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I thought this was a really great article and worth re-posting here.  – The Wizard of Ahhs….

By: Ada Polla and Anne Pouillot

Posted: January 30, 2012, from the February 2012 issue of Skin Inc. magazine.

Skin care is very intimate, and the beauty and cosmetics industry has to be based on trust, in addition to regulation. The regulatory framework of the industry changing, as indicated in the United States by the Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010, which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 20, 2010. Unfortunately, the skin care industry is getting caught up in untruths, half-lies, exaggerations and sometimes misnomers. This article will discuss ingredients that have developed a bad reputation, separating fact from opinion. Indeed, when clients come to you with ingredient questions, it is your duty as a skin care professional to educate, sometimes re-educate, and set the record straight.

Preservatives: Formaldehyde-releasers and parabens

Preservatives inhibit the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products by damaging internal structures and cellular membranes to produce cell death. They serve to enhance the safety of cosmetic products, enabling them to remain bacteria-free for approximately three to five years. The controversy about the use of preservatives stems from the fact that anything that kills microorganisms is potentially toxic to mammalian cells. What needs to be taken into consideration is the concentration of these preservatives, as well as the contact time and point, which are determined to avoid side effects.

The ideal preservative should have the following properties:

• A broad-spectrum antimicrobial effect at low concentrations and optimal pH;
• Combination of bactericidal and fungicidal effects;
• Low allergenicity and toxicity, and be nonirritating;
• Stability and water solubility;
• Compatibility with other ingredients (i.e., be both odorless and colorless); and
• Ease of use.

In 1987, a study was undertaken on 5,202 patients tested for possible contact dermatitis upon application of cosmetics; 5.9% of this population was shown to be intolerant to cosmetics. The principal allergens were fragrances and preservatives—in particular, formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasers.¹

Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasers. Although formaldehyde is a preservative that has both bactericidal and fungicidal activities, it is a strong skin sensitizer. Deutsches Institut für Medizinische Dokumentation und Information—German Institut of Medical Documentation and Information (DIMDI)—classifies formaldehyde in groups A or C, meaning it has a strong potential to provoke contact allergies.² Its use has been abandoned in cosmetics except in nail hardeners. Formaldehyde has been replaced by formaldehyde-releasers, which are easier to handle and less likely to lead to contact allergies. These formaldehyde-releasers are named: 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol, diazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, quaternium-15 and sodium hydroxymethylglycinate.

Thanks again to Skin Inc. for this article.

Facial Exercise – The Natural Anti-Aging Program

You want the best anti-aging program available? Have you considered facial exercise?

The desire to look our best is universal and many people will go to great lengths to have a younger, toned and tightened face. Our face is our calling card – our power suit and if it is wearing sags, bags and wrinkles from stress, lack of sleep and even too much recreation, you need to know that facial exercise can change all that.

Anti-aging has been with us for years and years. Think Ponce de Leon in the 16th century looking for the Fountain of Youth – in some ways we’re still looking even though in the last one hundred years we have been bombarded with products and services that promise us we’ll remain youthful for a very long time but have you found the one that works for you?

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Anti-Aging and Cell Signaling

With a clean diet, exercise, a good attitude and the right support our bodies can regenerate. But as a natural health coach for many years, I’m constantly looking for ways to improve overall health from the inside out. Doctors and schools do not teach the truth that the body heals itself if it is in a state of equilibrium. Balance in our stressful overly toxic world can be difficult to maintain. That is why it is essential to understand the very basics of what keeps us healthy. Your inner doctor knows what you need if you can listen to its voice.  Cell Signaling can help.

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Anti-Aging Skincare

Anti-Aging Can Be Easier

As the years creep up on us, most of us start to experience the effects of getting older, our elbows and knees ache, our muscles lose mass and strength and our skin, hair and nails all lose their youth and sparkle. Our zest for life gets less; even our memory is not as reliable as it was in our youth. Don’t even mention sex, well we can just look at that as a distant memory!

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How fast is your skin aging?

This represents a short 30 year period between beauty and the senior within.  This 25 year old beauty has been computer aged 30 years, making her now 55.  But the process isn’t just an overnight change, it’s a 30 year process that starts to steal her beauty before she’s even 30 years old, more at 35, even more at 40, 45, 50 and then the final result at 55.  Is this your future too? 

You know what you spent on that purse, those shoes, that dress.  But who’s looking at those?  They are looking at YOUR FACE!  They are going to look at your face for the rest of your life!  Are you going to try to hide it behind your Prada bag?

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Everyone ages and while many of us do not mind looking “mature” we do not want to be called “old.” The difference between “mature” and “old” can be a thin line – or several thin lines around the corners of your eyes and mouth. To keep from crossing the border to “old” you may have considered BOTOX® or other types of facial fillers, but the frozen face stereotype or the idea of becoming dependent on a product you have to reapply every few months may be enough to be pushing you toward just “growing old gracefully.”

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Anti-Aging and you, is it possible?

If you’re like most people, you want to feel younger, look younger, and have more youthful energy.  You want to slow the aging process and return to a revitalized state of health.

Your age is determined by much more than a simple number; in fact, it’s a mixture of several factors.  These include your chronological age (how old you are in simple years), stress and environmental factors (such as the damage caused by free radical compounds that continually attack our cells’ genes), and your genetic composition.

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No one likes Wrinkles, do they?

If you’ve got wrinkles on the region of your face, you will agree with me that it is not easy to see home remedies which function to reduce wrinkles, leaving your face smooth and beautiful. You can find a few of the home treatments which can be effective in getting rid of deep and shallow wrinkles on the face. Below are helpful home treatments you can apply on your face to reduce your wrinkle condition and fight the problem of aging.

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Nothing defines your age more than your skin.

once your skin has begun to show the signs of age it can be very difficult to make it look young again.

Let’s face it, none of us wants to look old which is why there is such a huge market for creams and lotions and many types of surgery as well. It is possible today to firm up your skin and fade wrinkles naturally by using the latest ingredients.

Popular cosmetic surgeries and Botox provide a quick but temporary solution and tend to be expensive, painful and unnatural looking. They need regular updating and can cause infections and irritation in many cases.

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Ever Wondered About Oasis Day Spa?

Are you one of those people who were too busy but now are looking for a perfect place to relax and unwind? Going to Oasis Day Spa is the perfect location for you. Hot stones, exfoliation, massages, body treatments, aroma bliss are just among of the many services provided at the Spa. Oasis Day Spa has a great way to relax and revive your mind, body and soul. By going to the Spa, your lifestyle would become healthier than before. After the spa treatment you will be ready to start your new life again.

More About Oasis Day Spa…

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