Is Your Anti Aging Cream Really Good For You?

             Anti Aging Skin Creams: Are You Applying Toxic Chemicals On Your Skin?

The anti aging industry is practically bursting at its seams due to the multitude of anti aging skin creams being produced. Most of the ingredients purportedly effective in slowing down the degeneration of dermis tissues and cells have been infused in these products.


But unbeknownst to many of us, many anti aging skin care products actually contain toxic chemicals. Their only difference to the poisons out there is that they are camouflaged in attractive packaging.

I’ll give you a moment to retrieve your anti aging product and check the back label for the list of the ingredients. Now check the following ingredients if they are included in the anti aging skin creams you are using:

1. Petrochemcials

These are petroleum-based chemicals. Did you know that this is the same petroleum taken from natural gas and coal?

What They Can Do To The Body: Based from rigorous tests and trials, it has been found out that prolonged usage of skin care products with petrochemicals can lead to the degeneration of internal organs like the kidney, damages to the nerve functions of the brain and anemia. Those petrochemicals that contain synthetic colors are also suspected of having carcinogenic compounds.

2. Paraben

Most skin care products contain parabens. Check the back label of your product and look for Butylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben and Ilsoparaben. They are basically used to preserve the natural ingredients of cosmetic products.

What They Can Do To The Body: Just like petrochemicals, they are also suspected of containing carcinogenic compounds. In addition to that, experts found out that prolonged exposure to parabens can have estrogenic effect on the body that might potentially lead to the development of breast cancer. Applying parabens topically might even be more cancer-inducing than taking it orally.

3. Phthalates

Phthalates are usually added to the formulation of plastics in order to make them more durable. It is incorporated in skin care products because it enhances the ability of the product to penetrate deeper into the skin.

What They Can Do To The Body: Anti aging skin care products incorporated with phthalates might cause severe allergic reactions. Because it also has carcinogenic properties, it might contribute to the development of cancer cells. In addition to that, it might speed up the deterioration of skin cells.

Change Your Anti Aging Routine Now Before It Is Too Late! Take a look at some of the products Arbonne has to offer:                                            

                                                                      RE9 FOR YOUR FACE and NECK

RE9 Advanced Restorative Day Crème SPF 20
High concentrations of advanced moisture-enhancing ingredients support collagen, and protect and restore skin's youthful appearance. ( 1 fl.oz. )
Price: $50.00

RE9 Advanced Corrective Eye Crème
Exclusive blend supports collagen, reducing puffiness and diminishing dark circles. ( 0.5 fl.oz. )
Price: $55.00

RE9 Advanced Intensive Renewal Serum
A powerful blend of clinically proven, collagen-supporting ingredients that visibly firms and lifts skin, while diminishing the appearance of fine lines. ( 1 fl.oz. )
Price: $58.00

RE9 Advanced Age-Defying Neck Cream
Firms and tightens the décolleté and neck to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. (Net wt. 1.7 oz.)
Price: $82.00

RE9 Advanced Instant Lift Gel
Works quickly to make skin feel tighter and firmer. ( 1 fl. oz. )
Price: $46.00

RE9 Advanced Cellular Renewal Masque
Enhanced formula with gentle cellular exfoliation visibly improves skin tone and texture, minimizes the appearance of pores, and provides skin with an immediate, radiant glow. ( 1.7 fl. oz. )
Price: $65.00

RE9 Advanced Collagen Support Dietary Supplement
Works to promote collagen production with an exclusive blend of rejuvenating skin supporting nutrients, including the Arbonne Antioxidant Skin Support Blend, with Vitamins A, C, E. Bilberry fruit extract, quercetin, alpha lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10, vitamins A, C, D and E gives your skin the nourishment it needs on the inside to maintain a more youthful appearance on the outside. (30-Day Supply )Price: $48.00

RE9 Advanced Smoothing Facial Cleanser
Provides effective smoothing and renewing of the skin surface for soft, supple skin. ( 3 fl.oz. )
Price: $40.00

RE9 Advanced Regenerating Toner
An antioxidant-rich, pH-balanced mist with Vitamins A, C and E regenerates skin tone and firmness to deliver younger-looking skin. ( 1.7 fl.oz. )
Price: $35.00

RE9 Advanced Night Repair Crème
This ultra-hydrating blend of botanicals and concentrated Vitamin C supports collagen and helps repair skin to restore a youthful appearance. ( Net wt. 1 oz. )
Price: $85.00

RE9 FOR HANDS AND BODY

Reactivating Body Serum
This botanically based, pre-moisturizing body gel absorbs quickly to help replenish skin's moisture barrier. ( 100 ml/3.4 fl. oz. )Price: $42.00

RE9 Advanced Hydrating Body Lotion
Extremely moisturizing body lotion delivers antioxidants and vitamins to help nurture skin, leaving it soft and hydrated. ( 6.7 fl. oz./200 ml )
Price: $45.00

RE9 Advanced Nourishing Body Wash
Intensive moisturizing wash, with vitamins and antioxidants, nourishes skin and enhances radiance and tone. Includes complimentary mesh pouf. ( 6.7 fl.oz. )
Price: $36.00

RE9 Advanced Firming Body Cream
Luxurious cream supports collagen and elastin to help promote a firmer, more toned, smoother look and feel to skin. ( Net wt. 6.7 oz. )
Price: $68.00

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Finally A Solution To Your Eczema and Psoriasis

                             Look No Further-Arbonne Has Your Solution


A lot of dermatologists carry and recommend Arbonne products in their offices because of the results they've seen! This is a GREAT alternative to harsh steriods!

The ABC baby line is wonderful for excema. So are the Intelligence specialty products, specifically the Rejuvinating cream and the skin conditioning oil. They are all very healing.

All of the products have made such a difference for me- the purity and freshness just really responds well to the skin!

•ABC Hair & Body Wash or Arbonne Intelligence Cleansing Gel: For the hands and body, in the bath or shower

•ABC Body Oil or Arbonne Intelligence Skin Conditioning Oil: Once skin has been towel dried but left a little damp

•ABC Body Lotion or Arbonne Intelligence Hand Cream or Arbonne Intelligence Body Lotion: Following the Arbonne Intelligence Skin Conditioning Oil on extremely irritated areas, use a combination of Arbonne Intelligence Skin Conditioning Oil and Arbonne Intelligence Rejuvenating Cream. Applications should be repeated as often as needed throughout the day to moisturize and condition skin while alleviating the discomfort and aggravating itch.

Note: Those with Eczema should check with an allergist to see if they are allergic to a particular household product or food and wear gloves to keep skin dry while doing dishes or giving the kids a bath. Products containing synthetic fragrance have been shown to worsen symptoms. Important recommendation to treat the symptoms of Eczema, Arbonne recommends that anybody with this condition seek the advice of a physician. The products recommended are suggestions only. 

References cited:
Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis, American Academy of Dermatology; 1995
Eczema and Psoriasis, De. Loretta Ciraldo, Les Nouvelles Estetiques; October 1999
Source(s):
http://www.arbonnemarketing.com/PDF/FOD/635.pdf

About Arbonne Intelligence 

The Full Set Includes Six Products:
Arbonne Intelligence™ Daily Cleanser, Exfoliating Masque with Thermal Fusion, Daily Balancer, Daily Eye Cream, Daily Moisturizing Cream, Day & Night plus a Skin Conditioning Oil

Key elements found throughout the Arbonne Intelligence self-adjusting formulations: BIO-HYDRIA® COMPLEX Arbonne’s proprietary blend of concentrated botanicals, including: Cucumber extract, birch leaf extract, watercress extract, clover blossom extract, ginseng extract and St. John’s wort. Together, these ingredients soften, cool, soothe, condition and normalize skin’s pH. The cucumber and birch leaf extracts also add astringent properties to the formulation. BLUE COPPER Known to enhance skin clarity, blue copper helps to hydrate skin — without the shine. It also helps to protect against free radical damage. ZINC Zinc has been found to play a key role in promoting collagen synthesis in the dermis layer of the skin. It is also known for lowering sebaceous secretion which is beneficial in controlling oily skin. PAPAIN An enzyme found at its purest in green papaya, helps to gently dissolve dead surface skin cells without harming healthy ones. Papain from green, un-ripened fruit is 15 to 100 times stronger than other forms of papain at exfoliation. ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDSFruit acids that are beneficial in exfoliating and rejuvenating skin. In addition to exfoliating, they play a role in keeping skin moist and supple. SHOP ONLINE AND SAVE LYSATE EXTRACT A soothing, anti-irritant with de-puffing benefits. THERMAL FUSION TECHNOLOGY A revolutionary skin care technology that combines heat and water to optimize penetration of enzymes and prolongs their effectiveness. Arbonne’s proprietary skin care innovation stimulates circulation, penetration and enzyme activity for up to 45 minutes. PHOSPHOLIPIDS These are beneficial moisturizers, because of their ability to attract and hold water. They are extremely compatible with human skin lipids.

Best Men's Line On The Market

                                               ARBONNE RE9 FOR MEN

NutriMenC RE9 is the 4 step men's line from Arbonne. The men's line is formulated similar to the RE9 for women, but tweaked for men. The shave cream in the Arbonne line eliminates ingrown hairs and the red bumps that men often get after shaving


'Aging is an equal opportunity experience. That’s why Arbonne followed the ground-breaking REvolution in anti-aging skin care with NutriMenC RE9: The scientifically advanced regimen that’s specifically formulated for men of all ages. It’s a robust line of products that targets the uniquely different needs of men’s skin — including protection from the external elements of sun and wind, and the effects of shaving. NutriMenC RE9 is not just the evolution of anti-aging skin care for men ... it’s the REvolution.'

Men's Health Magazine: Dr. Recommends RE9 Advanced Shave Gel!

Dr. Adnan Nasir, a clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the University of North Carolina, the director of dermatology at Wake Research Associates and Expert Advisor to Men's Health magazine, recommends Arbonne's RE9 Advanced Shave Gel. To read additional Skin Saver advice from Dr. Nasir, pick up the August 2011 edition of Men's Health magazine, on newsstands now.

MEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE

ARBONNE'S RE9 FOR MEN

                           

                                                       ABOUT THE PRODUCTS

*Of course I had to try them, just so I can talk about them. (I didn't use it on my face obviously(haha) I used it on my legs, armpits and other areas where us ladies shave)

REveal Exfoliating Wash $27
I tried this, and I like it. It is a facial scrub. The granule scrubbies are a little rougher than those in the woman's scrub. I used very little and didn't scrub hard.

Start your day with this refreshing, stimulating and exfoliating wash. This strong, yet sensitive formula removes dirt and dead skin cells quickly and efficiently.

REstoring Toner $27
This smelled like clove to me. I loved the scent.

Use this after you wash your face and/or after you shave.  It replaces any after shave you might use. 

This cool, revitalizing toner leaves skin feeling clean and helps to tone, and to restore balance and vital nourishment. Chamomile, cucumber, vitamins A, C and E 4.25 fl. oz.

A Man's Take (My guy friends, brother and step dad are all testers of this product)
It worked as well as after shave on their face. Everyone's liked it, haven't heard a bad review yet!

REsurface Shave Gel $20
A tiny, tiny bit goes a long ways. I had heard that one man said it clogged his razor. He had to rinse under water. 

So I figured I'd use as little as possible; I could always add more. For one leg, I used the equivalent of 1/16 of an inch that came out of the tube. I followed directions and spread this over my wet leg. It felt silky going on and spread easily. I rinsed my blade between legs. Nothing clogged (as you can guess from how little I used.) I rinsed off with a wet cloth. My leg felt perfect.   Repeat for second leg. I didn't follow up with any moisturizer. There might have still been some left from my shower the night before.

This exclusive formula lays the foundation for an easy and comfortable shave. Arbonne’s robust Shave Gel minimizes irritation and helps increase glide, making razor burn a thing of the past. Protect and condition skin during shaving with this advanced, botanically based gel.
Almond, sunflower and cucumber 5.7 oz.

REality Moisturizer with 8 spf $44
I liked the smell and feel of this. I used it on my hands.

A Man's Take: 
They liked it.

Unique, intensely moisturizing formula to help your skin defy and minimize the signs of aging. Thanks to the addition of sunscreen, this moisturizing formula protects against the sun’s damaging effects, while drastically improving skin tone. Octinoxate, bilberry and sugar maple 2 oz.

SETS
Get all 4 products $118 value for $106 # 1151
This is a good way to start, then replenish whatever is used up first.

Includes five products:
NutriMenC RE9 REveal Exfoliating Wash; REsurface Shave Gel; REstoring Toner; REality Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 8 plus an Arbonne Intelligence™ Thermal Fusion Hair & Scalp Revitalizer a $23.50 value! for $118 #650

Father’s Day Gift Set (available for purchase through the end of June)
This has no toner, but it has a robe and Detox Body Gelee.

Take care of his skin with NutriMenC® RE9®—grooming products formulated with key RE9 anti-aging skin care elements that help combat the visual signs of aging. Plus, the SeaSource Detox Spa® Renewing Body Gelée—a refreshing cool gel that relieves sore muscles and hydrates the skin. Receive a complimentary Spa Robe with every purchase.

The set includes: NutriMenC RE9 REveal Exfoliating Wash, REsurface Shave Gel, REality Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 8, and SeaSource Detox Spa Renewing Body Gelée and Spa Robe.* A $177.50 value, for $125. #2291

The Father’s Day Gift Set is available for purchase through the end of June.

*One size fits most.

If you want to place an order, click here: SHOP ONLINE AND SAVE

What is Propylene Glycol and How can it Harm You?

                                       


Propylene Glycol (PG, Polyethylene Glycol (PEG), and Ethylene Glycol (EG) are all petroleum derivatives that act as solvents, surfactants, and wetting agents. They can easily penetrate the skin, and can weaken protein and cellular structure. In fact, PG penetrates the skin so quickly that the EPA warns factory workers to avoid skin contact, to prevent brain, liver, and kidney abnormalities. PG is present in many stick deodorants, often in heavier concentration than in most industrial applications. (Nyack, Dr. Vin, Ph.D., Biochemist; personal communication). And Propylene Glycol is what is used to carry the active ingredients in those transdermal patches INTO YOUR BODY.


Imagine a bottle of Anti-Freeze in a picture with shampoos, deodorants, cosmetics, lotions and toothpastes? The question you should be asking is, What is Anti-Freeze doing IN my shampoos, deodorants, cosmetics, lotions and toothpaste? Yes, the main ingredient in anti-freeze is in all of these products. Shocked? You should be! You need to understand what it could do to your health?


PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Is a colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid CH3CHOHCH2OH, used in anti-freeze solutions, in hydraulic fluids, and as a solvent, Also called "Propanediol" in American Heritage Encyclopedia Dictionary 


PROPYLENE GLYCOL is used in:
Anti-Freeze * Brake and Hydraulic Fluid * De-Icer * Paints and Coatings * Floor Wax * Laundry Detergents * Pet Food * Tobacco * Cosmetics * Toothpastes * Shampoos * Deodorants * Lotions * Processed Foods and many more personal care items. Check out your body lotions, deodorant, hair conditioner, hair gel, creams, and many more products! Propylene Glycol serves as a Humectant a substance that helps retain moisture content, or simply it prevents things from drying out. That's why some pet foods are soft and chewy. This, of course, is a good reason it's in cosmetics and other personal care items. It makes the skin feel moist and soft. And, the products don't dry out. Propylene Glycol is also found in baby wipes and even some processed foods! Go Ahead, check your labels!


A published clinical review showed propylene glycol causes a significant number of reactions and was a primary irritant to the skin even in low levels of concentrations. The American Academy of Dermatologists, Inc; Jan. 1991

What can PROPYLENE GLYCOL Do To Us?
In 1938, the FDA grandfathered the use of several ingredients as safe for personal care items, with restrictions of course. Based on what? There were no studies on repeated exposure over time.
The problem is PROPYLENE GLYCOL may be absorbed through the skin. Studies have shown SYSTEMIC retention (residue throughout).

NOW THIS OPENS UP A WHOLE NEW BALL GAME!
Has anyone or any company tested the long-range side effects from constant use of these products? We haven't found any. Do these complex chemicals build up in our bodies? If Propylene Glycol keeps things from drying out. If it's absorbed into our bloodstream and into our cells, what does it do? Does it affect any of the simple, natural biological functions at the cellular level? You don't need a study to say it is possible, even likely.


You do need a conclusive study to make the producers stop using these ingredients! Yes, this is beginning to sound like another great American Tobacco Scandal. But before you get complacent and think the government is going to step in, think again. Look how long it has taken the cigarette pushers to get grilled 20 years after the first Surgeon General's report.


The MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for Propylene Glycol says: May be harmful by ingestion or skin absorption. May cause eye irritation, skin irritation. Chronic exposure can cause gastro-intestinal disturbances, nausea, headache and vomiting, central nervous system depression. (Toxicological profile for ethylene glycol and propylene glycol (update).? Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), 1996. Atlanta, Ga; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service.)


Propylene glycol is also used as a solvent in acrylics, stains, inks and dyes, and in cellophane and brake fluid. It is used as a preservative in flavored coffees. PG can have an anesthetic effect. Other side effects on animals exposed to PG include heart arrhythmia, stunted growth, decreased blood pressure, and even death. In the book "Beauty to Die For" the cosmetic consequence by Judi Vance gives the following information: 


"Propylene glycol is one of the most common humectants. It is used in many cosmetics including liquid foundation makeup, spray deodorants, baby lotions, emollients or moisturizers, lipsticks and suntan lotions." 


It is less expensive than glycerin and has a better permeation rate. It has also been linked to sensitivity reactions -- local irritations, allergic reactions. This would not be news to the manufacturers of propylene glycol. If you were to purchase a drum of this chemical from a manufacturer he is required to furnish you with a material safety data sheet (MSDS) and it may alarm you to find that this common, widely used humectant has a cautionary warning in its MSDS that reads, 


"If on skin: thoroughly wash with soap and water!" 


What? Aren't we putting this stuff on our skin daily, sometimes in copious amounts over long periods of time? It's no wonder propylene glycol has been linked to many severe health problems including contact dermatitis (irritation), auto toxicity, kidney damage and liver abnormalities. It has been shown to be toxic to human cells in cultures. (Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, Jan. 1987) In fact, in tests conducted over the years propylene glycol has been shown to inhibit skin cells growth in human tests and cell respiration in animal tests. (J. Pharm. Belg. Nov/Dec 1989). It was found to cause skeletal muscular damage in rats and rabbits (Pharm Res Sept. 1989). It is reported to directly alter cell membranes (Human Reproduction, Feb 1990) to cause thickening of the skin (contact dermatitis, 1987) skin dehydration and chronic surface damage to skin ( Derm. Beruf Umwelt July/Aug, 1988) It was also shown to increase beta activity (changes found in anxiety states) when inhaled. (The Medical Post Sept 27, 1994.)


Propylene glycol is a known irritant and sensitizer causing dryness, erythema (abnormal redness) and even blistering. (Safety Evaluation of a Barrier Cream, Contact Dermatitis, 17:10-12, 1987)
Despite its record, propylene glycol continues to appear in our everyday products. It was originally developed for use in industry as an anti-freeze, brake fluid, airplane de-icer among other applications and it's doing a good job there. 


In fairness, the producers of these products are not doing anything illegal. They use Propylene Glycol and other questionable substances, for three reasons.


They do the JOB 
They are CHEAP - (In most cases the cap on the bottle costs more that the ingredients inside)
They are ALLOWED!








Think About It. What would you do if you were the Big Cheese at PROPYL & GLYCOL with corporate profits to fatten? You probably wouldn't offer to do a study and you sure wouldn't change anything else without being able to justify additional costs to your stockholders. And if you think Anti-Freeze ingredients in your expensive cosmetics and personal care items is disgusting. It's just the tip of the iceberg!


How it got into our cosmetics 30 years ago is anyone's guess but it is time it was taken out of our personal care products and kept off our bodies!


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