| (1) Moisturizers work by controlling the amount of | | | | dangerous chemicals, a very potent carcinogen. |
| water and sebum from the sebaceous glands that | | | | Anyone want to guess where it is used? That's right, in |
| lubricates and moisturizes the skin, besides adding | | | | cosmetics, in the form of acetone in nail polish |
| emollients from e product. | | | | remover, also used as an astringent. So why do they |
| (2) Attracts moisture from the air to the skin. | | | | use them? Because chemicals and fillers are dirt |
| Two different products to choose from.... lotions versus | | | | cheap and profit is king, not you. |
| creams | | | | Artificial fragrances and color |
| Skin Care Lotions: have more water content are used | | | | One of the leading causes of allergies and skin |
| more in body applications | | | | reactions.There can be 100's of chemicals used in that |
| Skin Care Creams: are more concentrated are used | | | | "sweet smelling" fragrance that are toxic to the body |
| for "problem areas" eg. the eyes, as wrinkle creams | | | | and the skin. Because fragrance creation is "unique," by |
| Selecting The Best Skin Care Moisturizer Cream | | | | law, manufacturers do not have to list ingredients that |
| What type of skin do you have? Is your skin normal, | | | | are considered "trade secrets",which means anything |
| oily, dry? Once you have those questions answered | | | | could end up in that product. |
| you can concentrate on the product selection. There is | | | | The Best Choice |
| only ONE main rule to keep in mind in your selection | | | | The most benefit will always be from all natural |
| process. | | | | ingredients.Despite the fact this is the 21century we |
| "What goes on your skin will be absorbed into the | | | | haven't changed physically from 20,000 years ago. |
| bloodstream". This a very important point. Many skin | | | | We are a natural species on this planet and like all |
| care products are chemical based, one main concern | | | | species will always respond and depend on the natural |
| is that chemicals individually can be toxic, but when | | | | ingredients of nature. That is what our body needs to |
| combined, research is showing that many form | | | | survive, this is what we need to thrive and this what |
| nitrosomines ( a very potent carcinogen ). | | | | keeps us healthy including our skin. |
| What To Avoid | | | | The best selection of ingredients for your skin that will |
| Chemicals | | | | give outstanding results will always be from essential |
| If the ingredient list on the label are those which only a | | | | oils and pure botanicals. |
| scientist would know, my rule of thumb is if you don't | | | | The really good all natural botanical skin creams do a |
| know what it is don't use it. You don't have to be the | | | | lot more than just moisturize. These creams also |
| fall guy for questionable ingredients. As mentioned | | | | sooth, heal and nourish the skin. Natural skin products |
| above this could be a deadly combination. | | | | that are all natural in every sense of the word are |
| Many skin care products ingredients are derived from | | | | best. Creams are a better value than lotions, creams |
| petroleum. Here is an example. Benzine. Benzine is a | | | | are concentrated, you use much less. |
| petroleum derivative and is in the top ten of the most | | | | |