Paraben preservatives (methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl)
What is the purpose of Parabens in beauty products and cosmetics?
Parabens are used as inhibitors of microbial growth and to extend shelf life of beauty products. Basically it is a preservative that is used to protect the products from going rancid. It is widely used even though they are known to be toxic and have caused many allergic reactions and skin rashes. Parabens are highly toxic and have been linked to cancer as a potential carcinogen. It is a cheap synthetic chemical and can therefore keep the cost of the product lower, this is one of many reasons organic products cost more.
A product containing parabens is highly toxic if swallowed or inhaled and can cause irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. It can also cause allergic skin reactions such as redness, itching, and pain.
What products contain parabens?
Parabens can be found in shampoos, commercial moisturizers, shaving gels, personal lubricants, topical/parenteral pharmaceuticals, spray tanning solution and toothpaste.
Can Parabens cause cancer?
Scientific research have found Parabens to be a possible carcinogen. One scientific study reports that Parabens were found in samples of breast tumors. The same study also fueled the belief that Parabens and other synthetic chemicals in underarm deodorants and other cosmetics may migrate into breast tissue and contribute to the development of tumors due to it's ability to mimic the female hormone oestrogen.
How to avoid Parabens?
Stay safe using only natural certified organic paraben free skin care and cosmetics. Always read the labels and look out for the words Paraben, Methyl, Propyl, Butyl, and Ethyl.
Use of plant & essential oils instead of Parabens
Some plant and essential oils, heral extracts and vitamins are natural preservatives and can replace parabens, however, they are more expensive which is the reason why you might pay more for a paraben free product.
Use safe organic cosmetics, hair care and beauty products for your health and environment like the misessence certified organic beauty care products..
Source:
Dangerous Beauty by Toni Brown and Peter Dingle
Wikipedia
Monday, December 21, 2009
Organic online shopping
Find your best organic online shopping in America right here!
Nimli is the ultimate online fashion shopping spot and stocks everything you need to become a green, organic and natural fashionista. This week they have 50% off Doie, natural American made fashion.
For great organic beauty online shopping visit Skinbotanicas organic US online store to shop organic skin care, cosmetics and organic hair care.
Right now you will receive a free travel kit from Kaeline when you spend $40 or more on organic Kaeline products.
Nimli is the ultimate online fashion shopping spot and stocks everything you need to become a green, organic and natural fashionista. This week they have 50% off Doie, natural American made fashion.
For great organic beauty online shopping visit Skinbotanicas organic US online store to shop organic skin care, cosmetics and organic hair care.
Right now you will receive a free travel kit from Kaeline when you spend $40 or more on organic Kaeline products.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Organic fashion
Natural fashion, organic fashion labels. Isn't this the cutest thing you've ever seen! A handwoven colorblock clutch by Mad Imports available in two different color combinations. It is naturally handmade of sustainable materials. The beautiful clutch is also fairly traded which means that everyone in the process from harvesting the material to creating the clutch are paid a fair price for their labour.
Available at Nimlis natural, organic and green lifestyle online store for $85.
Available at Nimlis natural, organic and green lifestyle online store for $85.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Natural organic skin care
Eco friendly, natural and organic skincare for timeless beauty and style. A rich natural organic moisturizing face cream by miessence with significant and lasting effects on hydration and softness.
Naturally safe and no synthetic chemicals to care for your skin. Formulated with plant phospholipids, organic herbs, organic fruit and seed oils and butters, and organic flower extracts to nourish and revitalize the complexion. The eco friendly face cream also contains nourishing organic avocado, rosehip seed oil, gotu kola, horsetail and nettle with the beautiful aroma of organic Roman chamomile and Rose essential oils.
Certified organic to international food standards with Australian Certified Organic, the products does not arrive in packaging to minimize the impact on our planet and the bottles are completely recyclable. The shipping as well as the company including production is carbon neutral.
To shop for your perfect certified organic miessence moisturizer visit the miessence shop
Naturally safe and no synthetic chemicals to care for your skin. Formulated with plant phospholipids, organic herbs, organic fruit and seed oils and butters, and organic flower extracts to nourish and revitalize the complexion. The eco friendly face cream also contains nourishing organic avocado, rosehip seed oil, gotu kola, horsetail and nettle with the beautiful aroma of organic Roman chamomile and Rose essential oils.
Certified organic to international food standards with Australian Certified Organic, the products does not arrive in packaging to minimize the impact on our planet and the bottles are completely recyclable. The shipping as well as the company including production is carbon neutral.
To shop for your perfect certified organic miessence moisturizer visit the miessence shop
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Toxic ingredients in cosmetics - Paraben
Paraben free cosmetics. Find out the purpose of using parabens in cosmetics and beauty products in this great article at myphyorganics.com
Find a natural hair salon
Natural beauty hair styles. Are you looking for a natural hair salon using only natural and organic treatments, hair colour, bleach and hair care products? Finding a hair salon using and stocking only natural products for your hairstyle can be difficult but not impossible. In this article you will find tips on how to locate your best organic salon.
The mainstream and more visible salons will most commonly use the larger brands such as Wella, Goldwell and Schwarzkopf to name a few and none of these companies are taking any noticeable steps towards a sustainable business operation or creating hair care products, color and other treatments that are better and healthier for you and the environment.
Online directory for natural hair and beauty salons
Here are a few online directories to help you find your best earth friendly natural hair and beauty salon for your best hair style.
The Green Pages is an Australian organic directory where you can find a listing of natural hair and beauty salons all over Australia.
Ecovian is an American listing of salons including natural nail salons and day spas.
The Organic Style Directory eco friendly salon directory includes USA and Australia.
Many of the best natural and organic product companies are still fairly small and may not have the budget to spend on large marketing campaigns as Wella and Schwarzkopf and thus remains unknown to the general public and many beauty salons. This really is a shame in todays eco conscious society but by you committing to make a conscious choice of what products you use you are promoting the organic beauty industry and in the long run you are creating a better planet for us all.
How to find a natural hair salon
If you can't find an organic hair salon in any of the listings above or anywhere else you have been searching contact the distributors of organic products. You can usually find their contact details on their website and simply send them an email telling them where you live and ask them if you can find their products around there. Even if they don't have them around your email might be the trigger that gets a sales representative taking a trip there to expand their market.
"The wings of a butterfly..."
List of organic and natural in salon hair treatments, color, bleach and perm
Jeval Hair Color is an low ammonia colour system.
Organic Color Systems is ammonia, paraben, and SLS free and contains no thioglycolates or plastic.
Original & Mineral is still only available in Australia and Hongkong and is ammonia free.
Yo. Coloring is an Italian hair colour by Kemon and is ammonia and PPD free using yoghurt as an active ingredient to nourish and strengthen the hair.
List of natural and organic hair color for home use
If you are an enthusiastic green at home do it yourself colorist the following brands are well known throughout the world and can usually be found in organic and health shops as well as in many organic and natural online stores.
Sante
Logona
Tints of Nature
The mainstream and more visible salons will most commonly use the larger brands such as Wella, Goldwell and Schwarzkopf to name a few and none of these companies are taking any noticeable steps towards a sustainable business operation or creating hair care products, color and other treatments that are better and healthier for you and the environment.
Online directory for natural hair and beauty salons
Here are a few online directories to help you find your best earth friendly natural hair and beauty salon for your best hair style.
The Green Pages is an Australian organic directory where you can find a listing of natural hair and beauty salons all over Australia.
Ecovian is an American listing of salons including natural nail salons and day spas.
The Organic Style Directory eco friendly salon directory includes USA and Australia.
Many of the best natural and organic product companies are still fairly small and may not have the budget to spend on large marketing campaigns as Wella and Schwarzkopf and thus remains unknown to the general public and many beauty salons. This really is a shame in todays eco conscious society but by you committing to make a conscious choice of what products you use you are promoting the organic beauty industry and in the long run you are creating a better planet for us all.
How to find a natural hair salon
If you can't find an organic hair salon in any of the listings above or anywhere else you have been searching contact the distributors of organic products. You can usually find their contact details on their website and simply send them an email telling them where you live and ask them if you can find their products around there. Even if they don't have them around your email might be the trigger that gets a sales representative taking a trip there to expand their market.
"The wings of a butterfly..."
List of organic and natural in salon hair treatments, color, bleach and perm
Jeval Hair Color is an low ammonia colour system.
Organic Color Systems is ammonia, paraben, and SLS free and contains no thioglycolates or plastic.
Original & Mineral is still only available in Australia and Hongkong and is ammonia free.
Yo. Coloring is an Italian hair colour by Kemon and is ammonia and PPD free using yoghurt as an active ingredient to nourish and strengthen the hair.
List of natural and organic hair color for home use
If you are an enthusiastic green at home do it yourself colorist the following brands are well known throughout the world and can usually be found in organic and health shops as well as in many organic and natural online stores.
Sante
Logona
Tints of Nature
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