The estrogen Alternatives

[Guest guest]

Hi,

That was a great program that Dr. Amen did with the author of the Estrogen

Alternatives. You are right about that. I got a copy of the book myself, it has

been very difficult to find a progesterone cream that does not contain any

synthetic chemicals. Many of these chemicals are used to prolong the shelf life

of the product. As we look for good food to put in our body, I think it is very

important to ensure that the cleansers that we used do not harm us.

There is one pharmacy out in Wisconsin - " Womens Health ( womenshealth.com)

that can make a natural progesterone cream for you without any synthetic

chemicals. I contacted the pharmacist and she was very helpful. If any one finds

other pharmacy that have natural product, please pass it around.

Nadine,

Go to aubrey-organics.com for more information

10 SYNTHETIC COSMETIC INGREDIENTS TO AVOID

By Aubrey Hampton

 

If you want natural products, you have to be willing to search them out. Learn

to read labels, and refuse to settle for half-natural hair and skin care. Below

I've listed and described my " ten most wanted " I most want to see off the labels

of so-called natural hair and skin care products.

1. imidazolidinyl Urea and Diazolidinyl Urea — These are the most commonly used

preservatives after the parabens. They are well established as a primary cause

of contact dermatitis (American Academy of Dermatology). Two trade names for

these chemicals are Germall II and Germall 115. Neither of the Germall chemicals

have a good antifungal, and must be combined with other preservatives. Germall

115 releases formaldehyde at just over 10°. These chemicals are toxic.

2. Methyl and Propyl and Butyl and Ethyl Paraben — Used as inhibitors of

microbial growth and to extend shelf life of products. Widely used even though

they are known to be toxic. Have caused many allergic reactions and skin rashes.

Methyl paraben combines benzoic acid with the methyl group of chemicals. Highly

toxic.

3. Petrolatum — I see this on lip products from time to time, which is humorous

to me because they're usually advertised as protecting the lips from sunburn,

chapping and so forth. Petrolatum is mineral oil jelly, and mineral oil causes a

lot of problems when used on the skin photosensitivity (i.e., promotes sun

damage), and it tends to interfere with the body's own natural moisturizing

mechanism, leading to dry skin and chapping. You are being sold a product that

creates the very conditions it claims to alleviate. Manufacturers use petrolatum

because it is unbelievably cheap.

4. Propylene Glycol — Ideally this is a vegetable glycerin mixed with grain

alcohol, both of which are natural. Usually it is a synthetic petrochemical mix

used as a humectant. Has been known to cause allergic and toxic reactions.

5. PVP/VA Copolymer — A petroleum-derived chemical used in hairsprays, wavesets

and other cosmetics. It can be considered toxic, since particles may contribute

to foreign bodies in the lungs of sensitive persons.

6. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate — This synthetic substance is used in shampoos for its

detergent and foam-building abilities. It causes eye irritations, skin rashes,

hair loss, scalp scurf similar to dandruff, and allergic reactions. It is

frequently disguised in pseudo-natural cosmetics with the parenthetic

explanation " comes from coconut. "

7. Stearalkonium Chloride — A chemical used in hair conditioners and creams.

Causes allergic reactions. Stearalkonium chloride was developed by the fabric

industry as a fabric softener, and is a lot cheaper and easier to use in hair

conditioning formulas than proteins or herbals, which do help hair health.

Toxic.

8. Synthetic Colors — The synthetic colors used to supposedly make a cosmetic

" pretty " should be avoided at all costs, along with hair dyes. They will be

labeled as FD & C or D & C, followed by a color and a number. Example: FD & C Red No.

6 / D & C Green No. 6. Synthetic colors are believed to be cancer-causing agents.

If a cosmetic contains them, don't use it.

9. Synthetic Fragrances — The synthetic fragrances used in cosmetics can have as

many as 200 ingredients. There is no way to know what the chemicals are, since

on the label it will simply say " Fragrance. " Some of the problems caused by

these chemicals are headaches, dizziness, rash, hyperpigmentation, violent

coughing, vomiting, skin irritation by a cosmetic that has the word " Fragrance "

on the ingredients label.

10. Triethanolamine — Often used in cosmetics to adjust the pH, and used with

many fatty acids to convert acid to salt (stearate), which then becomes the base

for a cleanser. TEA causes allergic reactions including eye problems, dryness of

hair and skin, and could be toxic if absorbed into the body over a long period

of time.

To Summarize: Look for natural ingredients in the products you buy. Do not use

cosmetics that are artificially colored. Is the shampoo bright green or blue?

Very likely it contains a coal tar color. Does the product contain synthetic

fragrances? Don't buy it. You may find that some of your allergy problems will

suddenly disappear when you no longer use cosmetics formulated with

petrochemicals and other synthetics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Very Valuable information.

Mark, I'm happy to lend you the book. I hope to meet alot of you at an

upcoming potluck.

Blessings

Pam

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

thanks Pam looking foward to it.

Mark

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Perhaps I can bring it to one of the potlucks. I will get in touch with

the vegetarian society.

Peace

Pam