Knowledge Is Power

I'm making it my mission to educate everyone I know about the harmful ingredients in our everyday products and encouraging everyone to switch to healthier ones. This past week I've been going crazy trying to spread the word. It's not that suddenly I care, it's because now I'm more aware. After seeing my mother going through cancer treatments, it really hit me that I'm susceptible to getting cancer. I need to do everything in my power to prevent myself from getting it. I've also recently joined an amazing team of women who support and educated the public about cancer. Now that I'm apart of this expanding team. I feel even more of a need to reach out to friends and family to help them understand the dangers on the shelves of our grocery stores.

Have you wondered why cancer is so prevalent now than it has been in YEARS? It's not because our population is expanding and since we have more people on the earth we now notice things like this. It's because of the toxic products we use on a daily basis and unknowingly endanger our health. I'm begging you to please read your LABELS. It has been in the news, but no one has heeded the warning. Is it that we don't really care about how certain products affect us? Or is it because we're ignorant? People just assume because the product is being sold on store shelves that it must be good for us or that it couldn't possibly be harmful. Well, I'd hate to burst your bubble, but the FDA doesn't regulate these products, in fact they know what kind of harm it may cause and they still allow it on the shelves. Anything that says PARABEN is cancerous. THROW IT OUT! Anything that has TALC in it causes tumors. THROW IT OUT! Anything that has Sulfate in it can and will cause direct damage to the hair follicle, skin damage, Permanent eye damage in children and even liver toxicity. If you're going to eat healthy and pretend that you're doing your body a service then you're sadly mistaken.

If you're going to lead an all around healthy life-style you must not only eat right and exercise, but you also have to use products that are NON-TOXIC. I've heard over and over again the past week, "Who has time to read labels on every product." Well, I DO! If you actually care about your body then you need to care about what you're putting on your body. Your dermal layer (skin) is the largest organ on your body. Everything you're using from shampoo to cologne/perfume is being absorbed through your skin. If you care then you have to be aware.

We need to prevent cancer and that starts with YOU. Donating money to charity wont stop it or find the cure faster. The only way we can stop this is by consuming and using products that are free of toxic chemicals. It's your body, it's your choice.

JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF SOME PRODUCTS TO AVOID (But please, still read your labels)

Avon

Mary Kay Makeup and skin care

Proactive

Axe (Cologne, shampoo)

Johnson & Johnson (powder, shampoo, conditioner ETC)

Aveeno (Shampoo, lotion, etc)

Prell

Crest ProHealth

Dial

Vaseline

Gold Bond

Balmex

Bath and Body works

Estee Lauder

Revlon

L'Oreal

Unilever

Jergens

AcneFree

                                                                                  Accutane

......And MUCH MUCH MORE

*If you want to know about healthy alternatives to the products you use, please contact me!

NicholeBeall@Gmail.com

http://nicholebeall.myarbonne.com

WEN Vs Arbonne's FC5

* Every time I watch a commercial for WEN I crack up. Because I sell the same type of product, but it's better(because it's actually 100% natural) and cheaper. They can't claim they're the only "good" shampoo/conditioner out there when Arbonne is around. Here's the break down and the facts.

WEN (conditioner)- http://www.wenhaircare.com/howtouse.php

Conditioner(they don't have a shampoo, they call it a conditioner) (16 fl oz) $39.95

Also, it requires you to be in the shower for at least 15 minutes with the product in your hair!? Who has 15 mins to waste in the shower just to wash their hair?

WEN (Body wash) 32oz bottle for $39.99

WEN total package Deal $89.99 + 7.99 S&H on every order

*What is really in WEN Conditioner and Body Wash

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Prunus Serotina (Wild Cherry) Bark Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Wheat, Protein, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Polysorbate 60, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Amodimethicone, Citric Acid, Menthol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance (Parfum, Limonene)

BODY WASH

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tetrasodium EDTA , Methylchloroisothiazolinone , methylisothiazolinone, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, butylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben, fragrance (parfum), chromium hydroxide green

ARBONNE Nourishing Daily Shampoo

Rich, moisture-infused shampoo helps restore hair’s luster and improves shine, leaving it soft and manageable. Safe for color-treated hair. (10 fl. oz.) Price $18.00

ARBONNE Nourishing Daily Conditioner

Rich daily conditioner helps hydrate, maintain and protect hair, leaving it soft and manageable. Safe for color-treated hair. ( 7 fl. oz. ) Price: $16.00

ARBONNE Invigorating Body Cleanser (296 ML) Price $ 23.00

Hydrating as it cleanses, this enriched formula provides the supple, soft feeling of youthful-looking skin. (10 fl. oz.)

Arbonne FC5 Set = $51.00

All of ARBONNE's Products are PURE, SAFE and BENEFICIAL

Do some research to help avoid toxic products, STOP believing the commercials you watch.




http://nicholebeall.myarbonne.com

Arbonne (Clear advantage) Vs Proactiv

Acne Treatment Using Benzoyl Peroxide (Proactiv) Vs Salicylic Acid (Arbonne)

THE DAMAGING TRUTH:
Benzyl peroxide is also flammable, explosive, toxic and can promote cancerous mutations within the skin cells, (for those of us who aren't geeks-it can lead to cancer) In 1995, FDA (Food and Drug Administration) exposed Benzyl peroxide as an unsafe ingredient and through legislation prompted all professionals and product manufacturers to make the customer aware of its dangerous features. Seventeen years later, nothing has happened. 2.5%-10% doses of Benzyl Peroxide are still being compiled into well known brands in your local chemist and supermarket today! Benzyl peroxide has also been known to bleach teeth and hair, so you can only imagine what it is doing to your skin. Or what about the fact that people using these creams noticed that their bath towels are bleached - yep BP! If it's bleaching your towels, what the HELL is it doing to your skin?!?!

Many times when a person gets their first sign of acne the first response is to run to the dermatologist. Some of the familiar treatments they offer are antibiotic treatments such as tetracycline, or Accutane. Accutane has a high level of vitamin A and it shrinks the oil glands. What this does short term is reduce the amount of oil that comes to the surface of the skin. Unfortunately, it is not an effective long term treatment because it’s dries the skin and may create sun sensitivities.

It can be beneficial short term, but long term, antibiotics weaken the immune system and impair the bodies ability to fight serious health conditions and disease. So for antibiotic use, short term may be okay, but long term it really does have detrimental effects on the body. These treatments are popular mainly because they yield quick results. The problem is they are not an effective, healthy long term solution to acne. A product that requires a longer period of time to see healthy, long term visible results is more desirable than a quick fix that has undesirable side effects.

When you look at traditional retailed acne treatments, you’re looking at topical application of products that have an effect on bacteria that either have microbials in them, anti-microbials in them, or anti-inflammatories or antibacterial agents in them. And traditionally in the marketplace you see those products marketed as acne washes, and acne treatment type products. Nine times out of ten the ingredient used in those products is an ingredient called benzoyl peroxide. When a product makes a claim that it prevents and treats acne, then it has to have levels of active ingredients that have been proven to do that. So it becomes an over-the-counter drug.

You can kill bacteria with benzoyl peroxide , but what you can’t do is remove dead surface skin cells, or the oils that accumulate in pores. Benzoyl peroxide will kill bacteria, but it won't help eliminate the things that create acne. One of the reason it is used is because it is fairly inexpensive. But saving money often comes at a high price. Benzoyl peroxide can be very irritating, and it causes redness and dryness of the skin. The major concern with dry skin is that it promotes premature aging. Beside the immediate irritation with benzoyl peroxide, studies have shown that it generates free radicals which can lead to more serious health conditions.


Another approach to acne is with the use of salicylic acid

Arbonne's Clear Advantage. Arbonne's philosophy has always been to develop products that are pure, safe and beneficial, working on a nutritional level from the inside of the body out. The main ingredient in their product for treating and preventing acne is salicylic acid.

Proactiv, a Guthy Renker product, has gained much attention using celebrity spokespersons such as Kelly Clarkson, Elle MacPherson, Jessica Simpson, Vanessa Wiliams and Brooke Shields who claim they have used Proactiv to obtain perfected looking skin. Proactiv requires a 3 step system to effectively combat and heal acne. The main ingredient used to kill the bacteria that causes acne isbenzoyl peroxide.

Arbonne's Clear Advantage Approach to Acne Treatment

One advantage salicylic acid has over benzoyl peroxide is that it is able to do in one step, what benzoyl peroxide takes two to accomplish. Salicylic acid does not dry out the skin. It would seem that using salicylic acid would be the ideal way to treat acne, but most people are using products that contain benzoyl peroxide because it is less expensive.

Salicylic acid is a registered ingredient with the FDA for the prevention and treatment of acne. It is considered the ideal choice for acne treatment because it is a BHA, or a beta hydroxy acid. Not only will this kill bacteria, but it will break down accumulated dead skin cells that clog the pores and create long term acne. The best way to use salicylic acid is in an incapsulated form. This ensures that this ingredient is going to be beneficial to the skin underneath the surface. So you are not only treating the skin from the surface, you’re going into the pores and you’re able to treat it much further down in the stratum corneum.

The Arbonne research and development team discovered that in order to receive the maximum benefits to the skin, salicylic acid must be used in a formulation. Ingredients should be used that have been proven over time to help with irritation, bacteria, and inflammation. Topically, vitamin A (formula should contain vitamin A from beta carotene to avoid toxic levels of vitamin A) is great as an antioxidant. It helps to protect and nourish cells. Internally vitamin A is wonderful because it helps with the sebum production. Zinc is an excellent anti-microbial both internally and externally. It also has powerful healing properties.

There have been several scientific studies done on zinc applied externally and how it improves wound healing time. Products to be taken together internally: Alfalfa, licorice, and mulberry, all have anti-inflammatory properties. They’ve been used for centuries to help with inflammation. L-lysine helps with skin eruptions, such as cold sores, acne blemishes and other eruptions on the skin. Scientific studies have shown that when L-lysine is taken orally it really can help with different types of blemishes and skin problems. Yellow dock, burdock, and sarsaparilla have been used for centuries to help with different skin conditions, especially acne.

Although Clear Advantage has been designed to be effective for all skin types not everybody can use the product. If you are allergic to salicylic acid Clear Advantage is not for you.


Testimonies about Arbonne's Clear Advantage have been mostly positive. Negative testimonies have come from those experiencing breakouts early on who choose not to continue with the product and from the rare allergic reaction to salicylic acid. The Clear advantage system has a 45 day money back guarantee.



Guthy Renker's Proactiv Approach to Acne


The proactiv 3 step system is an aggressive approach to acne treatment. It is designed to prevent acne before it occurs and to treat any existing acne problems. The first step is a renewing cleanser that exfoliates the skin in an abrasive manner to unclog pores and remove dead skin cells. It uses benzoyl peroxide to destroy the bacteria that causes acne. The second step is a toner that revitalizes and gently unclogs pores and prepares the skin for the third step, which is repairing lotion used for healing.

Benzoyl peroxide is also used in this repairing lotion and is said to be for skin healing. Another product used is a refining mask that is used to further heal the skin. In order for the system to be effective it is very important to go through all the steps twice a day. By adhering to this daily schedule Proactiv is said to be able to clean and prevent acne from returning. They do admit however, that this is not a cure. It is a treatment that must be used on an ongoing basis to prevent acne. They offer a 60 day money back guarantee and they offer a refund even if you return an empty bottle.

How effective is proactiv for treating and preventing acne? Many testimonies have been gathered which have been both positive and negative. About 60% of users were happy with proactiv. Even though the main acne fighting benzoyl peroxide is used and is generally considered inexpensive, many people said that they thought proactiv is expensive.

Arbonne and Proactiv clearly use different approaches to acne treatment. Arbonne focuses on healing from the inside out. The downside to this is the time involved. The benefit is long term results. Proactiv on the other hand takes a more aggressive approach using the abrasive product benzoyl peroxide. Although results may be seen in a relatively short period of time, proactiv is not a cure and must be used on an ongoing basis which made lead to undesirable and serious side effects.

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Arbonne Vs MaryKay and Avon

Mary Kay and Avon have been trying to deceive the public, by convincing the public that the toxic chemicals in their products couldn't possibly harm anyone. Unfortunately, they are failing because they can't fool the educated and the informed population. I would NEVER let my family or friends or even acquaintances use products that I know are toxic, so I do what I do best and I spread the word.
http://nicholebeall.myarbonne.com

* Parabens are estrogen Mimickers that are easily absorbed through the skin. Parabens have stimulated premature unterine growth in mice. Besides upsetting hormonal balance, the excess estrogenic effect is also linked to cancer. Laboratory testing has created cancer cells with parabens. So they're rightly considered Carcinogenic.

Here's the Mary Kay list. (I hope you're sitting down for this)

Butylparaben

Products containing this ingredient:

Mary Kay® Advanced Moisture Renewal Treatment Cream

MK Signature™ Bronze Highlighting Powder *

MK Signature™ Cheek Color *

MK Signature™ Cheek Color Duet *

MK Signature™ Classic Blonde Brow Definer Pencil *

TimeWise® Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25

Private Spa Collection™ Dreams Sugar Scrub - Embrace *

Mary Kay® Dual-Coverage Powder Foundation *

MK Signature™ Creme Lipstick *

Mary Kay® Enriched Moisturizer Formula 1

Mary Kay® Creme-To-Powder Foundation *

Private Spa Collection™ Happiness Sugar Scrub - Embrace *

Private Spa Collection™ Harmony Sugar Scrub - Embrace *

MK Signature™ Liquid Eyeliner *

Mary Kay® Revitalizing Mask Formula 2

Private Spa Collection™ Romance Sugar Scrub - Embrace *

Sun Essentials® Sunless Tanning Lotion *

Satin Lips® Lip Balm

Mary Kay® Acne Treatment Gel

TimeWise® Even Complexion Essence

TimeWise® Age-Fighting Eye Cream

Mary Kay® Extra Emollient Night Cream

Mary Kay® Creme-to-Powder Foundation

Mary Kay® Liquid Eyeliner

Mary Kay® I ♥ Extra Emollient Night Cream Set

* Indicates Discontinued Products

Ethylparaben

Products containing this ingredient:

Mary Kay® Advanced Moisture Renewal Treatment Cream

TimeWise® Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25

Private Spa Collection™ Dreams Sugar Scrub - Embrace *

Mary Kay® Enriched Moisturizer Formula 1

Private Spa Collection™ Happiness Sugar Scrub - Embrace *

Private Spa Collection™ Harmony Sugar Scrub - Embrace *

MK Signature™ Liquid Eyeliner *

Private Spa Collection™ Romance Sugar Scrub - Embrace *

Sun Essentials® Sunless Tanning Lotion *

Mary Kay® Acne Treatment Gel

TimeWise® Even Complexion Essence

TimeWise® Age-Fighting Eye Cream

TimeWise® Cellu-Shape™ Nighttime Body Gel

MKMen™ Moisturizer Sunscreen SPF 25

Mary Kay® SPF 30 Sunscreen

TimeWise® Targeted-Action® Eye Revitalizer

Mary Kay® Subtle Tanning Lotion

Mary Kay® Liquid Eyeliner

Mary Kay® SPF 30 Sunscreen *

* Indicates Discontinued Products

Isobutylparaben

Products containing this ingredient:

Mary Kay® Advanced Moisture Renewal Treatment Cream

TimeWise® Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25

Private Spa Collection™ Dreams Sugar Scrub - Embrace *

Mary Kay® Enriched Moisturizer Formula 1

Private Spa Collection™ Happiness Sugar Scrub - Embrace *

Private Spa Collection™ Harmony Sugar Scrub - Embrace *

Private Spa Collection™ Romance Sugar Scrub - Embrace *

Sun Essentials® Sunless Tanning Lotion *

Mary Kay® Acne Treatment Gel

TimeWise® Even Complexion Essence

TimeWise® Age-Fighting Eye Cream

* Indicates Discontinued Products

Isopropylparaben

Products containing this ingredient:

TimeWise® Targeted-Action® Eye Revitalizer

Mary Kay® Creamy Frosted Vanilla Body Butter *

Mary Kay® Glistening Winterberry Body Butter *

* Indicates Discontinued Products

And the list for Methylparaben and Proplyparaben is twice as long

Products containing this ingredient:

TimeWise® 3-In-1 Cleanser (Combination/Oily)

Mary Kay® Advanced Moisture Renewal Treatment Cream

TimeWise® Age-Fighting Moisturizer (Combination/Oily)

TimeWise® Age-Fighting Moisturizer (Normal/Dry)

Mary Kay® Balancing Moisturizer Formula 2

MK Signature™ Bronze Highlighting Powder *

MK Signature™ Cheek Color *

MK Signature™ Cheek Color Duet *

Mary Kay® Clarifying Mask Formula 3

MK Signature™ Classic Blonde Brow Definer Pencil *

MK Signature™ Concealer *

Mary Kay® Cream Foundation - Day Radiance *

Mary Kay® Creamy Cleanser Formula 2

TimeWise® Day Solution Sunscreen SPF 25

Mary Kay® Domain After-Shave Balm *

Mary Kay® Domain Body And Hair Shampoo *

Private Spa Collection™ Dreams Moisture Lotion - Embrace *

Private Spa Collection™ Dreams Sugar Scrub - Embrace *

Mary Kay® Dual-Coverage Powder Foundation *

TimeWise® 3-In-1 Cleansing Bar

Mary Kay® Deep Cleanser Formula 3

MK Signature™ Creme Lipstick *

Mary Kay® Enriched Moisturizer Formula 1

Mary Kay® Extra Emollient Cleansing Cream

MK Signature™ Eye Color *

MK Signature™ Eye Color Duet *

MK Signature™ Eyeliner *

MK Signature™ Eyesicles Eye Color *

^^^To be continued with the Mary Kay Products

AVON

http://www.naturalnews.com/027466_Avon_parabens.html

I don't have much room here so find out about Avon on this link