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What Is Lurking In Your Favorite Bath Products?

Have you ever stopped to think, "What is in my favorite shampoo." Have you ever investigated some of those long names in the ingredient list? Most folks trust that what they are getting is safe. Some folks, you can educate, and they may make some changes. But lets be honest, most people only read what the product will do for them. I want to talk about one ingredient that is commonly found in personal products.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a pesticide. It has been registered with the Govt., as a pesticide.  It is used to fight flees and ticks.  It is used as a foaming agent. It can be found in some foods, toothpaste, shampoos, soaps and many more products. The ingredient, Sodium Laureth, Sulfate is closely related to SLS. These chemicals have been known to be potential carcinogens. I read one study that suggested that the effects of SLS  on the liver were particularly troubling. The liver is unable to breakdown and properly process these chemicals.  The skin is the largest organ of the body. It is sucking in everything you put on it.  The last thing you want to do to your body is burden it with toxic waste. You can find products that do not use these chemicals. I have shampoo bars that are made of quality products. Coconut oil, Castor oil,  and essential oils. These oils produce a nice lather. Please, read, and educate yourself and your family.

A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY EARNED

Who wants dirty counter tops? Not me! I clean my counter tops multiple times a day. When you have kids, it seems like an endless task.  You don't have to spend a lot of money on cleaners. You can make your own!
You will need the following:
1 Spray Bottle
Rubbing Alcohol 99%
Essential Oil  (I like Orange Citrus)
1 squirt dish soap

Mix 2 parts Rubbing Alcohol and 2 parts water (I use purified water or distilled)
add your dish soap
10 to 20 drops of Essential oil

You now have a product that is safe to use and will kill germs.

marketing your products

Marketing is a biggie if you want to sell your products.  You put a lot of thought and hard work into your creations, market them.  Get the word out.  Read all you can.  Talk, talk and talk about your products. If you love your products, others will. There is a lot of "How to Market" material out there.  One book that I found very helpful was "Handmade Marketplace".  It is packed full of information. It has information about  local craft shows to advertising online. I highly recommend this book.

THIS IS A "BEAUTY MONSTER"

The FDA is asking Brazilian Blowout to reduce the level of formaldehyde from its products and change its misleading labels and advertising, which state that the products are formaldehyde-free.

The FDA conducted their own sample analysis of the product, and found dangerously high levels of the liquid form of formaldehyde, ranging from 8.7 percent to 10.4 percent. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires an occupational hazard alert at levels higher than 0.1 percent.

Formaldehyde, commonly found in a number of "Brazilian style" keratin-based hair straighteners, is extremely dangerous and a known carcinogen, the FDA said.

The FDA reported that salon workers and consumers have already reported a number of injuries to the FDA, including eye disorders, nervous system disorders, respiratory tract problems, chest pain, vomiting and rash.


Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/09/08/fda-brazilian-blowout-must-stop-misleading-consumers/#ixzz1XPSxBQ4C

A DELICIOUS BODY SCRUB

This simply delicious body scrub is easy to make.
You will need the following:

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sweet almond oil
1/2 tsp vit E oil
45 to 50 drops of essential oil or fragrance oil

Mix all the oils together in a glass bowl.
Add the brown sugar to the oils and mix well.

yields: about 5 oz.

Rub some of the delicious scrub onto your body to gently exfoliate the skin. Rinse well. Your skin will be left soft and radiant.