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Sircuit Skin Program Sircuit Skin - Key Ingredients Click on image to enlarge Home Page Men's Grooming Collection: Back to Sircuit Skin Collection Key Ingredients X-Trap Daily Gentle Face Wash Shea Butter - from the Karite Tree, its L-Phytosterols and D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Vitamin E) prevent lipid peroxidation in the epidermis.Lichen Succinate - lichen produced, this mild surfactant benefits the succinic acid part of ATP production. L-Coconut Glycine - sweet assistant to the lathering effort. Purifies glycine in the cell envelope.L-Menthol - from Japanese mint, left-handed essential oil component is more penetrating than DMSO. Chemo-prophylactic keeps "foreign invaders" from landing, also keeps skin chirally pure during aging.L-Acyl Glutamate - L-Glutamic amino acids surfactant; milder than all the rest. Maintains elasticity of stratum corneum proteins.D-Glucuronic - the most basic building block of hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate, this precursor of Vitamin C is nature's chief de-toxifier in plants and animals. For moisture.Zeolyte - crystalline hydrated silicates from volcanoes, molecular cages trap and remove heavy metal pollutants.Orange - "chiroma-therapy"Lemon - "chiroma-therapy"Grapefruit - "chiroma-therapy"Tangerine - "chiroma-therapy"Ylang Ylang - un-zipped essential oil; separating the active L and D components for improved aroma-therapy ratio.Bergamont - tonic "chiroma-therapy" with L-Camphene, L-Alpha-Pinene, L-Pulegone, L-Limonene.Mint Molecular Mist Hydrating Moisture Care This all natural Heavy Water complex will plump, protect and hydrate your skin more than you ever thought possible! Restores the skin's natural moisture barrier functions and helps to inactivate certain acne bacteria. Distilled Water - supercritical distillation and fullerene filtration make this the hungriest and purest water on the planet. Holds and delivers more ingredients.Hamamelis Extract - component of witch hazel responsible for its therapeutic qualities: antiseptic; astringent; anti-bruise; anti-inflammatory; sedative; anti-varicose veins; wound-healing.Arginine Pca - an essential amino acid, hydrator, anti-oxidant. Pca penetrates the epidermis layer of the skin carrying Arginine to the cell's interior to generate new cell growth.Heavy Water (D20) - reduces free radical stress, inactivates certain acne bacteria, resistant to evaporation (stays in the skin longer), higher plumping factor than regular water. Protects and preserves skin tissue.Myrrh Extract - antiseptic, astringent, reduces inflammation, improves circulation, stimulates the regeneration of skin cells, assists in the healing of wounds, used to treat eczema, wounds, wrinkles, very good for mature complexions or chapped and cracked skin.Coconut - "chiroma-therapy"Cucumber Extract - "chiroma-therapy"Spin Trap - the most powerful anti-oxidant anywhere, escorts rogue oxygen molecules back into the respiratory cycle where it is utilized in tissue respiration. DAY CARE Protective Day Moisturizer Multi-active day moisturizer combines natural sun protection and major anti-oxidant properties to protect and prevent damage from the sun. This silky, light, quick-absorbing emulsion replenishes the skin's moisture balance as it guards against free radicals and environmental abuse. Has anti-oxidant and skin protectant properties. Distilled Water - supercritical distillation and fullerene filtration make this the hungriest and purest water on the planet. Holds and delivers more ingredients.Hops Glycerol Esters - from hops, long-chain fatty alcohol enhances the emollience of the formula's lipid phase.Cetearyl Polyglucose - egg yolk fatty acids and sugars in polymeric form to suppress peroxidation of epidermal lipids. Emulsifier.Caprylic Fatty Acid - moisturizing component of milk fat; anti-fungal. Conditions glycoproteins that connect epidermal cells.Capric Fatty Acid - moisturizing component of dairy butter. Improves permeability barrier of stratum corneum.Titanium Dioxide - micronized sunblock mineral, also a powerful light-activated catalyst for anti-bacterial and anti-viral activity.Sweet Birch Octane - Capric fatty acid and salicylic from sweet birch combine to make a therapeutic sun screen.Menthol Vitamin L-1 - sunscreen, combines L-Menthol with Vitamin L-1 to nourish and protect the germinative layer.L-Ascorbic (Vitamin C) - the most important of all carbohydrates. Left-handed to promote better building of proteins with left-handed amino acids, it is able to link up perfectly with the skin's receptors.D-Glucuronic - the most basic building block of hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate, this precursor of Vitamin C is nature's chief de-toxifier in plants and animals. For moisture.D-Alpha-Tocopherol (right handed Vitamin E) - more effective than the left-handed or the racemic combination of L & R which dominate the skin care and health food industry. Anti-oxidant, from purslane (Portulaca Oleracea).D-Beta Fructan - from date palm (universal drought stress weapon in plants), sugar polymer has more benefits than beta glucan (the other sugar polymer), boosts immunity and builds moisture.D-Beta-Glucosamine - from Chinese Foxglove, this sugar works with D-Glucoronic to help the skin build its own mucopolysaccharides to keep the skin soft and moist. (D-Beta Fructan makes the effects of this arrangement more enduring.)L-Alpha-Bisabolol - pure chamomile bisabolol; 100% left-handed, far better than azulene as anti-inflammatory, wound-healer, anti-pyretic, analgesic and anti-burn.Chamomile (L-Complex):L-Alpha-Bisabolol: anti-inflammatory, wound healing, anti-pyretic, anti-burn, analgesic.L-Bisabolen: anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-oxidant.L-Epicatechin: anti-oxidant, anti-viral, cancer-preventive, lipoxygenase-inhibotor (protects linoleate).L-Kaempferol: anti-histaminic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-tumor, cancer-preventive.Jasmine - aromatic alcohol from the Jasmine branch of the olive family is a powerful pheromone which discourages bacteria and other micro-organisms from setting up home in the formula.Vanilla - "chiroma-therapy" with chiral extracts of vanilla essential oil. WHITE OUT Daily Under Eye Care Luxurious, quick absorbing eye treatment. Soothes and refreshes the sensitive eye area. Treats dark, under eye circles and helps to protect against future darkening with skin brighteners. Reduces fine lines and under eye puffiness. De-aging and repair. Distilled Water - supercritical distillation and fullerene filtration make this the hungriest and purest water on the planet. Holds and delivers more ingredients.Nutmeg Fatty Acids - nutmeg butter, helps keep epidermal omega-hydroxy-acids (ceramides) in balance with other skin lipids.Milk Distearate - natural emulsifier, makes the skin easier to clean.Egg Lecithol - from egg lecithin, this fatty alcohol provides a firm lipid base to anchor the other lighter-than-water ingredients.Hops Fatty Acids - from hops, this long-chain fatty acid enhances the uptake of the formula's lipid phase.Hops Glycerol Esters - from hops, this long-chain fatty acid enhances the emollience of the formula's lipid phase.Berry Polysorbate - polymer of D-Glucitol from berries and fatty acids from vegetables, enhances skin's natural emulsifiers.Castor Oil Methyl Glycol - this is castor oil's contribution to propylene glycol formulation. The emollience of castor oil meets the "slide" of propylene glycol.L-Arbutin - Left-handed lightener from bearberry. Sensitive to the optical activity of the skin. Melanocyte-friendly, the only chiral lightener.Titanium Dioxide - micronized sunblock mineral, also a powerful light-activated catalyst for anti-bacterial and anti-viral activity.L-Lactic - from yogurt, this AHA finesses protein-softening and cell-turnover with its left-handed orientation.L-Malic - from berries, it is "hemopoietic", promotes better circulation and healthier capillaries in skin.L-Tartaric - from wine, it is the first chiral discovered! Powerful anti-oxidant synergist. Enhances malic and tartaric.D-Glucuronic - most basic building block of hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate, this precursor of Vitamin C is nature's chief de-toxifer in plants and animals. For moisture.L-Alpha-Bisabolol - pure chamomile bisabolol, 100% left-handed, far better than azulene as anti-inflammatory, wound-healer, anti-pyretic and anti-burn.Jasmine - aromatic alcohol form the Jasmine branch of the olive family is a powerful pheromone which discourages bacteria and other micro-organisms from setting up home in the formula.D-Alpha-Tocopherol (right handed Vitamin E) - more effective than the left-handed or the racemic combination of L & R which dominate the skin care and health food industry. Anti-oxidant, from purslane (Portulaca Oleracea)Witch Hazel - calming, anti-oxidantFullerenes - from ancient shungite mineral deposits in Eastern Russia, carbon spheres, efficient at wound-healing.Marigold & Bois De Rose - "chiroma-therapy"; unzipping the left-handed aromatics from the right-handed for real potency. SIR ACTIV Zeolyte Purifying Scrub This invigorating, soothing scrub adds vitality to dull and lifeless skin. Gentle zeolytes neutralize free-radicals while cranberry extract helps to purify. Anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, stimulates circulation. Distilled Water - supercritical distillation and fullerene filtration make this the hungriest and purest water on the planet. Holds and delivers more ingredients.Witch Hazel - calming, anti-oxidant.Aloe CelluloseCrystalline Hydrated SilicatesCastor Oil Methyl-Glycol - castor oil's contribution to propylene glycol formulating. The emollience of castor oil meets the "slide" of propylene glycol.Soy Bean Oil Glyceryl Stearate - 100% vegetable-derived, is well known as one of the gentlest and safest emulsifying waxes available.Cetyl Alcohol - waxy solid derived from coconut oil, acts as an emollient to smooth and soften the skin. Dimethicone - increases linking of hyaluronic and other mucopolysaccarides to protein in connective tissue and skin. Silicon is increasingly recognized as important in wound-healing and aging.Cranberry ExtractApple ExtractPolyethylene Beads Jasminol YOUTH ACCELERATOR Pumpkin Enzyme Pore Refiner Mask Pore refiner and enzyme peel dissolves unwanted debris and dead skin cells. 100% Natural Fruit Acid Formula (Glycolic polymer) created from Nutrient-Rich Pumpkin. Pumpkin is extremely rich in Vitamin A, as well as a host of other vitamins and minerals. Intensive therapy resulting in younger, healthier looking skin - which adds up to a more vibrant complexion! Glycolic polymers help reduce fine lines. Concentrated Pumpkin EnzymesPumpkin ExtractsWaterEssential Oils - the "essence" of plants and fruits used in aromatherapy, fragrances and flavorings containing active compounds such as terpenes etc. Have been improved by chirally separating the active compounds into their chiral components and re-combining the constituents for an enhanced therapy aroma ratio. DREAMWEAVER Night Time Skin Repair After hours nourishment for stressed and tired skin. Ultra-rich night treatment to restore moisture, nourish and protect your skin while you sleep. Drenches skin in continuous first class moisture, fine lines relax and elasticity improves. Enriched with Epidermal Growth Factor. Distilled Water - supercritical distillation and fullerene filtration make this the hungriest and purest water. Holds and delivers more ingredients.Milk Caprylate - moisturizing agentMilk CaprateMilk Caprilic TriglycerldeMilk Capric TriglycerideCetearyl AlcoholCetearyl Polyglucose - egg yolk fatty acids and sugars in polymeric form to suppress peroxidation of epidermal lipids; emulsifier.Squalene - from olives, brings moisture to the epidermal lipid layer.Egf (Epidermal Growth Factor) - assists in healing, increases cell turnover (up to 10% faster cell turnover), derived from yeast.Shea Butter - from the Karite Tree, its L-Phytosterols and D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Vitamin E) prevent lipid per-oxidation in epidermis.Spin Trap - the most powerful anti-oxidant anywhere, escorts rogue oxygen molecules back into the respiratory cycle where it is utilized in tissue respiration.Beta-Fructan (the chirally correct D complex) - from date palm, assists the skin in moisturizing itself, boosts immunity. Beta Glucosamine (the chirally correct D complex) - from Chinese Foxglove, helps to strengthen the skin, supplies nitrogen, keeps the epidermis in tighter alignment with the dermis.Amino-Guanidine - prevents sugar from crystallizing on collagen fibrils, keeps the skin soft and suppleChamomile Extract Slippery Elm Bark ExtractEssential Oils - the "essence" of plants and fruits used in aromatherapy, fragrances and flavorings containing active compounds such as terpenes etc. Have been improved by chirally separating the active compounds into their chiral components and re-combining the constituents for an enhanced therapy aroma ratio. SIRCUIT ADDICT Firming Anti-oxidant Serum Sircuit Addict provides your skin with superior firming and moisture properties. Helps strengthen your skin so that it is better able to cope with environmental or lifestyle stress. Instantly your skin will feel firmer and more supple. Provides long term nutritive, water retentive and wrinkle reducing benefits. Distilled Water - supercritical distillation and fullerene filtration make this the hungriest and purest water on the planet. Holds and delivers more ingredients.Witch Hazel - calming, anti-oxidant.D-Boldine - from the Chilean Boldo tree, a natural alkaloid, powerful anti-oxidant able to protect the cell and is anti-inflammatory.Castor Oil Methyl-Glycol - castor oil's contribution to propylene glycol formulating. The emollience of castor oil meets the "slide" of propylene glycol.Cassia Betaglycan - from Cassia bark, D-Catechin boosts immunity and betaglycan is calming during immune reactions.Whey Protein Silicone Resveratrol (Wine) - chirally buffered for softness, the wine alcohol solubilizes salicylic acid without drying the skin.Polydatin (Wine) - chirally buffered for softness, the wine alcohol solubilizes salicylic acid without drying the skin.L-Ascaridole - nature's most active botanical oxygen.L-Superoxide Dismutase - deters oxidative damage.D-Alpha-Tocopherol (right handed Vitamin E) - more effective than the left-handed or the racemic combination of L & R which dominate the skin care and health food industry. Anti-oxidant from purslane (Portulaca Oleracea)Green Tea ExtractGrape Seed ExtractXanthan GumFullerenes - carbon spheres from ancient shungite mineral deposits in Eastern Russia act as carriers, wound-healing propertiesAmino-GuanidineD-Beta-Glucosamine - from Chinese Foxglove, this sugar works with D-Glucoronic to help the skin build its own mucopolysaccharides to keep the skin soft and moist. (D-Beta Fructan makes the effects of this arrangement more enduring.)Heavy Water (D20) - reduces free radical stress, inactivates certain acne bacteria, resistant to evaporation (stays in the skin longer), higher plumping factor than regular water. Protects and preserves skin tissue.Sandal-Wood - "chiroma-therapy" components (L-Santolol and L-Santolene).Spin Trap - the most powerful anti-oxidant anywhere, escorts rogue oxygen molecules back into the respiratory cycle where it is utilized in tissue respiration.Grapefruit - "chiroma-therapy" with just the optically-active constituents of grapefruit. SIRCUIT WEAPON Vitamin C Therapy Serum Intense Vitamin C therapy for your skin. Sircuit Weapon is super fortified with a 10% Phyto-Alexin-C Compound. This compound is composed of advanced L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Resveratrol, and Polydatin, which are grape phtoalexins found in red wine. Phtoalexins help spare the skin from oxidative stress and increases collagen production. Restores tone, vitality and vigor to dull, lifeless skin Distilled Water - supercritical distillation and fullerene filtration make this the hungriest and purest water on the planet. Holds and delivers more ingredients.Witch Hazel - calming, anti-oxidant10% Phyto-Alexin-Compound - (phytoalexin is a substance found in plants, it helps to spare the skin from oxidative stress). The compound is composed of L-Ascorbic Acid, Resveratrol and Polydatin which are grape phytoalexins found in red wine. Phyto-Alexin-C encourages EGF and fibroblast growth factors which result in more resilience for the skin, also helps the skin recover from oxidative damage due to pathogens and environmental stress.Cassia Beta-Glycan Extract - helps to retain moisture, provides a velvety feel to the skin.L-Sodium Pca - gives the skin a moisture boost.L-Proline - amino acid that improves the strength of the cell envelope.Castor Oil Methyl-Glycol - castor oil's contribution to propylene glycol formulating. The emollience of castor oil meets the "slide" of propylene glycol.Squalene - from olives, brings moisture to the epidermal lipid layer.Hyaluronic Acid - natural protein assists the skin to retain moisture.Black Currant Oil - rich in 2 essential fatty acids: gamma-linolenic acid and stearidonic acid.L-Glutathione - amino acid that helps maintain tissue antioxidants. LIQUID CRYSTAL Hydrating Hair Bath Liquid Crystal gives your hair incredible shine without stripping it of its moisture barrier. Super concentrated shampoo with very gentle surfactants. Contains Chirally Correct Vitamin E and D-Panthenol, the active alternative to synthetic D, and L-Panthenol (which is inactive). Distilled Water - supercritical distillation and fullerene filtration make this the hungriest and purest water on the planet. Holds and delivers more ingredients.Lichen Succinate - lichen produced, this mild surfactant benefits the succinic acid part of ATP production. D-Lanosterol - water soluble precursor to Vitamin D, yeast derivative improves effectiveness of D-Panthenol.L-Coconut Glycine - sweet assistant to the lathering effort. Purifies glycine in the cell envelope.D-Glucuronic - the most basic building block of hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate, this precursor of Vitamin C is nature's chief de-toxifier in plants and animals. For moisture.L-Menthol - from Japanese mint, left-handed essential oil component is more penetrating than DMSO. Chemo-prophylactic keeps "foreign invaders" from landing, also keeps skin chirally pure during aging.Shea Butter - from the Karite Tree, its L-Phytosterols and D-Alpha-Tocopherol (Vitamin E) prevent lipid peroxidation in the epidermis.D-Alpha-Tocopherol (right handed Vitamin E) - more effective than the left-handed or the racemic combination of L & R which dominate the skin care and health food industry. Anti-oxidant from purslane (Portulaca Oleracea)D-Panthenol - from Queen Bee jelly, beneficial for both skin and hair. Right-handed Vitamin B5, increases the hyaluronic content of skin, is anti-dermatitis. Active alternative to synthetic D, L-Pathenol (which is inactive) is found in most hair care.Peppermint - "chiroma-therapy" with L-Limonene, L-Cadinene, L-Menthone. CRYSTAL CRME Revitalizing Hair Conditioner Blissful Crystal Creme conditioner will leave your hair invigorated, silky soft, shiny and very, very strokeable! Emollient whipped shea butter combined with softening oils of jojoba make this just about the most effective conditioner there is. Brilliant, deep moisturizing chemo-prophylactic and anti-bacterial properties condition your hair like you condition your skin, also great as a leave in conditioner. Contains Chirally Correct Vitamin E and D-Panthenol. Distilled Water - supercritical distillation and fullerene filtration make this the hungriest and purest water on the planet. Holds and delivers more ingredients.Mustard Seed Thiols - from mustard seed oil, this surfactant conditions the sulfur-rich proteins of the scalp and hair (L-Cysteine).Glycerin - steam-distilled from sugar fermentation. Improves mobility of the right-handed ingredients through the dead stratum corneum.Egg Lecithol - from egg lecithin, this fatty alcohol provides a firm lipid base to anchor the other lighter-than-water ingredients.Hops Glycerol Esters - from hops, this long-chain fatty acid enhances the emollience of the formula's lipid phase.Caprylic Fatty Acid - moisturizing component of milk fat; anti-fungal. Conditions glycoproteins that connect epidermal cells.Capric Fatty AcidDimethicone - increases linking of hyaluronic and other mucopolysaccarides to protein in connective tissue and skin. Silicon is increasingly recognized as important in wound-healing and aging.Wheat Germ Oil - genetically enhanced resulting in higher linoleic and linolenic fatty acids; wide spectrum of tocopherols with Vitamin E activity.Jojoba - botanical form of sperm whale oil; super-hydrated to be 100% non-oily and water soluble. Emollient.Shea Butter - from the Karite Tree, its L-phytosterols and D-alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E) prevent lipid peroxidation in the epidermis.Jasmine - aromatic alcohol from the Jasmine branch of the olive family. Powerful pheromone which discourages bacteria and other micro-organisms from setting up home in the formula.D-Glucuronic - the most basic building block of hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate, this precursor of Vitamin C is nature's chief de-toxifier in plants and animals. For moisture.D-Alpha-Tocopherol (right handed Vitamin E) - more effective than the left-handed or the racemic combination of L & R which dominate the skin care and health food industry. Anti-oxidant from purslane (Portulaca Oleracea)L-Menthol - from Japanese mint, left-handed essential oil component is more penetrating than DMSO. Chemo-prophylactic keeps "foreign invaders" from landing, also keeps skin chirally pure during aging.D-Panthenol - from Queen Bee jelly, beneficial for both skin and hair. Right-handed Vitamin B5, increases the hyaluronic content of skin, is anti-dermatitis. Active alternative to synthetic D, L-Pathenol (which is inactive) is found in most hair care.Peppermint - "chiroma-therapy" with L-Limonene, L-Cadinene, L-MenthoneSandalwood - "chiroma-therapy" components (L-Santolol and L-Santolene) Contact Us

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Slide show: Common skin rashes - MayoClinic.com Slide show: Common skin rashes PREVIOUS| NEXT 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 Not usually serious, but sometimes painful Your skin is surprisingly resistant to a wide variety of assaults, but it's still susceptible to various invaders. Viruses, parasites, fungi, heat and medications can all cause skin rashes and eruptions. Though not life-threatening, rashes are often bothersome, uncomfortable or even painful. Some, such as heat rash and swimmer's itch, clear up on their own. Others, including rosacea and drug rashes, require medical treatment. Here's a look at common skin rashes, their causes and when you might need to see your doctor. Dec 23, 2004 © 1998-2006 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). All rights reserved.  A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.com," "Mayo Clinic Health Information," "Reliable information for a healthier life" and the triple-shield Mayo logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.  SN00016 slideshow About this site · Site help · Contact us · e-Newsletter · Site map Privacy policy updated Oct 7, 2005 Terms and conditions of use updated Jun 3, 2004 LEGAL CONDITIONS AND TERMS OF USE APPLICABLE TO ALL USERS OF THIS SITE. ANY USE OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF USE. © 1998-2006 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved. Mayo Clinic Medical Services | MayoClinic.com Bookstore Diseases & Conditions Drugs & Supplements Treatment Decisions Healthy Living Ask a Specialist Health Tools Home Log in Register now SKIN Educational grant provided by: Eucerin Advertising and sponsorship policy Jan 26, 2006

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Archive Detail HOME CURRENT ISSUE ARCHIVE ACT! BEHIND THE LABEL DAILY LIFE FORUM NEWSLETTER ABOUT US CONTACT US Behind the Label Skin Cream 40 is the new 30, proclaimed a recent regenerist survey conducted on behalf of the UKs number-one skin-care brand, Olay. The statement might have made a good contribution to Private Eyes Neophiliacs column had not the implicit message of the survey been so disturbing. Date: 01/03/2005 Author: Pat Thomas Our population is getting older. By the year 2010 around 40 per cent of female Europeans will be aged over 50. Of the more than 2,000 women surveyed by Olay, most spent an average of 200, and some a whopping 500, a year on anti-ageing treatments. Globally, the picture is much the same. The skin-care market is valued as being worth around 21 billion a year and rising, and anti-wrinkle creams make up a sizeable proportion of sales. Panic buying is the only reasonable way to describe it. Most of todays anti-ageing formulas boast sophisticated technology and unique ingredients. But at the most basic level there is very little difference between them. What is more, many contain ingredients that can accelerate skin damage and which may even have more serious health implications over the longer term. Regenerist is Olays top brand. Its costly but claims to harness the latest peptide technology in an exclusive amino-peptide complex. The product needs to be well absorbed, but thats not much of a challenge as facial skin is thinner than skin elsewhere and Regenerist contains penetration enhancers to help the process along. The effect is superficial and temporary, however, lasting only as long as you keep using the product.Regenerist contains the usual range of skin irritants, strong perfumes and colours. Full safety data appear to be lacking for some of its ingredients. However, it does contain carcinogenic acrylamide, triethanolamine (which can form cancer-causing oily compounds called nitrosamines) and Teflon (recently dubbed by environmentalists as the new DDT). Regenerist also contains a range of ultraviolet filters, enough to have a potential additive effect in the process of skin damage. Sun-screens have become de rigueur in anti-wrinkle formulas, almost to the point of insanity: scan the label of some night creams, and you will find UV filters in these as well.The British facial skin-care market generated sales of 478m last year. Olay (owned by household products giant Proctor & Gamble) claims nearly 19 per cent of this market, more than double the share of its nearest competitor, LOreal. According to Olays figures, four Regenerist products are sold in the UK every minute.ALTERNATIVESNo external treatment will be as effective as maintaining a healthy lifestyle. If you are going to use cosmetics, try these:Barefoot Botanicals (www.barefoot-botanicals.com)Essentially Yours (www.essentially-yours.co.uk)Green People (www.greenpeople.co.uk)Higher Nature (www.highernature.co.uk)Weleda (www.weleda.co.uk)Aubrey Organics (www.aubrey-organics.com): Available in the UK from Au Naturel (0800 0851 697)Neals Yard (www.nealsyardremedies.com)Jason (www.jason-natural.com)Rio Health (www.riohealth.co.uk)Mybeingwell.com www.mybeingwellcomEarthbound Organics www.earthbound.co.ukPurenuffstuff www.purenuffstuff.co.ukAkamuti www.akamuti.co.ukPrimavera Aromatherapy www.primavera.co.ukPat Thomas is the author of several books on the environment and health, including: Cleaning Yourself to Death: how safe is your home? and Living Dangerously: are everyday toxins making you sick?(both published by Newleaf) and Under the Weather: how the weather and climate affect our health (Fusion Press). Other content with same subject ACTIONS More Organic in my local! by Ecologist Ask your local pub, restaurant or bar to stock organic options .... more Help fashion go organic by Ecologist magazine The fashion industry listens to shoppers, even if governments don't. Use your power as a consumer to make safer, organic cotton more widely available: .... more ARTICLES The Elephant in the Room by AIDAN RANKIN Economic growth is worshipped like a god blindly and without any concern for reason. .... more SUN - the great cover up by Pat Thomas Panicked into avoiding sunlight by the experts, we are now at unprecedented risk of diseases linked to deficiencies of vitamin D, including cancers, diabetes, .... more THE TROUBLE WITH ORGANICS by Joanna Blythman Organic food is not necessarily the automatic choice for the ethical consumer .... more where to buy advertising subscribe [ home ] [ contact us ] [ about us ] [ advertise with us ] [ privacy policy ]

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Hawaiian Lotions: Tropical Scented Hand & Body Lotion from Hawaii Hawaiian Body Lotion Tropical scented Hawaiian hand and body lotions enriched with Sweet Almond, Macadamia Nut and Kukui Nut oils made in Hawaii. Silky smooth, non-greasy formula with vitamin E leaves your skin soft and supple. Available in the following tropical island fragrances; Coconut-Papaya, Gardenia, Mango, Pikake, Plumeria and White Ginger. Tropical Scented Hawaiian Body Lotions Available in the following island fragrances: Coconut-Papaya, Gardenia, Mango, Pikake, Plumeria and White Ginger. Just $4.95 each. Qty. Coconut-Papaya Qty. Gardenia Qty. Mango Qty. Pikake Qty. Plumeria Qty. White Ginger Hawaiian Body Lotion 4oz $4.95 Hawaiian Body Lotion Assorted 3-Pack The Hawaiian Body Lotion assorted gift packs are prepackaged and will contain any three of the following fragrances in a clear zippered bag: Coconut-Papaya, Gardenia, Mango, Pikake, Plumeria and White Ginger. Just $12.95 each. Qty. Hawaiian Body Lotion 3-Pack $12.95 Hawaiian Body Lotion Gift Set The assorted body lotion gift set contains a 1oz bottle of each of the following fragrances in a clear acetate box: Coconut-Papaya, Gardenia, Mango, Pikake, Plumeria and White Ginger. Just $9.95 each. Qty. Hawaiian Body Lotion Gift Set $9.95 [Home] [Handmade Soap] [Bath Salts] [Bath Crystals] [Gift Baskets] [Gift Certificates] [Glossary] [Kids Soap] [Hawaiian Bath Gels] [Hawaiian Body Lotion] [Hawaiian Candles] [Hawaiian Calendars] [Soap Making Books] [Soap Making Resources] [Soap Making Supplies] [Contact Us] [FAQ] [News] [Ordering] [Ohana/Links]