Posts Tagged ‘Cosmetic Companies’

Margaret Bell asked:

 What is paraben free face care? Why is paraben free lotions and creams important?  Or why should I care?  When we are done with this article you will have the answer to all of those questions.

   1. First off let me explain what a paraben is. It is the name given the most commonly used synthetic preservatives. They ensure a long shelf life in cosmetics by inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria, yeast and mold in beauty products. Paraben free lotions and creams are formulated with no parabens.

   2. Of course your next concern probably would be that your cosmetics will not last as long if these artificial ingredients are not used. Companies can use alternative stabilizers. Parabens are just easier to obtain and cheaper to process.

   3. So what difference does it make? Many cosmetics contain parabens which recent studies indicate may be linked to cancer development. The cosmetic companies insist they are not harmful because they remain on our skin and are not absorbed into our bodies. But, recent studies found parabens in human breast cancer tissue. This raises obvious questions about their ability to accumulate in our bodies.

   4. Paraben free face care should be of utmost importance . Especially if anyone in your family has a history of breast cancer. You are rarely exposed to one chemical just one time. You probably use the same product everyday, several days a week, for months or years.

   5. You are probably beginning to see why paraben free lotions and creams are so important. You use dozens of personal care products a day. So while exposure from one product once a day may be small, you use numerous products a day for years.

These five facts should convince you of the importance of using paraben free products. The old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” applies here.  You should take action to prevent exposure to chemicals you suspect are harmful to your health. Your top priority should be eliminating the use of this chemical and finding a safe substitute to replace it.  It is very important to your ’skin care health’ program, that it is  Paraben Free Face Care.  Visit www.ahealthyradiantskin.com for more information.

 

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David Karlson asked:

 

Cosmetic companies spend millions of dollars on advertising their products. One of these products is face wrinkle cream. Besides using a cream, you can use many other options for looking after your skin. If you smoke, then quitting smoking will go a long way in preserving your skin. What do you think the smoke and chemicals do to your skin? Smoking can speed up the aging process of the skin because it destroys skin cells.

If you eat many processed foods, it would be a good idea to either cut back or eliminate them altogether. Again, we are talking about chemicals entering your body that cannot be good for your complexion. Lifestyle changes go a long way in improving ones skin. If you drink too much alcohol then that is also not good for your skin. Too much of a bad thing will cause your skin to age prematurely. What we are saying here is that you should not rely only on a face wrinkle cream for your complexion; lifestyle changes are just as important.

Many people spend a fortune looking for the perfect face wrinkle cream. Consult with a dermatologist before spending any money on products that are not going to work. In addition to using a good facial cream, your diet should consist of fresh vegetables that are unprocessed, along with fruit as well. Try to eliminate as much processed food as possible.

If you are applying a face wrinkle cream, then the best time to apply it is in the morning and at night before going to bed. Once you have made the appropriate lifestyle changes, do some research on the various facial creams that are available on the market. Again, rely on your dermatologist to point you in the right direction. In some situations, you cannot do anything for your facial wrinkles. There comes a time when you just have to accept the aging process gracefully.

One thing that a good face wrinkle cream will do is restore your confidence and self-esteem. If the lines on your face and neck make you feel older than you actually are then maybe there is something you can do about it. Many women are turning to all natural organic creams as part of their skin care routine.

Like we mentioned earlier, if you are going to spend the money on a face wrinkle cream then you might as well go all out and make the necessary lifestyle changes, otherwise a good cream will not work as well as it could if it is constantly fighting the chemicals you are adding to your body on a daily basis. With so many creams on the market that it is difficult to determine where the consumer can begin to look. As an informed consumer, you want what is best for you at a good price. Since there are so many creams to choose from, it may take some trial and error before you find one that works best for you. With that in mind, try to focus on the natural products rather than the synthetic products.

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Kathryn M. Reid asked:

Let’s face it, the majority of people still don’t care much whether food or skin care products are natural or not.

However, there is mounting evidence that all this chemical and synthetic stuff we either shove down our throat or apply to our skin, could have a long-term detrimental affect on our health.

If there’s a choice, I prefer natural provided the products are better, and they are good value for money.

As far as skin care moisturizing cream goes… my research indicates that a few small natural skin care cream manufacturers have superior products compared to the big corporate better-known brands.

One company in New Zealand using nano technology has created a new unique natural substance that can make your own body produce new collagen and elastin skin cell proteins. Their skin cream also includes the best active natural emollients and antioxidants to better moisturize and hydrate your skin.

This results in a your underlying collagen skin structure thickening, and your elastin regaining more of its spring and elasticity. The benefit to you is a tauter less wrinkled facial skin. 

This substance is not yet available to the big brand name cosmetic companies. Right this minute they are offering products that are inferior in new skin cell production capabilities.

To my way of thinking because they cannot rejuvenate your skin to the same extent as these new natural skin creams can. There is no point spending the same money on a product that does an inferior job.

These natural ingredients can either stimulate new cell growth or positively affect your skins collagen and elastin proteins. Cynergy TK”(TM)” with functional keratin”(TM)”, Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10. CoQ10 in a special nano-emulsion form. Phytessence Wakame, Natural Vitamin E, Avocado Oil.

Finally, before going out and buying your regular skin care cream. Take a little time to evaluate and understand how new advances in skin care cream technology, has resulted in a few great unique natural skin creams that can do a superior job at rejuvenating your skin.

At my website, I discuss many more natural skin care moisturizing and skin cell generation ingredients that can better rejuvenate and moisturize your skin, that I personally chose to use daily.

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Elizabeth Ruby asked:

In order to find the best natural skin care cream, you have to get a little education. Every cosmetic company will tell you that they have the best skin creams available. You can only be sure, if you know what to look for. Here are some helpful hints.

The best natural skin care cream is one that contains plant extracts, vegetable oils (not mineral oils), vitamins, antioxidants and amino acid proteins. Taking care of you skin’s health is the first step toward looking and feeling better.

It’s a lifelong process. It’s never too early or too late to start. The best skin creams can undo at least some of the damage done by years of neglect and exposure.

You have literally thousands of companies to choose from. There are a few “signs” that help you identify the good ones. One is a proud signer of the “Compact for Safe Cosmetics”.

You see safe and naturally occurring substances are not synonymous. A company can say that it has the best natural skin care cream and still include petroleum-based compounds.

While petroleum is a naturally occurring substance, it is not all that safe. It has never been very good for you skin’s health, because it clogs the pores and strips it of its own oils, so it compounds dryness issues. If excessive oiliness is a problem already, it just makes the face and body feel greasier.

So, the best skin creams will not contain mineral oils, liquid paraffin, petrolatum or paraffin wax. Instead, they will contain olive and palm oil, jojoba and Babassu wax.

For many years, cosmetic companies have had separate lines of products for oily, dry and combination skin-types. The best natural skin care cream is beneficial for any skin-type.

You may know sebaceous glands secrete an oily substance called “sebum”. Sebum waterproofs your skin and prevents it from becoming dry, brittle and cracked. It also inhibits the growth of microorganisms.

Typically, if your skin feels too oily or too dry, it is either from over cleansing or under cleansing. Products that are not the best skin creams can increase either condition. There are certain health problems, such as acne, in which the sebaceous glands secrete too much sebum and prescription drugs are used to reduce the production.

But, there is a wax derived from the jojoba seed that “balances” sebum production. That’s why the best natural skin care cream will contain jojoba wax, because it works for any skin-type to balance sebum production in either direction.

If you are concerned about fine lines and wrinkles, the best skin creams to choose contain a patented compound called Functional Keratin. Keratin is one of the protein building blocks for new cells. A number of companies had a type of de-naturalized keratin to their products, but the best natural skin care cream is “Functional”.

De-naturalized keratin cannot be used by the skin’s cells to produce new ones. Functional Keratin can. There is a unique manufacturing process that makes keratin soluble, without denaturalizing it. Functional Keratin is one of the best skin creams because it increases elasticity and encourages the production of new skin-cells.

It may be a little difficult to find the best natural skin care cream. But, if you want younger looking, healthier looking skin, don’t give up the search.

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Anand Kumar Dulhanomal asked:

What is Paraben free face care? And what makes paraben free lotions and creams so important in the current times? Why should you take it really seriously? This article would provide the precise answers to all these questions.

Let us begin with what parabens actually are. They are the most commonly used preservatives in skin care products. They increase the shelf life of skin care applications and prevent bacteria, fungus and moulds from forming in them. Paraben free lotions and creams are devoid of any parabens.

Now, you would definitely feel concerned that if you buy paraben free face care products then they would not last that long and you would be at a disadvantage. But, this is nothing to worry about. The Manufacturers have other alternatives that they can use. Alternative stabilizers are available which are also excellent preservatives. Parabens are widely used because they are cheap.

Parabens are used in skin care products in various names such as methyl, propyl, butyl and ethyl paraben. Scientific trials and studies have proven that they cause cancer and interfere with the body\’s endocrine system. Besides this, they are also known to cause allergic reactions and skin rashes.

The cosmetic companies claim that even though parabens are so harmful, they can still be used as the lotion or cream stays on the surface of the skin. But would you buy into this unscientific fact? It has been medically proven that our skin absorbs the ingredients present in skincare lotions and creams topically applied on it, and some ingredients also reach well into our blood stream.

Thus, it becomes very important to see what ingredients are present in your skin care products as your skin literally \”ingests\” it. And it ingests the ingredients not just once, but everyday, because you apply skincare creams not just for a single time, but almost daily. Paraben free face care offers the best solution.

It is a pity to know that innocent consumers suffer such deadly health consequences due to the greed of the skin care product manufacturers. And all this is happening in spite of the availability of effective paraben free lotions and creams which are made up of such amazing natural ingredients that rejuvenate the skin.

The latest cutting edge paraben free face care products contain extraordinary natural substances like Cynergy TK, Phytessence Wakame and Nano-Lipobelle H EQ10. These have won laurels worldwide for their amazing role in making the skin young, vibrant and juvenile naturally. These are powerful antioxidants and are very effective in healing the signs of skin aging and also reversing it!

The old saying \”Prevention is better than Cure\” applies very well to paraben free face care. Visit my website to find out more about such amazing natural substances in paraben free lotions and creams that are playing a unique and scientifically proven role in providing a radiant, young and glowing skin naturally.

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Margaret Bell asked:

It is common place for cosmetic companies to recommend different ingredients for oily skin care.  But, if a company uses some of the natural vegetable waxes that help to balance sebum production, they can use the same ingredients in dry, combination or oily skincare products.  It’s all about balance.

Cleanse First – NO ALCOHOL

Cleansing is one of the first steps in oily skin care.  But, you need to choose your daily cleanser carefully.  Many of the most common cleansers contain ingredients that can lead to more break outs.  In order to combat the harsh drying ingredients like alcohol, your skin’s cells produce more sebum, which leads to more oiliness.

Some of the worst oily skincare products for daily cleansing come from names that we have grown to trust, such as Neutrogena, Clearasil, Avon and L’oreal.  Some of the best come from companies that you may have never heard of like Coastal Classic Creations and Karen’s botanicals.

You see, nature has given us pretty much everything that we need for oily skin care, but most of us don’t have access to a jojoba bush and wouldn’t have time to crush the seeds for the wax that they contain.  But, luckily there are new companies that provide the botanical or plant ingredients that will reduce oiliness, without drying.

Jojoba – the Unique Plant Oil

One ingredient to look for is jojoba.  It was used historically by Native American’s for its healing properties.  Chemical evaluation showed that it is unique among plant oils.  In fact, it is actually a wax, but it doesn’t fell waxy like paraffin or greasy like mineral oil and petrolatum.  It feels great.

Jojoba should be included in oily skincare products because it reduces sebum production in oilier skin-types, but it’s good for dryness, as well, because it moisturizes.  In other words, it balances the amount of oil that is present in the skin’s cells at any one time, so your face never feels greasy, but never feels too dry.

Chemically, it is so similar to human sebum that the production of sebum is reduced, as opposed to things like alcohol that dry up the sebum and just trigger the production of more.  It is not a common ingredient in oily skin care cleansers, because it is more expensive than the more common mineral oils that most companies use.

People who need oily skincare products have often suffered from some scarring over the years due to pimples, cysts and other breakouts.  Because of its unique healing properties, jojoba can, in a short time, make those scars lighter and eventually, they may disappear all together.

Research has shown that it is beneficial in treating acne, the most common oily skin care problem.  It is also a natural source of Vitamin E, which is good for the skins overall health and appearance.

There are other plant extracts that are beneficial oily skincare products, including ALLANTOIN, a natural compound found in some herbs.  Certain types of clay and compounds derived from them are also good to absorb excess oil and pull out grime, thus reducing blackheads and reducing pimples.

But, the best oily skin care is not available in the average department store.  You really have to search for it, but it’s worth the effort. Continue your search in author box below.

 

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Sam Ness asked:

e good skin is synonymous to being confident. That’s why skin care is probably one of people’s most common luxuries. As most cosmetic companies such as L’oreal, Estee Lauder, Clinique and many others gain popularity because of their make-up and other cosmetics, they are also well known for their skin care products. But to take care of your skin properly, you must know some facts which are beneficial for your skin care, whether you are a teenager, a mother, or even a guy.

You could have normal, dry, oily or combination skin. Dry skin needs more moisture and would benefit from rich moisturizers, like Clinique’s Moisture Surge Extra. Oily skin is more prone to acne, so you probably need some cleansers with antibacterial properties, such as tea tree oil or salicylic acid such as The Body Shop’s tea tree line or L’oreal’s Pure Zone. Combination skin, as well, is prone to acne. A mattifying face cream should do the trick for those shiny areas, like Estee Lauder’s Sparkling Clean line. Normal skin just needs a gentle cleanser and moisturizer. A skin care regimen with Cetaphil shall definitely work wonders.

Here are some surefire tips to help you get that glowing and smooth skin, regardless of what skin type you might have:

- Wash your face and then put pieces of facial tissue paper or oil blotting paper on your cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin after an hour. This will check if you have oily skin, combination skin, or normal skin.

- For oily & combination skin, consider using oil-free medicated cleansers and a face moisturizer without too much richness. Do not over-wash your face as it will produce more sebum, thereby making it oilier.

- For dry skin, a moisture-rich cleanser will do the trick. Always moisturize, especially in the morning and night. If you feel dryness during the day, consider buying a facial moisturizing spray like Evian.

- If possible, try using mineral makeup or cosmetic products. Since the bloodstream absorbs almost 90% of what females apply on their skin, you might want to consider using pure makeup without any harsh chemicals and additives.

- If you develop allergies towards various skin care products, consider consulting your dermatologist immediately or switch to hypoallergenic products.

- Use minimal makeup to let your skin breathe.

- Drink water, get enough sleep and take vitamin supplements.

You should develop the right skin care regimen for you to have that glowing & smooth skin. Sometimes, this might be a challenge because you have to experiment a lot on which products or regimen will work out for you. Of course, going to a dermatologist should still be the best. However, not only products give you that glowing skin – natural ways such as eating fruits and vegetables, drinking milk and water can also help your skin to be supple and smooth. Get enough sleep and you will wake up like you just had a facial – definitely a good way to start your day.

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