Posted by Lana on Aug 10, 2010 in Beauty, Featured | 0 comments
Aging is inevitable, right? Yes, but there are ways to slow down the process in many areas. One is our skin. I have written about the effect of muscle loss on our bodies already; knowing that maintaining muscle mass is a must in terms of staying strong, keeping a higher metabolism, and looking years younger. Now it’s time to talk about some simple things one can do to appear younger on the face and neck. Because, hey…there’s nothing wrong with a little healthy dose of vanity now and again. Here are my top, self proven methods to recapturing that youthful glow!
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Posted by Lana on Jun 7, 2010 in Beauty, Featured, Organic | 0 comments
I am a sucker for a tan. In my earlier post, I recounted my shady past as a sun worshipper. I’m serious…I used to have a problem. I could never be tan enough. I’m just glad I didn’t shrivel up like an old piece of leather before I saw the light -sorry for the pun. So, here I am with my new self tanner of the moment. I still love Tanagement, but am put off by discovering that it has…er, um, cough cough – phthalates. I have discovered that if the word “fragrance” is used in the list of ingredients, it is most likely a phthalate. The only time it isn’t is when the label specifically states “fragrance derived from essential oils,” or something similar. I tried Alba Oranic’s self tanner that smelled like a pina colada. It was really greasy, and guess what? Yup, you guessed it – the pina colada smell wasn’t derived from a real coconut.
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Posted by Lana on Mar 5, 2010 in Beauty, Featured, Mama and Baby, Organic | 0 comments
It seems like lately that society is being bombarded with chemical scares. First, the lead paint issue, then BPA, now Parabens and Phthalates. I for one, am taking notes on all of this because when it comes right down to it; I’m not taking any chances for my childrens’ sake. I started researching this topic about two years ago when I first became pregnant with my first son. In addition to replacing my health and beauty products for myself, I also made sure that once my son was born, I would use only organic, chemical free products on him.
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In lay terms, Parabens act as a preservative in cosmetics, lotions, shampoos, and many other products to reduce the chance of contamination of bacteria, mold, and fungi. Sounds simple enough, right? Where the issue is being raised is concerning Parabens acting as estrogenic compounds. Basically, the body treats Parabens as hormones, thus disrupting the endocrine system, increasing cancer risks. Parabens have been in our products for years, but it’s use is coming to the forefront because now Scientists are wondering if the accumulation of these estrogenic compounds in our system really is a bigger threat than once believed.
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Aging is inevitable, right? Yes, but there are ways to slow down the process in many areas. One is our skin. I have written about the effect of muscle loss on our bodies already; knowing that maintaining muscle mass is a must in terms of staying strong, keeping a higher metabolism, and looking years younger. Now it’s time to talk about some simple things one can do to appear younger on the face and neck. Because, hey…there’s nothing wrong with a little healthy dose of vanity now and again. Here are my top, self proven methods to recapturing that youthful glow!
It seems like lately that society is being bombarded with chemical scares. First, the lead paint issue, then BPA, now Parabens and Phthalates. I for one, am taking notes on all of this because when it comes right down to it; I’m not taking any chances for my childrens’ sake. I started researching this topic about two years ago when I first became pregnant with my first son. In addition to replacing my health and beauty products for myself, I also made sure that once my son was born, I would use only organic, chemical free products on him.
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