This blog is intended for Health conscious people like myself and for those who would like to know more about the products they use on a daily basis. Not everyone is aware about the toxic products they use, how it's inevitably harming them and the effects it has on our planet. If you CARE you must be AWARE
Finally A Product that Erases The Spots On My Face
For those of you that know me, you've seen my skin and all the issues I've had starting when I hit puberty and now. After years of using Proactiv I developed sun spots all over my upper lip and near my eyes. I was beyond upset, I had no clue the product would do so much damage to my face. Thank God for Arbonne's Revelâge! I am so thankful that they have a product like this. It has reversed the age and sun spots on my face. I couldn't be happier!
Check out the Testimonial's (Before and After)
About Arbonne's Revelâge
We all long for the perfect complexion—brightened, flawless, even-toned. Exclusive to Arbonne, Revelâge is a new, high performance, state-of-the-art product assortment of anti-aging, brightening treatments. It’s formulated with Arbonne’s proprietary Revelâge Complex for dark spot intervention, to reduce the appearance of uneven pigmentation, freckles and dark spots and help prevent them from forming.
Our exclusive, time-release Revelâge Complex for dark spot intervention targets and precisely delivers a blend of proven antioxidants and brightening ingredients to skin for maximum, all-day performance. All four products contain our proprietary blend and work together to improve the appearance of dull complexions by promoting clarity and brightness for a more luminous, even-toned appearance.
Revelâge consumer study reveals the following initial visible results!
Within 2 weeks 93% of participants reported an improvement in skin brightness and luminosity. 87% reported an improvement in the overall appearance of the skin.
*Based on an 8-week Consumer Study
High-performance overnight skin brightening serum helps correct the appearance of dark spots and uneven pigmentation. Scientifically studied ingredients immediately improve the appearance of dull complexions by promoting clarity and brightness. Dark spots fade with continued use.
Vitamins C and E, SymWhite®*, licorice extract, retinyl palmitate, acetyl glucosamine, hyaluronic acid
All
30 mL, #4559; $75
Lightweight, protective daytime moisturizer ensures bright, comfortable skin with a beautiful luminous finish all day. Shields skin from harmful UV rays with SPF 30 to help prevent further signs of premature skin aging, dark spots and skin discolouration. Licorice extract, SymWhite®*, vitamins C and E, retinyl palmitate, ferula foetida extract, hyaluronic acid All 30 mL,#4555; $69
A convenient, highly concentrated formula for brighter, clearer skin. Helps skin become more even-toned while delivering powerful antioxidant and brightening ingredients to diminish the appearance of dark spots and skin discolouration.
Licorice extract, SymWhite®*, vitamins C and E, retinyl palmitate, acetyl glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid All 15 mL,#4560; $57
This rich protection hand cream shields skin against UV damage with SPF 30 to help prevent further signs of aging, skin discolouration and dark spots. Leaves hands feeling smooth and looking more youthful.
SymWhite®*, retinol palmitate, vitamin E, Phytomoist Complex
All
74 mL, #4556; $46
Save 10% when you purchase the Intensive Nighttime Brightening Serum, plus Brightening Moisture Face Cream with SPF 30, in this exclusive duo.
If you are a health conscious individual, why not treat your animals the same way! There are so many TOXIC products on the market that we are unknowingly using (Shampoo's) and giving (Dog/Cat food) to our animals. If you are the type to look at your labels before considering a product for your own consumption, why not do the same for your pets?
"A product may look and seem cheaper on the shelf but do you want to kill your loved one over a few extra dollars or better yet lose them and end up with an 500.00 dollar vet to go with the suffering."
Dangerous Lurking In Pet Shampoo's
Countless pets are poisoned each year, either suffering a sudden illness or death or encountering toxins on a daily basis that erode their health slowly and shorten their lifespan. Health Hazards from Chemical Flea and Tick ProductsEach year, Americans purchase and apply to their pets a vast array of toxic chemicals intended to kill fleas and ticks. These include collars, sprays, dusts and more. Other pet owners take their pets to veterinarians to be dipped in chemicals. Many consumers probably assume that the products they and their vets use have been subjected to rigorous testing, and must, by virtue of their very ubiquity, be safe. After all, how could the government let deadly poisons be sold on grocery store shelves without applying stringent standards?
Spot-On Pesticides such as Frontline, Zodiac, Defend, Bio Spot, Adams and Advantagetrigger adverse reactions in dogs and cats, shorten life spans, cause terminal illness, and premature death. The active ingredients in these solutions include chemicals such as imidacloprid, fipronil, permethrin, methoprene, and pyriproxyfen, all of which have caused serious health problems in animals in laboratories. Even some of the inert ingredients can be hazardous to your animal companion’s health. Other forms of flea control—powders, collars, and sprays—are no less dangerous to you or your companion animals.
Labels may warn not to get these substances on your skin, to wash your hands after applying it, and to keep it away from children, yet these chemicals are absorbed by your animal’s skin. Immediate effects of pesticide overdose include vomiting, diarrhea, trembling, seizures, and respiratory problems. If your dog or cat shows any of these symptoms after the application of a pesticide, immediately wash the product off and seek veterinary care.
Here is a site for the Victims that have lost their animals from using HARTZ listed Flea and Tick shampoo (www.hartzvictims.org) We need to help make people aware of this deadly product! No one is stopping the products from being put on the shelves and from being freely sold to pet owners who buy PET PRODUCTS that KILL PETS! It's outrageous. Here is the video that was on the KNBC News:
A Safe Alternative for flea and tick Shampoo- Arbonne's ABC Baby Line. That's what I use on my Animals. Arbonne is (Vegan Certified, Gluten-Free, Botanically Based and Natural)
Dangers in the HOUSEHOLD
Rodent killers are also toxic to dogs and cats, especially if your pet has been exposed on more than one occasion. Pets who eat rats and mice who have ingested rodenticide can also be affected. Symptoms may develop 1 to 5 days after ingestion and include weakness, weak pulse and internal bleeding.
Over-the-counter drugs also pose a threat to your pet. The painkiller acetaminophen, to which cats are especially sensitive, can cause liver failure within 1 to 3 days. A toxic reaction to the anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen can cause vomiting and loss of muscle coordination. High doses can be fatal. And aspirin can be dangerous if ingested, depending on the dosage and your pet's species.
Do not keep plants in your home that could be poisonous to your pet. English ivy, for example, may cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity and coma. After ingesting just a nibble of a tiger lily, a pet can start vomiting within minutes. If not treated, kidney damage can occur in 12 hours. Many other plants can cause harm to your animal companion if eaten. Toxicity varies between species, so check with your veterinarian if you are not sure if a particular plant is safe or not.
Certain human foods can also be toxic to dogs and cats if eaten in large quantities. Chocolate, for example, can cause vomiting, diarrhea, tremors and seizure-like activity within one to four hours of eating. Onions can cause toxic reactions, too.
In most cases of household poisoning, early detection and treatment increase the chances of complete recovery. If you think your pet may have been poisoned, note what he has eaten and how much, the estimated time of ingestion and any problems he is experiencing. Immediately call your veterinarian.
Dangers Lurking In Pets Food
Tainted Wheat Gluten Suspected in Pet Deaths
Celiac.com 04/05/2007 - Recent news indicates that wheat gluten tainted with melamine, a chemical found in Asian fertilizers, and forbidden in American pet foods, has been implicated in the sickness of as many as 8,800 pets, including the deaths of up to 2,797 animals, mostly cats. Stephen Sundlof, director of the FDAs Center for Veterinary Medicine, stated that: The association between the melamine in the kidneys and urine of cats that died and the melamine in the food they consumed is undeniable," though he stopped short of placing blame for the animal deaths conclusively on the melamine-tainted wheat gluten. Sundlof did go on to say that melamine, in any amount, is not permitted in pet foods sold in the U.S.
Wheat Gluten is Not Part of Your Pet's Natural Diet
These stories invite a deeper consideration about the role that non-tainted wheat gluten may play in chronic illness and degenerative diseases in our beloved cats and dogs. The simple truth is that cats and dogs are, by nature, primarily meat eaters. Dogs are historically scavengers, whose natural diets, according to a recent study by biologists Ray and Lorna Coppinger, consisted of "bones, pieces of carcass, rotten greens and fruit, fish guts, discarded seeds and grains, animal guts and heads, some discarded human food and wastes"3. In the wild, a dogs diet included only the smallest amounts of grains, while cats are almost totally carnivorous, and subsist in the wild on a diet made up almost exclusively of small rodents. The natural diets of both cats and dogs provide large amounts of animal protein and fats, water, and little in the way of carbohydrates.
Dogs and Cats Should Avoid Grains and Carbohydrates
Most veterinary textbooks agree that both cats and dogs need almost no carbohydrates, yet the so called recommended diet of dry pet foods, which is a major component of most pets diets, contradicts both their natural diets and the veterinary literature. Many of these dry pet foods are high in carbohydrates, low in animal protein and fats, and contain almost no water. This fact is largely ignored by major pet food producers, which is also noted in the bookCanine and Feline Nutrition, which states that "the nutrient content of most commercial foods includes carbohydrates"4.
Many pet owners who feed canned, moist food to their cats and dogs do so believing that they are providing much-needed meat and moisture to their animals. This is largely true, but what is also true, as came to light in the recent spate of illnesses and deaths from tainted wet formula pet foods, is that wheat gluten is a significant ingredient in such foods. The problem is that the digestive systems of dogs and cats have not evolved to digest plant proteins like gluten—they are designed to digest animal protein, and gluten is not the same—and feeding these animals foods that contain gluten can result in many of the same problems that afflict their human counterparts who are sensitive to gluten.
Toxic Effects of Wheat Gluten and Other Proteins in Pets...and Humans
According to veterinarian John B. Symes (Dogtor J), gluten and other proteins that are added to dog and cat foods are causing many of the same diseases that they cause in their human counterparts. Dogs and cats that have suffered and died from consuming tainted pet food belie the fact that even untainted gluten can cause many of these same problems and more. In human celiacs and gluten-sensitive individuals, untainted gluten can induce both chronic and acute kidney failure. This form of kidney failure is typically called an IgA nephropathy, in which antibodies and immune complexes formed against gluten are deposited in the kidneys, which leads to damage and ultimately failure. Again, this can be chronic leading to persistent blood (microscopic) and protein in the urine or it can be acute.
Dr. Symes claims that it is a startling but well-established fact that the lectins of gluten (wheat, barley, rye) dairy products (e.g. casein, lactalbumin) soy, and corn are all capable of inducing serious health issues in those humans who are sensitive to them. He takes this belief even further and states that such foods are actually not healthy for anyone—neither pets nor humans and they just happen to be more harmful to some individuals than others. According to him anyone who consumes or feeds these foods to their pets on a daily basis will encounter resulting health problems—it is only of matter of time.
Dr. Symes believes that the onset of a lectin-related disorder—whether it be rheumatoid arthritis, type-one diabetes, lupus, etc.—is usually preceded by another event such as viral or bacterial infection. Vaccines can act as triggers as well. The result of such secondary events is a sudden influx and attachment of these inflammatory proteins to various cells in the body, ushering in what we often refer to as autoimmune disorders. That term implies an immune system that has gone haywire, attacking the body for no reason. According to him, our immune systems, along with those of our pets, never make that kind of mistake. These conditions happen for certain reasons, and these food proteins are often the cause.
All one needs to do, according to Dr. Symes, is to study celiac disease to see how all of this works and appreciate the health implications that accompany this extremely common condition. That a similar condition does occur in dogs and cats has become painfully obvious during the past seven years that he has been studying the issue. Dr. Symes states: "The Irish Setter is a breed known to suffer from gluten intolerance, but it is clear that gluten is affecting many other breeds of dogs and cats. And why wouldnt it? It is affecting humans and we have had millennia to adapt to eating wheat. Our pets have only been eating wheat-based pet foods for about 20 years now."
According to Dr. Symes it does not matter whether they ever tell us that tainted wheat gluten caused kidney failure, or that it be proven responsible in these pet deaths. The fact is that wheat gluten, tainted or not, can, and does cause and/or contribute to these conditions. Thus, according to Dr. Symes, gluten should never end up in pet foods.
To illustrate his theory Dr. Symes points out that the average American dog lives 12 years—13 for cats, when their wild counterparts, eating a natural diet, can live to be nearly thirty and t forty years respectively. For the cause, we need look no further than what we put in their bowls. A European study shows that pets fed with table scraps lived an average of three years longer than those fed commercial diets alone. Why? The answer, at least in part, is that highly processed foods cannot possibly contain all of the essential nutrients found in fresh meats, fruits and vegetables.
Reasons for Your Pets to Avoid Gluten
For all of the reasons stated, its probably a good practice to keep wheat gluten and carbohydrates away from you pet in favor of a "natural" diet rich in animal protein and fats and low in (or free of) carbohydrates. As specialty foods can be expensive, a list of readily available pet foods that are free of wheat gluten is provided below.
Avoid senior, light and diet foods, as they contain increased fiber and carbohydrates and reduced protein and fat, compared to adult maintenance diets. This is the opposite of what they really need, and this food has no scientific foundation. Older and overweight pets usually respond well to increased protein and fats gained through a diet rich in meat, not grains. Another benefit of this approach is that many dogs on the dangerous non-steroidal and steroid drugs so commonly prescribed for dogs may see marked improvements in their conditions and, in fact, may no longer need such drugs, which tend to shorten dogs lives. Many owners who feed their pets fewer grains see less inflammation.
Top 10 Pet Foods that are Free of Gluten and Other Potentially Harmful Proteins
The following pet foods are recommended by John B. Symes, D.M.V., and according to him, none are ideal, but each isgluten-free,wheat-free, barley-free, dairy-free and soy-free and can produce miraculous results in treating chronic diseases that are now found in many pets: IVD/Royal Canin - L.I.D.s (potato-based diets)
Nutro Natural Choice Lamb and Rice
NaturalLife Lambaderm
Canidae and Felidae- Dog and cat foods
Dick Van Patten Natural Balance Duck and Potato, Venison and Brown Rice, and Sweet Potato and Fish Formulas
Solid Gold Barking at the Moon
Natura California Naturals
Canine Caviar Lamb & Pearl Millet and Chicken & Pearl Millet formulas
Eagle Pack Holistic Select®Duckmeal& Oatmeal and Lamb Meal &
Today, we know that a simple day cream SPF can be considered one of the best anti-aging products around. People are becoming increasingly aware that sun protection goes way beyond merely throwing a tube of sunscreen into their beach bag. Many skin care and cosmetic products — from anti-wrinkle creams to trendy cosmetics — now proudly display their sun protection factor (SPF). Why? Because shielding oneself daily from the sun's potentially damaging rays is a powerful tool in any anti-aging skin care regimen.
Prevention and Protection "We have some amazing products that can help diminish the appearance of fine lines and other visible signs of aging, such as our RE9 Advanced® line. But the first step is always prevention, and one of your best defenses against the damaging effects of the sun's UVA and UVB rays is having broad spectrum SPF sunscreen products," says Dr. Peter Matravers, Pharm.D., Arbonne Sr. Vice President of Product Development.
As much as we all love the joy that a day in the sunshine can bring, in reality, the sun has the power to damage to our skin whether we are relaxing on the beach or driving to work. Thankfully, products containing broad spectrum SPF can do more than just prevent sunburn. They can also help to prevent the damage you can't see — damage that can lead to the appearance of fine lines, dark spots, dullness and other visible signs of aging.
The A and B of UV Rays While UVB rays are the ones that turn sunburned skin pink, it's the UVA rays that can cause damage to the skin cells, damage that can noticeably age the skin. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, "UVA, which penetrates the skin more deeply than UVB, has long been known to play a major part in skin aging and wrinkling," [1] And unlike UVB rays, UVA rays can penetrate glass, which means they have the potential to cause damage even when you are indoors or in your car. "Our sun protection products are forward-looking, anticipating the 2012 FDA regulation that will require testing of SPF branded products to confirm efficacy on both the UVA and UVB level," says Matravers.
Sunscreens work by using ingredients that block or absorb UV rays, as Matravers explains. "Products with broad spectrum protection work by preventing the UVA rays from penetrating the skin and getting into the epidermis, where they can cause damage on a cellular level. UV exposure can cause collagen breakdown and overproduction of melanin, all factors that can lead to fine lines, dull, uneven skin tone and dark spots."
In short, wearing products with broad spectrum protection every day can help keep the signs of aging at bay.
TIPS FOR SPF SAVVY SKIN CARE
Daily Defense Wearing a day cream or moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15 should become a daily habit. It helps to keep the skin hydrated while also protecting against those potentially damaging UV rays.
A Great Foundation Attan complexion perfection with the bonus of protection by always using makeup with SPF. Not only does it help you achieve a flawless skin tone, it helps defend the skin against sun damage that can lead to fine lines and wrinkles, age spots and dullness
Face First, Body Second Don't stop merely at the face – if your neck and décolleté are exposed to sun, cover them in a lotion with SPF also. The delicate skin of the décolleté is particularly sensitive and just as easily damaged as the face. Also, don't forget the hands – when constantly exposed to the sun, they can be susceptible to damage such as unsightly dark spots.
Studies have proven 90% of the visible signs of aging are due to sun exposure. We all know that the glorious sun can harm skin and potentially result in disease, but there is no need to hide from it provided the correct precautions are taken. Arbonne remains devoted to its core values of providing pure, safe, and beneficial products that enhance true beauty and well-being.
Be prepared for the sun’s golden rays this summer and don’t venture into the sun without Arbonne.
Keep skin protected for hours of fun in the sun with Arbonne’s Damage Control Water Resistant Sunscreen SPF 30 and save Face & Body Moisturizer with SPF 15. Both products contain a delicious botanical concoction of rosemary, chamomile, linden and avobenzone, ensuring silky smooth skin. The Damage Control Sunscreen SPF 30 will last for 40 minutes during water activities and the Save Face & Body Moisturizer with SPF 15 is perfect on its own or under make-up.
Price: $28.00
There is no doubt that a bronzed bod gives you an instant body image boost but traditional tanning methods expose your delicate skin to harmful UV rays posing potential health risks. So to bring back the bikini, its time to get glowing with a beautiful, safe and natural-looking tan from Arbonne.
Arbonne’s Self Tanner is suitable for all skin types and develops into a deep, natural, streak-fee tan. The formula combines avocado oil, chamomile, linden and rosemary extracts with a sunscreen to promote soft, protected skin with no tell tale signs of a fake tan!
Price: $28.00
BefoRE Sun Glow With It After Sun Lotion This moisture-rich formula contains avocado oil that moisturizes and relieves dry skin, leaving it soft, smooth and hydrated. Contains key anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant properties to counteract the effects of UV exposure. Blended with plantain, arnica, chamomile, linden and rosemary extracts. It's great for all skin types. ( 8 fl. oz./237 mL )
Price:$32.00
BefoRE Sun Lip Saver Sunscreen SPF 30 Say good-bye to sun-chapped lips and hello to maximum preventative care with Lip Saver, SPF 30. It's blended with targeted antioxidant ingredients that refresh, rejuvenate and soothe as it protects and benefits all skin types. ( 0.24 oz./7 g )
Price: $8.00
To add further shimmering highlights to the skin, Arbonne’s luxurious Bronzing Powder will leave the face and body with a sun-kissed natural glow. Containing the same soothing botanicals as the self tanner, this natural looking bronzer will have you ready to face summer with glowing confidence.
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 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 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 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
