Beauty

Did you know that chemicals used in your toiletries can have a great impact on your health? Chemicals in cosmetics,
skin care products and bath products may be highly toxic. Even worse, they can be absorbed through your skin and
over time they can have a disastrous impact on health.

Consider these facts

* Your skin absorbs 60 ?70 percent of whatever you put on it.

* There is no testing for long-term health effects of chemical ingredients in cosmetics.

* Many of the major commercial beauty product companies torture and maim animals to test their products for
irritancy.

* Many of the chemicals found in every-day cosmetics are carcinogenic (cancer causing substances).

* 90 percent of the ingredients in cosmetics have never been tested for safety or long-term health effects.

* Some estimates say that women absorb over 1 Kilogram (2 lb) of toxic substances through their makeup and skin
products every year!

Following is a brief list of toxic substances found in many cosmetics and skin care products:

Parabens - Found in processed foods and cosmetics, parabens are used as preservatives. Parabens function similar
to estrogen, disrupting the endocrine (your hormone) system and increase your risk of getting breast cancer. Can
also be listed as Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben.

Phthalates - Phthalates are petrochemicals used to soften plastics. They are used in hairsprays, perfumes, and
mascaras. Recent studies indicate that even low doses of phthalates can increase the risk of development problems
for male babies in the womb. The production of phthalates - almost a billion pounds per year - is a major contributor
to air and water contamination.

Petrochemicals by-products - They are suspected to be neuro-toxins (toxic to brain), heart, lungs and the
immune system. Petrochemicals may also be listed with names like isoparaffins, petroleum distillates, or propylene
glycol.

FD&C Colors - Carcinogenic coal tar derivatives used to give colors in mascara, eye shadow, eyeliner and nail
polish.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS) - Used in car washes, garage floor cleaners and
engine degreasers - and in 90% of products that foam. Animals exposed to SLS and ALS experience eye damage,
central nervous system depression, labored breathing, diarrhea, severe skin irritation, and even death.

The next time you shop, check the label carefully and you will realize the amount of toxic chemicals the
multinationals make you pay top dollars for! Some so-called "natural products" are no less guilty. Their ingredients list
reads like a page from a chemistry textbook!

The followings are some money saving, all-natural, healthy and effective skin cleansing products you can easily make
in the privacy of your own home.

1. Face Mask

For dry skin - mix a tablespoon of fresh milk with some flour.

For oily skin - use low fat or skimmed milk with some flour.

2. Face Mask for removing black heads

Materials - 5 capsules of Vitamin E, 2 tsp of Yoghurt, half tsp of Honey, and half tsp fresh Lemon Juice.

Break and squeeze out the Vitamin E from the capsules and mix all the ingredients to form a paste. Apply and leave
for 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water. The beneficial live strains in yoghurt penetrate deep into the pores and
give your skin a thorough cleansing and a healthy glow.

3. To remove freckles

Boil 2 teaspoons of Organic Oats in half cup of milk for a few minutes.

When cool, apply and leave it on for 10 minutes daily.

4. To remove wrinkles

Mix equal amount of milk and butter. Apply and leave on for 20 minutes.

DO NOT use margarine! Use only butter, either salted or plain is okay.

Regular application will make your complexion smooth and supple, especially for ladies past 40's and those with very
dry skin.

5. For glowing complexion

Mix 5 drops of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Coconut Oil into 50 ml of fresh milk. Use it as a regular face wash.

6. To remove acne and for smooth skin

Blend half a ripe banana with 50 ml of fresh milk. Leave on for at least 15 minutes.

7. For Re-hydrating dry skin

Blend 50 gm of Strawberries and 100 ml of fresh milk. Leave on for 20 minutes.

Regular usage can prevent excessive dryness, and restore smooth and clear complexion.

8. To remove oily eye bags

Place cotton wool soaked with cold fresh milk over the eye bag for 10 minutes every morning.

9. Milk steaming

Instead of using water, steam with milk. Regular daily steaming with milk helps to improve the circulation, make your
complexion whiter and smoother, and reduce the likelihood of developing skin problems.

The general rule to remember is that our body do absorb whatever is apply on the skin. So only use cosmetics
products that are fit to be consumed.