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"And we keep our skin care products on for a long time—all day—so there is a greater chance of absorbing these chemicals. I believe this adds a huge burden to your health. I have seen many women who felt significantly better when they switched their skin care products. I really hope this inspires you to take on tonight's assignment: detox your medicine cabinet, looking for any and all of these chemicals. It is time to stop pouring toxins onto your head, face, and body, into your mouth (in toothpaste), and into your bloodstream." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

"Not surprisingly, some scientists recommend adding green tea to skin care products for extra protection. Before you buy sunscreen or other skin care products, check the ingredients. If they include green tea, you just might boost your defense against skin damage, skin cancer — and maybe even wrinkles. Whether you get your tea from a teapot or a tube of sunscreen, you can help your skin win against cancer. Drink green tea or rub it on your skin before or after any PUVA treatment." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"I have seen many women who felt significantly better when they switched their skin care products. I really hope this inspires you to take on tonight's assignment: detox your medicine cabinet, looking for any and all of these chemicals. It is time to stop pouring toxins onto your head, face, and body, into your mouth (in toothpaste), and into your bloodstream. Please note: as I said earlier, unbelievable as it may sound, here in the United States, the FDA doesn't require cosmetics companies to test their products for safety." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.) "Some hthalates and parabens Banned by the European Union in 2003, phthalates and group of chemicals commonly used as preservatives in co >m< tory tests found phthalates in more than 70 percent of beauty products tested—including the most popular brands skin care products and every single fragrance tested. Both onstrated to be carcinogenic and particularly linked to brejast cancer. parabens are a . Labora-the health and of hair and have been dem- 5." - Frank Lipman, Mollie Doyle, Spent: Revive: Stop Feeling Spent and Feel Great Again (Get the book.)

"The American Academy of Dermatology (ADA), which is largely funded through advertising sunscreen and skin care products, of course strongly condemned Dr. Berwick's research and called her a "number crunching scientist." I guess that's what scientists do, crunch numbers. Now back to what sunscreens can actually do to you. They may not only be responsible for melanomas, but for many other types of cancer and dysfunctions as well." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Toiletries, such as shampoos, conditioners, and skin care products, are thought not harmful as long as they are not ingested. Patients with open skin lesions, such as with dermatitis herpetiformis, may have reactions on the skin or systemically if gluten gets into an open wound. The education of the person newly diagnosed with celiac disease should consist of a team approach between the patient (or parents); the gastroenterologist; the primary care physician; the dietitian; and local branches of national support groups." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"It's also no accident that it's an important ingredient in so many high-end skin care products. Vitamin C also boosts levels of a group of cells in the body that are programmed to target and kill tumors as well as protect against a variety of microbes that might be out to do you damage. These cells are called natural killer cells (NK cells), and they're one of the big guns of the immune system. In one study published in Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology, high doses of vitamin C enhanced natural killer cells by 78 percent." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Schwab, among other well-known manufacturers of skin care products, sell cleansers containing ginkgo. POISON IVY, POISON OAK, POISON SUMAC Avoid Wrist and Neck Rash • Prevent the Rash and Its Spread ./Vvoiding the outdoors and wearing long sleeves and long pants are not the only ways to prevent poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. Ivy Block, a lotion approved by the FDA, is the first preventive J\ ^ product of its kind on the ,^ \, L market. Tested by forest > |\, rangers and others whose ^ ? "offices" are in the wild, Ivy Block was found to be / extremely effective." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Use only hypoallergenic skin care products. Q For the typical case of hives, avoid using prednisone or other steroids. Instead, use the nutrients and herbs listed above. Try nettle first. Q For topical treatment, use cornstarch or colloidal oatmeal added to bath water. A good oatmeal product for this purpose is Aveeno Bath Treatment, available at drugstores. Bathing in cool water with baking soda added also may relieve symptoms. Q Take a cool shower when you see the first signs of hives appearing. Make sure that it is cool, not hot. This may slow the spreading of hives." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.) "Proper diet, nutritional supplements, and finding the right skin care products may be all that is needed to correct the problem. Q For severe acne, the drug isotretinoin (Accutane) has been the only reliable treatment. It disrupts plug formation, shrinks the sebaceous glands, and reduces the amount of sebum within the glands. Isotretinoin cures or greatly reduces acne in about 90 percent of the people who use it, but it can cause side effects like dry skin, nosebleeds, headaches, and joint and muscle pain." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.) "Skin care products containing alpha-hydroxy acids, which are available over the counter, may have a similar effect, although they are less potent. Q The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved for marketing as a sun protectant a line of clothing produced by Sun Precautions, Inc., of Everett, WA. The clothing, which carries an SPF rating of 30, is sold under the brand name Solumbra. (See Manufacturer and Distributor Information in the Appendix." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Some of the best skin care products are called Lluvia, made by the Amazon Herb Company. Products to consider for dandruff Note: Dandruff is not a topical problem (it's not a problem with your scalp). It's a whole-body issue. The products listed here are not topical treatments like most conventional dandruff products. Baseline Nutritionals Metal Magic (www.BaselineNutritionals.com) «~ Cod Live Oil (www.NordicNaturals.com) Depression A lot of people feel depressed, and they think it's a chemical imbalance in their brain because that's what they've been told by drug company advertising." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"It is used in skin care products as a carrier (substance) for oxidation sensitive substances (Vitamin A). indications and usage Folk Medicine: Native Americans used the was for wound care, acne, and psoriasis. precautions and adverse reactions No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper external administration of designated therapeutic dosages. Jojoba wax is not suitable for internal use. dosage Mode of Administration: In ointments and creams as a medium (or vehicle) for oxidation sensitive substances. literature Knoepfler NB et al., Agr Food Chem 6:118. 1958." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Royal jelly has the appealing property of being a creamy emulsion that is strongly antibacterial, which makes it an ideal component of cosmetics and skin care products. But as some responsible experts point out, internal uses of royal jelly are less promising as the antibacterial activities disappear when the pH is raised to above 6 by the natural buffering systems in the body (which maintain a pH of about 7.4)." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"You can buy shampoos and conditioners, and soaps, toothpastes, antiperspirants, moisturizers, lotions, cosmetics, and skin care products all without the toxins. They are available. I am looking at a hand soap right now that says right on the label "no lauryl sulfates." It is all-natural and mostly organic. I am looking at a skin moisturizer made with natural oils and emollients. This product is great, it will not give you cancer, and it will not make you sick. If you want to be healthy, stop putting toxins in your body. Read the labels of the food you eat and everything you put on your skin." - Kevin Trudeau, More Natural Cures Revealed: Previously Censored Brand Name Products That Cure Disease (Get the book.)

"Look for fruit as an ingredient in skin care products and skin cleansers. Healthy habits You probably have no idea how much sunscreen to put on to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. Use the new "rule of nines" to help. Grab your sunscreen and squeeze out a line from the tip of your index finger to the base. Make another sunscreen line on your middle finger, from tip to base. Researchers say this is just the right amount to cover 9 percent of your body. So, for each one of the following "9 percent" sections, use two fingers of sunscreen." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Bovine colostrum is available in capsules, tablets, pow-dered drink mixes, liquid preparations, food bars, and skin care products. Bovine colostrum has been used in connection with the following conditions (refer to the individual health concern for complete information): Rating Health Concerns ickti Certain types of infectious diarrhea (page 163) Who is likely to be deficient? As bovine colostrum is not an essential nutrient, no deficiency state exists. How much is usually taken? Most manufacturers recommend 1,000 to 4,000 mg per day of freeze-dried colostrum." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"There are a lot of skin care products on the market these days made with alpha hydroxy acid, and they highlight that in their marketing materials and on product labels. What they don't tell you is the rest of the ingredients in that product are made from petroleum products. These petroleum products are terrible for your skin, and if you continue to rub them on your skin, you will actually seal up your pores and prevent your skin from breathing." - Mike Adams, Spam Filters for Your Brain (Get the book.)

"Cease using skin care products with preservatives or synthetic compounds, including perfumes. • Do not use a microwave oven. • Practice forgiveness. • Start a gratitude journal. • Choose friends who love and support you...and love them back. Enhancing Your Results I have amassed a number of suggestions of things to help you optimize your results from the Master Cleanse and lock in mechanisms for success. 1. Read this entire book before starting your cleanse. Many people take the shortcut of reading only the basic instruction portion of the book." - Tom Woloshyn, The Complete Master Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing the Benefits of The Lemonade Diet (Get the book.)

"Before you buy sunscreen or other skin care products, check the ingredients. If they include green tea, you just might boost your defense against skin damage, skin cancer — and maybe even wrinkles. Whether you get your tea from a teapot or a tube of sunscreen, you can help your skin win against cancer. Drink green tea or rub it on your skin before or after any PUVA treatment. This combination of the drug psoralen and ultraviolet light, often used to treat psoriasis, increases skin cancer risk. Tea helps counteract it." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Ashwagandha Roots. (Withania somnifera) Phytochemicals: Alkaloids, beta-sitosterol, chlorogenic acid, scopoletin, withaferin. Nutrients: Amino acids, choline. Rejuvenates and energizes the nervous system. Helps prevent stress-related disorders and stress-related depletion of vitamin C and Cortisol. Increases physical endurance and improves sexual function. Has anti-inflammatory and antiaging effects. In laboratory studies, has modulated and stimulated immune function. An Ayurvedic herb also known as Indian ginseng and winter cherry. An important herb in Ayurvedic medicine." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"All pseudofood products, and many other products such as vitamins, pharmaceutical and over-the-counter drugs, including cold and cough syrups, toothpaste, and even skin care products (60% of Do additional approved sweetening agents truly contribute to good health? Do they really meet special dietary needs? Or, do they merely further encourage poor dietary choices? ...There is no clear-cut evidence that sugar substitutes are useful in weight reduction. On the contrary, there is some evidence that these substances may stimulate appetite." - Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C., If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It! The No-nonsense Guide to an Eating-for-Health Lifestyle (Get the book.)

"The fresh gel is frequently used in cosmetic skin care products as an emollient and might well be worth a try, as the beautiful Cleopatra is known to have massaged it into her skin. Taken internally, aloe vera aids in assimilation, circulation, and elimination. It putifies the blood and liver, as well as soothing ulcers and hemorrhoids. Aloe contains a colon-stimulating phy-tochemical called anthraquinone, which increases peristaltic waves, thereby regulating and cleansing the colon." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

"A few hair care and skin care products also contain extracts of oak bark. Regulatory status Canada: Approved active ingredient in a few homeopathic medicines, requiring pre-marketing authorization. U.K.: Herbal medicine in the General Sale List, Table A (internal or external use) of Schedule I (requiring full Product License). U.S.: Dietary supplement or homeopathic medicine depending on dosage form and claim statement. Authentication: Macroscopic (see also: Description) and microscopic, according to Ph. Eur." - Josef A. Brinckmann and Michael P. Lindenmaier, Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals: A Handbook for Practice on a Scientific Basis (Get the book.)

"As an antifungal, Tea Tree oil is rarely used as a monotherapy but instead combined with other antifungal natural products. Three comparative blinded trials showed Tea Tree oil to be effective in relieving the symptoms of athlete's foot, and in treating toenail onychomycosis. Tea Tree oil is frequently recommended in either suppository or douche form as part of a treatment protocol for women with vaginal candidiasis or trichomoniasis; however, there is little documentation of the efficacy of this approach. Another use is as a "swish and spit" for patients with oral candidiasis." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Phytomedicines: A few skin care products contain extracts of the drug (skin oils, balsams, creams). Regulatory status Canada: Approved active ingredient in a few homeopathic medicines. U.K.: Herbal medicine in the General Sale List (listed as heartsease), Table A (internal or external use) of Schedule 1 (requires full Product License). U.S.: Dietary supplement. Authentication: Macroscopic (See: Description) and microscopic, according to the Ph. Eur. Among the characteristic features are the incisor-shaped trichomes of the leaves (Fig." - Josef A. Brinckmann and Michael P. Lindenmaier, Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals: A Handbook for Practice on a Scientific Basis (Get the book.) "There are numerous skin care products (face washes, oil baths, balsams (compound benzoin tincture)) available, for which hydrating, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects are ascribed. Regulatory status Canada: OTC drug; subject to the requirements of the Stimulant Laxatives Labelling Standard including dosage (max adult single dose: 100—250 mg; Children 6—12 years: 80—120 mg) and warnings. Approved active ingredient in nearly 70 Schedule OTC cathartics and laxatives, Traditional Herbal Medicines, and homeopathic medicines, all requiring pre-marketing authorization. U.K." - Josef A. Brinckmann and Michael P. Lindenmaier, Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals: A Handbook for Practice on a Scientific Basis (Get the book.)

"In addition to fighting cancer, green tea skin care products are very soothing and are especially good for sensitive or irritated skin. Several people have told me that these green tea products can help reduce minor irritation caused by some of the antiaging skin care products (such as AHAs, BHAs, retinol, and vitamin C cream) that work below the top layers of skin. KlNETIN Kinetin, a growth hormone extracted from plants, is being used in skin creams and gels." - Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D., Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Hundreds of NEW Natural Products that Will Help You Live Longer, Look Better, Stay Heathier, ... and Much More! (Get the book.)

"Recent research in cosmetology indicates that vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger for the skin, and acerola extracts are now appearing in skin care products that fight cellular aging. In addition to its vitamin content, acerola contains mineral salts that have shown to aid in the rem-ineralization of tired and stressed skin, and its mucilage and proteins have skin-hydrating properties and promote capillary conditioning. In North America, acerola is used for its high content of vitamin C." - Leslie Taylor, ND, The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals (Get the book.)

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