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Hormonal issues, due to ingredients in some personal care and skin care products amongst teens, is now validated.
Very interesting new study released from Kim Harley, Associate Director of the Center for Environmental Research and Children’s Health at the University of California, Berkely in the Environmental Health Perspectives Journal.
The study is based on the use of personal care products in teens, with a specific focus on chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfates, triclosan, petrolatum bi-products and oxybenzone, and the effect these chemicals can have on hormone disruption.
Ms. Harley states, “Because women are the primary consumers of many personal care products, they may be disproportionately exposed to these chemicals.”
Urine samples showed after using lower chemical products for 3 days, chemical levels fell. Co-Author Maritza Cardenas concluded, “Seeing the drop in chemical levels after just three days shows that simple actions can be taken, such as choosing products with fewer chemicals, and make a difference.”
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In a recent trade journal article, Katerina Steventon Ph.D., talked about new studies done on preservatives that are commonly used in skincare products. As I shared in my article, Parabens and Preservatives that may be found here: http://greatnewskin.com/pages/parabens-and-preservatives
Product preservation is required for global entry sales to consumers, and for the safety of us all, from a health standpoint. Within the industry, and amongst consumers, there is confusion and controversy.
Dr. Steventon cites a recent study done by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, to evaluate the risks of preservatives in cosmetic products. It’s assessment of 53 preservatives showed an allergen risk from three: DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea and thimerosal. On a global level, mainly driven by consumer demand, the use of parabens in products is down, and phenoxyethanol is now the highest use alternative.
Denmark has lobbied for the preservative, methylisothiazolinone (MI) a synthetic preservative biocide that is used in sun and skincare products, to be banned. In the US, we have seen an alarming trend in skincare products, particularly Anti Aging products of the use of Sodium Hydroxide and Aluminum Hydroxide, which is a lye base.
https://greatnewskin-us.myshopify.com/admin/blogs/6281443/articles/17827099
A new study by the Danish Consumer Council THINK Chemicals studied 54 body lotions. Their findings showed 24% of these products available in the Danish market contain ingredients that can either be highly allergenic, or in animal test studies have been shown to impact hormones via the endocrine system, also known as EDC compounds (Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals).
This list includes parabens and cyclopentasiloxane, a silicone commonly found in skin care and anti aging beauty products, which the EU Environment Agency has recently declared “unsafe” and is expected to be banned for use in products.
According to Christel Søgaard Kirkeby, of the Danish Consumer Council THINK Chemicals, “Now there are several reasons why cyclopentasiloxane should not be used in for example body lotions. In part scientists have suspicions that the substance is endocrine disrupting, and in part the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety does not consider the substance to be safe due to the risk of damage to the liver.”
http://greatnewskin.com/pages/siliconesandskincare
Photo: SpecialChem Industry News, Published on 2015-08-26
Danish Consumer Council Reports Allergens and EDCs in Body Care Products
Natural-based anti aging skin care, salt therapy (thalassotherapy), multi-benefit products, wellness workplace and travel, spa visits, apps and subscriptions top the skin care trends for 2016 ~ what will your plans be?
Our Face Foam uses these properties:http://greatnewskin.com/products/transformaxion-system
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According to pantone Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, “The Fall 2015 palette is rooted in multi-faceted, androgynous colors that can be worn to portray effortless sophistication across men’s and women’s fashion; it is the first time we are seeing a truly unisex color palette,” more info: http://www.skininc.com/spabusiness/trends/Fall-2015-Color-Report-Neutral-with-a-Pop-324365201.html
Will prismatic colors change your look?
Impact Colors is launching a new collection of prismatic colors for cosmetics and hair care products. Prismatic colors change with movement, angles and light intensity.
As described by the company, “Imagine a chameleon-like hair coloring product for the teen market that delivers a different color effect with each toss of the head or a fragrant powder advertized for brides that disappears once it is applied, leaving a sparkling veil of light-catching color across the neck, shoulders, and upper chest.”
Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-California) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) proposed a bill to the Senate Health Committee, called the Personal Care Products Safety Act, that would seek a harmonized cosmetic regulation within the USFDA. Current cosmetic product regulation is by each individual state. It is backed by Personal Care Products Council (PCPC).
Here is a link to the bill:
According to Michelle Calvarese PhD., a comedogenic ingredient clogs pores by increasing the keratin production in hair follicles. This process can occur quickly, or over a period of months, and is influenced by many factors, including the enzymes and genetics of each person. Human sebum is a comedogenic substance, and avoiding ingredients that are prone to “clogging” is not prevention. Many “comedogenic ingredient” lists online lack scientific testing protocols, however, a common list of tested comedogenic ingredients include:
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol, Butyl Stearate, Cetyl Acetate, Coal Tar, Coconut Oil, Ehtylhexyl Palmitate, Glyceryl-3 diisostearate, Isocetyl Alcohol, Isopropyl isostearate, Isopropyl linolate, Isopropyl myristate, Isopropyl palmitate, Isostearic acid, Linoleic acid, Laureth - , Lauric acid, Linseed oil, Myreth-3 myristate, Myristyl lactate, Myrityl myristate, Octyl palmitate, Oleic acid, Oleth-3, Olive oil, PEG 16 lanolin, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Steareth-10, Squalene, Stearyl heptanoate, and Xylene.
The extraction process of an ingredient, and combining ingredients can have direct effects on the comedogenicity of a substance, and can turn a non-comedogenic substance into one that is comedogenic. As a result, regulatory guidelines from the FDA do not include of list of comedogenic substances, but merely a definition of a comedogenic ingredient as being one that clogs pores.
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An article in beautyhigh.com based upon a panel presentation of MD’s reported this on silicones:
Unless accompanied by a penetration enhancer, silicones stay on top of the skin—and that’s why they feel so great.
“Silicones by themselves just stay on the skin, and that’s why you feel that silky after-feel when you put something on that has silicone,” said a dermatologist. “There are certain things that are penetration enhancers, but I don’t know why you would use [them] unless you’re trying to really drive an active ingredient into the skin.”
Products with silicone feel better—and are more likely to be used.
“I think the silicone issue is a very valid point, because there are biodegradability issues with it, but there’s also one of these other things: people love to have products that feel good,” said a Counsel dermatologist. “Silicones are not all bad; they’re different types of chemical structures. But the silicone question is a big one because you can formulate wonderful products, but if they’re not aesthetically pleasing, your consumer base and your patients will not use them.”
Let’s see, silicones just sit on the skin and prevent active ingredients from being absorbed and have biodegradability issues that these MD’s acknowledged is a valid issue, but not to worry, they have to be used in skin care or customers won’t like the way products feel… Really?
Thousands of people worldwide love the silky botanical serums of NaturDerm products and the high level of performance, without silicones…you do have a choice, you don’t have to compromise!
More info on silicones: http://greatnewskin.com/pages/siliconesandskincare
More article info: http://beautyhigh.com/10-parabens-silicones/
Here is a dramatic video, by Thomas Leveritt, showing UV skin damage. When you are exposed in the sun,or refractive light - like driving - use your zinc sunscreen! Working on a series that shows you, due to the ingredients, many skin care products have an occlusive nature to them that look the same way under UV light.
Brown age-spots, hyperpigmentation and melasma are skin conditions that cause browning of the skin. Some pigment issues are deep into the skin tissue, others are more superficial.There are alternatives, as Dermatologists, Zoe Draelos, MD, and Peter T. Pugliese, MD, discuss here:
http://greatnewskin.com/pages/what-is-microdermabrasion
Epidermx II is a manual microdermabrasion cream that gently and effectively removes dead surface skin to reveal brighter skin tone and texture.
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http://greatnewskin.com/products/epidermxii-two-jars
Doctors in ER's are seeing patients with skin discolorations, rashes, headaches and shaking of the hands, who are using imported skin lightening products from Asia, Central America, the Middle East and Africa, that are being marketed in the US as herbal medicines. Upon testing, these products are showing high levels of Mercury. XRF (Fluorescence Spectrometer) testing by EcoWaste Coalition, of imported products from Japan, Taiwan, and the USA, as well as Chinese products, from Chinese Drug Stores in 2014 showed mercury levels ranging from 123 ppm to 51,000 ppm (part per million). US-FDA mercury limitations are 1 ppm.
Some of the testing results, by EcoWaste from July 2014 include:
The FDA has issued a Drug Safety Communication (DSC) for consumers warning of allergic and adverse reactions to OTC products containing benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, ingredients commonly used in acne products. 44% of the 131 reports received from 1969-2013, required hospitalization from severe allergy symptoms which are usually seen within 24 hours. The FDA is considering requiring a warning on the labels of products containing these active ingredients.
For natural alternatives consider our Acne Buster Package:
http://greatnewskin.com/products/acne-buster
Read more about the benefits of microdermabrasion here:
http://greatnewskin.com/pages/benefits-of-microdermabrasion
http://greatnewskin.com/pages/what-is-microdermabrasion
If Google isn't involved in enough of your life, you may need to be checking product labels soon too! The technology uber-giant has just secured a US Patent for a wearable device that will emit a spray, when body odor is released. The device detects changes in body temperature, and sweat release. According to the patent filing, US Patent 8950238, " When a user is wearing the fragrance emission device and begins to exert himself or herself, an activity module within the device may detect the physical exertion.."
What will they have in mind for new anti aging skin care products?
Are you a Millenial woman? A current skin care trend for the savvy Millenials is towards multi-funcitonal products that delay the appearance of aging. Millenials, whose trend is to desire a younger appearance than their age may show in their online interactions, also look for an interactive experience with their product brands and other consumers.
NaturDerm products are all multi-functional, like the Basics Plus: http://greatnewskin.com/products/basics-plus
and Mini-Lift Systems: http://greatnewskin.com/products/mini-lift-system
3 products that do the work of 12 and 13 to save you money and time!
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A study of over 306 responses in an industry trade journal, shows an upcoming trend for the next 2 years in anti-aging products. The largest amount of votes? Combination products with moisturization, skin protection, anti-aging, and anti-wrinkle formulations that also benefit skin health. Do you agree?
diagram ref: http://is.gd/Wh6xeq
The “Sunscreen Innovation Act” bill is at the White House, as H.R. 4250 passed in July and S. 2141 passed September 17, 2014.
Current regulatory process for sunscreen active ingredients, are under the 2002 OTC drug monograph system. The Bill is set to streamline the process for FDA approval of ingredients which could see an influx of UV chemical ingredients currently available in the EU flooding the US market like: amiloxate 10%, bemotrizole 10%, bisoctrizole 10%, diethylhexyl butamido triazone 3%, drometrizone trisiloxane 15%, ecamsule 10%, enzacamene 4%, octyl triazone 5%.
Regulatory changes in the manufacturing of sunscreens in the US, is also on the horizon, which may affect production of alternatives to UV chemical sunscreen ingredients from smaller companies.
Meanwhile, Dermatologists are reporting an increase in homemade sunscreen use amongst patients, as consumers become educated on the side effects of UV chemical sunscreen ingredients, and seek alternatives.
More info:
http://www.cosmeticsdesign.com/Formulation-Science/Sunscreen-Innovation-Act-reaches-the-White-House
Researchers are studying the effects of a bacteria that basically eats ammonia, which is a component of sweat, for the treatment of acne and chronic wounds.
Called AOB, Ammonia-oxidizing bacteria are used in the environmental waste business (nitrification processes). The AOB, Nirosomonas eutropha, are being studied as the oxidation of ammonia plays a role in skin functions like inflammation and wound healing.
More info: http://is.gd/4tNCat
Researchers from Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Germany have isolated a signaling molecule that can activate brown fat cells called adenosine. Also released during stress, adenosine when bound to brown fat cell receptors, increases fat burning. Earlier studies had suggested this was not possible.
Professor Alexander Pfeifer from the Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology of the University Hospital Bonn says, "Not all fat is equal," "If we are able to activate brown fat cells or to convert white fat cells into brown ones, it might be possible to simply melt excess fat away." Brown fat converts energy into heat. The team is also investigating the possibility that adenosine can convert white fat cells (lovehandles and undesirable fat) to brown fat cells, the process is called “browning”.
Questions remain if applications are possible for cellulite.
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Dermatologist Richard D. Granstein, MD, FAAD said in a recent article, "Nearly everyone has some form of stress in their life, so it's difficult to determine whether stress can actually make the skin's appearance worse..." There may not be definitive research that proves stress increases aging, even if we can see it! Hands show age and stress as well, and if you haven't tried using Epidermx II on your hands or feet, you are in for a treat! It will take years off the appearance of your hands. Here is a video clip of Dr. Anthony James, Thai Yoga and Master Instructor, teaching you how to use Thai acupressure massage on the hands, share it with someone special!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lye and highly alkaline. Healthy skin pH is 4-5.5 on average, nor do bacteria like acidic environments.
Wikipedia says this:
A lye is a liquid obtained by leaching ashes (containing largely potassium carbonate or "potash"), or a strong alkali which is highly soluble in water producing caustic basic solutions. "Lye" is commonly the alternative name of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or historically potassium hydroxide(KOH).
Some of the products containing Sodium Hydroxide include:
Murad Advanced Active Radiance, SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex, VERSO Day Cream, Caudalie Anti-Wrinkle Defense Serum & Cru, Caudalie Premier The Eye Cream, Proactiv Complexion Perfecting Hydrator, Algenist Anti-Aging Eye & Genius Cream, and Clarisonic Opal Anti-Aging Sea Serum, Epionce Melanocyte Pigment Perfecting Serum, and Epionce Facial Lotion.
http://greatnewskin.com/blogs/news/tagged/anti-aging-product-ing
Although most people think of “fat” when they hear the word “cellulite”, it is really a disorder of connective tissue and Type I collagen. Type I collagen is the main type of structural tissue in the body, and is a protein. Ever wonder why men don’t get cellulite? It is related to estrogen and progesterone, aren’t we the lucky ones…
Cellulite is normally found in the thighs and buttocks, where the fat is difficult to remove, and is stored by the body for use during pregnancy. Fat cells have 2 receptors, one causing it to be used (lipolysis), or the beta receptor, and one for storage , or the alpha receptor. Only in this area do fat cells contain 2 alpha receptors and one beta receptor, which makes mobilization of this fat by diet and exercise difficult, and some Dermatologists say, not possible. So stop being hard on yourself!
The development of cellulite has to do with intricate hormones and enzymes that basically breakdown collagen. Until science intervenes with a compound that can block the MMP enzymes (matrix metalloproteinases) and rebuild collagen, we wait!
Xanthines, like Theophylline can mobilize fat on a small scale and topical firming agents like DMAE help to smooth the appearance of cellulite.
With the formation of new fat cells and cyclical estrogen and hormone level fluctuations, it becomes a negative feedback loop of cellulite production. Genetics play a key role as about 5% of American women (mainly of Asian backgrounds) do not get cellulite.
Diagram 1: Cellulite Anatomy
If you are interested in the physiology, here is a great article by Peter Pugliese, MD.
http://is.gd/DtaLh7
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Jason and Avalon Organic cosmetics are just two of many companies to find out that not only are Federal Regulations for product descriptions an issue, State regulations like California’s COPA (California Organic Products Act), which usually applies to food, can be a problem as they successfully litigated cases against both companies for product claims. The FDA is issuing warning letters to companies selling Anti Aging products to reign in product descriptions, which they consider “claims”. Federal Class action suits have been filed against many companies including L’Oreal, Avon, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Maybelline and Neutrogena. We stay within FDA advertising guidelines for our products, and will continue to allow the comments of professionals and scientists speak for ingredients.
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Let the Dermatologists explain why microdermabrasion at home may be the answer you have been looking for, and how it can increase the ability of the skin to retain water, help hyperpigmentation and age spots, normalize the rate of skin turnover, smooth surface skin of scars and stretch marks, and boost the absorption of products...
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