What are parabens and why are more and more skin care companies introducing paraben free products? Used as a preservative in thousands of personal care products, the parabens…Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, and Benzylparaban have recently been identified in breast tumors. For years, however, scientists have been reporting estrogen like activities in mice and in human breast cancer cells.

Are we overreacting? Maybe, but with more and more natural skin products popping up without these parabens, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

And if you think parabens are the only ingredient in our cosmetics, skin care, and body products, that have negative health effects, think again. According to a published study in 2005, scientists found a connection between phthalates found in fragrance and adverse effects on the male reproductive system. In addition, the personal care products that we use daily are being washed into our rivers and streams throwing wildlife in disarray.

There are literally hundreds of paraben free products on the market today from cosmetics to skin care to shampoo and deodorant. You can find most of these products on line through natural skin care companies or in your local natural food store.

sources:

http://www.ourstolenfuture.org/NewScience/oncompounds/phthalates/2005/2005-0527swanetal.htm

http://www.organicconsumers.org/bodycare/breastcancer090604.cfm

One of the biggest complaints I hear from women over 50 is the sagging of facial skin. There are a number of factors that cause your skin to sag from loss of collagen production and thinning of the skin to a fairly new theory of facial bone loss that happens as we age. There are many skin creams on the market today that claim to tighten and firm skin however many of the over the counter skin firming treatments also contain ingredients that have been shown to dry out skin, cause inflammation, adult acne and even worse, cancer.

So what are your best options to firm facial skin while keeping your skin healthy? A natural skin cream of  course! Here are some worth noting that contain skin firming ingredients without the addition of harmful chemicals such as parabens, fragrance and sodium laureth sulfate which actually cause skin damage.

Malie Organics Anti-Aging Firming Elasticity Cream

Using the ripe fruit of the coffee plant for its powerful antioxidants, this natural skin cream prevents cell damage, neutralizes inflammation, increases firmness and reduces lines, wrinkles and age spots.

A Korres best seller, Quercetin & Oak Age Reversing Night Cream claims more elastic skin after the first application. Regenerative Oak Extract plumps skin as well as boosts collagen and elastin production. The quercetin active improves skin cell function, a Myrtle active extract increases skin density, protects collagen and boosts skin elasticity.

Aubrey Organics Lumessence Lift Firming Renewal Cream with COQ10 liposomes and Algae Extract gradually tightens the skin and strengthens connective tissue. Oat Protein has shown to reduce deep wrinkles by 57%.

Dr. Lark has introduced Trilane, an anti-aging moisturizer with Squaline that customers love now with even more benefits. They have added jojoba esters, an all natural botanical extract studied and shown to visibly firm and lift skin. Along with firmer skin, the Squaline from olives smooths skin and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

and finally, Mushroom & Peptide Antioxidant Concentrate from 100 Percent Pure, is packed with anti aging ingredients for healthy, firmer,  younger looking skin. Acai Berry Oil, Pomegranate Oil, Red Wine Resveratol, Reishi Mushroom Powder, Goji Berry Extract,Vitamin E and Vitamin C are some of the main ingredients. All natural and 100% pure. Amazing!

Organic Spa Magazine released their new Skin-Care Directory in the July issue. What a great resource! The guide has doubled in size since last year, proving that the interest in natural skincare products continues to rise. While I can’t possibly list the 350 plus natural and organic companies or the websites, I can list 75 companies the magazine has highlighted that have achieved top of the line natural and organic certification. Need more information? You can now download the free itunes app Organic Spa Magazine Skin Care Guide.

There is no reason to continue to use chemical laden skin care products when there are so many wonderful natural skincare companies easily accessible on the web. From natural skin cream to natural body products to natural baby products and even natural skin products for men…it’s out there!

All Things Pure By Bioelements-bioelements.com
Alteya Organics-alteya.com
Amala-amalabeauty.com
Amrit Organic-redcherrygroup.com
Aromafloria Natural Products-aromafloria.com
Aubry Organics-aubrey-organics.com
Assured Organics-naturesapproved.com
Balm Balm-balmbalm.com
BabyBearShop-babybearshop.com
Badger Balm-badgerbalm.com
Beauty Garden By Sothys-beautygarden.sothys.com
Beeceuticals-beeceuticals.com
Bently Organic-bentlyorganic.com
Bubble & Bee Organic-bubbleandbee.com
Buddha Nose-buddhanose.com
Burt’s Bees
Caomocare Organics-camocare.com
Caudalie-caudalie-usa.com
Desert Essence-dessertessence.com
Dr. Bronner’s-drbronner.com
Dr. Hauschka Skin Care-drhauschka.com
Dr. Mercola-mercola.com
EO-eoproducts.com
Equavie-equaviedayspa.com
Erbaviva-erbaviva.com
Esutras Orgnics-esutras.com
Frontier Naturals/Aura Cacia-frontiercoop.com
Glimpse Intuitive Skin Care-glimpseskincare.com
Good For You Girls-goodforyougirls.com
Green Beaver Company-greenbeaver.com
Hemp Oil Canada-hempoilcan.com
H. Gillerman Organics-hgillermanorganics.com
Hollybeth’s Natural Products-hollybeth.net
Huiles & Baumes-huiles-baumes.com
Ilike Organic Skin Care-szepelet.com
Ikove-ikove.com
Inara Organic Body Care-inaraorganic.com
Indian Meadow Herbals-imherbal.com
Intelligent Nutrients-intelligentnutrients.com
John Masters Organics-johnmasters.com
Jojoba-jojabacompany.com
JR Watkins-JRwatkins.com
Juice Beauty-juicebeauty.com
Jurlique-jurlique.com
Kigelia Cosmetics CC-kigeliacosmetics.com
Kimberly Parry Organics-kimberlyparry.com
Kneipp-kneippus.com
Materia Herba By Korres-korres.com
Lafe’s Natural Bodycare-lafes.com
Lavera-Lavera.com
Living Nature-livingnature.com
Li’tya-litya.com
L’Occitane-loccitane.com-
Madara-madara-usa.com
Malie Organics-malie.com
Moor Spa-moorspa.com
Motherlove Herbal Company-motherlove.com
Nature’s Baby Organics-naturesbabyorganics.com
Naturoli-naturoli.com
Naturopathica Holistic Health-Naturopathica.com
Noli N’ Nali-nolinnali.com
One Group-mionegroup.com
Organic Apotek-organicapoteke.com
Organic Blessings-organicblessings.com
Organic Essence-orgess.com
Organic Fiji-organicfiji.com
Organic Grooming-organicgrooming.com
Organic Indulgence By Royal Labs-royallabs.com
Origins Organics-origins.com
Organoderm Skin Care-organoderm.com
Osea-oseamailbu.com
Parissa-parissa.com
Patyka-patyka.com
Phytobiodermie-phytobiodermie.com
Pomega5-pomega5.com
Pure By Swissclinical-swissclinicalusa.com
Prima Fleur Botanicals-primafleur.com
Purely Shea-purelyshea.com
Red Flower-redflower.com
Red Tea Natural Skin Care-africanredtea.com
Revolution Organics-revolutionorganics.com
Sacred Earth Botanicals-sacredearthbotanicals.com
Sacred Nature-comfortzone.it
Seaflora Wild Organic Seaweed Skincare-sea-flora.com
Sensibility Soaps-sensibilitysoaps.com
Shea Terra-sheaterraorganics.com
Simply Organic-simplyorganicbeauty.com
Sircuit Skin-sircuitskin.com
SJ Creations-sjcreations.com
Softlips Pure-softlips.com
Sophyto-sophytoorganics.com
Spa De Soleil-homespacollection.com
Surya Brasil-suryabrasilproducts.com
Sweet Marrakesh-sweetmarrakesh.com
Terresentials-terressentials.com
Tisserand-tisserand.com
Trillium Organics-trilliumorganics.com
Weleda-weleda.com
Yellowstone Bees-yellowstonebees.com
Yves Rocher-yvesrocherusa.com

Ahhhh, good old Frownies. They have been around since the 1800′s, used secretly by the entertainment industry and Hollywood actresses throughout the 50′s and 60′s, and now extremely popular among those of us trying like hell to get rid of that deep ugly line between our brows.

Do Frownies really work?You betcha! Just take a look at some of the Frownies reviews found all over the Internet.

“I wanted to write a review because I have been using Frownies for over 8 months now and I am so impressed with them, as well as their other new products! I was really skeptical before I started using them -after all, there are SO many products out there claiming to help reduce wrinkles. But the cost was so reasonable that I finally gave them a try and I am so glad that I did. I had a really deep crease between my eyebrows and also had wrinkles at the corners of my eyes from smiling. I noticed a difference the first time I used them…..”

“I have been using Frownies for about a year now with outstanding results. I used to have noticeable frown lines on my forehead and some wrinkles around my eyes. Since using this product, these lines have all but gone away, and when they do start to resurface, I make sure I use my Frownies that night and they smooth back out….”

So how do Frownies work?

Frownies are applied at night to deep wrinkles between brows, laugh lines around the mouth, and crows feet around the eyes. Made with all natural ingredients, Frownies are said to educate the underlying muscles to resume the natural, relaxed appearance we all crave.

Most users see immediate improvement overnight and with continued use, results last longer periods of time.

What’s in those Frownies anyway?

Frownies Facial Pads reshape the muscle using nothing toxic. Only unbleached Kraft paper,vegetable starch adhesive, and Rose Water Toner Hydrator.

Pros

Smooth deep wrinkles and fine lines overnight.

Dramatically reduce expression lines.

Easy to apply.

Frownies are inexpensive.

No chemical ingredients to irritate and damage your skin.

No botox!

Cons

Paper may be irritating to those with sensitive skin.

They do not adhere properly between the brows.

Sometimes difficult to remove (use water!)

Results are temporary (although with continued use, wrinkles will take longer to reappear and do not get worse).

Boyfriends definately will not find them attractive.

Frownies have been around for centuries for good reason. Today, the company continues to add products to their line that contain the newest technology in the battle against wrinkles including Frownies Immune Shield Vitamin E Serum and Under Eye Gel Patches.

I say to hell with Botox and the paralyzing effects on your face! Try Frownies. At most, your deep wrinkles and expression lines will gradually disappear. At the very least, you can eliminate those lines temporarily for an important event or special night on the town.

Here is a list of recommended USDA certified organic skin products from the Organics Consumer Association. These companies have one or more products meeting the standards of USDA. Not all products in these lines are organic and if you know of a brand not listed, you can recommend it at the OCA website.

Don’t forget…many companies advertising their organic brands are using only some organic ingredients: it does not mean that the product is 100% organic. Certified organic makeup brands and certified organic skin products should have the USDA organic seal in order to be 100% organic.

And just because it is not certified organic, does not mean it is not natural or good for your skin. Did I lose anyone here?

Alteya
Amrita
Aromafloria
Aubrey
Baby Bear Shop
Badger
Beeceuticals
Bentley Organic
Buddah Nose
Bubble and Bee Organic
Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps
Earth Mama and Angel Baby
Eco Lips
Eminence
EO
Erbaorganics
Erbaviva
Indian Meadow Herbals
Intelligent Nutrients
Juice Beauty
Kimberly Perry
Lafe’s
Mercola
Merry Hempsters
Miessence Certified Organic
Motherlove
Nature’s Baby
Nature’s Paradise
Noli n Nali
OGmama and OGbaby
Organicare
Organic Blessings
Organic Essence
Organoderm
Origins
Purely Shea
Rainwater
Revolution
Rose Tattoo Aftercare
Seasons of the Soul
Sensibility Soaps
Simply Organic
SoCal Cleanse
Terressentials
Trillium Organics
Vermont Soap

Awhile back I saw Demi Moore on the cover of People Magazine. WOW! Her skin care products must be amazing! She was recently quoted in Allure magazine: “My skin is very sensitive, so I use only fragrance-free, simple, pure products. And I moisturize, moisturize, moisturize—” Simple, pure products, in other words all natural.

Digging around a little, I found that she follows a raw food diet and at one time was a professed fan of natural skin products made by Spa Technologies. I could have spent some crazy money on this line based on the ingredients however settled for the Marine Serum and Marine Repair Cream. Can you say addict? Will update on these products later.

100% pure seaweed concentrate with essential oils and antioxidants resurfaces skin and stimulates collagen synthesis. For all skin types in need of regeneration with Bio-fermented laminaria, porphyra red, and dellasaria red algae that nourish, add essential fatty acids, improve circulation, and restore minerals. Other ingredients include essential oils of grapefruit, tea tree, geranium, lavender, bitter orange, clary sage, juniper, and armoise that heal, balance, uplift, and soothe. Here are some other great natural skin products…..

Reduce the Signs of Aging Without Drugs or Surgery

Anna Bellina healing and soothing all natural skin products are all blended by hand in small batches using only the best organic ingredients. Try the Anna Bellina Acne Rosacea line especially formulated for skin that is out of balance, irritated, or inflamed. Good for acne, rosacea, spider veins, dermatitis, and eczema. They even offer skin care samples.

Erbaviva offers natural skin products for the body, for the baby, and for the mommy to be. Robin Brown and his wife Anna Cirronis, started Erbaviva in 1996 as a way to offer mommies-to-be and babies upscale products completely free from all harsh detergents, chemical fragrances, and other unhealthy additives. Upscale, yes. Expensive? No. Try their Stretch Mark Oil for $28.

Lily Organics, made with ingredients that restore connective tissue and regenerate cell growth and actually heal your skin believes that only mother nature is the cure for father time. These all natural skin products are made fresh and are guaranteed to improve the health and glow of your skin. Download a pdf on how and why you should use Lily Organics at the website.

My fave: The Organic Moisture Mist. A facial mist with a light floral scent that keeps your skin hydrated all day long. Spray on your face a couple of times during the day for moisture, to set make up or when in need of a pick me up.

oh I forgot the best part….5 item trial packs for under $26.

Sunshine Botanicals Pumpkin Power Peel Age Reversal System received the“Beauty With A Conscience Award” and the “Best Facial Peel Award” for 2008 and 2009 from Natural Solutions Magazine. Sunshine Botanicals  incorporates the latest in skin care research and technology, and incorporates this knowledge with old-world natural medicine to create a highly effective treatment line. Products are plant based with nothing toxic ever.

Melvita’s#1 selling product, Naturalift, softens lines and wrinkles naturally. Wild beech buds, argan nut proteins, hibiscus seeds, chestnut, camilina and safflower oils are just some of the ingredients that help revitalize the skin.

Melvita is a pioneer in organic cosmetics and has grown to become one of France’s leading brands of natural and organic cosmetics. They are convinced that the organic commitment is one of the keys to the future of the planet.

Patch Me Up certified organic & natural spa body care products rejuvenate and renew dry, aging skin. High quality natural skin products for a reasonable price. Try the Organic Spa Shea Miracle Cream with 100% organic shea butter for adding elasticity. A miracle for dry skin. Only $12.99!

Voted favorite skin care line by skin care professionals and #1 for skin care results in the natural & organic spa industy, Eminence Organics delivers the highest quality natural skin care to leading salons, spas and clients. Their product ingredients include certified premium quality herbs, fruits, and flower buds, and are  free of parabens, mineral oils, petroleum and sodium lauryl sulphate.

My favorite Eminence product: Eminence Organic Skincare. Rich Black Perlette Grape Moisturizer. A firming cream for aged skin with grape juice, grape peel, calendula oil, coenzyme Q10, and alpha lipoic acid. The grape smell is simply amazing!

Skin 2 Skin contains only natural certified organic extracts with the highest possible concentration of 21st century anti-aging peptides and Dermatologist recommended alpha lipoic acid. Ken Simpson designed his natural skin care line for the skin of mature men and women.

His formulations claim to repair existing skin conditions and prevent future skin damage. They contain some of the highest concentrations of anti-aging elements known to repair, rehydrate and enhance skin elasticity, while noticeably reducing wrinkles and improving the skin’s appearance and balance.

Ilike Organic Skin Care is made in small batches from organically grown and handpicked herbs, fruits and vegetables from Hungary and contain the highest possible levels of natural active ingredients. Can you believe that this company has been producing organic skin care since the 50′s?

Spa magazine lists the products that are good, better and best for your skin. Ilike Organic Skin Care was in the top 5 of this influential list. If your skin is aging prematurely and you want to boost your youth, try ilike Fenugreek Gel for wrinkles to remove stubborn fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes.

Hope I didn’t confuse you all with so many options in natural skin products. Look for ingredients that you love at a price you can afford. It’s all good!

A few months back, I read a review of Idol Tan touted as the best self tanning lotion and although a little skeptical about the results, I went ahead and ordered it anyway.

Now that I have learned about the dangerous chemicals in beauty products especially self tanners and sunscreens that don’t protect against UV rays, I am very cautious about what I purchase. Oxybenzone, fragrance, and parabens are just some of the chemicals that can wreak havoc on your skin.

Buying the best self tanning lotion before summer arrives is top priority for me as it is for thousands of others who fear skin damage from dangerous UV rays.

Here are just some of the features that seperate Idol Tan from other self tanning lotions:

• It is made with all natural ingredients
• Dries quickly and will not leave streaks
• Gives a deep dark tan and no orange color
• Easy to apply
• Lasts about 5 days
• Contains moisturizers
• and doesn’t smell nasty!

After using self tanners for years, Idol Tan is definately the best self tanning lotion I have used thus far next to Lavera’s natural self tanner for your face. Idol Tan lasts longer than most other self tanning lotions, it’s easy to apply, dries quickly and most importantly I love the natural color it gives my skin.

Even though they offer a trial, I purchased the product straight up. We all know now how those free trials work. Your credit card gets charged after the trial period is over and more often than not, you can’t get through to cancel if you decide you don’t like the product. Use caution and read the fine print at the bottom of the page if choosing the free trial option.

photo credit: © Christophe Baudot | Dreamstime.com

Let’s face it. Everyone wants to look younger and while we certainly can’t stop the aging process, with so many advances in skin care, we can sure as hell try and slow it down.

Dr. Sears Revive DNA Rejuvination Cream can slow down the aging process and even reverse some signs of aging without pills, surgery or chemicals. This amazing natural skin cream reduces fine lines and wrinkles, firms skin and aids in age spot removal.

How does Revive Natural Skin Cream Work?

As toxins invade your skin, your skin’s DNA becomes damaged. Teprenone actively limits – even prevents – oxidative build up in your skin cells and can protect your DNA by helping your skin to produce a protein that protects cells against oxidant damage.

As you age, the level of Hyaluronic acid (HA) drops off. A popular cosmetic filler,  HA is needed for healthy skin as it has the ability to hold water and we all know that whithout enough hydration, your skin becomes dry, saggy and wrinkled.

But when your skin has enough HA, all that water plumps up your skin, enhancing volume and elasticity to restore a youthful look to your face.

Squaline, a natural lipid found in skin, decreases with age which makes your skin susteptible to sunburn and exposure to dangerous UV rays. This leads to those nasty age spots or sun spots that seam to appear out of nowhere. 

Squalane produces a barrier against water loss, restoring moisture and suppleness to your face, and reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

It’s unfortunate, but women all over America and across the globe slather dangerous chemicals on their faces every day. The ingredients in a large number of so-called “anti-aging” skincare products can damage your DNA and prevent it from repairing itself.

Popular skin care ads and commercials will lead you to believe that you will achieve younger looking skin however, some popular skin care products include PABA, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and parabens. Learn more about how these skin care chemicals are destroying your skin. 

You won’t find any parabens, carcinogens, pollutants or gasoline distillates of any kind in Revive DNA Rejuvination Cream. Every single ingredient is natural and healthy to provide a younger, healthier, vibrant look to your skin… without worry.

photo credit: © Jason Stitt | Dreamstime.com

How would you like to slow down your skin’s aging process and get younger looking skin without surgery or prescription creams? What if I told you that there is an all natural skin cream that not only slows the aging of your skin but may also reverse signs such as age spots wrinkling and sagging?

For the past year, Al Sears, M.D. has been working on an anti-aging breakthrough called telomeres connected to your DNA. In short, maintaining these telomeres will keep your skin radiant and youthful. His new product, “Revive DNA Rejuvination Cream” an all natural skin cream, protects DNA, stops aging and may extend the lifespan of your skin cells.

Revive cream testimonials….

In addition to extending the lifespan of your skin cells, Revive Cream also contains several more ingredients that help you obtain younger looking skin including squalane and hyaluronic acid.

Squaline has a powerful hydrating action and soaks into the deepest layer of your skin for the most protection. At the same time, it produces a barrier against water loss. It restores moisture and suppleness to your face reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

The presence of hyaluronic acid is responsible for the fullness of skin and topically it can enhance both volume and elasticity.

More and more people are understanding the importance of choosing natural skin products. Many of the anti-aging creams on the market today contain harmful ingredients that can actually cause more damage to your skin’s DNA. Why pay upwards of $300 for skin creams containing chemicals that are damaging your skin?

This new natural skin cream contains only natural preservatives, free of all Parabens, Mineral Oil, Petroleum & Articial Fragrances. When you use Pure Radiance Revive skincare you can rest assured that every single ingredient is natural, providing a healthy, vibrant look to your skin… with no cause for concern.

Today you have the ability to turn back the hands of time and reset the time keepers that control your skin’s aging.

Revive is a natural skin cream that rejuvenates your skin from the cellular level, adding decades of youth and vibrancy to your face. So no matter what your age, in just a few short weeks you can…

• Visually reduce lines and wrinkles.
• Plump up your skin’s elasticity and moisture.
• Reverse sun and aging spots.
• Look younger than you have in years!

Get started with  Revive – DNA Rejuvenation Cream today and begin showing the world your youthful skin.

Every woman should add an organic skin cream to her daily skin care regimen. Over time, using the wrong skin cream, over exfoliating and using products that contain toxic ingredients could very well change your skin type for the worse. Some ingredients found in skin creams purchased at your local store, can dry the skin and some chemicals can actually create sensitive skin.

If you haven’t yet tried truly natural skin products because you’re not sure where to buy them, this site can help point you in the right direction. If you haven’t tried organic skin products because you think they are expensive, this site will show you that this is not necessarily the case.

There are hundreds of natural skin care companies and hundreds of organic skin creams available today. Unfortunately for now, most of the best are only sold through the internet. As more and more people are learning about the benefits of natural and organic, more and more companies are introducing new natural products to their skin care lines.

A good organic skin cream will:

• Replenish the natural moisture of your outermost layer of skin
• Not be heavy,oily, or greasy
• Contain essential oils to enhance oil production
• Contain the most potent anti-aging antioxidants
• Be free of all chemicals

As for price? There are definitely expensive organic skin products on the market however, there are hundreds sold for far less than the average price you are paying now. In addition, how many of these so called anti-aging products are you buying and how often? How many are still sitting on your dresser half used because you did not see results and went on to the next big product? Yes, we’ve all been there.

Organic skin cream is produced with natural oils, flowers, herbs and fruits and free of parabens, mineral oil, petroleum and other harmful chemicals. Most importantly, organic works!

Another natural skin product that people rarely hear about, Pure Shea Butter, is a an ivory colored natural fat extracted from the seed of the African Shade Tree without the use of chemicals. A friend of mine had it on her dresser and claims it helped her sagging skin so I decided to dig a little deeper. I am shocked that I have never even heard about using this product for anti-aging as I am so involved with this natural skin stuff!

Shea Butter is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer and salve and, mostly used as a base for medicinal ointments, and has been claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties.

100% Pure Shea Butter is an all-natural vitamin A cream. It effectively lubricates skin improving skin’s elasticity, greatly reducing years of skin damage. Shea Butter has shown to be a superior moisturizer, with exceptional healing properties for the skin but best of all, it is known to improve eczema, burns, rashes, acne, severely dry skin, blemishes, dark spots, and skin discolorations.

In the US, some alter their Shea Butter in an attempt to give it a better fragrance and texture and others alter Shea Butter for economic reasons. Altering this Pure Shea Butter may disturb or in some cases destroy the natural integrity of the product. While the altered product may smell nice and cost less, it will have unfortunately lost the properties that people seek out for skin help and are not likely to give you the results mentioned in this article.

The following are only 20 of the benefits of Organic Shea Butter, one of the best natural skin products available today. It’s uses go far beyond this.

• Dry skin
• Skin rashes
• Peeling skin
• Blemishes
• Itchy skin
• Wrinkles
• Shaving cream
• Small skin wounds
• Skin cracks
• Tough or rough skin (on feet.)
• Cold weather
• Frost bite
• Stretch mark prevention
• Insect bites
• Glowing skin
• Muscle fatigue, aches and tension
• Before and after strenuous exercise
• Skin allergies such as poison ivy or poison oak
• Eczema
• Dermatitis

For more information and to buy Organic Shea Butter visit:
African Shea Butter Cream 16 Oz. (100% Pure & Raw) Pack of 3

100% Unrefined Certified Grade A Shea Butter 16 oz.

and for those of you who love oils, like me..

Slice Of Nature© 100% Pure Shea Butter Oil. Rare East Africa Nilotica Liquid Shea Butter. Organic 4 oz (120ml)

Hello paleface! Summer is over and you’re wondering how to keep a sunkissed glow over the winter without hitting the tanning booth. We all know the dangers of using a tanning booth excessively. And unfortunately, we can’t trust most of the tanning creams on the market today.

Most self-tanning creams advertised in television commercials and in your local department store are laden with harmful chemicals. Avoiding dangerous UV rays by rubbing chemicals all over your body isn’t that much better.

You no longer have to resort to streaky, blotchy, smelly tanning creams because Lavera has created a natural self tanner that truly works, one that gives you that “just off the beach” look.

Completely organic and chemical free, Lavera’s Faces SummerGlow Self Tanning Lotion for the face uses organic plant oils, organic herbs, and flower extracts. Lavera skin care products meet the strictest standards in the European skin care industry and are safe and effective for even sensitive skin.

Featured on Good Morning America and winner of the “Best Sunless Tan” Award by GorgeouslyGreen.com’s 2008 Beauty Awards, this natural self tanner contains a slightly lower dose of the active soy extracts so the color builds gradually, with no shocking contrasts or streaking. You’ll notice a tanned effect within 4 – 5 days of subsequent applications. With all natural ingredients including vitamin C and E it makes an extremely effective moisturizer.

Say goodbye to those smelly tanning lotions and get yourself a natural self tanner from a trusted name in natural organic skin care.

What to look for in a natural moisturizer for dry skin:

Cleansers that do not contain skin irritants like propylene glycol and detergents. Moisturizers containing GLA or Phospholipids can prevent dry skin. Oils like jojoba, almond, primrose, squaline, olive oil and argan oil contain fatty acids that will not block sebum. Stay away from anything containing mineral oil including baby oil and bath oil as they may leave your skin even dryer.

What to look for in a natural moisturizer for inflammatory skin problems such as psoriasis:

Pyrithione zinc sprays or lotions have been known to clear up psoriasis and similar conditions. Aloe and allantoin can reduce the discomfort of inflamed skin. Climatotherapy for psoriasis which is used in Israel at Dead Sea clinics, includes bathing in the Dead Sea.

Dead Sea Premium Dead Sea skin products are manufactured based on proven formulas combining essential minerals from the Dead Sea with a variety of plant extracts and vitamins, and are intended not only for the general public, but also specifically for persons with problem skin, including those suffering from various skin disorders – psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, eczema, severe acne and more.

What to look for in a natural moisturizer for oily skin: Read the rest of this entry…

More and more women are looking for a paraben free lotion and for good reason. EWG’s Skin Deep website indicates that parabens are linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity, immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity and skin irritation. Since parabens are used to kill bacteria in water-based solutions, they inherently have some toxicity to cells.

Another concern is that parabens are known to disrupt hormone function, an effect that is linked to increased risk of breast cancer and reproductive toxicity.

Parabens, methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben are used as preservatives for longer shelf life to prevent the growth of microbes in cosmetic and skin care products. Today however, more and more cosmetic manufacturers, particularly those in the natural skin care business, are seeking effective alternatives to prevent microbial growth in personal care products. Companies are testing new product formulations and have created preservative-free products with a shelf life of six months to one full year.

Whether or not you believe that the dangers of parabens exist, why take a chance when there are many alternative paraben free products on the market today? Not only are natural skin care products free of parabens, but the natural ingredients may help eliminate many annoying skin problems for good.

So how do you find a paraben free lotion?

You can visit Skin Deep and search lotions with the lowest hazard score. Remember that you may not find your favorite pharmacy brands or department store brands on this list even though they may not contain parabens. The list of products at skin deep show hazard scores based on all chemicals so look at the ingredients list.

There are hundreds of natural skin products on the market today that do not contain parabens. You most likely won’t find them at your local pharmacy and you won’t find them at Walmart. Funny thing is….often times they are cheaper. Natural skin care companies are everywhere…but you must make the effort to do the research and get over your fear of purchasing them on line.

Do you have dry or sensitive skin, or is your skin prone to breaking out? The culprit may be a chemical buildup from your current skin care products. The best answer may be to replace your existing cleansers with natural skin care products.

The best natural sensitive cleanser ingredients are glycerin, olive oil, or sorbitol based.

Personally, I have learned that stripping the skin of all its natural oils in an effort to “cleanse” the skin is actually a misconception that contributes to many skin problems. In order to retain skin’s natural pH balance and moisture, there is only one way to wash. Even expensive department store brands are not necessarily good for your skin; so the best washes to use are those that contain sensitive skin ingredients such as olive oil, sorbitol, or glycerin. Read the rest of this entry…

Are you struggling with sensitive skin? Are you tired of sensitive cleanser products that seem to irritate your skin even more? You may be using products that contain harsh chemicals and actually making things worse.

The key to eliminating this problem is to buy all natural sensitive cleanser products that work with your skin’s natural oils. The following are just a few of these awesome products on the market today. Make the change to all natural and you won’t regret it.

Mercola USDA Certified Organic Citrus Cleanser $28

A naturally rejuvenating daily wash for the tender areas of your face and neck. Ingredients include organic apple juice, organic coconut oil, organic sunflower oil, organic sesame oil, organic jojoba oil, aloe vera, green tea, sweet orange oil and chamomile. WOW! Read the rest of this entry…

Where’d You Get Those Georgeous Lashes?

By now, most everyone has heard of the new eyelash growth treatment available only through a prescription. Allergan claims that their product, Latisse, will grow lashes 25 percent longer, 106 percent thicker and 18 percent darker after 16 weeks of use.

Oh and by the way, there is a name for the condition as they are requiring prescriptions. It’s called hypotrichosis and obviously we all have it. Remember when we all found out we had restless leg syndrome?

Does it really encourage eyelash growth? Does it turn your eyes a different color? Does it darken your eyelids? And are the results permanent? Yes, no, maybe, and no based on what I have read on the website. According to one user, after about 8 weeks, you will notice that your longest lashes will begin the shedding process and new lashes have begun growing underneath. Ok, makes sense. There must be a cut off point for how many lashes can grow on your eyelid!

And according to the Latisse website, eyelashes are expected to return to their previous appearance over several weeks to months after discontinued use. So, to keep these luscious eyelashes, you must continue using the product and at a $130 average price point along with the prescription this seems to be an expensive proposition. Consumer Reports has a great video Longer Lashes but At Real Risk about Latisse side effects and costs.

Latisse is not the only eyelash growth product on the market however. Read the rest of this entry…

There are so many more than 10…I can’t possibly list them all. Natural skin products should be free of chemicals, preservatives, fragrances and best if certified organic. Most of the natural skin products from these skin care lines are some of the safest according to their ratings at the Skin Deep website, a site dedicated to educating the consumer about cosmetic safety.

If you are new to this game and have been using chemical laden skin care products from your local pharmacy that strip your skin of it‘s natural oils and cause more skin problems, you will be pleasantly surprised by the immediate results achieved when switching to an all natural skin product.

Another important factor I used when listing these natural skin products was price. Many products in the following natural skin product lines can be purchased for under $30; some as low as $5. So are they worth it? Inexpensive, natural, free of chemicals, effective, and smell wonderful. I would say, definitely worth it.

Pratima Skin Care

From the site: “what we apply on the skin should be good enough to eat.”  Made with pure herbs, roots, flower extracts and oils, Pratima products are free of chemicals and preservatives, have no artificial scents and are 100% cruelty free.

Do you suffer from psoriasis or eczema? Try Pratima Anti-Eczema/Anti-Psoriasis Oil made with Sunflower Oil, calming Chamomile, Neem and Turmeric to address the drying associated with these skin conditions. An effective natural skin product for psoriasis for only $29….who new?

Juice Beauty

Juice Beauty Skincare is up to 95% certified organic, among the highest organic content in skin care. Packed with age defying potency, Juice Beauty products use the most effective organic ingredients, including their own juices, Aloe Vera, honey, botanicals, plant oils, and raw cane sugar. Read the rest of this entry…