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Safe cosmetics – this is something we all want, isn’t it? So, now they are about to pass a new bill that will ensure that all cosmetics sold is safe cosmetics. Sounds great, doesn’t it?

It isn’t until you read the small print that you realize that this bill is simply a plot to get rid of any small cosmetics producer who doesn’t have the money to pay for extensive testing of every product they make!

The solution could have been so simple: Just make a list of safe ingredients that are accepted and allowed in skin care products and cosmetics. It wouldn’t be too much of a hassle to stay within these kinds of simple guidelines. But, if this bill goes through, it will basically eliminate all small businesses from lack of finances. If you don’t want this to happen, please take a moment to sign the petition against the safe cosmetics act of 2010. Yes, we all want safe products, but THIS is not the solution!

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Thick or thin? Many women are confused about this. Traditionally, we are told that if we have dry or mature skin, we need a thick moisturizer. NOT SO!!!

If the skin is dry or mature, the main thing we need is MOISTURIZER. So, what exactly is moisturizer? It is a cream that is high in moisture, obviously. But do you think a thick cream is high in moisture? NOT…
Moisture is water, or components that can hold water, such as hyaluronic acid, lecithin, honey, glycerin etc. Notice that oils and butters are not listed here. Why? Because oils and butters are skin softeners, not moisturizers.

Moisturizers and skin softeners actually have two different purposes. A moisturizer is supposed to go into the skin and increase the water levels in the skin cells. This will plump the skin back up and remove some of the wrinkles caused by evaporation of water from the cells.

A skin softener made with rich oils and butters, however, will simply keep the outer layer soft and create a barrier that stops evaporation of moisture, but it doesn’t actually add moisture to the skin cells.

Many people prefer to only use one product, but this doesn’t work. A skin softening barrier cream isn’t supposed to go into your skin cells, so if you add moisturizing agents to it, you are actually just waisting your money, because they, too, will sit on top of your skin since they are mixed with heavy oils and butters.

What, then, is the solution? The solution is simple, so simple, in fact, that I don’t know why the skin care industry doesn’t get it – all you need is products that can be layered.

My own company, Green Beauty Cosmetics, uses this concept. It makes perfect sense, that if your skin is dry or mature, you need a moisturizer first. The moisturizer should be thin, like a serum, so it can easily penetrate the skin cells and increase the moisture levels. However, that is not enough in itself.

Dry or mature skin doesn’t produce enough natural oils, either, so these have to be added to protect the moisture from evaporating. So, all you need is a layer of a thick, protective cream on top of your moisturizer, and your skin loves it! It doesn’t even take very long before you can see the difference!

You can still add more layers, if you wish. I usually top it off with a Tinted Moisturizer that evens out my skin tone and gives me a touch of glow, but the tinted moisturizer is optional.

The main thing is to add the moisturizing serum first, and then top it with a thicker cream. I like to use the Hyaluronic Acid Serum as the moisturizer, and put the Chamomile Cream on top. The Chamomile Cream also works as a hand cream, or even a night cream, if you wish.

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Someone was kind enough to write an article about my new skin care line, Green Beauty Cosmetics, on their blog.

Here is an excerpt:
I switched to natural and organic products until I discovered that even those can still contain as much as 30% pure poison!!! Evidently, it is very difficult to make stable products without using synthetic and petroleum based emulsifiers, and containers that you stick your fingers into, such as jars, must be preserved with parabens, or they can pose a health risk from the continuous contamination! But, that didn’t change the fact that I basically couldn’t trust the products I was using to be beneficial to my skin or to my health…

CLICK HERE to read the whole article.

CLICK HERE to visit my web store.

Tags: Green Beauty Cosmetics, green beauty products, green cosmetics, safe cosmetics

A lot of skin cancers show up on the face right under the eyes. This is often an area where we avoid putting sunscreen, since we don’t want that stuff too close to our eyes. However, the skin is very thin and delicate under the eyes so it needs to be protected.

Coppertone has finally made a facial sunscreen that doesn’t burn if it gets a bit closer to the eyes. Or, another option would be to look for a concealer with SPF, and apply that to the undereye area.

If you wonder what skin cancer looks like, as a general rule, anything scaly could be cancer. Cancer are cells that are growing out of control, so if you have scaly spots that won’t go away, definitely have them looked at. You often see these spots on your arms, upper back or even on the top of your ears.
Another type of cancer looks like a small pink ulcer that won’t heal. If you have one of those things under your eye, definitely have it looked at.
And, then, of course, there is melanoma, which is a very destructive kind of cancer. So, if you see changes in your moles, such as color changes, changes in size, symmetry or borders, have it checked as soon as possible.

It may look nice to have a tan, but is it worth the risk? You may want to opt for a fake tan, but be aware that fake tans don’t activate your melanin, so it gives you no protection in the sun, like a real tan would. So, be careful, and enjoy your pale skin….

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Do you know that most of the products in your bathroom are full of toxic chemicals that can affect your health? Most of the people I talk to believe that whatever you can buy in a store must be regulated and safe for you. NOT SO! Watch this short video to learn the ugly truth about what is really in your products: CLICK HERE
If you want to know more about how safe or unsafe your daily beauty products are, go to cosmetics database and search for whatever product you want to know the truth about.

I have made my own natural skin care line as a healthy alternative to all the toxic skin care products in the stores. It is called Green Beauty Cosmetics. CLICK HERE to find out what the cosmetics database has to say about Green Beauty Cosmetics.

I’m on a mission to make the world a little less toxic, that is why I created an alternative for health conscious people who want to use products that won’t compromise their health. If you want to visit my website, there is a link in the left margin of this blog, or you can CLICK HERE to go to my webstore.

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Someone was kind enough to do a review today of two of my Green Beauty Cosmetics products. CLICK HERE to read the review.

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Did you know that deodorants can be full of harmful chemicals? They have even found parabens is breast cancer lumps! And, the most annoying thing about normal deodorants is the white stuff that is deposited on your clothing under your arms.
Luckily, there are natural alternatives that doesn’t do this. My two favorite natural deodorants are called Naturally Fresh, and Crystal Essence.
Naturally Fresh with Chamomile rates 0 at the cosmeticsdatabase.com
CLICK HERE to read about this deodorant!

This deodorant has a nice, very neutral smell that works for both men and women, and the deodorant works so well – it has been my favorite for many years.

Crystal essence with Pomegranate also rates at a 0 at the cosmeticsdatabase.com
CLICK HERE to read more.

The smell of this is a very fruity, almost addictive smell. I love it!

So if you are looking for a deodorant that works like a charm without any nasty chemicals or white sweat trails under your arms, these are both winners!

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When studying the safety of sunscreens in the cosmeticsdatabase, I found that out of the sunscreens you find in Walmart, Coppertone isn’t too bad. They rate in the yellow range, while Banana Boat is way up in the red range.
Today, I found an article about Coppertone’s sunscreens. When testing their sunscreens, they found that if you mix the sunscreen with antioxidants, the antioxidants can reduce free radical formation with up to 74%. (Free radicals are unstable molecules that can damage or destroy healthy cells – these are the ones that cause skin damage from too much UV).
So, not only does Coppertone have less harmful ingredients than the other sunscreens, but they also mix their sun protection ingredients with antioxidants, such as vitamin E to prevent sun damage.
Here is a link to the article, if you want to read more…

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Glossy vinyl looking lips are in! And, I must admit, I do love that look! But, however, innocent your lipgloss tube may look, it should actually come with a warning on it!

What you don’t know is that the glossiness of the lip gloss acts as a magnifying glass on your lips when the sun hits it, so it actually increases the effect of the UV on your lips.

The skin on your lips and upper chest and eyelids is thinner than anywhere else on your body, and is therefore more susceptible to sun damage than the rest of your skin. And, if you then add a shiny liquid with no sunprotection in it, you can easily end up with lip cancer (which is both dangerous and deforming).

Evidently, lip cancer is more aggressive and faster moving than many other cancers. So, this kind of lipgloss should be saved for evening looks only.

The first sign of trouble is if your lips are constantly chapped and dry, no matter what kind of lip balm you apply, so go and see a doctor if this is the case. And always look for lip balm or lip tint with SPF. You can even put some under your lipstick!