Tuesday 30 December 2014

NIVEA Lip Care

Nivea A Kiss of Moisture Essential Lip Care.Rich, caring formula protects from dryness.
-Jojoba oil & shea butter.
-Seals in moisture.


Monday 29 December 2014

Inecto Pure Coconut Moisture Infusing Shampoo

Pure Coconut Moisture Infusing Shampoo by Inecto softens and revitalizes your hair.  

It contains 100% Pure Coconut Oil to cleanse and nourish dry damaged hair to leave it shiny, soft and easy to manage.  Paraben free.



How does it work? Moisture Infusing Shampoo gently cleanses and nourishes the hair.  It’s unique formulation hydrates and revitalises the hair.



Results: It has bountiful benefits for the hair and is perfect for dry, damaged hair so it becomes alive with essential hydration, shine and smoothness.


Recommended Usage: 
Use everyday as part of your hair care routine.  For the best results combine this with the Inecto Moisture Infusing Conditioner.

Friday 19 December 2014

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics

 Campaign for Safe Cosmetics calling out Triclosan! Triclosan was initially developed as a surgical scrub for medical professionals, but in recent years it has been added to a host of consumer products, from kitchen cutting boards to shoes.





Tuesday 16 December 2014

Cosmetics Chemicals and Breast Cancer

Pink-Ribbon Cosmetics

Pink CosmeticsPinkwashing: A term used to describe companies that position themselves as leaders in the fight against breast cancer while engaging in practices that may be contributing to rising rates of the disease.


When only 1 in 10 cases of breast cancer are linked to family history, when so many more women are diagnosed today than even 20 years ago, and when science implicates our environment in rising rates of the disease, we have to ask hard questions about the toxic chemicals we’re exposed to daily. In cosmetics alone – with and without the pink ribbon – we find:
Parabens: preservatives used in lotions, shampoo and other cosmetics. Some parabens are classified as endocrine disruptors because they mimic estrogen in the body. Higher estrogen exposures are linked to higher risk of breast cancer.
Phthalates: plasticizers found in nail polish, synthetic fragrance and plastic packaging. These hormone-disrupting chemicals have been linked to early puberty in girls, a risk factor for later-life breast cancer. Some phthalates also act as weak estrogens in cell culture systems.
Fragrance: secret mixtures of chemicals used in both perfumes and scented cosmetics. "Fragrance" may include phthalates, synthetic musks (which may disrupt hormones) andethylene oxide (a mammary carcinogen). The companies are not required to list these chemicals on product labels.
Nonylphenols: used in some cleansers. They have been shown to disrupt hormones.
Sunscreen chemicals: some behave like estrogens and have been shown to make some breast cancer cells proliferate.
Isobutane: a propellant used in spray-on hair spray, gel, mousse, shaving cream and anti-fungal treatment. It can be contaminated with 1,3-butadiene, a probable human carcinogen and a mammary carcinogen.
Ethoxylated compounds: dimethicone, PEG-40, ceteareth-12 and other compounds with the syllables “eth” or “PEG” in them are used in a wide variety of cosmetics. These compounds are formed by processing with ethylene oxide, a mammary carcinogen, and can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, also a mammary carcinogen.
Metals: found in a variety of cosmetics as colorants, sunscreens or contaminants. Iron, nickel, chromium, zinc, cadmium, mercury and lead have been found in higher levels in women with breast cancer than in women without breast cancer. Nickel, chromium, cadmium, mercury, lead, copper, cobalt and tin also have estrogenic effects on breast cancer cells in the lab.
Petrolatum: a derivative of petroleum used in lip products and lotions. It can be contaminated with polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are both endocrine disruptors and carcinogens.
Toluene: used in some nail products. Can be contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen.


Triclosan: commonly used in anti-microbial soaps. More research is needed to understand how triclosan relates to breast cancer, but evidence suggests it affects male and female hormones as well as thyroid hormone, which effects weight and metabolism.

Monday 15 December 2014

WINTER BODY SCRUBS - Leah Chavie shares a few easy recipes you can make in your own kitchen



Cranberry Sugar Body Scrub

Ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut oil

1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar

10 drops cranberry oil

Preparation:
Warm the coconut oil in the microwave for 15 seconds.

Pour it into a small jar or mason jar.

Pour in the sugar, then add the cranberry oil.

Mix with a fork to combine.

Peppermint Lip Scrub

Ingredients:
2 cups white granulated sugar

1/3 cup coconut oil

10 drops peppermint essential oil


Preparation:
Warm the coconut oil in the microwave for 15 seconds.

Pour it into a small jar or mason jar.

Pour in the sugar, then add the peppermint oil.

Mix with a fork to combine.

Pumpkin Body Scrub

Ingredients:
1/2 cup coconut oil

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

10 drops pumpkin oil


Preparation:
Warm the coconut oil in the microwave for 15 seconds.

Pour it into a small jar or mason jar.

Pour in the sugar then add vanilla and cinnamon.

Add the pumpkin oil.

Mix with a fork to combine. 

Friday 12 December 2014

Lipstick Reviews


Best Long-Lasting Lipstick


 Winner!
Bobbi Brown Creamy Matte Lip Color ($24, amazon.com; 12 shades). It scored top marks in our lab tests, and volunteers reported that it lasted 3.4 hours; six out of 10 said they would continue using it.





http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-reviews/beauty-products/lipsticks/

Wednesday 10 December 2014

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The holidays are the perfect time of year to give the gift of pain relief to those you  love and at the same time help someone in need. In the spirit of the season and into the New Year, it is truly our pleasure to donate Topricin on your behalf.  


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Tuesday 9 December 2014

Burt's Bees Classic Lip Trio Gift Set




Give the gift of Burt's Bees this year with this Burt's Bees Classic Lip Trio Gift Set. 


This natural lip balm is loaded with coconut and sunflower oils, rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids, to nourish, condition and soften lips.

 Beeswax seals in hydration. Burt's Bees has even added peppermint oil for a refreshing tingle. No wonder it is Burt's most popular product.

Monday 8 December 2014

JUICE FOR BEAUTIFUL SKIN


For beautiful, acne-free skin, avoid these foods that worsen: Processed/refined foods, deep-fried foods, dairy products, flour and sugar products, alcohol, and caffeine.
This is a helpful juice combo for helping to be rid of acne. Drink regularly to see its effect.
JUICE RECIPE:
- 2 cups of purple cabbage
- 2 heads of Romaine lettuce
- 1 small cucumber
- 2 red tomatoes
Also remember to drink LOTS of water.
For stubborn acne, include oats in your diet and 1-2 tablespoons flaxseed oil daily.