If you are getting ready to buy facial cleanser cream, you might be interested to know about some recent findings.  You might think of facial cleansers as safe, soapy goodness.  The idea that the ingredients they contain could be detrimental to your long-term health is surprising to many of us.  That’s why Skin Deep, the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and other public safety advocates are trying to keep us informed.

Dioxane is a chemical that is listed as a known human carcinogen in the state of California and as a “probable” human carcinogen on other lists.  It’s detrimental to the environment, because it is not biodegradable and, obviously, it contributes to our cancer risks.

Any facial cleanser cream that contains ethylene oxide may be contaminated with Dioxane, as it can form during the manufacturing process.  A recent examination of a number of different “natural” and “organic” facial cleansers found them all to contain high levels of Dioxane.  California has sued these companies.  They must correct the problem, pay a fine or add the phrase “this product may cause cancer” to their labels.

The scary part is that the findings did not cause a recall of the facial cleansers.  They are still on the market.  One company, so far, has come forth to say that they will correct the problem, now that they have been made “aware” of it.  My question is this.  Why weren’t they aware of it in the first place?

The better manufacturers test their raw ingredients for contaminants and then check the finished product, as well.  If they find unhealthy levels of contaminants, the whole batch is discarded.  So, before you buy a facial cleanser cream, check out the manufacturer and find out about their testing protocols.

Personally, I use all-natural daily facial cleansers that contain ingredients like manuka honey and tea tree oil.  They are soothing.  Yet they have natural anti-bacterial activity and they are completely biodegradable.

On a bi-weekly basis, I use a deep cleansing mask that helps to delay the signs of age and prevents dryness on my face and neck.  The ingredients are natural clay extracts that gently pulls dirt out of my pores and absorbs excessive oils.  I would suggest it to anyone, because I know that the manufacturer guarantees purity and uses only the highest quality ingredients.

The mask is unlike others that are on the market.  Most of them dry to a hard shell that is difficult to remove.  This facial cleanser cream combines the clay extracts with macadamia oil, which is simply luxurious, and Shea butter, so that the mask does not dry out.  It also includes manuka honey, because of its antibacterial and antioxidant activity.

I would have never thought that facial cleansers could make my skin look younger, but this one really works.  The key ingredient, according to the manufacturer, is Functional Keratin. 

Shop carefully for your personal care products and if you want to delay and counter the affects of time, look for a facial cleanser cream mask that contains Functional Keratin.

Originally posted 2010-01-22 05:15:41. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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