| Hello - I've mentioned in a few of my Natural Skin Care Workshops recently about the problem of powerful chemicals in skin care products including skin wipes. I've re-published below an article from a couple of years ago about a particular chemical causing skin problems and concerns of the medical fraternity. Plus on the subject of skin wipes there has been much in the media about the problem of wipes not only in terms of causing skin reactions but clogging up sewage and effluent plants. It's all a growing problem which, at this stage, seems only to become worse unless consumers drastically change their ways and manufacturers are forced to be more ethically and environmentally responsible.
Not very happy reading, I know, but it reflects the importance of changing to more natural and safer alternatives.
Pam - TheShoppe www.theshoppe.com.au
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| | There's No Place for Chemicals in Skin Care
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A recent newspaper item warned consumers about using commercial skin care products containing a particular preservative (methylisothiazolinone). It is commonly used by many 'big name' companies and is causing dangerous allergic reactions in 'epidemic proportions'. So-much-so that the medical profession has expressed concern about the use of the chemical and requested it be urgently removed from skin care products.
It's very alarming that consumers are sold chemicals that cause such severe reactions under the banner of 'skin health' and 'beauty'. It is, by no way, 'beautiful' to have rashes, lumps, blisters, itchy eyes and facial swelling. Maybe I'm confused, but it seems to me that selling chemicals in a bottle is contrary to what Mother Nature and the body's own healing mechanisms need for health and balance!
The human body is a natural organ - an extension of Earth, Nature and the physical world. It responds best to natural applications - just as Mother Nature meant it to be. There is a place for chemicals and that's when the body is unwell and normal healing and health is absent. Applying powerful chemicals complicates that balance. My question is what damage that toxic chemical is having on the rest of the body: liver, kidneys, etc.? It's a shameful example of 'consumerism exploiting consumers'.
Natural Skin Care Regime
In my e-booklets and workshops I encourage a completely natural skin care regime - using ingredients from home and garden. Just how Mother Nature meant us to appreciate beautiful skin - using uncomplicated, chemical-free and environmentally friendly ingredients - which is, of course, better for you and for the planet! A complete 'skin care regime' should include: cleanser, toner/astringent and moisturiser using:
Oatmeal - a gentle cleanser and healer that is chemical free and suites all skin types
Cider Vinegar - natural anti-bacterial agent, astringent and skin toner.
Almond Oil - moisturiser and skin softener
Fresh Herbs - healing agents from the garden.
Honey/Beeswax - honey is a natural skin healing agent used since ancient times. Beeswax is a chemical free emulsifying agent for skin creams and salves.
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Natural Skin Care Workshop
The most popular of all my workshops (of some 12 different topics in total) Natural Skin Care is the most popular. It is often 'booked out' with a waiting list! A reflection of the great might of the skin care industry and the huge amount of money it makes tapping into the desires of women (and men) seeking beauty via their skin care offerings.
I have devised a complete regime using the basic items listed above. In the workshop attendees make a range of take home products using two or more of each of these items. I am an advocate of not using chemicals on the skin and my workshops and e-booklets reflect just that. It works - and has worked well for my skin. I could not imagine applying ANY alien substance to my skin if I want healthy, clear and appealing skin.
If not able to come a workshop then it can be downloaded from my website: |
| | Natural Skin Care Workshop Download
(in PDF format)Discover how to make your own facial skin care products using ingredients from the home and garden!
Complete natural facial skin care regime (cleanser, astringent, moisturiser) using affordable, safe and environmentally friendly ingredients
Recipes and procedures for making: ♦ Facial cleansers
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Facial scrub ♦ Oatmeal bag ♦ Herbal astringent ♦
Antibacterial astringent ♦ Herbal moisturiser ♦ Lip salve ♦
Lipstick ♦ Lavender hand cream ♦ Bath-salts
Price: $25.00
To download go: Sustainability Workshops
(find 'Natural Skin Care Workshop' - click on 'Add to Cart') |
| | Natural Skin Care e-book Downloads:
I've put together a range of e-booklets dealing with a natural approach to skin care:
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| e-book No. 30 - Natural Skin Care:
Natural alternatives to commercial skin-care products.. Numerous recipes for cleansing creams, moisturisers, masks, scrubs, astringents and cleansers. Includes herbs suited to skin type. All simple, accessible ingredients from kitchen, garden or supermarket. (25 pages) Price: $12.00
Download Here
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| | Other titles that might be of interest:
e-book No. 13 - Making Simple Salves & Creams: Basic procedure - step-by-step for making both skin creams, moisturisers and lip salves. (15 pages) Price: $8.00 Download here (Click 'Add to Cart')
e-book No. 58 - Old-Time Oatmeal: Used in earlier times oatmeal is a completely safe and natural agent that has many uses - skin-care, gentle cleanser, water softener, hair-care, baby-care, healing skin conditions, cooking, plus many other uses. (21 pages) Price: $12.00 Download here (Click 'Add to Cart')
e-book No. 37 - Beautiful Baths: Recipes and suggestions for bath-time - bath-salts, bath oils, bath vinegar, scented and floral waters, homemade eau-de-cologne, bath bags, bubble-bath and various other suggestions for bath additives, bath-bombs. (23 pages) Price: $12.00 Download here (Click 'Add to Cart')
e-book No. 26 - Beautiful Hands: Contains practical suggestions for protecting hands, non-detergent and non-soap hand cleansers, removing odours and stains, hand lotions, moisturisers and creams (12 pages) Price: $8.00 Download here (Click 'Add to Cart)
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Natural Skin Care Booklet Set
All 5 e-booklets - Numerous recipes, techniques and ideas for a natural approach to skin care. Contains: No. 30 Natural Skin Care, No. 13 Making Simple Salves and Creams, No. 26 Beautiful Hands, No. 58 Old-time Oatmeal, No. 37 Beautiful Baths
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| | Tomatoes by Christmas!!
On a lighter note! My tomatoes are looking great - at this stage I'm looking forward to tasting home-grown tomatoes well before Christmas. Three or four times a day I take time out from the computer and wander into the garden - not only to visit my family of cats but to check my tomatoes and other vegetables. It's the highlight of my day!
Growing your own vegetables is so rewarding and gives a great sense of achievement. If you are not already growing vegies - consider giving it a go. Here's a couple of relevent e-books on the topic of growing vegetables based upon my successful experiences.
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| | Ways With – Tomatoes
Surprisingly tomatoes have many 'unusual' uses: skin toner and cleanser, sun-burn, poultice, insect repellent, and more. Culinary - recipes for jam, sauce, chutney, soups, pasta sauce, pickles, salads. Covers seed saving and how to preserve tomatoes: drying, freezing, juicing. 24 pages Price: $12.00 Download here
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| | e-book No. 76: Growing Vegetables in Containers.
Step by step guide for growing vegetables cheaply and easily in recycled containers. A ‘fool-proof' way to help you get started in producing a successful first crop of vegetables.
14 pages Price: $8.00 Download here
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| | Many thanks - keep well - until next time!
Pam Marshall -The Self-Sufficiency Shoppe
www.theshoppe.com.au email: theshoppe@tpg.com.au
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