Sunday, May 4, 2014
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Slinky Art
Everyone needs a slinky right? Well being the awesome mom I am, I put slinkys in the kids Easter baskets. My oldest Marco tends to take regular things and make them his own and as a mom I have struggled to let that creativity shine through. My first reaction to his creations is to freak out and I have to tell myself he is expressing himself and to just 'Let it Gooooo!' Thank you Frozen for giving me a song to sing on a daily basis! Marco has an Art of seeing the different and I live that in him and as a mom I am learning that it's ok to not always follow the crowd and play with a slinky the way everyone else does but to make it your own! Thank you Marco!
Friday, May 2, 2014
Nano Particles - Ingredients to Avoid #10
INGREDIENTS TO AVOID #10
"NANOPARTICLES - "The increased capacity of nanoparticles to penetrate skin and gain access to our bodies' cells is a double edged sword: it may be useful for medical purposes, but it could also result in far greater uptake of substances that have a negative health effect.
Recent research shows that nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, one of the most commonly used cosmetic ingredients, (sunscreens) can move across the placenta of pregnant mice, resulting in brain damage and reduced sperm production in male offspring.
The beauty industry is adding 'nanoparticles' to lipstick, foundation and anti-aging products because at this extremely small scale familiar substances have novel optical and biological properties.
As larger particles titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are white and opaque - as in the old fashioned zinc sunscreen worn by surf life savers. But at the nanoscale, a hundred times smaller than a red blood cell, these same substances become transparent. This enables their use in moisturisers and foundations. Other nanoparticles such as aluminium oxide give a 'soft focus' effect that disguises wrinkles. These are used in high-end concealer sticks, foundations and face powders. Carbon 'fullerene' nanoparticles are used in anti-aging creams and moisturizers partly because these tiny nanoparticles penetrate skin so effectively.
The beauty industry's willingness to use novel nanoparticles in its products while their health effects remain so poorly understood has raised a few eyebrows among the less fashion-conscious scientific community."
"NANOPARTICLES - "The increased capacity of nanoparticles to penetrate skin and gain access to our bodies' cells is a double edged sword: it may be useful for medical purposes, but it could also result in far greater uptake of substances that have a negative health effect.
Recent research shows that nanoparticles of titanium dioxide, one of the most commonly used cosmetic ingredients, (sunscreens) can move across the placenta of pregnant mice, resulting in brain damage and reduced sperm production in male offspring.
The beauty industry is adding 'nanoparticles' to lipstick, foundation and anti-aging products because at this extremely small scale familiar substances have novel optical and biological properties.
As larger particles titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are white and opaque - as in the old fashioned zinc sunscreen worn by surf life savers. But at the nanoscale, a hundred times smaller than a red blood cell, these same substances become transparent. This enables their use in moisturisers and foundations. Other nanoparticles such as aluminium oxide give a 'soft focus' effect that disguises wrinkles. These are used in high-end concealer sticks, foundations and face powders. Carbon 'fullerene' nanoparticles are used in anti-aging creams and moisturizers partly because these tiny nanoparticles penetrate skin so effectively.
The beauty industry's willingness to use novel nanoparticles in its products while their health effects remain so poorly understood has raised a few eyebrows among the less fashion-conscious scientific community."
A Non Toxic Choice
| bb cream - 2 oz. | |||
| Item #: BBC01 (Ivory), BBC02 (Bisque), BBC03 (Tan), BBC04 (Latte) | |||
| bb creams - short for beauty or blemish creams - are an all in one moisturizer, primer, sunscreen, concealer and foundation. Wear alone as a tinted moisturizer or over your daily moisturizer or powder. | |||
| Active ingredients: zinc oxide (non nanoparticle 10%), titanium dioxide (non nanoparticle 7%) Ingredients - aloe barbadensis (organic aloe vera), vitis vinifera (organic grape seed) oil, olea europaea (organic olive fruit) oil, simmondsia chinesis (organic jojoba) oil, butryospermum parkii (organic shea butter), sesamum indicum (organic sesame) oil, titanium dioxide (non nanoparticle), zinc oxide (non nanoparticle), radish root ferment, camellia sinensis (organic green tea) extract, rose mosqueta (organic rosehip) oil, xanthum gum, apis mellifera (organic beeswax), oryza sativa (organic rice bran) oil, punica granatum (organic pomegranate seed) oil. Plus powders for color - argania spinosa shell powder (argan), cocos nucifera shell powder (coconut) pyrus malus fruit extract (apple), theobroma cacao shell powder (cocoa), rosa gallica flower powder rose petals), nelumbo nucifera seed powder (lotus flower), ribes nigrum fruit (black currant), citrus aurantium dulcis peel powder (orange), vaccinium macrocarpon fruit powder (cranberry), and chenopodium quinoa extract (quinoa) www.atoxinfreelife.com |
Retinyl Palmitate - Ingredients to Avoid #9
INGREDIENTS TO AVOID #9
RETINYL PALMITATE "is composed of palmitic acid and retinol (vitamin A). When exposed to UV light, retinol compounds break down and produce toxic free radicals that can damage DNA and cause gene mutations, a precursor to cancer. Recently available data from an FDA study indicate that retinyl palmitate, when applied to the skin in the presence of sunlight, may speed the development of skin tumors and lesions. FDA also raised a concern that extensive, daily skin application of vitamin A creams may build up in the woman’s body a high enough level of Vitamin A that may be toxic to the developing fetus." Why is this is many sunscreens and leave on skin care products?
http://www.ewg.org/2013sunscreen/the-problem-with-vitamin-a/
RETINYL PALMITATE "is composed of palmitic acid and retinol (vitamin A). When exposed to UV light, retinol compounds break down and produce toxic free radicals that can damage DNA and cause gene mutations, a precursor to cancer. Recently available data from an FDA study indicate that retinyl palmitate, when applied to the skin in the presence of sunlight, may speed the development of skin tumors and lesions. FDA also raised a concern that extensive, daily skin application of vitamin A creams may build up in the woman’s body a high enough level of Vitamin A that may be toxic to the developing fetus." Why is this is many sunscreens and leave on skin care products?
http://www.ewg.org/2013sunscreen/the-problem-with-vitamin-a/
A Non Toxic Choice
| lip balm spf 15 - set of 3 | |||
| Item #: LB02 | |||
| Fabulously smooth and soft lips will be yours with this delicious “hydrating” lemon lip balm with sun protection - spf 15. | |||
| Ingredients: olea europaea oil (organic olive oil), beeswax (organic), theobroma cacao seed butter (organic cocoa butter), butyrospermum parkii (organic shea butter), citrus medica limonum oil (organic lemon), zinc oxide ( 15%, non nanoparticle). www.atoxinfreelife.com |
Thursday, May 1, 2014
My SXSW Eco Flipagram Clip
Vote For My SXSW Eco Session! #flipagram made with @flipagram
Music: Pharrell Williams - Happy (From "Despicable Me 2")
http://flipagram.com/f/q7OhRAezpp
The "-eth" Ingredients to Avoid #8
INGREDIENTS TO AVOID LIST #8
INGREDIENTS THAT HAVE "-eth” like ceteareth, triceteareth, sodium myreth sulfate, polyethylene, oleth, etc. They can carry the carcinogenic contaminant 1,4 dioxane. "The federal Consumer Product SafetyCommission states that “the presence of 1,4-dioxane, even as a trace contaminant, is cause for concern."
From Women's Voices for the Earth - - "17 out of 28 products tested (61%) contained both 1,4 dioxane and formaldehyde.
- Popular products that contained both contaminants include: Johnson’s Baby Shampoo, Sesame Street Bubble Bath, Grins & Giggles Milk & Honey Baby Wash and Huggies Naturally Refreshing Cucumber & Green Tea Baby Wash."
- Several samples of American Girl shower products were found to contain the highest levels of 1,4-dioxane found in the tests
http://www.womensvoices.org/issues/reports/no-more-toxic-tub/
A Non Toxic Choice
baby body wash and shampoo 8 oz
.Item #: BWA01A one step organic cleanser for baby’s delicate body. Perfect for the most delicate skin, and the whole family. Naturally fragranced with certified organic essential oils for a mild, soothing scent.
Ingredients - chamomilla recutita (organic chamomile) flower extract, saponified cocos nucifera (organic coconut) oil, leuconostoc/radish root ferment, xanthan gum, calendula officinalis (organic calendula) flower extract, butyrospermum parkii (organic shea) oil, prunus armeniaca (organic apricot kernel) oil, vanilla planifolia bean extract,
citrus sinensis (organic sweet orange) essential oil
www.atoxinfreelife.com
SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) - Ingredients to Avoid #7
INGREDIENTS TO AVOID #7 - SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
In addition to carcinogenic concerns, SLS has been implicated in hair loss as it can irritate and possibly damage the hair follicles. When used in shampoos, it can dry out the hair shaft and dull the hair by taking away its natural luster ... SLS has been identified as one of the primary skin irritants that are used in body care products today. It has the ability to easily penetrate the dermal layers and enter the blood stream. The caustic lathering agent easily destroys the lipid layers that keep the skin smooth and supple ... most soaps, shampoos and moisturizers that contain SLS also contain a host of chemicals, a huge cause for concern since this is typically what is more likely to breach the protective layers of the skin. When you use products with both SLS and other chemical toxins and preservatives, you are inviting these other toxins to more easily penetrate the skin and enter the blood stream. SLS has shown up in the tissues of the brain, liver, heart and other vital organs. This strongly suggests it is retained long term in several bodily tissues."
http://www.naturalnews.com/033932_sodium_lauryl_sulfate_shampoo.html#
In addition to carcinogenic concerns, SLS has been implicated in hair loss as it can irritate and possibly damage the hair follicles. When used in shampoos, it can dry out the hair shaft and dull the hair by taking away its natural luster ... SLS has been identified as one of the primary skin irritants that are used in body care products today. It has the ability to easily penetrate the dermal layers and enter the blood stream. The caustic lathering agent easily destroys the lipid layers that keep the skin smooth and supple ... most soaps, shampoos and moisturizers that contain SLS also contain a host of chemicals, a huge cause for concern since this is typically what is more likely to breach the protective layers of the skin. When you use products with both SLS and other chemical toxins and preservatives, you are inviting these other toxins to more easily penetrate the skin and enter the blood stream. SLS has shown up in the tissues of the brain, liver, heart and other vital organs. This strongly suggests it is retained long term in several bodily tissues."
http://www.naturalnews.com/033932_sodium_lauryl_sulfate_shampoo.html#
A Non Toxic Choice
| shampoo 16 oz. | |||
| Item #: SH01 | |||
| Custom designed to repair, strengthen and beautify your hair with organic aloe vera juice, instead of water, mildest cleansing ingredients with lots of lather and extracts that give you strong healthy hair, without harmful chemicals. | |||
| Ingredients: aloe barbadensis (organic aloe vera) leaf juice extract, coco glucoside, behentrimonium methosulfate, cetearyl alcohol, carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, dipanthenol, rice bran oil (organic), vegetable glycerin, geogard ultra, mentha piperita (peppermint) extract, yucca schidigera (organic mojave yucca) extract, equisetum arvense, urtica dioica (organic nettle), melissa officinalis (organic lemon balm), citrus sinensis (organic sweet orange) essential oil, citrus medica limonum (organic lemon) essential oil, punica granatum (organic pomegranate) essential oil www.atoxinfreelife.com |
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