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| Natural Beauty and Health Care- Understanding Labels - Associated Content Posted: 26 Jan 2011 04:13 PM PST What you're reading on that beauty bottle may not mean what you think it means. In our search for more natural beauty and health care, we often look for over the counter products that make promises of being You might be surprised to know that many do not mean what you think they do. "Dermatologist tested"- When you read these words on a product, you probably think this means the product was tested and approved by a skin specialist. However, there are many parameters under which such a test may have fallen and the product makers would still be able to print these words. It could mean that there was a legitimate, controlled trial or it could be that staffers in the office tried the product or anywhere in between. You can never be certain just because the words are on the bottle or box. "Oil-free"- If the label says oil-free, it doesn't necessarily mean there is no oil at all in the product. While it's true that products labeled "oil free" do not contain certain ingredients such as mineral oil or plant oils. However, it could still clog your pores or make your skin greasy because it might still have oil-like products. Types of waxes, vegetable oils and even silicones could still be in the oil-free products. "Hypoallergenic-free" - If it's listed as hypoallergenic free, you probably think that it won't cause allergic reactions like other products might. I as well as my children have a variety of allergies so this is the type of thing I really take interest in. However, just because it says hypoallergenic on the packaging does not mean it is guaranteed to not cause a reaction or even that it is less likely than other products. Cosmetic companies are not required to prove their claims of hypoallergenic-free so your best course of action is just to buy products from known, trusted sources. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Best Beauty Buys to Turn Back the Clock - CBS News Posted: 26 Jan 2011 06:33 AM PST (CBS) Looking for the fountain of youth? Until you find it, you'll have to make do with anti-aging products. But with so many on the market, you may be wondering, what really works? On "The Early Show" Wednesday, Melissa Goldstein, beauty director of Better Homes and Gardens magazine, shared all the latest, cutting-edge products to help you turn back the hands of time -- or at least slow them down. Goldstein said prevention is the best medicine for anti-aging. She said, "Sunscreen is the best anti-ager out there. ... But as far as anti-aging products, most not only fix damage, but also ward off future damage. To get on a preventative regimen, you can start in your 30s. There are lots of anti-aging products out there, but if you really want to hit the fountain of youth, you have to choose the right products!" Goldstein then shared these Better Homes and Gardens favorites: Target Area: All Over Face Zeno Line Rewind Wrinkle Reduction Kit, $40 Target Area: Crows Feet and Under Eyes Target Area: Lips/Mouth We're getting a special preview of this item because it's not available until March 2011 for $20-24 at Sephora and Sephora.com. In the meantime, there are other ways to get resveratrol. You can get it in drink form or even in the form of these vitamin chews -- both products from Genesis Today. Target Area: Eyebrows Target Area: Hair (Based on information provided by John Freida) There are other great hair boosting products that can make our hair look fuller, which is a sign of youth. From Living Proof, check out their Full Thickening Mouse ($24). The Full Mousse contains the amazing new technology created by MIT scientists, poly beta amino ester-1 that creates little dots on the hair that act as repelling magnets that make the hair appear thicker. There's also a pre-shampoo treatment from Umberto Beverly Hills. Called Collage Pre-Shampoo Treatment Shampoo ($9.99, sold exclusively at Target,) it's a therapy aimed at repaired the hair from the inside out. The Collagen Pre-Shampoo is formulated to plump the hair cuticle and seal surface of the hair. This is a leave-in treatment that requires only 10 minutes. Target Area: A more radiant you! ©MMXI, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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