Aging isn't just wrinkles. . .it's disease and illness
Most of us think of 'aging' as wrinkles that begin to
appear on our face. But that word applies to all the
diseases and conditions that impact our health . . . breast
cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression, etc.
Chances are you or a family member has experienced the fear
and pain of one or more of these frightening conditions.
And yes, wrinkles can be painful, but they aren't usually
life threatening.
What few realize is that skin care products and other
topical personal care items we use are significant
contributors to these diseases. The products applied to our
skin to help us look younger actually contain Age
Accelerators. Synthetic chemicals used in the formulation
of these products have been scientifically linked to these
diseases. So when you apply anti-wrinkle cream to your
face, it is actually making you older.
The typical industry response to concerns about toxic
ingredients has been, "Oh, the ingredients are such
fractional amounts they cannot possibly be harmful". That's
like the tobacco companies telling us one cigarette will
not cause lung cancer. It's the multiple packs of
cigarettes every day, month after month, that is the
problem.
"We look good, we smell good, and we have just exposed
ourselves to 200 different chemicals a day, through
personal care products." (U.S. News and World Report)
So, every day, we apply creams and lotions, use deodorant,
brush our teeth, use perfume (or products with fragrance) .
. . and the small amounts of toxic, carcinogenic and
hormone disrupting chemicals add up. In fact, scientific
studies have shown these chemicals remain in our blood and
fat tissue, and some have been found in breast cancer
tumors. The specific chemicals are not in the air we
breathe, the water we drink, or the food we eat. They are
only found in the products which are then absorbed through
the skin.
"Cosmetics are being marketed in the United States, which
may pose a serious hazard to the public. Over 2,983
chemicals used in cosmetics...and one-third (884) of these
ingredients have been reported as toxic substances..."
(Senator Edward Kennedy, quoting a General Accounting
Office report).
Much of the related statistical evidence can be found in
government agencies: Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Center of Disease
Control (CDC), National Institute of Health (NIH),
Government Accounting Office (GAO), Poison Control Center
and others. The manufacturers that claim these synthetic
ingredients are safe rely on Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) to protect their workers from the very chemicals
found in the products you and your children are exposed to
on a daily basis.
As the largest organ of the body, the skin absorbs much
more than we can imagine. Yet, it doesn't absorb water.
Otherwise, we would gain weight every time we took a shower
or bath. But the small molecules of skin care ingredients
are absorbed. Just think of those transdermal patches
delivering medicines through the skin. The skin is also a
wonderful elimination organ. People can be embarrassed by
perspiration, but that is the body's way of releasing
toxins.
Yes, there is hope. We can improve our health and look
younger.
Here are the basic habits I recommend:
·Avoid cigarettes and alcohol. These have been
proven to be dangerous to our health and actually age our
skin prematurely. Alcohol in moderation, especially a glass
of wine, should not be problematic.
·Eat healthy. This may be a challenge with busy
lifestyles, but try to eat as many fruit and vegetables as
you can - and choose organic.
·Look for natural skin care and personal care
products that bear Certified ToxicFree® Seal. It's your
assurance the products are free of toxic, carcinogenic and
hormone disrupting chemicals.
·Choose organic. Just as you select 'organic' food,
look for skin care that is organic and free from age
accelerating ingredients.
·Contact the ToxicFree® Foundation
(www.toxicfree.org), and purchase a ToxicAlarm Guide. This
quick-read booklet includes a list of dangerous chemicals
and how to identify them on the labels of products.
·Use information resources:
www.ewg.org/reports/skindeep is a website to research some
products and nearly every ingredient. Don't be alarmed,
there are safe alternatives.
To improve your skin and retain a healthy, ageless
appearance:
·Begin your skin detoxification program by choosing
a ToxicFree® cleanser to remove dirt, pollutants and
chemicals from the skin surface.
·Select a masque with glacier silt that can help
draw the toxins from deep within your skin. Remember, your
skin is an excellent elimination organ.
·Tone your skin with products that contain
Oxyene™ to counter exposure to polluted 'city air'.
This is a patented form of 'liquid stabilized oxygen' that
will help breathe new life into your skin.
·Moisturize your skin with natural, organic skin
care products appropriate for your skin type and age to
assure your skin has the hydration and nutrition it needs.
Once you find the right organic skin care you will be on
the path to detoxifying your skin for longer life and an
ageless appearance.
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Linda Chaé is President & Chief Formulator for
Chaé Organics, Inc. and a pioneer in 'go natural'
skin care for consumers. Her commitment to clean, safe
toxic free products requires organic ingredients backed by
scientific research. As a consumer advocate, protecting
human beings from dangers in skin care products became
personal when she became a cancer survivor herself. To
order her products, visit http://www.chaeorganics.biz
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