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Your HonestGuide to

Natural

Skincare


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Is there any subjectin the beauty industrytoday more confusingthan natural skincare?

Walk down an aisle in your

local drugstore and it seems

every second product boasts

a natural label or some type

of natural claim Why is this?

NATURALCONFUSION

The honest truth of the matter is that we now live

in an increasingly polluted world. And this pollution

is affecting our health and the condition of our

skin. Just look at the rates of adult acne and skinsensitivities these days. Scientists have proven

that over 60% of the products you apply to your

face and body get absorbed into the bloodstream

including moisturizers, sunscreens and anti-aging

products. Because of this, many consumers are

looking for natural alternatives to synthetic formulas.

They feel better applying natural ingredients to their


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POTENTIALRISKS

The Natural Products

Association in the

United States, a

72-year-old, not-for-profit organization

committed to the

natural products

industry has identified

ten ingredients

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1. Parabens. These are synthetic preservatives that

are potential endocrine disrupters that can affect our

hormone levels.

2. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. Think of these as harsh

cleansing agents that can potentially damage the lipid

layer of your skin and cause irritation. By stripping the

skins natural oil levels which act as a first-line barrier,

viruses can more easily enter into the body.

3. Petrolatum/Mineral Oil/Paraffin. These are

non-renewable byproducts of crude oil that contain

potentially dangerous impurities.

4. Chemical Sunscreens (Oxybenzone).These

synthetic sunscreens get absorbed into the skin and

can potentially disrupt hormone balances. They are

also suspected to cause some free-radical production.

5. Glycols. Think of these petroleum-derived

synthetic

chemicals as magnets. They are thought to be able to

draw other chemicals into the bloodstream.

6. Phthalates. Some scientists believe these

synthetic fragrance compounds to be potential toxins


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WHAT ISNATURAL?

According toHealth Canada, thegovernmental departmentthat monitors all skincare

and beauty products inCanada, there is no legaldefinition for naturalskincare products inCanada.

led the initiative to defi ne the word natural.

The defi nition is two-fold: ingredients that

come from purposeful, renewable and plentiful

sources found in nature such as fl ora, fauna and

minerals. And, the products must be made with

minimal processing that does not use synthetic

or harsh chemicals or otherwise dilute the purity

of the ingredients.

When Is Non-Natural Acceptable?

Non-natural ingredients are only acceptable

when there is no viable natural alternative


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THE

NATURAL

SKINCAREMARKET

Just how big is thenatural personal caremarket today?

Thats a tough question to

answer. Since the category

is so new, there is little data

available. Market Research fi rm

Kline Group estimates the total

sales of natural products to

Packaged Facts, a market researcher publisher in the

United States agrees with this analysis. According

to its most recent study, sales of natural and organic

personal care products in the United States grew

from $2 billion in 2001 to $6.1 billion in 2006.The fi rm predicts that sales will top $10.2 billion by2012. The companys retail analysts believe thereare two factors driving these sales: the fi rst is public

concern over environmental crises, fair trade practices

and the fear of possible cancer causing chemicals


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Setting the Natural Standard

1Any natural personal

care product must

contain at least

95% tr l nat ral

2There can be no

ingredients with any

potential suspected

h man health risks ithin

3You can not use any

processes that signifi cantly

or adversely alter the

p rit /effect of the nat ral


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DO NATURAL SKINCARE

PRODUCTS ACTUALLY

WORK?

Do natural skincare products really work?

Besides the obvious question about potentially

harmful ingredients, the biggest question

regarding natural skincare products is do they

really work? As recent as fi ve years ago, many natural

skincare creams had the consistency of glue and smelled

even worse. And the effi cacy in many cases didnt match

traditional beauty brands. But scientists such as Celeste

Lutario, who specialize in natural formulas at Burts Bees are

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ingredient so we have to

make our product slightly

synthetic. The second one

is suncare. Because titanium

and zinc are the only natural

suncare ingredients, when

you use them you get

some whiteness to the

product which affects the

aesthetics. So those are

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Think of it this way: the way a plant survives is by carefully

balancing all the minerals, vitamins and antioxidants that it contains.

So when you use a plant in a natural skincare product, those

ingredients stay balanced. Your own skin recognizes this balance

and will accept it much more readily than a synthetic version. Theway the synthetic cosmetic industry does it is they mimic one of

those pieces found in the plant. Theyll look and say Oh, those

AHAs get rid of wrinkles. Lets fi nd out that chemical makeup,

mimic it, concentrate it and use it in a product. The issue with

this method is the body wants to stay balanced. As soon as you

put that concentrated material on your skin, the body feels it is

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High-tech skincare brands are pushingthe limits of anti-aging technology

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Natural skincarecompanies look

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HIGH-TECH

VERSUS

NATURAL

SKINCARE


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WHAT GOESON, GOES IN

Skin cells take aboutsix weeks to progressfrom the lower layers ofthe skin to the surface.And skincare chemistswant to keep those cellsas nourished, hydratedand healthy as possiblethroughout their life.

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The most damaging factors for skin are

sun damage and free radicals that can

destroy the cells. So youll notice that

natural skincare products will contain

antioxidants, essential oils with the

proper balance of vitamins, minerals and

amino acids. Chemists will choose the

best essential oils for a specific purpose.

Remember, approximately 60% of what is

applied to the skin gets absorbed into the


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THE

GREATERGOOD

Is it time to take a closerlook at the companiesbehind your favourite lipgloss or foundation?

In this new era of environmentalismand social responsibility, how abeauty company produces a productis becoming as important as whatit produces. Is a beautiful lipstickworth the price if its manufacturing

are becoming more demanding of the

companies they do business with and

wont permit activities that pollute or

otherwise damage the environment. He

says the younger generation in particular

is concerned that they are left to clean upthe mess left by earlier generations. They

want a healthy environment to leave their

children.

So what can you do? Begin by asking

questions. Visit websites and read annual

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SAVINGTHE BEES

What would happen

if the worlds beepopulation suddenlydisappeared?How would farmers pollinate

fruits and vegetables without

them? Its a question that

population: Approximately 70 percent of fruits

and vegetables are pollinated by bees.

There are more than 20,000 different species

of bees and an estimated thousand more that

have yet to be identified by scientists. A recent

bee symposium in Toronto hosted by many

of the worlds top bee experts established

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Stress

Stress is a trigger for most skinconditions. Address the cause of your

stress.

Breathing, meditation, exercise,relaxation techniques and rest all assist inreducing stress.

Clothes

Wear clothes that ensure you dont gettoo hot or too cold.

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Cleanliness

Good daily hygiene is critical. If yousweat a lot or wear a lot of makeup ensure

that you clean your skin before bed.

Clean with gentle, natural soap in tepidwater and dry thoroughly afterwards.

Prevent skin irritations by using non-abrasive products, including sharp blades

for shaving.

Sunlight

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Use cosmetics sparingly and allow yourskin time to breathe naturally.

Go at least 5 days without cosmetics andnotice the difference it makes to your skin.

Avoid skin products with alcohol or acidbecause they dry the skin.

Many cosmetics have creams, fillers andsubstances that block the pores and sweat

glands decreasing natural detoxification.

Use natural products. Chemicaldeodorants, antiperspirants and cleaning

products often destroy the natural

protective bacteria on the skin.

Match your skin care products toyour skin type and use natural oils, herbal

creams or ointments.

Topical or prescription creams oftenth i f ki d

materials and prevents premature aging of

the skin. Avoid brushing open, inflamed or

oozing areas of skin.

HOT AND COLD CONTRAST creates a

pump-like action that aids in healing by

stimulating the circulation of white blood

cells to an area. This technique is great for

treating acute infections, increasing muscletone and strength, and healing varicose

veins. Start with an application of hot water

and end with cold. Apply the hot twice as

long as the cold and repeat 3 - 5 times.

CASTOR OIL PACKS applied topically to

unbroken skin increases local circulation,

promotes removal of toxins and stimulates

healing of underlying tissues and organs. It

is absorbed into the lymph circulation and

can improve digestion, relieve constipation,

stimulate detoxification of organs, enhance


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