http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog Organic Cosmetics Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:49:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As many women grow older they tend to be faced with choices regarding there health and appearance. some women may wish to take the "grow old gracefully" route and wear there age lines with pride, while many others tend to opt to fight it all the way. There's no shame ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-beauty/should-you-think-about-having-a-botox-injection/ The synthetic musks that give a pleasing scent to perfumes and soaps enhance the effect of toxins on the cells of marine animals, raising the possibility that the same could be true in humans. http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-beauty/synthetic-musk-dangers/ Thinking of buying your Dad aftershave or cologne for a Father’s day gift on Sunday? Well before you reach for the Old Spice or Calvin Klein, its worth knowing that Men’s products often contain chemicals linked with health problems. Personal care products are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-beauty/give-your-dad-an-organic-and-natural-gift-for-father%e2%80%99s-day/ Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) preparations may be as effective as drug therapy for the treatment of stubborn skin infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-beauty/skin-infections-heal-with-tea-tree/ Recent research suggests that women are ingesting a shocking amount of chemicals each year just from their beauty routines. As a result the demand for natural and organic products has increased greatly in the last couple of years. So it is important consumers know that what they are investing in and ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-beauty/how-do-you-know-the-organic-cosmetics-youre-buying-are-really-organic/ I expect you don't because I never use to. The fancy lotions and potions on tv promise to clear up your skin and produce amazing results but what's really in the face creams and scrubs you use. As the cosmetics industry is pretty much unregulated, companies are able to put in all sorts of nasty chemicals ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-beauty/students-do-you-know-what-is-in-your-bathroom-cabinet/ I received this article in my inbox today and found it quite amusing as well as being strangely accurate, so I thought I'd share it with you all: God's Pharmacy - The idea that God left us clues about what fruit and veg help which part of the body: A sliced Carrot - It looks like a human ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-beauty/a-bit-of-fun-for-a-monday-morning/ Pregnant women have been warned to stop using perfumes or scented body creams, after research has shown the products may cause unborn boys to suffer infertility or cancer later in life. Quite a statement right! Well the research carried out by Richard Sharpe found that the reproductive system of male foetuses can be harmed ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-beauty/pregnant-women-should-be-wary-of-using-perfume/ A Wise Women Speaker Event is being held next week in London. Next Tuesday 9th September 2008, two speakers in the world of organics Helen Lynn and Abi Weeds are holding an event to talk about Chemicals, Cosmetics, You & the Environment.  And considering our bodies soak up 60% of the products we put on ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/organic-cosmetics-news/wise-women-event-%e2%80%93-chemicals-cosmetics-on-tuesday-9th-september/ Eczema is the name that is given to a broad clinical variety of common, itchy inflammatory skin diseases. It can range from redness to a profusion of signs with blistering, weeping and crusting or thickened pigmented areas of skin with scaling. It involves both the dermis and epidermis layer of the ... http://www.theorganicsalon.com/blog/index.php/skin-problems/eczema-and-its-causes/