Chemicals To Avoid In Cosmetic And Personal Care Products

We all know that cometics carry some harmful chemicals in them but here are a few Chemicals To Avoid In Cosmetic And Personal Care Products

 Today we are taking a look at some of the Chemicals To Avoid In Cosmetic And Personal Care Products

After the recent discovery of some of the possible harmful affects on Parbens , we thought we would take a closer look atChemicals To Avoid In Cosmetic And Personal Care Products.

We are going to have to start with;

Parabens – now incase you didn’t know what they were and why they are used in a lot of everyday personal care products as well costmectis here is an insight into them.

What are  Parabens? Parabens  are used in makeup, moisturisers, shampoos and even baby wipes,ingredients with “pararaben” in their name (methylparaben, butylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben, ethylparaben are used as fragrance ingredients. Although they are know to be toxic companies still use them. They may interfere with hormone function,rashes  and have been linked to  breast cancer.

Parabens  do occur naturally at low levels in certain foods, such as barley, strawberries, currents, vanilla, carrots and onions, Parabens in foods are metabolized when eaten, making them less strongly estrogenic. In contrast, when applied to the skin and absorbed into the body, parabens in cosmetics bypass the metabolic process and enter the blood stream and body organs intact. which is how they can then go on to cause health issues.

Next up is ;

DEA (Related chemicals: MEA and TEA) is also used in creamy and foaming products such as moisturiser, shampoo  and  acts as a pH adjuster, counteracting the acidity of other ingredients. DEA is mainly found in moisturisers and sunscreens, while cocamide and lauramide DEA are found in soaps, cleansers, and shampoos.

DEA and its compounds cause mild to moderate skin and eye irritation but exposed  to high doses of these chemicals can  cause liver cancers and precancerous changes in  the skin and thyroid.

The next delay chemical we put on ourselves is;

Dibutyl Phthalate or DBP is found in nail products and some hair sprays, Dibutyl phthalate or DBP is used mainly in nail products as a solvent for dyes and as a plasticizer that prevents nail polishes from becoming brittle.DBP is absorbed through the skin. It can enhance the capacity of other chemicals to cause genetic mutations,it has not been shown to be a mutagen itself but even that thought is a little frightening.  WE also discovered that in fact European Union classifies DBP as a suspected endocrine disruptor on the basis of evidence that it interferes with hormone function, and as reproductive toxic on the basis that it may cause harm to the unborn child and impair fertility.

These are just the top 3 Chemicals To Avoid In Cosmetic And Personal Care Products we will cover some more  in tomorrow’s blog

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The facts about cosmetics and sunscreen

The facts about cosmetics and sunscreen and  how good are they?

Today we are  going tone having a look The facts about cosmetics and sunscreen

Lots of  cosmetics have SPF’s in  we are going to take a closer look at how effective they are and give you The facts about cosmetics and sunscreen.  

We wanted to know when we apply our SPF 25 foundation in the morning, how much protection are we actually getting? Firstly we need to have a look how much product we would need to apply, for the SPF to actually be what it say. This would need to be  approx three millilitres or  the size of a £2 pound coin, you would then need to be able to reapply this every two hours for it to be probably protecting you.

So if you are applying 2 mg of factor 25 lotion per square centimetre of skin  this means you’ll get SPF 25 protection. But if you apply only half as much you’ll get half the protection (so SPF 12.5) and so on — applying 0.5 mg to each square centimetre of skin will give you a quarter of the protection, ie an SPF of 6.2 and so on.

To work out exactly how much sun protection my make-up is giving me, I  would need to measure the area of my face in square centimetres, then accurately measure how much product I am applying.

So to recap for than Foundation with an SPF of 25 i would actually need to apply 828 mg every day, now were pretty sure most people don’t apply anywhere near that amount and why would you want to anyway your skin would feel and look  be terrible. Considering if you apply sunscreen every two hours you know  your skin is protected with out   suffocating your skin .

So don’t rely on your make up to protect you from the sun make sure you wear your normal sunscreen as well.

We hope you found The facts about cosmetics and sunscreen  as interesting as we did.

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Summer beauty tips

Summer beauty tips for everyone

Summer beauty tips that you need to know this summer

In today’s blog we are going to tell you about some much neededSummer beauty tips.

So summer is here and we are actually seeing some lovely warm weather but as we don’t always have this nice weather we need to prepare for it with some must know beauty tips.

• Our feet are on show in the summer so make sure you look after them, try wearing padded sole sandals and be sure to exfoliate and moisturise them, if needed also rasp your heels to keep them soft  but make sure you use a gentle file rasp not a harsh metal one and don’t over do it.  If you do find yourself with sore painful soles then beeswax and calendula have been said to soothe them.  Also having regular pedicures throughout  the summer will most definitely help keep your feet summer ready.
• You will most certainly be getting rid of unwanted hair more in the summer but make sure that you are exfoliating before shaving to avoid ingrown hairs.  Check out our blog on ingrown hairs for more information.
• You should always protect your skin throughout the year but being extra careful in the summer to protect it is very important, always wear a foundation with an SPF of at least 15 and apply sunscreen of at least SPF 30 regularly throughout the day, its no good doing it in the morning and then not bothering as you will not stay protected.
•  Your lips also need protecting, its easy to forget but you will certainly remember when they are sore and blistered, so wear a protective lip balm.
• Waterproof make up is a must have in the summer, especially if you are going to the beach or pool, better still if you can go without or very little make up throughout the summer then this is a great too as you will hopefully have a natural glow from the sun anyway and maybe just a little waterproof mascara and a bit of lip gloss should be all you need.

So there we are some Summer beauty tips so now just enjoy your summer.

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What is prickly heat

We are looking into What is prickly heat today

What is prickly heat, have you ever wondered

So today we are looking into the question What is prickly heat?

Prickly heat is also known as heat rash or miliaria. It is a red and itchy rash on the skin that causes a stinging or prickly feeling and that’s where the name comes from.  Prickly heat usually occurs in hot conditions but it can affect people in the winter if they are wearing too much clothing or sit too close to a heater. Even in summer, the rash is most common on areas of the body that are covered by clothing, but prickly heat can affect any area of the skin.

The rash occurs when sweat glands become blocked normally as a result of excessive sweating. This is because bacteria and dead skin cells can collect in the sweat glands which traps the sweat and subsequently bursts out and irritates the skin. The rash is made up of tiny spots and bumps in an area of red skin.

Prickly heat is not a serious condition but is very irritating so to try and avoid it you can  spend time in the shade and avoid exposure to heat to help lessen the amount of sweat produced. Wear loose cotton clothing as this will also make sweating less likely than if you are wearing synthetic fabrics. 

 If you do find yourself getting prickly heat then calamine lotion will soothe and cool the itchy skin and a  hydrocortisone cream can reduce the itching but this should not be applied to the face and as always it is important to follow the instructions. Generally a prickly heat rash will disappear of its own accord within a couple of days.   It may also help to take an antihistamine tablet.

So What is prickly heat? has been answered in our blog today.

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Amazing Uses for Aloe Vera

We have discovered some Amazing Uses for Aloe Vera

Today we are going to be looking at some Amazing Uses for Aloe Vera

We all know you can use Aloe Vera for sunburn but  did you know there are lots of Amazing Uses for Aloe Vera, 

Aloe vera produces at least six natural antiseptics, which are able to kill mold, bacteria, funguses, and viruses. In fact, the plant is so powerful that researchers and scientists are looking into its potential as an AIDS and cancer-fighter. now thats amazing. Aloe vera is available in may forms the well know are obviously the plant, but also gel and can even be taken orally,  if you use the plant remember to cut the leaves length ways down the middle of the leaf.

We have included a few  uses for aloe vera that you may not know:

• Slice aloe leaves lengthwise and use the inner sides as a biodegradable body scrub in the shower.
•  Can be used to treat burns from minor mishaps in the kitchen—from grease splatters or hot utensils.
• Apply Aloe vera to help banish black and blue bruises.
• Soothe and heal sunburns as Aloe contains cooling properties similar to menthol.
•  It can take the sting or itch out of insect bites.
•  Can help heal herpes outbreaks.
• Fights Athlete’s Foot.
• Soothes Psoriasis.
•  Helps prevent scarring and stretch marks.
• Shrink warts.
• Can  brighten the  skin.  and help decrease pigmentation and dark spots.
•  Can treat minor vaginal irritations.
• Drink to help ease congestion, stomach ulcers, colitis, hemorrhoids, urinary tract infections and prostate problems.
• Drink to lower blood sugar levels—especially for diabetics.

These are just a few there are many more Amazing Uses for Aloe Vera which makes this plant simply a miracle plant

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Simple make up tips for the more mature lady

Today we are looking at Simple make up tips for the more mature lady

Here are some Simple make up tips for the more mature lady

So we are taking a look at some Simple make up tips for the more mature lady in our blog today.

As we age unfortunately our eye sight is not quite what it used to be so it can become much more difficult to apply our make up.  That is why it is good to keep it simple and that s just what we are going to tell you about today.

A lot of mature ladies still use the same foundation they used 10 years ago but your skin changes not only yearly but also seasonally. In winter months, you may need a creamy foundation and then in summer months you may find your skin becomes oily and a tinted moisturiser is fine. You will find that these days many foundations are formulated with mature, aging skin in mind.  Make sure you use a primer before applying your foundation and keep the foundation light as it will enhance any fine lines if you cake it on. A high lighter added to the cheek bones is a nice subtle way of enhancing your cheeks or a light dusting of bronzer is great for giving you a natural looking glow, but just remember to keep it light.  You can make sure you are not applying too much by not putting too much on your brush and even dusting a little bit off of your brush onto a tissue just to be sure before you apply.

As we said before it can be tricky when your eyesight is not what it was so eye make up can feel almost impossible to do.  This is where you should keep things really simple.  Don’t try using too many different colours when it comes to eye shadow, two colours will be fine.  You need a lighter base colour and then a darker colour to high light the eyes.  Apply your base colour over your eyelid and then take your darker colour and brush a small amount across the crease of your eye lid, going from the outside of the eye into about half way across, you can then use the base colour to blend it in using a blending brush.

Mature ladies should choose a lengthening mascara over a volumising one. The secret is to give your lashes as much length, not bulk, as possible. Volumising mascara can make short, stubby lashes look even more stubbier. When it comes to choosing the colour, if you have a light complexion and blonde or gray hair then a dark brown may look less harsh than a black mascara.

Also using a magnifying mirror could really help when applying your make up, its definitely worth a try.

There a just a few Simple make up tips for the more mature lady but hopefully these will help.

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