Comments on: THE COSMETICS COP http://www.agreenertea.com/the-cosmetics-cop/ ...on aging with strength and beauty Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:15:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Frances http://www.agreenertea.com/the-cosmetics-cop/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Frances Sun, 11 Nov 2007 11:36:56 +0000 http://www.empoweredattraction.com/the-cosmetics-cop/#comment-19 Yeah, I love the cosmetic database, it's so informative. I agree, very scary though. Yeah, I love the cosmetic database, it’s so informative. I agree, very scary though.

]]> By: Christine Scaman http://www.agreenertea.com/the-cosmetics-cop/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Christine Scaman Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:34:18 +0000 http://www.empoweredattraction.com/the-cosmetics-cop/#comment-18 I take your point about chemicals soaking in through the skin. There is no question that total body exposure via cutaneous absorption occurs with chemicals - just look at cortisone. I'll have to read on this as it pertains to cosmetics. Have you seen www.cosmeticdatabase.com ? it's called Skin Deep, by the Environmental Working Group. It's impressive and scary. I take your point about chemicals soaking in through the skin. There is no question that total body exposure via cutaneous absorption occurs with chemicals – just look at cortisone. I’ll have to read on this as it pertains to cosmetics. Have you seen http://www.cosmeticdatabase.com ? it’s called Skin Deep, by the Environmental Working Group. It’s impressive and scary.

]]> By: Frances http://www.agreenertea.com/the-cosmetics-cop/comment-page-1/#comment-17 Frances Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:08:24 +0000 http://www.empoweredattraction.com/the-cosmetics-cop/#comment-17 Hi Christine. Yeah, I agree, chemicals in cosmetics can certainly do wonderful things. I for instance, have had a chronic acne problem and have just started using benzoyl peroxide to attempt to clear it up and I know it's helped a lot of people. However, I could also fix my problem with a macrobiotic and skin clearing diet, it would just take a lot longer. I'm actually choosing to do both at the same time. The problem with chemcials in skin care products is how the chemicals soak into the skin. The skin is a massive porous organ, so anything you put onto it ends up in your body. Would you eat any of the cosmetics that you put on your skin? Probably not. That's the great thing about natural products, you can eat them and they won't harm you. I also agree with you about how some natural products can irritate certain people who have sensitive skin or allergies. It's trial and error I guess. Hi Christine. Yeah, I agree, chemicals in cosmetics can certainly do wonderful things. I for instance, have had a chronic acne problem and have just started using benzoyl peroxide to attempt to clear it up and I know it’s helped a lot of people.

However, I could also fix my problem with a macrobiotic and skin clearing diet, it would just take a lot longer. I’m actually choosing to do both at the same time.

The problem with chemcials in skin care products is how the chemicals soak into the skin. The skin is a massive porous organ, so anything you put onto it ends up in your body. Would you eat any of the cosmetics that you put on your skin? Probably not. That’s the great thing about natural products, you can eat them and they won’t harm you.

I also agree with you about how some natural products can irritate certain people who have sensitive skin or allergies. It’s trial and error I guess.

]]> By: Christine Scaman http://www.agreenertea.com/the-cosmetics-cop/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Christine Scaman Tue, 06 Nov 2007 23:49:39 +0000 http://www.empoweredattraction.com/the-cosmetics-cop/#comment-16 Thanks so much for your excellent comment, Frances. I absolutely agree about the cleansing,exfoliating, and moisturising. I'm not sure about the organic natural products, though it does 'feel' right to think all natural is somehow better. I think it has to do with being very knowledgeable in their use and not writing off every chemical as bad. Some essential oils are certainly irritating, regardless of their purity. Many chemicals are extremely effective, safe, and have some seriously impressive independent research to substantiate those claims. There will be a chapter of Paula's new book discussing this very topic. I can't wait to read it. Thanks so much for your excellent comment, Frances. I absolutely agree about the cleansing,exfoliating, and moisturising. I’m not sure about the organic natural products,
though it does ‘feel’ right to think all natural is somehow better. I think it has to do with being very knowledgeable in their use and not writing off every chemical as bad. Some essential oils are certainly irritating, regardless of their purity. Many chemicals are extremely effective, safe, and have some seriously impressive independent research to substantiate those claims. There will be a chapter of Paula’s new book discussing this very topic. I can’t wait to read it.

]]> By: Frances http://www.agreenertea.com/the-cosmetics-cop/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Frances Sun, 04 Nov 2007 23:19:00 +0000 http://www.empoweredattraction.com/the-cosmetics-cop/#comment-15 Interesting article. I also agree that a lot of money is wasted in cosmetics, and really you should be able to get away with just washing your face with water. Most guys do it and they often have great skin. I do think though that people with skin conditions such as acne like me, do need to cleanse to help get rid of the bacteria. I also think it's healthy for skin to exfoliate and moisturise if your skin is dry. BUT at the same time I think natural essential oils and organic products are the way to go. Nourish your skin with 100% certified organic natural products and your skin and body will feel a lot better for it. Nobody needs chemicals on or in their body! Interesting article. I also agree that a lot of money is wasted in cosmetics, and really you should be able to get away with just washing your face with water. Most guys do it and they often have great skin.

I do think though that people with skin conditions such as acne like me, do need to cleanse to help get rid of the bacteria. I also think it’s healthy for skin to exfoliate and moisturise if your skin is dry.

BUT at the same time I think natural essential oils and organic products are the way to go. Nourish your skin with 100% certified organic natural products and your skin and body will feel a lot better for it. Nobody needs chemicals on or in their body!

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