34 Skin Care
Tips & Facts
1. 80% of 10,000 ingredients used in personal care products
have NOT been evaluated for safety
2. Fifth- third of all personal care products contain 1 or
more ingredients classified as possible human carcinogens
3. Over the last 30 years, only 9 of those 10,000
ingredients in personal care products have been banned or restricted
4. Organic & natural based ingredients have been shown
in a number of studies to contain more vitamins, nutrients and cancer-fighting
antioxidants than non-organic ingredients.
5. Organic systems prohibit the use of artificial chemicals,
pesticides, preservatives, colorants, toxic ingredients, animal testing and fertilizers
6. skin is our
largest organ? Much of what we apply is absorbed directly into the bloodstream.
For instance; when Lavender essential oil is rubbed onto the skin, traces can
be found in the kidneys only hours later.
7. There are 90% of the damage that occurs to the skin is
from the ultraviolet rays. 50% of this damage occurs before the age of twenty.
8.We know Sun damage can lead to premature aging, wrinkling,
rough, saggy skin, and discolored skin and skin cancer.
9. Our skin ages primarily from exposure to UV light from
the sun. Exposure to sunlight over years and years makes the skin thinner and
creates in skin appearance that we link to aging.
10. Wrinkles are caused by primarily two things: UV light
from the sun and smoking is main causes.
11. Part of the reason that dry skin and itching are
problems for older people is that, as you age, sweat and oil glands in your
skin are lost. This results in dry skin and all the problems (like itching)
linked with it.
12. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the
U.S. Almost 60% of Americans older than 65 develop have skin cancer at least
once in their life.
13. Just because a product contains natural ingredients,
doesn’t mean that it won’t be potentially irritating. Products with rosemary,
tea tree oil, lavender and chamomile can provoke an allergic reaction. Before
using any new product, it’s wise to apply a very small amount first to make
sure that it’s safe for your skin.
14. Perfume free products can sometimes have perfumes in
them to block the chemical smell of a cosmetic but they are labeled as
preservatives. The only topical preparation that does not need a preservative
is pure petroleum jelly.
15. Winter showers longer than 30 minutes can damage your
skin (especially if the water is high temperature). Vitamin E is a powerful
weapon to combat stretch marks.
16. Exfoliating is a key ingredient to healhty radiant skin.
Dead cells feed bacteria and they also cause your pores to become blocked
leading to unhealthy skin.
17. There is a number
of forms of CoQ 10 and by itself it will lay on the surface of your skin. There
is a nano-emulsified form called Nano-lipobelle H-EQ10. This form easily
penetrates 7 layers deep into your skin, resulting in skin that is smoother and
more firm.
18. Cynergy TK is a new substance that aids your body in
re-growing collagen and elastin. It contains Functional Keratin that is an
extraction of the wool of New Zealand sheep. The sheep are bred by special
farmers that follow specific protocols. This ensures its
quality. Cynergy TK is similar to human skin and forms a thin film on your skin
that fills in lines and makes your skin look smoother than it actually may be.
19. A wonderful natural Japanese kelp called Phytessence
Wakame is rich in minerals and vitamins. It blocks a harmful enzyme that
depletes the necessary supply of Hyaluronic Acid. Collagen, elastin and
Hyaluronic acid work to keep your skin nice and firm.
20. More expensive skin care brand products are not
necessarily better. The cost of advertising, fancy packaging and marketing are
added to the price of the product. You sometimes are paying for the prestige,
but not necessarily paying for the quality.
21. Nicotine in the tobacco smoke narrows the blood vessels
taking oxygen to the skin via the blood stream. The skin with less oxygen takes
on a greyish tinge. Fine lines and wrinkles appear because the skin is dry and
less elastic.
22. The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It
covers an average area of 17 to 21 square feet and composes approximately
one-sixth of the body’s weight.
23. Skin continually renews itself. Old skin cells are
gradually shed and replaced by new ones, with most cells being replaced
approximately every 28 days.
24. Our skin is almost completely waterproof, making it our
natural raincoat. It stores water and fats and regulates our temperature. In
women, blood supply to the skin decreases gradually from the age of 35 and
precipitously at the menopause.
25. In men the process of decreasing blood supply to the skin
is more gradual, which is why men tend to age more gracefully.
26. Most of the skin care products that you buy in the store
contain harsh chemicals that actually rob the skin of essential oils.
27.Early Going to bed with your makeup on can age your skin
up to 7 times faster. (Get that makeup off before going to sleep and let your
skin breath and repair while you sleep!) If you wear mascara every single day all the
time, your lashes will become brittle and will begin to slowly fall and thin
out.
28. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), is a foaming agent that is
used in 90% of commercial personal care products. However, SLS is so strong it
is also used in car washes, garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers. The
M.S.D.S, a government body, classifies SLS as a severe skin irritant. Long term
exposure can cause eye damage, central nervous system depression, laboured
breathing, diarrhoea, severe skin irritation, and even death.
29. The skin starts aging when the cells die off faster than
the body can replace them. Sickness, stress, anxiety and depression also add to
the aging of the skin.
30. The skin is colonized by millions of bacteria. In
general these do no harm, although some less wholesome bacteria can be present
on the skin. If these manage to penetrate through a cut or crack they can
infect a wound and may form an abscess.
31. Skin fungal conditions are caused by microscopic fungi
that use dead cells and skin secretions as food also cause infestations of the
outer skin. These fungal infections are not usually harmful, although they can
cause intense irritation and damage to the skin’s appearance.
32. It is actually a neurotoxic protein called the ‘botulin
toxin’. It is produced by the bacterium ‘clostridium botulinum’ and it is one
of the most poisonous naturally occurring substances in the world. A single
drop of the toxin can kill over 50,000 people. Botox is a poison. Botox may
cause more muscles than the ones you want to freeze causing a portion of your
face to ‘droop’.
33. Picking or squeezing pimples or blackheads DO NOT
necessarily cause marks or scars. (There are 2 schools of thoughts. Some will
tell you if you squeeze it will leave scars. Others will tell you that if you
do not squeeze the comodone or pus out, it will leave a scar. Evidence has
shown that squeezing pimples will cause scar and evidence has shown that not
squeezing the pimple will cause permanent scars, you are the best judge of your
skin).
34. It has been scientifically proven that, “STRESS” to be
the primary culprit for the cause of sickness. Remembering that beautiful skin
is ‘skin deep’. (A healthy functioning body will be reflected in the radiant
colour and tone of your skin).
So think positive and be happy!