Archive for the ‘Skin Care’ Category

Exciting New Web Site- TEST YOUR PRODUCTS FOR CHEMICALS! EWG.ORG

http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

I found this today while doing some research on toxicity in skin care. When I tell you Sephora is the house that cancer built, YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT! Sorry ladies, but the FDA is not regulating chemicals in beauty products! Even if they were, it would be questionable- just think of all the hazardous side effects of prescription medication approved by the FDA.

Anyway, You are Welcome! Use this site to enter in a product to see how DEADLY IT IS or ISN’T!!!

Everyone now knows that breast cancer is DIRECTLY linked to Beauty Products!!! DIRECTLY! 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed, so you better get your shit together and educate yourself, PRONTO!

Posted on December 19th, 2011 by Sandra Oles  |  No Comments »

Offending Chemical List in Personal Products!

breastcancerriskfactorsDo yourself a favor! Print this list out and bring it with you the next time you shop for makeup, skincare or shampoo! 90% of my products contained one or more of these chemicals. Since I have cut them out, I have no more period cramps, pms, or sore breasts! These chemicals mimic estrogen production in your body aiding tumor growth and creating female reproductive problems and diseases!

Hey, look on the bright side, NO MORE IMPULSE BUYING cute packaged chemical laden products! Now it is a chore to find safer products, you will have fewer, save money and be much healthier! http://www.nobreastcyst.com/xeno.html

and…. YOU’RE WELCOME!

Benzophenone-3

homosalate

4-methyl-benzylidene camphor (4-MBC)

octyl-methoxycinnamate

octyl-dimethyl-PABA

They then market these as natural skin care products. The major players in this deception are Jason Natural Cosmetics, Body Shop, Zia Natural and Kiss My Face.

 

1. 2-BROMO-2-NITROPROPANE-1,3-DIOL Immune toxicant.
2. ACRYLAMIDE Possible human carcinogen.
3. ALCOHOL DENATURED Known or suspected teratogen.
4. ALUMINUM Reproductive system toxicity.
5. AMMONIA Reproductive system toxicity.
6. AMMONIUM GLYCOLATE Penetration enhancer.
7. AMMONIUM LACTATE Penetration enhancer.
8. AMMONIUM PERSULFATE Known human carcinogen.

 

1. BORIC ACID Reproductive system toxicity.
2. BUTOXYETHANOL Known human carcinogen.
3. BHT Immune toxicant.
4. BRONOPOL Immune toxicant.
5. BUTYL METHACRYLATE Immune toxicant.
6. BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE Neuro-toxicant.

“C” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. CARBOLIC ACID Known human carcinogen.
2. CETEARETH-12 Potential breast carcinogen.
3. CETEARETH-20 Potential breast carcinogen.
4. CETEARETH-25 Potential breast carcinogen.
5. CETEARETH-30 Potential breast carcinogen.
6. CHLORINE DIOXIDE Reproductive system toxicity.
7. CLO 2 Reproductive system toxicity.
8. COAL TAR Known human carcinogen.

 

1. DIBUTYL PHTHALATE Potential birth defects
2. DIMETHYLAMINE Immune toxicant.
3. DC BLUE 6 Banned for use in cosmetics.
4. DC RED 17 Banned for use in cosmetics.
5. D-LIMONENE Reproductive system toxicity.
6. DIOXANE Possible human carcinogen.
7. DISODIUM EDTA Penetration enhancer.

“E” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. ETHANOLAMINE Known human carcinogen.
2. ETHLACRYLATE Known human carcinogen.
3. ETHYLENE GLYCOL Reproductive system toxicity.
4. EUGENOL Immune toxicant.
5. EXT DC GREEN 1 Banned for use in cosmetics.
6. EXT DC RED 1 Banned for use in cosmetics.
7. EXT DC RED 3 Banned for use in cosmetics.
8. EXT DC VIOLET 2 Banned for use in cosmetics.
1. FORMALDEHYDE Known human carcinogen.
2. FDC RED 3 Possible human carcinogen.
3. FDC RED 4 Possible human carcinogen.
4. FDC YELLOW 6 Possible human carcinogen.
5. FDC GREEN 3 Possible human carcinogen.
6. FRAGRANCE Immune toxicant.

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“G” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. GLUTARAL Classified toxic.
2. GLYCOLIC ACID Classified toxic.
3. GLACIAL ACETIC ACID Classified toxic.
4. GLYCERAL ISOSTEARATE Reproductive system toxicity.
5. GLYCERYL HYDROXYSTEARATE Penetration enhancer.
6. GLYCERIN Occupational hazard.

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“H” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. HC RED 3 Known human carcinogen.
2. HEXACHLOROPHENE Known human carcinogen.
3. HYDROABIETYL ALCOHOL Possible human carcinogen.
4. HYDROGEN PEROXIDE Known human carcinogen.
5. HYDROGENATED LECITHIN Penetration enhancer.
6. HYDROQUINONE Known human carcinogen.

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“I” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. ISOPROPANOL Reproductive system toxicity.
2. IODOPROPYNYL BUTYLLCARBAMATE Reproductive system toxicity.
3. IODINE Estrogenic chemicals.
4. ISOBUTANE Immune toxicant.
5. IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA Immune toxicant.
6. ISOTHIAZOLINONES Reproductive system toxicity.

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“K” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. KETOCONAZOLE Endocrine disruptors.
2. KOJIC ACID Possible human carcinogen.
3. KAOLIN Classified toxic.

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“L” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. LACTIC ACID Immune toxicant.
2. LAURAMIDE DEA Harmful Impurities.
3. LAURYL LACTATE Penetration enhancer.
4. LINOLEAMIDE DEA Harmful Impurities.
5. LEAD ACETATE Known human carcinogen.
6. LECITHIN Penetration enhancer.

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“M” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. MERCURY Known human carcinogen.
2. METHENAMINE Possible human carcinogen.
3. MEA Known or suspected teratogen.
4. METHYL SALICYLATE Reproductive system toxicity.
5. MANGANESE Reproductive system toxicity.
6. MINERAL OIL Possible human carcinogen.

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“N” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. N-PHENYL-P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE Known human carcinogen.
2. NAPHAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE Known human carcinogen.
3. NONOXYNOL-4 Known human carcinogen.
4. NONOXYNOL-10 Known human carcinogen.
5. NIACIN Classified toxic.

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“O” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. O-AMINOPHENOL Known human carcinogen.
2. OCTOXYNOL-9 Immune toxicant.
3. OLETH-2 Harmful Impurities.
4. OLETH-5 Harmful Impurities.
5. OLETH-10 Harmful Impurities.

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“P” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. PETROLEUM DISTILLATES Known human carcinogen.
2. P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE Known human carcinogen.
3. P-AMINOPHENOL Known human carcinogen.
4. PHENYLPHENOL Reproductive system toxicity.
5. POTASSIUM DICHROMATE Immune toxicant.
6. PARABENS Reproductive system toxicity.
7. PROPYLENE GLYCOL Immune toxicant.
8. PETROLATUM Endocrine disruptor.

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“Q” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. QUARTZ Known human carcinogen.
2. QUATERNIUM-15 Immune toxicant.
3. QUATERNIUM-22 Harmful Impurities.
4. QUATERNIUM-26 Harmful Impurities.

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“R” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. RESORCINOL Possible human carcinogen.
2. ROSIN Immune toxicant.
3. ROSE HIPS SEED OIL Immune toxicant.
4. ROSE HIPS Immune toxicant.
5. RED 6 BARIUM LAKE Immune toxicant.

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“S” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. SELENIUM SULFIDE Known human carcinogen.
2. SELENIUM Reproductive system toxicity.
3. SODIUM BORATE Safety warnings & violations.
4. SD ALCOHOL 39C Reproductive system toxicity.
5. SODIUM METABISULFITE Immune toxicant.
6. SODIUM HYDROXIDE Reproductive system toxicity.
7. SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE Gastrointestinal toxicity.
8. SODIUM LACTATE Immune toxicant.
9. SODIUM PCA Harmful Impurities.

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“T” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. TOLUENE Known human carcinogen.
2. TRIETHANOLAMINE Possible human carcinogen.
3. TRIISOPROPANOLAMINE Immune toxicant.
4. TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL Reproductive system toxicity.
5. TOSYLAMIDE EPOXY RESIN Immune toxicant.
6. TOCOPHERYL ACETATE Immune toxicant.

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“U” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. URACIL Possible human carcinogen.
2. UREA Skin/sense organ toxicant.

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“V” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. VITAMIN D3 Reproductive system toxicity.
2. VITAMIN K Classified toxic.
3. VP-METHACRYLAMIDE Harmful Impurities.

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“W” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. WHITE PETROLATUM Harmful impurities.

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“Y” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. YOHIMBE Classified toxic.

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“Z” Cosmetic Chemicals

1. ZIRCONIUM SILICATE Illegal ingredients (US).
2. ZINC SULFATE Reproductive system toxicity.
3. ZINC CHLORIDE Immune toxicant.
4. ZINC ACETATE Immune toxicant.
5. ZINC OXIDE Immune toxicant.

Posted on June 21st, 2011 by Sandra Oles  |  No Comments »

pink treesMy life is changing rapidly, for the better! I am excited to be able to change the way I feel through chemical detoxification! My new skincare regimen has been remarkably helpful in assisting me in balancing my hormones and I have never felt better, happier and more relaxed. I now view Sephora as the house that cancer built! It is the most toxic place a woman can shop! It used to be the most exciting castle of glamour to me, and now it has a metaphorical skull and crossbones with an X through it as every product they sell contributes to toxicity and cancer for women! I don’t know when women are finally going to realize that what they put on their skin is stored in their bodies and manifests itself into disease and illness! I realize that this is a very bold statement, but now that I am living proof of how much different I feel as a result of wearing healthy makeup, using safe skin care, and shampoos– I will never go back and be a victim of packaging, advertising, and poison products.

In conjunction with changing my entire skincare regimen, I also use crystal deodorant, no longer wear perfume and sleep in baking soda clean sheets I have never slept more soundly and completely! I no longer have bags under my eyes EVER. It is amazing! I will also save a boat load of money on impulse purchases, because of having to read ingredient labels thoroughly!

I am going to over share here, but I no longer am bloated before my menstrual cycle, have no more PMS, and over all feel pretty euphoric and even keeled. That is the way to master one’s life! If you suffer from any PMS, heavy periods, sore breasts, and bloating, you need to make these changes now because all those symptoms are created by xeno estrogens and contribute to CANCER!

I am also using a natural progesterone called Progesterelle and it has been miraculous even after only one month of consistent use! The creator of the product, Peter Eckhart, MD, will take time out of his busy schedule to talk with you on the phone and give you pointers, and consultations to heal your estrogen over load symptoms and give you the gift of feeling great! I think I might ask him to be on my blog talk radio show!

Watch this video to learn more….

If I can help one woman feel as great as I do now, I will be happy. I simply cannot live with the current statistics of 1 in 8 women being diagnosed with breast cancer! You can have control over your odds if you just make some simple changes — and feel 100% better while in the process!!

Posted on March 1st, 2011 by Sandra Oles  |  No Comments »

Eliminating Xenoestrogens – Success!

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If you have read at all about my research regarding xenoestrogens, I am happy to report that now 3 weeks into it, I feel MUCH DIFFERENT! I changed everything I put on my skin and hair and it has made a remarkable difference in how I sleep and feel. I have more energy, and am clearer headed, no head fog anymore, and when I exit the shower I have never felt cleaner! No more parfums, chemicals, fragrances. Just old fashioned clean with a scrub brush and Out of Africa Shea Butter Soap! Done, I also use the soap on my face. http://www.naturalhealth-wellness.com/index.cfm?option=view&newsitemid=13438&nid=9603&optionid=9603

There is a lot to be said for chemicals in products and how they affect you!

Check out this story! http://www.wellsphere.com/healthy-eating-article/are-xenoestrogens-ruining-your-girlish-figure-health-happiness/1178369

Are Xenoestrogens Ruining Your Girlish Figure, Health & Happiness?

Posted Jul 24 2010 1:20pm
When your hormones are perfectly in balance, you feel like you can conquer the world, but when they are off, they can make add volume to your belly, hips and thighs; may cause a number of health problems; and ignite terrible mood swings.

While a number of factors influence the balance of our hormones, women in many developed nations have an additional man-made force playing havoc on our hormones that our great grandmothers didn’t have to contend with–xenoestrogens, compounds that mimic estrogen in our bodies and can alter hormonal activity. They are found in plastics, pesticides and growth hormones given to livestock and poultry, which we consume.

Since men are also inundated with these chemicals, they are also suffering from estrogen dominance when exposed to xenoestrogens, which is thought to contribute to hair loss, atherosclerosis, prostate problems, lowered libido, weight gain and impotency.

Simple steps to minimize your exposure to xenoestrogen, include choosing organic produce whenever possible, especially for the ones sprayed with the most pesticides (click here to see the Environmental Working Group’s list of the top 10 most contaminated fruits and veggies ). Also, buy hormone-free, organic meats and milk, preferably from grass-fed animals.  Use glass food containers and stainless steel water bottles instead of plastics. Paint your home with low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint. Do not microwave your food in plastic containers or covered in plastic wrap. Choose organic, natural body care products and natural cleaning products.

Detoxing the liver will help your body to metabolize xenoestrogens more efficiently. Drink plenty of purified water and eat cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, kale, cauliflower and spinach. In addition to their detoxifying properties, cruciferous vegetables contain an an estrogen-balancing chemical called indole-3-carbinol.

While we live in an imperfect world, it doesn’t mean we have to go through life blindly assaulted by the things we cannot see. Since knowledge is power, the more you know about the things that can hurt you, like xenoestrogens, the more control you can take over your health.

Xenoestrogens are so pervasive in our world, that no one can avoid them. So, how can you detoxify your body and eliminate them as much as possible? Luckily, there are many natural xenoextstrogen detoxifiers to add to our diet or supplements.

Phytoestrogens are probably at the top of the list. Why would you want to put MORE estrogen into your body, you ask? It’s because phytoestrogens, found in plants, bind to the receptors that xenoestrogens bind to and keep them from accumulating in your body.

These weak estrogens, found in beans, leafy green vegetables and oils, are a very good way to detoxify and remove xenoestrogens naturally. Another good detoxifier and cancer preventive is Indole 3-Carbinol found in cruciferous vegetables like kale, cabbage and broccoli.

You can find Indole 3-Carbinol in capsules, but getting it from vegetables also gives you the rest of the plant’s nutrition. It helps your liver remove xenoestrogens and also provides vitamins and minerals that enhance your body’s immune system.

One thing that may NOT be good for reducing xenoestrogens is coffee. Some studies show that caffeine boosts estrogen levels at more than a single cup a day. Of course, there are many more foods and drinks that contain caffeine, so it would be wise to be aware of this when choosing beverages and meals.

By choosing natural foods and personal care products and avoiding plastics, it’s possible to cut way down on the xenoestrogens that enter your body, but you can’t eliminate them entirely. To avoid the weight gain and health risks they pose, use the tips in this article to detox naturally.

It’s not easy being Green, but you’ll find lots of help at Lill’s List. Living green, eating healthy and sharing it all. It’s life – naturally.

Symptoms of Estrogen Dominance

Estrogen dominance can result in many symptoms. Some of them include:

  • Aging
  • Different types of cancers such as breast cancer, edometrial or uterine cancer, and prostate cancer
  • Infertility and other related problems like endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, uterine fibroids, and irregular periods
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Sluggish metabolism, weight gain and distribution of fat around thighs, hips, and abdomen
  • Insomnia
  • Breast enlargement, prostate enlargement, low sperm counts in men
  • Osteoporosis
  • Early onset of menstruation
  • Autoimmune disorders

 

Posted on February 24th, 2011 by Sandra Oles  |  No Comments »

Whole Foods- Skincare- Supplements to get you by…

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Yesterday I stopped into Whole Foods after my work out to grab a salad. I meandered over to the supplements section to find that the skincare and makeup section has grown exponentially. I was glad to saunter up and invest some time to read some labels to find suitable products for my new mission.

My first find:  SeaKelp supplement, which contains iodine and is necessary for estrogen health and horomone balance

Second Find:  Drinkable Fish oil- orange flavored, since the fish oil pills are far too large for me to swallow

Third: Skin Cream for my face: Deep Repair Cream by MYChelle: MyChelle Dermaceuticals’ Deep Repair Cream is an advanced nourishing cream providing exceptional extracts to improve and maintain moisture balance and radiance. VenuceanTM, is from the deep sea of the Gulf of California, is rich in antioxidants and strengthens the skin’s resistance against aggression such as UV light. KambuchkaTM, is a black tea ferment that improves the skin’s quality and smoothness. Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) assists skin healing and cellular repair.

***I like the way it feels on my skin and it has a fresh clean scent! Not perfumy. It performs like a skin cream that has chemicals. UGH, right! I dislike saying that, but it’s true, like a BETTER skincare product? We all know now that chemical infused products are NOT BETTER AT ALL but detrimental, but we were programmed to WANT IT, BUT IT, USE IT! Shame on you Lancome, Dior and all those other big cosmetic companies for poisoning us for YEARS! Fooling us with sexy advertising, packaging, and tempting us with your false promises!

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Deep Repair Cream Enhanced Ingredient List!
Shea Butter: Alleviates dryness, reduces erythema, antioxidant

Organic Olive Fruit Oil: Softens, moisturizes

Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF): Stimulates various pathways that lead to tissue growth, strengthens tissue, assists in thickening over processed skin, improves cellular matrix

Thermus Thermophilus Ferment(marine): Inhibits damage from reactive oxygen species, protects natural defense enzymes, shields from UV damage, restores barrier lipids

Black Tea Ferment: Improves skin radiance, rich in polyphenols that assist in skin repair and prevents collagen breakdown, alleviates oxidative stress

Squalane: Emollient, moisturizing, helps guard against UV radiation.

From Spanish olives Black Currant Seed Oil: Encourages healthy microcirculation, assists in detoxifying skin tissues, promotes anti-inflammatory actions to relieve accelerated free radical damage, soothes

Rose Hip Seed Extract: Promotes tissue growth, aids in the protection and production of collagen, soothes and restores

Rapeseed Seed Oil & Loveage Oil: Reduces toxin accumulation, anti-microbial and antiseptic, relieves skin eruptions, reduces swelling and inflammation

Goji Berry Fruit Extract: Improves skin immunity, expedites micro-circulation, rich in vitamins and minerals, provides super antioxidant actions

Tocopherol (D-alpha): Fat soluble antioxidant (Vitamin E) that protects from oxidative stress, reduces wrinkles

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*: Assists in pain relief and reducing inflammation, re-hydrates and improves the skins natural UV absorption capabilities

Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil: Antiseptic anti-inflammatory that relaxes the muscles and controls excess oil, stimulates the lymphatic system and encourages healthy circulation

Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract: Stimulates the removal of toxins and waste materials to promote vibrant skin, rich in ochnaflavones that provide anti-viral actions

FOR MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS, MYRA MICHELLE EBY, THE FOUNDER OF MYCHELLE DERMACEUTICALS, HAS BEEN INVOLVED AT EVERY LEVEL OF THE NATURAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRY. WEARY OF THE ROAD, AND PRACTICALLY LIVING OUT OF HER CAR, MYRA WAS READY FOR A NEW CHAPTER IN HER CAREER. AS A SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR VARIOUS QUALITY NATURAL COSMETIC COMPANIES, SHE BECAME INCREASINGLY AWARE OF A GROWING DEMAND FROM CONSUMERS SEEKING UNIQUELY DIFFERENT SKIN CARE PRODUCTS OFFERING HIGHLY ACTIVE, ANTI-AGING INGREDIENTS THAT ADDRESS SUN DAMAGE AND AVOID COMMONLY USED AND POTENTIALLY HARMFUL COSMETIC INGREDIENTS AND PRESERVATIVES. THUS…MYCHELLE DERMACEUTICALS WAS LAUNCHED!
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My Fourth Find:  GABRIEL COSMETICS! GabrielGroup_348

Foundation: Moisturizing Liquid Foundation Number 18- Natural Beige- goes on like a dream, but much thicker in the bottle than chemically infused foundations. It has great slip, and coverage and no odor.

Concealer: IN LIGHT- Nice and bright, smooth application brush, great coverage, no odor.

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ZuZu Luxe Bronzer- D28- Mineral Bronzer- nice color, sort of like Laguna by Mars, which I used formerly. I like the color on my face, natural, and goes on smoothly with a Kubuki brush.

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*** remember to shampoo all your brushes with a castille soap before using your new products, or throw them out and buy new ones, there are harmful chemicals all over your old brushes!

AmbrosiaLip Gloss: Ambrosia: Sidebar: This lip gloss stays on longer than other ones I have used.

CharcoalEyeLiner- Charcoal

Charcoal (1)Eye Shadow: Charcoal

Fifth Find: Dr. HaushkaVolume Mascara:

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Posted on February 7th, 2011 by Sandra Oles  |  No Comments »

Approx. Cost to Update Your Skincare Products to Healthy Alternatives!

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I have done some research and discovered that you can totally revamp your skincare to the SAFETY ZONE for about $306 US Dollars.

All the work is done for you here! Good bye Lancome, Dior, Estee Lauder, etc. you were all killing me with all your chemicals, preservatives and additives and fragrance!! I will post about laundry detergent and shampoos another time. This is a great start to take total responsibility for your health topically to eliminate over production of estrogen and to potentially lower your risk of cancer and other feminine reproductive diseases!

Please note, I checked all ingredients and there are no herbal estrogen producing ones in these nor are there chemicals.

Herbs which are estrogen producing are: lavender oil, chamomile, rosemary, sage, soy, pomegranite, etc. please check my other posts to see if I missed any herbs here.

The Products I chose are:

www.bewellstaywell.com

100 Percent Pure Luminous Primer- $3.25

Real Purity Health Glow Foundation- Light Beige- $24.00

Living Nature Clear Lights Tinted Moisturizer- Evening Light- $37.00

Aubrey Organics Silken Earth Loose Powder Blush- AUB Honey Bronze-$11.95

Beauty Wise Mineral Mascara- $14.99

Logona Free Moisture Cream- $23.50

Chae Organics CocoMango Butter- $5.50

Logona Mineral Toothpaste-$5.50

Deep Steep Foaming Handwash-$7.50

Real Purity Eye and throat cream- $25.95

Sea Buckthorn with Ester-C Rejuvenating Antioxidant Serum $15.98

Beauty Wise Mini Restful Concealer Plus Brush Bundle- $16.98

Logona Free Glycerin Soap- $5.50

Logona Cosmetic Eye Defining Pencils, black-$10.50

Sante Cosmetics Eyeshadow Pencil, Pearl- $11.00

Earths Beauty Mineral Loose Face Powder- Satin- $24.95

Beauty Wise Finish Powder- Translucent- $12.00

Primitive Makeup Company Lip Gloss in Fiji and Cozumel- $18.00 each

Real Purity Pressed Mineral Color Eyeshadow in Walnut- $13.99

Posted on February 3rd, 2011 by Sandra Oles  |  No Comments »

THIS JUST IN! Ladies Please Read This FOR YOUR HEALTH! Part 1

all naturalThis is going to be the first of many posts regarding anti cancer, and women’s health advice! I am determined to do all I can, and not feel powerless regarding the latest statistics 1 in 8 women are going to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Note, my research is going to be focused on breast and uterine, ovarian health, but I will also research other remedies as well and share all my findings with all of you!

I am determined to feel like I am in control regarding my health and my first step has been to educate myself about xenoestrogens! Please click the word for the definition- these are B-A-D! They create horomonal imbalances in the body therefore elevated estrogen, and disease like breast cysts, fibroid tumors, pms, irregular, heavy periods, or frequent periods. Women need to balance their horomones and natural progesterone is often times necessary, should you find yourself with any of these symptoms. It is a great cancer deterrent as well. It must be all natural and put on the skin. I will blog about a product that I am researching very soon.

First, I urge you to check all your products at home that you use on your skin! Did you know that whatever you put on your skin is 100 times more effective than what you take orally. Or some big number like that.. sorry I don’t have that exact fact available at this moment. Now more than ever, it is crucial that you are mindful about what you use on your skin and hair and YOUR LAUNDRY DETERGENT!

The chemicals that are the offenders are the following: Six common chemicals found in sunscreens, lipsticks and facial cosmetics are

Benzophenone-3

homosalate

4-methyl-benzylidene camphor (4-MBC)

octyl-methoxycinnamate

octyl-dimethyl-PABA

All these behaved like strong estrogen in lab tests and caused cancer cells to grow more rapidly. Only one chemical, a UVA protector called butyl-methoxdibenzoylmethane (B-MDM) showed no activity.

All Parabens – BAD!

Possible Safe Toiletries
Carefully check ingredients as formulations change and some products may be good in a product line but not others for the same brand.    www.bewellstaywell.com, www.needs.com
Sunscreen:
UV Naturals
Hair Gel:
Suncoat Sugarbased Natural Hairspray
Laundry detergent:
Trisodium Phosphate – 1-2 TBS/wash
Soap Nuts
Washing Soda
Sodium Percarbonate – 1-4 oz/wash  (Oxyclean active ingredient. Do NOT use Oxyclean.)
Nature Clean powdered detergent
Shampoo:
Use a bar of soap with NO Fragrance and NO Herbs
A bar of soap – Conti Castile Soap
Logona Natural Body Care – Shampoo and Shower Gel Free Fragrance Alaffia – Everyday Shea Moisturizing Shampoo – Unscented
AFM SafeChoice Shampoo & Body Wash
Clearly Natural Unscented Soap
1 tablespoon of Borax in boiling water in a glass jar, let it cool a bit and wash as normal, rinse, then spray with apple cider vinegar as conditioner.
Carter’s soap company- All Natural Shampoo
Deodorant:
Deodorant Rock
Crystalux Deodorant
Pharmaceutical grade bulk sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) made into a paste
Lotion:
Vegetable oil from the grocery store put on after a shower
Jojoba oil, Shea Butter, Sweet Almond oil, Olive oil, Macadamia nut oil, Walnut oil, Avocado oil, NOT sunflower, NOT safflower, NOT canola
Lipstick
Primitive Lipstick and Lip Gloss
Beauty wise Cosmetics Mineral Lipstick
Mascara
Beauty wise Mineral Mascara
Suncoat Naturals SugarB ased Mascara
Eye Shadow
Beauty Wise Loose Mineral Color Eyeshadow
Earths Beauty Mineral Colour Loose Eyeshadow
Real Purity Pressed Mineral Color Eyeshadow
Nvey Eco Organics Pressed Mineral Color Eyeshadow
Living Nature Pressed Mineral Color Eyeshadow Duo
Eyeliner
Sante Cosmetics Kajel Eyeliner Pencil
Earths Beauty Loose Eye Liner
Logona Cosmetics Eye Defining Pencils
Beauty Wise Cosmetics Eye Defining Liner
Beauty Wise Cosmetics Mineral Eyeliner
Earths Beauty Eye Liner Pencil
Suncoat Naturals Liquid Eyeliner

Eye brows
Sante Cosmetic Natural Brow Pencils
Earths Beauty Eyebrow Pencils
Beauty Wise Mineral Eye Brow Dust Powder
Logona Cosmetics Eyebrow Pencil
Beauty Wise Brow Gel
Foundation
Real Purity Health Glow Foundation
Beauty Wise Loose Foundation Powder
Beauty Wise Cosmetics Concealing Loose Powder
Beauty Wise Corrective Liquid Foundation
Concealer
Earths Beauty Facial Cream Concealer
Real Purity Disguise Cream Concealers
Powder
Beauty Wise Finish Powder
Real Purity Face Powder Compacts
Earths Beauty Mineral Loose Face Powder Plus
Beauty Wise Loose Foundation Powder
Beauty Wise Cosmetics Concealing Loose Powder
Earths Beauty Mineral Loose Face Powder

Resource: WOMEN’S THERAPEUTIC INSTITUTE- 512-275-6963

Posted on February 3rd, 2011 by Sandra Oles  |  1 Comment »

I’ve Got Your Go To Girl for Stellar Skin, Meet Terry Conrad!

want to age like Christie? See Terry, STAT!

want to age like Christie? See Terry, STAT!

World, meet Terry Conrad, she is a leading skin specialist in Fairfield County who will give you a consultation regarding your realistic skin goals! I adore her, she is friendly, professional, realistic, talented and most of all makes you feel very comfortable.

Terry Works out of the following offices:

Greenwich, CT- The Dearfield Medical Building, 4 Dearfield Drive, Suite 105

NYC-Office of Dr. Sherwyn, 50 East 79th Street (between Park and Madison)

Wilton, CT- Dermage Aesthetic Center and Spa, 300 Danbury Road, Route 7

Westport, CT- Beautiful Faces, 139 Post Road East

Send her an email or give her a call today and tell her Sandra Oles sent you, you will be glad you did: 914.708.7222 / naturallyou2@gmail.com

Terry’s Web Site:

http://www.naturallyou.net/home.html

Posted on January 11th, 2011 by Sandra Oles  |  No Comments »

I Love Kandee!

Kandee Johnson, Make Up Artist

Kandee Johnson, Make Up Artist

I happened across this chipper, and beautiful mother of 3 who gives make up tips enmasse via Youtube, and she also writes a couple blogs! A girl that I can identify with, although, I think she has me beat in the “girly” department! We share a love of plaid shirts, make up and skincare. However, I am not sure if she would pick the same outfit I would in terms of my fave, that is my Wu Tang black tee, long sleeved tee underneath, and my 60s leopard swing coat with some ill boots.

She is gorgeous, check her out! I love her make up tips and she is light and airy AND SINCERE.

www.kandeeland.com

www.kandeej.com

 

Posted on December 13th, 2010 by Sandra Oles  |  No Comments »

Tri-RETINOL COMPLEX ES, Your Answer to Smaller Pores and Tighter Skin!

I have been using this now for about a month, and it works well. The first couple times your skin feels taught and dryish, but then as you go into the treatment you can see a big difference in the texture and even-ness of your skin. I definitely recommend this product, it runs about $75, it better do something! I have never used a retinol based product before, and am having no difficulty with terrible drying.

 Tri-Retinol-Complex

1.10 % TOTAL RETINOIDS

This extra-strength anti-aging treatment has clinically proven efficacy verses the leading prescription wrinkle reducing medication. Delivers three forms of vitamin A for the highest concentration of retinoids available without a prescription.

  • Diminishes the appearance of fine lines and coarse wrinkles by stimulating collagen production
  • Stimulates cell regeneration and cellular turnover to enhance skin tone and texture and reduce the appearance of age spots
  • Encourages improved skin elasticity and firmness and minimizes collagen loss
  • Unique patented MICROSPONGE® delivery system provides gradual release over time to reduce irritation typically associated with retinoids
  • Formulated for skin that has been either pre-conditioned or accustomed to retinoid use. We recommend beginning with Skin Medica Retinol Complex for those who have never used a Retinol before.

    • Carlsbad, CA – September 1, 2010 – SkinMedica introduces revolutionary Tri-Retinol Complex ES™, the first Vitamin A complex clinically proven to deliver the same results as the leading prescription wrinkle cream. Containing three forms of Vitamin A (retinoids), Tri-Retinol Complex ES™ offers the highest concentration of retinoids available without a prescription. This extra-strength treatment enhances skin tone, texture, and firmness and dramatically reduces the appearance of wrinkles and age spots.

    Tri-Retinol Complex ES uses the unique, patented MICROSPONGE® delivery system to gradually release retinoids over time to minimize potential irritation while delivering maximum results.

    “I’m delighted with the clinical results of Tri-Retinol Complex ES™.  Retinoids are backed by decades of research proving they can reverse the signs of aging and help the skin renew itself,” said Dr. Richard Fitzpatrick, MD, world-renowned cosmetic dermatologist and SkinMedica founder.  “We know our patients are seeking measurable benefits, we set a high bar for this product, and the results speak for themselves.” 

    SkinMedica Tri-Retinol Complex ES™ is clinically proven to:

    • Improve skin tone and texture for all skin types
    • Lessen the appearance of fine and coarse lines and wrinkles
    • Increase skin firmness and elasticity

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    CLINICAL STUDIES PROVE BENEFITS:
    SkinMedica evaluated efficacy and tolerability of in a three-month, randomized, investigator-blinded clinical study.  Rather than comparing to placebo or a gentle regimen, the company compared Tri-Retinol Complex ES™ to prescription Tretinoin 0.025% in female subjects, ages 35-65 with fine and coarse periocular wrinkles, mottled pigmentation, tactile roughness and overall mild to moderate photodamage.  In this study:

    • Tri-Retinol Complex ES™ results were the same as prescription strength tretinoin 0.025%.
    • Subjects receiving Tri-Retinol Complex ES™ experienced significant reductions in all conditions assessed at weeks 8 and 12 compared to the baseline.
    • Improvements in peri-orbital and peri-oral firmness, skin tone and skin brightness.

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    Tri-Retinol Complex ES™ 1 oz. airless pump retails for $75 and is available exclusively through licensed physicians and medically supervised spas. Visit SkinMedica.com for locations.

    About Vitamin A (retinoids)
    Vitamin A is necessary for the maintenance and repair of skin tissue. Medical studies show good acne control and a reduction in facial lines and wrinkles as two most important functions of topical Vitamin A containing products.  Tretinoin is the acid form of vitamin A and classified as a drug by the FDA while retinol and its esters are classified as a cosmetic ingredients. Biochemical research shows that retinol and its esters convert to tretinoin in the skin and can therefore provide the same biological effects when used at an appropriate dose. Vitamin A containing products should not be used during pregnancy.

    Posted on November 2nd, 2010 by Sandra Oles  |  No Comments »

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