutrients and toxins out.5 [5] bonus comes when ingredients that are allowed to also cause the skin to balance and food. This is the topic of Part III of our series of articles: What are the nutrients and ingredients important for healthy skin? (end of September 2005). Here the address of the common ingredients "natural" skin care products that can be occlusive and / or comedogenic.

Look for "occlusivity" on the web and you will find hundreds of references to occlusivity in his koristima.Razlog companies tout the benefits occlusivity that retains water in the skin. When water can not escape, the skin remains soft and moist, and it sounds like a good thing. Imagine packing your skin with plastic wrap and strap all day, an extreme example occlusivity. Soon they will start to stink in here as the toxins that are typically run with sweat and generally evaporate into the air is trapped between skin and plastic. Now imagine that these same toxins can not leave the bloodstream because the skin is normal breathing is blocked. Where will they go? In some cases, they fester under the skin and form deep down blemishes, in extreme cases, where occlusive lotions used in the body longer, they can deposit in the liver and add to the body burden of toxic

Sometimes it is May be beneficial to use occlusive salves for a limited time. If you want to climb Mt. Everest, for example, or skiing at high altitudes where the air is thin and dry, and you are near the sun, it's a good idea to wear lotion that keeps water in the skin. For babies with diaper rash, it is good to use a balm that keeps the water from the skin! For most of us, and not constant conditions and treatments that hold water in the course of time are desirable.
Standard May cosmetics experts agree with this thinking. Paula Begoun does not go to the Cosmetics Counter without Me (5th ed, 2001.) Stated: "According to many 'natural' cosmetics companies, mineral oil (and petrolatum) comes from oil (petroleum), used in industry as metal-cutting fluids, and thus can damage the skin, creating oil film and suffocating .... This foolish, recurring misinformation about mineral oil and petrolatum is maddening. After all, crude oil is as natural as any other land-derived mineral oil substances ... and petrolatum ... can keep the air from the skin to some extent, but ... I do not suffocate skin! "(pp. 11-13). It also says that antiperspirants "can not be absorbed into the skin ..." (p. 14). I claim that anything rubbed onto the skin will be absorbed, so long as the molecules are small enough to pass through the skin membrane, and this is how the patches work for drug delivery. Although Begoun makes a good point that crude oil is "natural," I believe in making educated decisions that land-derived substances can be applied to the skin, while crude oil is not on my list.

It should be noted that there are degrees occlusivity: If occlusive ingredient when used by itself, it will be less so when used in combination with non-occlusive sastojaka.Male amount of wax used to emulsify jojoba oil and water will be far less occlusive than rubbing the wax on the skin only. With this in mind, other than mineral oil and petrolatum, here are some of the more common occlusive ingredients found in "natural" skin care:

a. beeswax and other waxes
b. castor oil
c. cocoa butter
d. DIMETHICONE
E. honey
f. lanolin
f. lanolin ...

3 comedogenicity

3 Comedogenicity ...
Unlike occlusive oils such as mineral and sunflower oils, which do not penetrate, comedogenicity refers to the tendency of substances to the skin pores and clog them. This is especially disturbing in the face care products, where clogged pores can lead to acne and blackheads blackheads.Riječ is the medical term for blackheads, blackheads, and Genic + means "friendly to blackheads." Some cosmetic-ingredient glossaries equate "non-comedogenic" with "non-occlusive," but that is a misunderstanding, while beeswax, mineral oil and zinc oxide (among others) known to be occlusive, they are non-comedogenic. This is because they lie on top of the skin and not penetrate. Others, such as sunflower oil, may be occlusive and (somewhat) comedogenic. Below is a list of relative comedogenicity some common "natural" cosmetic ingredients6 [6] (source: ):

...
something comedogenic
Not comedogenic

Capric / caprylic triglyceride
anhydrous lanolin
allantoin
cocoa butter
avocado oil
wax
Lanolic acid
Capric & Caprylic Acid
Cyclomethicone & DIMETHICONE
linseed oil
castor oil
ethanol
olive oil
coconut oil
glycerin
Peach kernal oil
corn oil
jojoba
Sweet Almond Oil
Grape seed oil
Kaolin (clay)
Glyceryl stearate
Mineral oil (USP)
Hexylene glycol
oxybenzone
Lanolin alcohol and oil
panthenol
Mineral oils, cosmetic grade
Petrolatum (USP)
Mink oil
Polysorbates
peanut oil
propylene glycol
safflower oil
SD alcohol
Sesame oil
sodium hyaluronate
sunflower oil
sodium PCA
Tocopherol (vitamin E)
sorbitol
Squalane
titanium dioxide
waxes

"Note: Even slightly or very comedogenic ingredients can be present in non-comedogenic formula is used when the percentage is low enough that at the end of the formula will not clog pores" (ibid.). The important thing is to look at their relative position in the list of ingredients. If comedogenic ingredient is towards the top, then it is probably present in quantities large enough to clog the pores. Unfortunately, it's impossible to list the ingredients to know whether such ingredient # 5 represents 20% of the formula, or 2%. Therefore, we must be able to trust the manufacturer when the label states "non-comedogenic ."

4 Effectiveness
Suppose that every skincare company's raison d'etre (before or after the profit motive) is to create products that make your skin feel and look good, and that probably means it is soft, not dry. Add some additional goals - anti-aging, acne, skin - and you've covered most bases. Most skin care products, "natural" or otherwise, the achievement of these goals by using occlusive ingredients that hold moisture and keep skin soft and "plump".
If, however, we are looking for the glowing beauty of the overall good health of the skin, we need to ask for more from our skin.

We agree with Charles DePrince, president GoForLife Labs, which reads: "The idea of​​" natural "can mean a product containing all natural ingredients, however, believe that there should be more significant meaning to the idea. I think it's natural course to achieve beauty is healthier and potentially more lasting than one with the use of harsh or radical treatments such as Botox, face lifts and peeling. "natural" ideas to support the living and the natural cells of our skin the nutrients that could support such things as the body's natural ability to retain moisture, to support natural collagen development, or to reduce hyperpigmentation. in this way, encouraging the natural health of skin, I believe that the cumulative effect will be to develop a healthier skin and as a result of time and beauty. "[7 7]