Comments on: Skin Care, Anti-Aging and Chemicals http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/ingredients-in-skin-care/skin-care-anti-aging-and-chemicals/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=skin-care-anti-aging-and-chemicals Anti-Aging Skin Care Information and Solutions Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: JeffrieAnn http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/ingredients-in-skin-care/skin-care-anti-aging-and-chemicals/comment-page-1/#comment-490 JeffrieAnn Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:30:01 +0000 http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/?p=1393#comment-490 Hi Jean~ You are right about the Benzene Ring. It is true that many household products contain a Benzene Ring related ingredient. And they are something to be very careful with. As they relate to cosmetics, the percentage level of the ingredient is almost always (I say almost because there are products that are indeed dangerous out there) extremely low. For an example let's take Benzoyl Peroxide, which is a highly effective treatment for acne. You will find it in concentrations of 2.5% -10% in over the counter and prescription products. This level of concentration is considered safe. Testing on Benzoyl Peroxide started at the 100% level. At this level it is highly carcinogenic. However when diluted down to 2.5% -10% it did not show any carcinogenic effect. Having said all that, it's a personal choice. You are either comfortable with approved levels for cosmetic use or not. With so many things on the market to chose from one should be able to find alternatives to products that contain an ingredient you wish to avoid. Hi Jean~ You are right about the Benzene Ring. It is true that many household products contain a Benzene Ring related ingredient. And they are something to be very careful with. As they relate to cosmetics, the percentage level of the ingredient is almost always (I say almost because there are products that are indeed dangerous out there) extremely low. For an example let's take Benzoyl Peroxide, which is a highly effective treatment for acne. You will find it in concentrations of 2.5% -10% in over the counter and prescription products. This level of concentration is considered safe. Testing on Benzoyl Peroxide started at the 100% level. At this level it is highly carcinogenic. However when diluted down to 2.5% -10% it did not show any carcinogenic effect. Having said all that, it's a personal choice. You are either comfortable with approved levels for cosmetic use or not. With so many things on the market to chose from one should be able to find alternatives to products that contain an ingredient you wish to avoid.

]]> By: Jean Magann http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/ingredients-in-skin-care/skin-care-anti-aging-and-chemicals/comment-page-1/#comment-489 Jean Magann Sat, 16 Jan 2010 05:28:05 +0000 http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/?p=1393#comment-489 What do you look for in a dangerous chemical? Anything that contains the benzene ring. For instance, many cleaning products have the benzene ring. If you see benz-anything in a product you should be very cautious. What do you look for in a dangerous chemical? Anything that contains the benzene ring. For instance, many cleaning products have the benzene ring. If you see benz-anything in a product you should be very cautious.

]]> By: JeffrieAnn http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/ingredients-in-skin-care/skin-care-anti-aging-and-chemicals/comment-page-1/#comment-325 JeffrieAnn Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:30:01 +0000 http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/?p=1393#comment-325 Hi Jean~ You are right about the Benzene Ring. It is true that many household products contain a Benzene Ring related ingredient. And they are something to be very careful with. As they relate to cosmetics, the percentage level of the ingredient is almost always (I say almost because there are products that are indeed dangerous out there) extremely low. For an example let's take Benzoyl Peroxide, which is a highly effective treatment for acne. You will find it in concentrations of 2.5% -10% in over the counter and prescription products. This level of concentration is considered safe. Testing on Benzoyl Peroxide started at the 100% level. At this level it is highly carcinogenic. However when diluted down to 2.5% -10% it did not show any carcinogenic effect. Having said all that, it's a personal choice. You are either comfortable with approved levels for cosmetic use or not. With so many things on the market to chose from one should be able to find alternatives to products that contain an ingredient you wish to avoid. Hi Jean~ You are right about the Benzene Ring. It is true that many household products contain a Benzene Ring related ingredient. And they are something to be very careful with. As they relate to cosmetics, the percentage level of the ingredient is almost always (I say almost because there are products that are indeed dangerous out there) extremely low. For an example let's take Benzoyl Peroxide, which is a highly effective treatment for acne. You will find it in concentrations of 2.5% -10% in over the counter and prescription products. This level of concentration is considered safe. Testing on Benzoyl Peroxide started at the 100% level. At this level it is highly carcinogenic. However when diluted down to 2.5% -10% it did not show any carcinogenic effect. Having said all that, it's a personal choice. You are either comfortable with approved levels for cosmetic use or not. With so many things on the market to chose from one should be able to find alternatives to products that contain an ingredient you wish to avoid.

]]> By: Jean Magann http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/ingredients-in-skin-care/skin-care-anti-aging-and-chemicals/comment-page-1/#comment-324 Jean Magann Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:28:05 +0000 http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/?p=1393#comment-324 What do you look for in a dangerous chemical? Anything that contains the benzene ring. For instance, many cleaning products have the benzene ring. If you see benz-anything in a product you should be very cautious. What do you look for in a dangerous chemical? Anything that contains the benzene ring. For instance, many cleaning products have the benzene ring. If you see benz-anything in a product you should be very cautious.

]]> By: JeffrieAnn http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/ingredients-in-skin-care/skin-care-anti-aging-and-chemicals/comment-page-1/#comment-321 JeffrieAnn Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:40:23 +0000 http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/?p=1393#comment-321 Yes, IPL can be a really effective treatment. I had it done on my neck to treat Poikiloderma (a discoloration of the skin on the neck and upper chest (for you readers who are unfamiliar), hereditary in some cases, right? And exacerbated by the sun. Very happy with the result. And I believe it is true that you then need to very carefully protect the treated area from sun exposure or you could defeat the result. Correct? I don't think there is a cosmetic treatment that could have come close to providing the result I got from IPL. I found it costly but worth it. There are many great medical procedures available for those who can afford them. I am finding Galvanic treatments to be a very cost and effective way to maintain youthful looks. And it is also a very good tool to use in conjunction with medical procedures as an at home maintenance. Thank you Dr. Robinson for your comment! Yes, IPL can be a really effective treatment. I had it done on my neck to treat Poikiloderma (a discoloration of the skin on the neck and upper chest (for you readers who are unfamiliar), hereditary in some cases, right? And exacerbated by the sun. Very happy with the result. And I believe it is true that you then need to very carefully protect the treated area from sun exposure or you could defeat the result. Correct? I don't think there is a cosmetic treatment that could have come close to providing the result I got from IPL. I found it costly but worth it. There are many great medical procedures available for those who can afford them. I am finding Galvanic treatments to be a very cost and effective way to maintain youthful looks. And it is also a very good tool to use in conjunction with medical procedures as an at home maintenance. Thank you Dr. Robinson for your comment!

]]> By: Lee Robinson http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/ingredients-in-skin-care/skin-care-anti-aging-and-chemicals/comment-page-1/#comment-320 Lee Robinson Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:05:56 +0000 http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/?p=1393#comment-320 As you get older, your skin starts to develop signs of aging that many people don’t want to live with. These days you don’t have to because there are treatments available to help rid you of these problem areas. One of the treatments that is available is intense pulse light therapy. This treatment will help with many different types of problems.<br><br>Knowing what the problems are that this therapy will help with, will make it easier for you to decide if you should have it done. As you get older, your skin starts to develop signs of aging that many people don’t want to live with. These days you don’t have to because there are treatments available to help rid you of these problem areas. One of the treatments that is available is intense pulse light therapy. This treatment will help with many different types of problems.

Knowing what the problems are that this therapy will help with, will make it easier for you to decide if you should have it done.

]]> By: JeffrieAnn http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/ingredients-in-skin-care/skin-care-anti-aging-and-chemicals/comment-page-1/#comment-319 JeffrieAnn Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:46:55 +0000 http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/?p=1393#comment-319 Reasonable is good. Sometime the product contains such a tiny amount of a questionable ingredient that you just have to make a personal judgment call. The further down the list an ingredient is the tinier the amount. Thanks for your comment! Reasonable is good. Sometime the product contains such a tiny amount of a questionable ingredient that you just have to make a personal judgment call. The further down the list an ingredient is the tinier the amount. Thanks for your comment!

]]> By: Saving Diva http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/ingredients-in-skin-care/skin-care-anti-aging-and-chemicals/comment-page-1/#comment-318 Saving Diva Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:31:55 +0000 http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/?p=1393#comment-318 While I am a little worried about the products I use, I try to be reasonable....if it makes my skin look better, I probably won't care what is in that bottle! :) While I am a little worried about the products I use, I try to be reasonable….if it makes my skin look better, I probably won't care what is in that bottle! :)

]]> By: JeffrieAnn http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/ingredients-in-skin-care/skin-care-anti-aging-and-chemicals/comment-page-1/#comment-314 JeffrieAnn Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:00:24 +0000 http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/?p=1393#comment-314 Thanks Kellie for the information link! There are a number of them out there on the subject of "ingredient hazard". Also, I think we all need to keep in mind that there are "hazards" out there might not be included on these lists. And the reason for that is that the ingredient is safe insofar as being "non-toxic". So, again, one must take into consideration their own health issues, allergies or medications they may be taking and see if any of the known safe ingredients could be a potential problem. Always smart to check out those label ingredients lists! Thanks Kellie for the information link! There are a number of them out there on the subject of “ingredient hazard”. Also, I think we all need to keep in mind that there are “hazards” out there might not be included on these lists. And the reason for that is that the ingredient is safe insofar as being “non-toxic”. So, again, one must take into consideration their own health issues, allergies or medications they may be taking and see if any of the known safe ingredients could be a potential problem. Always smart to check out those label ingredients lists!

]]> By: KellieS http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/ingredients-in-skin-care/skin-care-anti-aging-and-chemicals/comment-page-1/#comment-313 KellieS Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:57:28 +0000 http://www.beauty-and-the-blog.com/?p=1393#comment-313 It pays to know your stuff when buying anything these days. Another great site for determining how cosmetics measure up in the "hazard" department is <a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/splash.php?URI=%252Findex.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/splash.php?URI...</a><br><br>I always check it before I either purchase or review a product for my skin. It pays to know your stuff when buying anything these days. Another great site for determining how cosmetics measure up in the “hazard” department is http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/splash.php?URI...

I always check it before I either purchase or review a product for my skin.

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