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Face Cream Secrets – 3 Dangerous Skin Care Ingredients the Best Moisturizing Creams Do Not Contain!

  • December 10, 2011 at 4:35 am



In this article I’m going to blow the lid off a few face cream secrets that most men and women do not know about. There are a lot of dangerous skin care ingredients used in almost all skin care products today that you should avoid at all cost.

The best moisturizing face creams are free from chemicals and artificial preservatives. The reason most companies use these ingredients is because it cuts down on production cost, which is understandable I guess.

Companies have to make money to stay alive, but my question would be: do they have to do so in an unethical manner? I’m guessing no, but they choose to take the easy way out, which will ultimately be their demise as customers educate themselves and figure out what’s going on.

1. Dioxane

Dioxane is a synthetic derivative of coconut and is widely used in skincare products today. It usually contains very high amounts of 1,4-dioxane, which is easily absorbed through your skin. The really shocking fact is that 1,4-dioxane is considered to cause cancer by the State of California.

2. Mineral Oils

Mineral oils come with different names, such as liquid paraffin, petrolatum and paraffin wax, just to name a few. They coat your skin, keep moisture in, but they do it in an unnatural manner which clogs your pores. This can cause premature aging, dry skin, acne and problems with your body because it cannot eliminate toxins through the pores.

3. Fragrances

The term fragrance is tricky, because it can refer to 4,000 separate ingredients, many of which are carcinogenic and toxic. While fragrances may smell good, they have been proven to cause problems with your central nervous system, cause depression, irritability and a host of other problems.

Paraben Free Face Care – 5 Facts You Must Know Before You Purchase Paraben Free Lotions and Creams

  • December 11, 2010 at 11:38 am



Paraben free face care is a hot topic these days and so are paraben free lotions and creams. There is a good reason for this and you need to know why before you purchase any paraben free lotions and creams. So here are 5 facts you need to know before you buy any lotions or creams.

Fact #1 – Parabens in case you don’t know are bad chemicals used in many creams and lotions – They are used as a preservative to give creams and lotions a longer shelf life. Some common names you’ll see on the ingredients label are; ethyl, butyl, methyl, and propyl paraben. Parabens can cause problems with the endocrine system and are considered carcinogenic. They may preserve creams and lotions, but they do not help preserve your face.

Fact #2 – In addition to parabens there are other harmful ingredients to look out for – A few of them to watch out for are; fragrance, (fragrances are very powerful chemicals, up to 4,000 of them), alcohol, mineral oil, polyethylene glycol or PEG and acrylamide. Many brand name companies use these chemicals in their products because they are inexpensive to use. This adds to their profits.

Fact #3 – Parabin free lotions and creams are not necessarily safe – Some sly manufacturers know people are interested in paraben free face care and list their products as “paraben free”. Upon closer examination you find out the product you purchased is paraben free but contains other harmful ingredients. So bottom line, take some time and read the label for the ingredients.

Fact #4 – TV infomercials and magazines ads don’t always give you the whole truth – Every day people spend big money on products they buy from an infomercial or fancy magazine ad. The problem is you don’t know what all the ingredients are. You are buying blind so to speak and taking the word of some celebrity endorser.

Fact # 5 – Many big name companies have not signed The Compact for Safe Cosmetics – This is a pledge to not use chemicals that are known or strongly suspected of causing cancer, mutation or birth defects in their products and to implement substitution plans that replace hazardous materials with safer alternatives in every market they serve. If you are into paraben free face care and want to be certain that the paraben free lotions and creams you are buying are safe, make sure the company you are buying from has signed this pledge. Big name companies who have not signed include OPI, Avon, Estee Lauder, L’Oreal, Revlon, Proctor & Gamble and Unilever.

Currently some of the very best paraben free lotions and creams are coming from New Zealand. They have a commitment to using the best and safest natural ingredients to offer the very best in paraben free face care.

A Simple Guide to Anti Aging Skin Care

  • July 17, 2010 at 1:25 pm



Let’s face it, anti aging skin care becomes more and more of a concern as the years roll by. With age the perfect complexion that we took for granted in our twenties begins to fade and lines and wrinkles begin to appear. This is the time when we rely on an anti aging skin cream to restore our youthful appearance.

With so many skin care products on the market it’s difficult to know where to start. The shops are full of different brands some of which are advertised in magazines and on TV and others are own brand products. But how do you know which anti aging skin cream will work for you? Which brand will produce visible and lasting results?

A good place to start is the list of ingredients on the label attached to the tube or jar. When you know what to look for this will tell you how effective the product is likely to be. The main reason why our skin starts to sag and develop lines is that as we grow older the proteins collagen and elastin begin to break down. So ingredients that promote the growth of these two proteins are what you want to see when choosing an anti aging skin cream.

Three ingredients that you should look out for are Phytessence Wakame, Cynergy TK and Coenzyme Q10. Each of these in different ways stimulate the growth of collagen which improves the skin’s firmness and elasticity. But you should be aware that including collagen in the skin cream is ineffective since collagen cannot be absorbed by the skin.

This might seem incredible, but some skin care products contain ingredients that can actually cause harm to your skin with prolonged application. Mineral oil, also known as paraffin wax, a common ingredient of skin creams, clogs the pores and interferes with the skin’s natural ability to eliminate toxins. Dioxane, a synthetic derivative of coconut and a common skin cream ingredient is a known carcinogenic. The very fragrance that attracts you to a particular anti aging skin cream could be created from ingredients that are either toxic, or worse, carcinogenic. Parabens of various types are a preservative used in anti aging skin care products to increase shelf life. Studies have shown that they can cause cancer and result in allergic reactions and skin rashes.

Not only is it essential to know the ingredients that go into an anti aging skin care product, but it is equally important to make sure that even the good, active ingredients are used in sufficient quantity. Because of the high cost of these substances some manufacturers will include a minute amount just so that it can be shown on the list of ingredients.

Hopefully this brief survey of anti aging skin care products will help you in making a more informed choice when shopping for anti aging skin cream.

Best Skin Firming Face Lotion – Facts You Must Know

  • April 29, 2009 at 6:55 pm



The best way, and probably the easiest, to get rid of saggy skin is to use the best skin firming face lotion. Sounds simple enough, right? But let me tell you that it is not as easy as it sounds. Choosing the best firming lotion is not an easy task. There are hundreds of anti aging products available in the market these days and you can see some of the biggest brands out there competing with each other. All of them look equally good. So, how do you find out which one is the best?

The best way to find out the best skin firming face lotion is to not think of the brand value or price, but to think of the quality of the product alone. By quality, I mean the ingredients used in the product. A skin care product is only as good as its ingredients. So, you should always make sure you select a skin care product based on the quality of its ingredients alone and not anything else.

One of the most important things you should know about skin care products is that organic ingredients are a lot more effective and safer than artificial cosmetic ingredients. So, you should always look out for an organic skin firming lotion. Why is it so important? Let us take a look.

Some of the ingredients found in skin care products these days are very dangerous to your health. In fact, there is a whole list of ingredients you should avoid at any cost if you want to stay away from serious health issues. They include alcohols, artificial fragrance, mineral oils, parabens, toluene, and phenol carbolic acid. All these ingredients are capable of causing skin rashes to diseases as deadly as cancer. So, if you ever find a skin firming lotion with these ingredients, stay away from it.

Organic ingredients, on the other hand, are not only effective, but also very safe for your skin. Some of the best common organic ingredients include wakame (a special Japanese kelp extract), functional keratin, nutgrass extract, and manuka honey (a very rare type of honey found in New Zealand). Among these, wakame and functional keratin are almost considered miracle ingredients due to their amazing anti aging properties. Natural vitamin E, fruit extracts, natural oils like olive oil, grape seed oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, and macadamia oil, and various herbal extracts are also commonly found in organic skin care products. So, if you find a skin firming lotion with these ingredients, pick it up without thinking twice.

The most important thing you should remember about choosing the best skin firming face lotion is that the product should be organic and it should have at least some of the ingredients mentioned above to give you the best results. So, the next time you go shopping, you know what to look out for, don’t you.

Fragrance and Motivation – Perfume & Self-Regard With a Discount Fragrance

  • February 7, 2009 at 9:12 pm

When you smell incredible and spread perfume or cologne around you, you certainly feel great about yourself. Isn’t that what we all want from time to time? When you look good, you feel good.. When you feel good, you play good.. When you play good, you win! No matter the situation. The various discount perfumes and colognes smell different on every skin type and this makes the aroma that emanates from you truly unique to you. Some fragrances can make you reminisce on past moments whether intimate or fun and full of life. Most men are fond of using cologne as women are of wearing perfume. A great cologne, ranging from musk to sandalwood to oak and amber can infuse masculinity and confidence in all men. Whether you are a voluptuous woman or a macho man, fragrance meaning perfume or cologne can provide you the freedom to feel good in your own skin. Choosing an apt perfume for the day based on aromatherapy principles will boost your spirits for the day. Isn’t high spirits and a good mood what all of us want throughout our day? Since your moods and energy levels keep constantly changing, you should use different fragrances at different times during the day to keep that peak confidence factor high.

You will want to attend to your personal hygiene in the mornings, using an invigorating soap that will make you alert and vibrant for the rest of the day. After that, think of applying some anit-perspirant and some deodorant to keep fresh throughout the day. Deodorants are substances applied to the body, most regularly the armpits, to condense the body odor caused by the bacterial breakdown of perspiration. Armpit is the area on the human body openly under the joint where the arm connects to the shoulder.

Certain aromas are associated with certain qualities. Citrus, Spice, and Mint are uplifting, and calm the nerves. They are believed to help you mentally, improve thinking, and a readiness to accept challenges. If you are looking at a vigorous day’s work, these perfumes will kick-start the day for you.

Two excellent fragrances, sought after by many, are Cool Water by Davidoff, and Amarige Mariage by Givenchy. Cool Water fragrance includes citrus, pineapple, woody undertones, and the scent of ocean air. It smells like rich deep waters with its oceanic undertone and notes of floral fields. It’s rich and fresh at the same time. A small amount goes a long way with this one. I love Cool Water perfume for Women.

Amarige Mariage fragrance includes bitter orange, bergamot, cinnamon, patchouli, jasmine, and magnolia. Both of these fragrances boost your confidence levels, sharpening the senses and freeing the mind from anxiety.

Jasmine is a sleep aid. It has been said that the odor of jasmine in your bedroom leads to a more restful night of sleep and a better level of alertness the following day. It has also been said that the scent increases the brain waves associated with deep sleep. Put some jasmine oil in a bedside aroma diffuser or sprinkle a few drops on your bolster.

Herbals, Florals, and Sweet Fruits are soothing to the mind, and serve as anti-depressants.Perfumes & Colognes of this category include lavender, sage, rosemary, rose, lilac, peach and apple. If your job is a little stressful, these perfumes and colognes will give you the relief you need. Herbal aromas will also help you unwind when applied at the end of your busy day.

Three great fragrances, Design by Ralph Lauren fragrance, Touch by Burberry and Lovely by Sara Jessica Parker Perfume. Design includes a confident and improving cheering effect including gardenia, peach, and sandalwood. Burberry touch perfume has amber, rose, and lily for a similar effect with a some what more soothing undertone. Lovely includes lavender, orchid, apple and musk, for more focus and clearer perception.

Certain sweet-smelling scents have been shown to release endorphins to enhance cheerfulness and getting into the right frame of mind. These may include vanilla, honey, chocolate, coffee and molasses.

There are a few fragrances which are not easy to identify, but they calm you and remove all uneasiness. They will also produce a similar friendly, calming effect on the people working around you.

A wonderful perfume with these attributes is Angel by Thierry Mugler. It includes vanilla, chocolate, honey, caramel, apricot, and patchouli. This unique mix of happy scents along with mint patchouli and soothing apricot make it an ideal fragrance for a confident working day!