Summer is coming and recent beauty news says that the good ole FDA is rolling dice with your health, but are you willing to ! Read those labels and be sure to use natural only this summer and you can start buy using a natural face wash at night to remove all of your make-up, not 75% of it. Get It All Off with Exfoliating Minerals natural facial cleanser !!!
The FDA extended the compliance dates for the sunscreen labeling and testing requirements. For OTC sunscreen products with annual sales of $25,000 or more (which are the majority of the sunscreen market), FDA has extended the compliance date from June 18, 2012 to December 17, 2012. For OTC sunscreen products with annual sales of less than $25,000, the compliance date has been extended from June 17, 2013 to December 17, 2013. Under the 2011 Sunscreen Final Rule, separate compliance dates for large and small volume manufacturers existed. Both dates are being delayed by six months, according to FDA.
A FDA spokesperson noted that after reviewing the timeline, the agency concluded that although some manufacturers have already implemented the new testing and labeling requirements for some products, others would be unable to complete implementation of the final rule by the original compliance dates for all products.
A study conducted by Canada’s Environmental Defense Group this year, shows that there is an alarming presence of dangerous substances found in cosmetic products. Heavy metals, chemicals, and other additives are making their way into moisturizers, toners, cleansers, and makeup, causing adverse reactions such as rosacea, eczema, and acne. Not only can these cause skin ailments, but they are a potential risk for developing more serious health problems. Your skin has the ability to absorb ingredients at a faster rate where it is thinnest, which includes the facial skin. Unfortunately, with so few regulations, heavy metals, dyes and nanoparticles are entering the products that people apply to their faces daily.
Acne breakouts, which are all-too-common, can be the culprit of color pigments added to blushes, eye shadow and bronzers. The color additives are usually a product of coal tar, which has been linked to skin cancer. Although there are safer alternatives available, most companies use the cheaper coal tar derivatives, and since ingredients are not usually listed on cosmetic packaging, there is no easy way of knowing what a product contains. “When a patient consults me for a rash or acne on their face, I start by asking what makeups and sunscreens they are using,” notes Robin Fleck, M.D., medical director at Southwest Skin & Cancer Institute in Prescott, Arizona. “Most skin reactions on the face are due to a topical product.”
Nanotechnology has come of age, and make-ups and sunscreens frequently contain nano-sized particles of metals such as zinc and titanium. Since these particles are so small, they can enter the body through intact skin, or when applied to the face can be inhaled or ingested. Once in the blood stream they are taken up by all the cells in the body including the brain. This year, scientists at the University of Plymouth, in the United Kingdom, have suggested that nanoparticles of metals might lead to Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Other studies have shown toxicity of nano-copper particles on the kidney. Until more research is done, these preparations should not be used.
Heavy metals, such as lead, nickel and arsenic, have also been found in makeup products in a recent Canadian study by Canada’s Environmental Defense Group. Since heavy metals build up in your body over time, these toxic materials can have harmful health effects in the long run. Lead exposure can have threatening neurological and reproductive effects, not to mention brain development issues in children exposed before or after birth. Nickel and arsenic are linked to cancer. These harmful ingredients are found in makeup through the addition of contaminated raw materials. Yet there is no federally regulated testing for make-up in Canada or the United States.
For minor cuts or skin irritations, many people turn first to over-the-counter remedies. Topical antibiotics such as neomycin or anti-itch medications including calamine, lanacaine or tea tree oil all contain chemicals which frequently result in allergic skin reactions including eczema. Most of the time, just washing the area with a mild cleanser and applying a band aid is preferable to applying these products.
Frequently, marketing phrases are used that might be misinterpreted by the general public. One such phrase is “hypo-allergenic”, which implies a product is safe for those with sensitive skin. Unfortunately, this isn’t necessarily the case. “Any product is capable of causing an allergic reaction,” says Dr. Fleck. “The term hypo-allergenic means that a product is less likely to cause adverse reactions, but the risk is not zero.” Since the FDA has no standard definition to regulate the use of these claims, the phrases can be used by virtually any makeup brand, and does not mean a product is any safer than the next.
There are many products on the market containing Vitamin A, which is an anti-oxidant and can slow skin aging. Unfortunately, it has the opposite outcome when combined with sun exposure. Although Vitamin A (known as Retinol and Retinyl A) has proven to be a great anti-aging tool, using it while in the sun can accelerate skin dryness and premature aging, cause redness, and may even promote skin cancer. A large number of sunscreens, or products that contain sunscreen, such as moisturizers and foundations, contain Vitamin A. This leads consumers to believe that they can safely go out in the sun, which isn’t the case. Sunscreens on the market also boast SPF 50 or higher, yet no UV-A protection is afforded by these products.
A little-known alternative, topical Vitamin C, helps to stall aging and prevent cancer. “Topical use of Vitamin C and Vitamin E serums is proven to minimize the damaging effects of the sun and helps to block all forms of ultraviolet light,” says Jan Gillum, medical assistant at Southwest Skin and Cancer Institute. “Using a fresh Vitamin C serum and Vitamin E moisturizer combined with a wide-brimmed hat and clothing is a safer alternative to using sunscreens and is actually more effective.”
“A lot of skin reactions can disguise themselves as acne or eczema, causing a person to add even more products to their skin care regimen, further exacerbating the problem,” explains Dr. Fleck.” See a dermatologist at the first sign of skin change.” She also advises a basic rule of thumb: If you can’t discover which chemicals are in your product from reading the label or inquiry to the manufacturer, don’t use it.
Cosmetic dermatologist, Robin Fleck, MD is a double-board certified dermatologist and internist, recognized by the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is founder and Medical Director of Body Oasis Laser Aesthetics http://www.bodyoasislaser.com in Prescott, Arizona and is a fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Fleck is also the founder of Southwest Skin and Cancer Institute http://www.rejuvadoc.com and Vein Specialties www.prescottvein.com in Prescott, Arizona.
Premier Online Marketplace for Companies with Uncompromising
Principles Welcomes New Retailer to Family of Socially Responsible Products
Exfoliating Minerals
today announced an e-commerce partnership with JPSelects.com, the online
shopping site for socially aware and eco-friendly brands and products created
by John Paul DeJoria, to sell our popular Natural Facial Cleanser. Exfoliating
Minerals created a face wash that removes makeup naturally as it exfoliates
using alpha hydroxyl acids (AHA) and it's safe for the environment too.
“We are very pleased that JPSelects.com has chosen us to be
one of their vendors in 2012, we look forward to a portion of all sales of our
facial cleanser on JPSelects going to a long list of charitable organizations
throughout the world, says Gerald.
Exfoliating Minerals joins JPSelects.com’s platform of
socially conscious, high end retailers such as Calleen Cordero, G Dias,
L’uvalla and Auqasana. JPSelects.com is a members-only shopping site that was
founded to be the premier marketplace for products made with uncompromising
principles. Brands featured on JPSelects.com pride themselves on the quality of
their products and in giving back resulting in items that are best for
consumers and better for the world.
“At JPSelects.com we don’t compromise,” said Paolo Findanza,
CEO of JPSelects.com. “Exfoliating Minerals is a great example of a retailer
who believes that giving back is a way of life and goes to great lengths to
bring our members the highest caliber products while giving back. We are
pleased to have Exfoliating Minerals join the JPSelects.com family of
retailers. ”
ExfoliatingMinerals.com joins JPSelects.com’s online
marketplace of over 30 retailers. "Our products benefit the oceans, rivers and
the wildlife that depend on those resources for daily survival by allowing
people to use natural skin care in their daily routine of getting clean, says President and CEO of Exfoliating Minerals LLC.
About JPSelects.com
JP Selects (www.jpselects.com) is a new e-commerce
marketplace for socially aware and eco-friendly brands and products. This
exclusive, members-only platform introduces one new brand every weekday, in
addition to featuring previously announced brands in a uniquely personal
shopping channel. JP Selects curates and vets the best products from emerging and
established brands and entrepreneurs to offer members the best products that
are better for the world. Brands featured on JPSelects.com pride themselves on
the quality of their products, the sustainability of their production, and in
the causes that they support.JP Selects
was created by John Paul DeJoria, the co-founder of Paul Mitchell Systems and
Patron Spirits, to be the premier marketplace for products made with
uncompromising principles.
Exfoliating Minerals recently established a relationship to
sell our natural face cleanser on ABE's Market. If you're looking for a more
personal online shopping experience at a place that remains loyal to the
growing demand for natural made goods then ABE's Market may just have what
you're looking for. Founded by entrepreneurs who wanted to bring natural made
goods together in one place, make a difference for the environment and bring high
quality products to those looking for them, ABE's Market was born.
They partner with vendors who incorporate good sound ethics
into the manufacturing of their products, helping online shoppers discover
natural brands who care about the environment as well as the health of their
customers. They have a great selection of many categories from natural skin
care beauty products like face cleanser to baby products, fashion, food, home
and pet supplies that are healthy. ABE's Market is like a great big natural
mall and we're proud to have our high quality facial cleanser in it. Visit AbesMarket.com
bodyDetailer and Exfoliating Minerals have come together under one roof in the natural skin care sector and will be launching a whole new line of bath and body products under the bodyDetailer name. President and CEO of Exfoliating Minerals announced New Year's Eve that bodyDetailer.com has been under the wing of Exfoliating Minerals for all of 2011 as a forwarding domain listed on the rear of our packaging but in a decision as of 2012 we have decided to launch a whole new line using the bodyDetailer name. We want to clean people from head to toe and we felt the name bodyDetailer was the right fit for a whole new brand to complete that very task which people engage in everyday. We will soon launch a natural skin care line that will become a complete solution for bathrooms everywhere. Most people have a bucket so to speak full of everything they need to wash their car, but we wanted to provide people with a turn key solution for getting cleaned up in the bathroom, bodyDetailer is that solution.
bodyDetailer will start off the line with everything a person will need to get detailed in the morning but in a natural way without using harsh chemicals. These are just some of the Eco green products that the new line will consist of; Face Cleanser, Moisturizer, Toner, Body Wash, Conditioning Shampoo, Dog Wash and bodyDetailer Complete For Men who just like to use one product in the shower. This is only one step as we move into the future of all ECO green products for everyday use and 2012 will be a new beginning for us in the all natural skin care business. For you're consideration, please allow us to introduce
The Holidays are a time when spreading knowledge of a
healthy lifestyle can impact people’s lives in a very good way, so we wanted to
do just that by giving you some tips to share this season about why using
natural products on your skin can be a healthy choice for you and the people you care about.
Natural face cleanser can benefit your complexion in more
ways than one. When choosing a natural skin care product, be sure you
recognize every ingredient name, and if you don’t, try learning more about them
on Wikipedia as this is a great learning source for things. Any natural skin
care products made by Exfoliating Minerals will always have ingredients that
you will in fact recognize as being natural. It’s been said by some who’s used
our product that the natural AHA (alpha hydroxyl acids) ingredients of our face cleanser have in fact contributed to better appearance of skin problems you may have heard of, conditions
like rosacea, acne, blocking of new epidermal growth just to name a few.
Tips for healthy looking skin, you and your complexion both win
It’s important to remove the dead skin from the surface of
your face during cleansing, this promotes healthy growth of new cells. Never use a gritty cleanser everyday as this only scrapes away at your face setting the foundation for fine lines as you get older, think of this as using sand paper with a very coarse grit, trust me it could damage your skin because of inconsistent application patterns. Instead, use AHA cleansers like the one from www.ExfoliatingMinerals.com.
Using the proper PH of AHA on a daily basis as you cleanse your skin will
properly remove the unseen layers that block the new cell growth your skin
really wants, and doing so will leave you with a great looking complexion. When using AHA cleansers, you're cleansing without grit. AHA is Mother Natures way of exfoliating by using certain botanical acids.
Using a lot of chemical based cleansers on your face everyday will leave behind substances which clog pores and you wouldn't want that. Be
sure to use a natural moisturizer afterwards though. Use one that contains only
ingredients that you've researched. Remember, your skin will absorb everything you put
on it and you wouldn’t want your skin absorbing chemicals which can later lead
to things like breast cancer or prematurely aged skin. Be informed
about what you use on your skin everyday, its like a dry sponge waiting to absorb everything you put on
it.
Just one example of how well your skin absorbs stuff is the use of nicotine patches to eliminate the urge to smoke. If you or anyone you know has ever used one, notice how well the nicotine goes right through your skin within minutes of putting the patch in place. Your skin is one great big living organ, you wouldn't eat chemicals, why feed them to your skin. Here’s a little news at the link below that has surfaced recently which talks about chemicals contributing to certain cancers just by using some consumer products everyday. As we move into the new year, why not make 2012 the year for educating yourself about how to live a healthier lifestyle as many others already have in years past. The future is in your hands literally.
Exfoliating Minerals is having the 12 days of Christmas sale from now until Santa arrives, 50% Off while supplies last. We wanted everyone to have a chance to use what some in show business are calling the best face cleanser and skincare brand to remove makeup and keep the complexion looking good. Now's your chance to save half the retail cost of this spectacular natural alpha hydroxy acid enriched facial wash packed full of minerals for a healthy glow that some will notice within a short time of use. Our face cleanser flew off the shelf at the recent annual WIF (Women In Film) Christmas party at Lola's in Hollywood where Exfoliating Minerals provided gift bags for all the guest; more than 300 talented women in the film industry attended and carried a sample of our product home with them. It was truly a pleasure to meet so many talented women all in one place, it's no wonder the entertainment industry entertains us so well, women in film are true professionals at what they do. As the saying goes; we clean faces naturally when the director yells cut !!! Buy now until Christmas and get half off the retail price and soon your complexion will shine like a star.
Women In show
business are talking about the best facial cleanser to come along in decades
and the company behind the scenes who is making it.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 06, 2011
Exfoliating
Minerals personal skin care products is excited to be the choice in the daily
routine of women in show business, keeping valuable faces clean.
Unlike
other exfoliating products on the market that may be gritty and can cause the
skin to feel dry leaving it red and irritated, the newest facial cleanser from http://www.ExfoliatingMinerals.com
is gel-based and offers gentle exfoliation using natural alpha-hydroxy acids
from botanical ingredients. The combination of natural ingredients makes it
perfect for daily use and helps prepare famous faces for the application of
makeup.
“Our
new facial cleanser is great for all skin types,” notes Gerald Crosby President
and CEO of Exfoliating Minerals. “And the botanically based ingredients are
safe for consumers as well as the environment”.
At a
recent Los Angeles area event, a well-known film executive mentioned that her
skin looked better after only two weeks of use. "No other facial wash I've used has done this," remarked Mary Ann Newfield-Bowser, a retired
film industry executive from Hollywood, Calif.
Ms Newfield further said; “I commend Exfoliating Minerals for making such a high quality product and look
forward to using it every day to keep my face clean; I can't wait to use other
products as they develop them.
Award-winning
pop artist Marina V says "I love
using Exfoliating Minerals facial cleanser - it feels wonderful on my skin, I
think I am addicted."
Exfoliating
Minerals continues to grow mainly in the film industry because the uses of
healthy and natural skincare products are the norm when you’re dealing with
such valuable complexions.
The company believes that the new facial wash is perfect for the next generation as well, “Everyone wants to
look like a star” says the CEO. “If we have anything to do with it, that will
be a choice that young women and men everywhere will have.”
He
further said, “You can’t use discount skincare products and expect to get the
same results of looking like a star.” “Our products are results driven and made
from top quality natural ingredients and our prices reflect that. “We are the
future of skincare where appearance is of the utmost importance,” noted the
CEO.
Looking for a good way to start a 2012 New Year's resolution making your complexion look better, "look no further than ExfoliatingMinerals.com says Grace Reid, Chief Financial Officer for Exfoliating Minerals. "We've discovered how to help women and men alike stay young looking with our all-natural face wash". The Cyber Monday Sale has started early at Exfoliating Minerals offering 30% off our award winning natural face cleanser, some in film are even calling it the best facial cleanser on the market today because the power punch it includes with its healthy ingredients taking makeup removal to a whole new level, Grace further adds "if you're going to remove makeup daily, why not use a natural and healthy cleanser to do it". You can’t beat knowing that when you go to bed at night you have all these healthy fruit derived ingredients feeding your complexion, and when you wake up and take that first glimpse in the mirror you start to see improvements in the way you look, your conscience tells you that if you stick to this type of resolution in the New Year, people are going to take notice, and when they do, 2012 will see the new you. Exfoliate into the New Year with natural facial cleanser from Exfoliating Minerals; you’ll be celebrating all year long knowing that you’re doing something good for your complexion, its commonly referred to as anti-aging !
This year's AFI festival 2011 in Hollywood was a discovery in more ways than one. The talented people behind the scenes of great movie making are sometimes a mystery; however that does not mean it doesn't exist. Our President saw firsthand the many talented people that are responsible for some great soon to be released films while attending this year's American Film Institute festival 2011 in Hollywood, CA; the venue was the all too famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, they don't call it the Walk of Fame for nothing as before many became famous they walked around this very place seeking fame and many of them found it too.
But this year, many also found the genius behind what is being referred to as "The Best Facial Cleanser" and natural skincare brand on the market, and when he was asked why it's the best while standing on the red carpet at this years event, he said, "I clean faces naturally after they yell "CUT". He further explained that when you have an industry like film that uses so much makeup on a daily basis and in many cases over and over again on the same day, ultimately it all ends up going in one place after the fact and that place my friend is down the drain eventually leading to our rivers and oceans. Because of this alone, we need to promote more natural skincare brands if we expect to keep our environment healthy as well as ourselves too.
It was important that Exfoliating Minerals take an approach that creates less of an impact on the environment, and that approach was to create and introduce "The Best Natural Facial Cleanser" and skincare brand on the market today to those in film. Not only are we dealing with valuable faces who make their living staying beautiful, we are also dealing with our food supply that comes from the oceans and rivers when they wash the makeup off, therefore Exfoliating Minerals wanted to introduce not only a face cleanser that helps them stay young looking and beautiful, but a safe one too that doesn't use synthetic chemicals but removes makeup well, the company also wanted it to be something that did not harm the wildlife at the end of the drain pipe so to speak.
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