Have you ever thought about the fact that a part of the beautiful jars standing on a shelf in the bathroom? Of course, it is clear that the closure is open to our gaze the delicate texture, pleasant colors, exciting flavors
Creams, gels, lotions, foams, deodorants and other cosmetic products designed to protect and multiply our natural beauty, often not only fail in their duties, but frankly harmful health.
Despite the publicity, stylish packaging and loud slogans that promise rejuvenation, perfect skin and hair, similar products in the best case will be useless, and at worst ...
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SOS! chemicals
Modern man with the advent of industrialization and the general improvement of living standards began to surround the solid "chemicals". Indeed, where without them. With the loss of the natural economy, and earlier each family take care of themselves on their own and enjoyed own recipes and products, the volume of a variety of industrial assets grow in geometric progression.
And with this problem should be one more - to develop the benefit must somehow save, extend its shelf life, make it more convenient and enjoyable to use. Finally, beat numerous competitors, producing ultra-light texture, ultra-soft compounds and products with natural flavors.
There is no reason to be surprised, we have long since moved away from nature, lost in the concrete jungle of supermarkets. And, in fairness, it should be said that there is neither strength nor the time that would prepare cosmetics home and apply it. For example, a great hair mask consists of oatmeal, butter, honey, eggs or bread wraps. However, such a mask to wash or comb clock chips - employment unpleasant. And he did not dare to every modern woman. Much easier to buy a nice jar and again from time to enjoy the effect.
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reverse effect
Often, the effect of the cosmetics industry is unpredictable. And blame the chemicals that make up many resources, which, in the good, not worth it to be.
- In fairness, we note that our body adapts perfectly. And we do not feel the harm of "chemicals" as they could be. However, whether or not to force your skin, hair, and, most importantly, the baby's skin to work in an emergency mode, "non-stop"?
- Ironically, but not anti-aging agents rarely give the opposite effect, causing premature aging of the skin and the very first lines, when they are not looking. Or more frequent cases of irritation, allergies and even eczema - its extreme stage.
- Scientists and doctors say excessive acceleration problems, compared to a few decades ago the skin. Peeling, tightness, irritation, redness, rash, itching, brittle hair - all signals help, one way or another are found in the majority of people actively using cosmetics.
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The threat in the usual
Experts say that cosmetics may contain two types of substances that are not related to the useful.
- The first type - a substance absolutely no effect on the skin. For example, the collagen. It is produced by the body and completely accepted the "outside". Just collagen molecule does not pass all the 10 layers of the skin - due to their size. As a result, using the tools of this substance we do not get the desired effect, but also harm too.
- Substances including preservatives, stabilizers, emulsifiers and synthetic perfumes, providing immunity irreparable harm to the skin, and the health of the whole body. And the most insulting, that they are part of many beloved and familiar to us of cosmetic products for adults and children alike.
Whether to use the usual cosmetics, skin training to survive in difficult conditions, or opt for something more useful - it's definitely you.
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Read the label
We chose the most common and yet most unpleasant for our body substances that are hiding in creams, shampoos, powders and household chemicals.
1. SLS - sodium lauryl sulfate. Quite a rather offensive mutagen. This substance is found in the foaming media, cosmetic cleansers, as well as in household cleaning chemicals. The main danger of SLS in its Antilipidny properties. He should wash off the dirt, and with it is washed off and the lipid layer, revealing the skin defenseless harmful to the environment.
For example, ultraviolet or atmospheric chlorine from tap water. As a result, the skin dries, shrinks, shelled and quickly fade. Another unpleasant feature of SLS is that it accumulates in the body and triggers a variety of cell mutations.
2. Mineral oil (mineral oil). Alas, those who enjoys the natural origin of the product with a similar composition - are mistaken. Under mineral oils in this case hidden liquid hydrocarbons derived from gasoline. They form a stable film on the skin, protecting the subcutaneous moisture.
However, such a film through the skin can not breathe fully, remove toxins and other waste products. As a result, a person who received a portion of mineral oil with a cream or lotion, eventually looks tired, not fresh, swollen and inflamed.
3. Propylene glycol - it does fluids, It included, for example, in addition to creams, gels, foams and deodorants, and even in the car "nezamerzayku". This substance binds water well in cosmetics and helps to maintain the necessary consistency. However, the skin forms acne and irritation, and in addition, excreted through the kidneys, affects the cells of the body.
4. Tallow (Tallow, Animal Fat) - This component seems to be safe in comparison to his "friends" of our conversation, however, added to shampoos, it accumulates on hair in the form of a film and causing rapid "salting", and creams can cause skin allergies in sensitive people.
5. emulsifiers - substances, preserving "commodity" type of product. If they are added too much, the skin experiences a feeling of dryness and tightness. A majority of the interaction with emulsifiers detergents there are new, cancer-causing compounds. Among the most well-known emulsifiers can be distinguished: DEA - diethanolamine and MEA - Monoethanolamine.
6. Preservatives, actively used not only in food but also cosmetics as, in fact, justified, because they keep the product for a long time with all of its properties. However, by acting on bacterial medium of cosmetics, they also act on the skin by suppressing the immune system and destroying its physiological optimum condition.
7. fragrances - substances which we perceive immediately by opening the jar. Sometimes we buy something or other means because of the pleasant aroma. Fragrances contained everywhere: from cosmetics to detergents.
The high-quality products, natural fragrances are used in the form of essential oils and flavors are even useful. But more often we are confronted with synthetic flavors, which "fly" when the package is opened and long flying in the air, causing allergies.
8. aluminum salt we often encounter in deodorants, mercilessly clog the pores and interfere with the natural excretory processes. And, most worryingly, they accumulate, they can cause cell mutations.
9. Talc, familiar "friend" since childhood - powder, remember? - it includes, alas, a heavy admixture of lead. Suppose that in homeopathic quantities, but it is a carcinogen, it is not valid in the healthy life of adults and children. And yet, it is included in many eye shadow, blush, powder, dry deodorant and, yes, powder.
10. Glycerol, designed to moisturize the skin, it takes moisture not from the media, and from the deep layers of the skin, which, as you know, dries and withers in the "basis".
It is necessary to remember names such as lanolin, kaolin, bronopol, benzoic acid, silicone. These "helpers" of modern cosmetology dried, old, irritate the skin and provoke severe allergies.
Know hazardous substance "in the face" - means to make informed choices. And it shall be in the direction of health!
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