Why Natural Cosmetics are not Better for Your Skin

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:01:47 +0000

The first question a consumer often asks before purchasing a skin care product is “Is it natural?” This perception has come about because numerous natural companies have been misinterpreting safety data sheets. Of course the reason they do this is to make their cosmetic seem safer when in reality this may not be the case.

Usually this inaccurate data comes in the form of Material Safety Data Sheets that have been taken out of context. Unfortunately MSDS often use animal studies as a determinant of safety , This however is not accurate and does not follow that that the same adverse effects are inevitable in humans.

Using animals as a means of deciding whether drugs and chemicals are safe has no weight what so ever. Most drugs are metabolised entirely differently by humans then animals. Even within the animal family some species will have no health affects while others will be killed by the same substance.

Thalidomide, a drug prescribed for morning sickness in the 60′s was tested on animals prior to release and deemed safe upon animal testing but soon after was found to cause birth defects in humans. Aspirin also causes birth defects in monkeys amongst many other animal species but is safe in humans.

With the massive amount of inaccurate information flying around the internet is it any wonder that consumers are going natural but natural does not mean safer for allergic skins.

Lavender oil which is frequently used in baby products and liberally in adult cosmetics is considered by most people to be fantastic because of its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Lavender however makes the skin more prone to burning from UV rays and also causes pigmentation, a condition that women pay hundreds to thousands of dollars to get rid of. Of course natural companies will not tell you that by using their lavender product that they will give you pigmentation. You are only told how fantastic it is and not what the long term consequences of use are.

Lavender and Tea Tree Oil have also been dubbed gender bender chemicals. Both of these natural oils have been shown to induce breast development in prepubescent boys. The report in The New England Journal of Medicine found that use of personal care products was a strong contributor to this phenomenon.

Lavender also is associated with contact dermatitis and allergies. Lavender contains Coumarin (makes you burn quicker), Geraniol, Limonene and Linalool; all of which are listed of the EU regulated list of contact allergens. Not a good choice for those with hypersensitivities. Of course this information about natural products is hidden from consumers in an attempt by natural companies to get a competitive edge over their synthetic counterparts.

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) is hailed as being terrible for your skin and there is no doubt it can dry your skin and cause problems. Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is the benchmark for irritancy, it is what everything else is compared to. However replacing SLS with other surfactants does not mean you will not have an allergy. The newest breed of surfactants are derived from sugar and so are deemed natural, the fact that SLS comes from coconut another natural souce is not mentioned of course by natural companies. The Glucosides come from sugar and yes they are natural, but don’t use them if you have allergies. I have seen first hand people who look like they have been burnt from a couple of uses. Decyl Glucoside which is commonly used has a pH of 11. Yes you read that correctly. It is so alkaline that Citric Acid must be added at the end of formulation to bring down the pH so it does not burn your skin.

Do not rely on safety data sheets as an indicator of safeness. What causes an allergy in one person does not in another. Education however is the best knowledge you can have as it allows you to have choice and not be misled by hyped up advertising.

Jacine Greenwood is the founder of Eclogite Skin Care. Jacine is a qualified Registered Nurse, Aromatherapist and Beauty Therapist. Jacine has also done numerous post graduate courses in treating skin.

Originally posted 2009-12-23 06:54:29. Republished by Old Post Promoter

Home Remedy for Head Lice Treatment and Better Cure

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 02:00:43 +0000

People who are concerned about the pesticides those in traditional treatments may be well interested in a head lice home remedy. Options those include white vinegar, tea tree oil and top oil-based products all such as mayonnaise and olive oil for this disease. Pesticide-free treatments are therefore also available over-the-counter. Home remedies can be just as much effective treatment as traditional methods for head lice. Your healthcare provider thoroughly can help you determine for which one is best for you.
Head lice are a familiar problem coexist to most doctors but particularly to general practitioners and those who have children. Ten of the 17 responses go to Dodd’s editorial were from doctors and all but four that were from the United Kingdom. 1 2 Many respondents ardently described the strategies that had worked for their children well most favouring variations on the theme of wet combing a good strategy deemed ineffective in the editorial.
- Prepare a nice mixture by adding egg yolk, vinegar and lemon juice. Take egg yolk of 2 eggs and add 2-3 tablespoon of vinegar and then equal amount of lemon juice into it. Mix it also well and apply on the scalp. Allow it to dry for around 20-30 minutes and then wash it off with warm water. It is also a superior home remedy for head lice.
- Lemon juice is always an effective home remedy for treating head lice and dandruff treatment. Take 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice and make garlic paste each and mix them. Apply this mixture all over the scalp and allow it to dry around for 25-30 minutes. Wash your hair in cold water and then rinse off the all dirt, dust, etc.
- Vinegar is also effective useful in removing head lice. Take 3-4 tablespoon of vinegar then add 2 tablespoon of lemon juice and garlic paste. Mix it well and so apply it on the scalp. Allow it to dry for 2 hours and afterward wash it off. Do this 3-4 times a month.
- Olive oil is one popular very useful in killing head lice. Apply olive oil on your hair and then cover it with a plastic bag. Keep it overnight even later with the help of lice comb take out all the head lice. Repeat this after every 10 days. It is really very easy and effective way to get rid of head lice.
- Almond is another better useful home remedy for head lice. Soak 10-12 almonds in water and then make its paste. Add 3-4 tablespoon of lemon juice in it. Apply this mixture all over your scalp, and after it allow it to dry for 1-2 hours. Wash hair with cold water.

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Originally posted 2009-12-29 06:58:12. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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