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I just wanna even out the skin tone on my legs. Palmers butter cocoa one doesnt seem to work. I HATE FAKE TAN LOTIONS AS THEY STINK!!! No chemical peels or any of that stuff either. Just a lotion/cream I can buy at a department store.

I think there’s a Nivea one? What other brands are there??

Thanks

Try jergens and Nivea. I bought Nivea brand and it ferm as well as evens skin tone. Good luck!!

Any of you are using Natural skin care products for face ? Can you suggest some brand ? I want facial cleansers and Moisturizers .

I love Burt’s Bees tinted moisturizer. It provides the sheerest, most natural coverage and softens my face with really natural, calm ingredients. Some mornings I put only that on and go into my day and I always feel put-together.

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• Related Blogs on anyone using natural skin care product for face ?

J Biomed Biotechnol. 2009; 2009: 564737
Shan Q, Lu J, Zheng Y, Li J, Zhou Z, Hu B, Zhang Z, Fan S, Mao Z, Wang YJ, Ma D

Purple sweet potato color (PSPC), a naturally occurring anthocyanin, has a powerful antioxidant activity in vitro and in vivo. This study explores whether PSPC has the neuroprotective effect on the aging mouse brain induced by D-galactose (D-gal). The mice administrated with PSPC (100 mg/kg.day, 4 weeks, from 9th week) via oral gavage showed significantly improved behavior performance in the open field and passive avoidance test compared with D-gal-treated mice (500 mg/kg.day, 8 weeks). We further investigate the mechanism involved in neuroprotective effects of PSPC on mouse brain. Interestingly, we found, PSPC decreased the expression level of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), inhibited nuclear translocation of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-kappaB), increased the activity of copper/zinc superoxide dismutase (Cu/Zn-SOD) and catalase (CAT), and reduced the content of malondialdehyde (MDA), respectively. Our data suggested that PSPC attenuated D-gal-induced cognitive impairment partly via enhancing the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacity.
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I’m not a fan of hand sanitizers or antibacterial products because most of them contain some pretty toxic chemicals (studies have actually shown that washing your hands with plain old soap does the same job). I normally steer clear of germ-fighting products but it seems like everyone is getting sick (me included) and I suddenly found myself wondering if hand sanitizer wasn’t such a bad idea after all. I was close to buying something whenl I received a fabulous alternative from Jamar Labs.

Made in Israel of 100% natural cotton, Jamar Labs has created a line of paraben and phalate-free cleansing wipes that work from head to toe. Believing that “Life is too short to worry about your flip flop feet,” they’ve harnessed the powers of botanicals to sanitize and soothe. wipe your feet wipes are made with eucalyptus, plant-based Vitamin B and menthol to moisturize, deodorize and soothe. I loved the idea. Los Angeles has barely caught on to the fact it’s autumn and I’m still in sandals.

wipe your face cloths are perfect when you’re too tired to take off makeup or whenever you want to hydrate and refresh your face. They’re made with soothing aloe, coconut-derived cleanser, almond oils and chamomile for its antibacterial properties. Most refreshing part (no pun intended) is that they lack synthetic fragrances and parabens I find in most face wipes. Perfect to keep in a bedside drawer or on hand to fix a makeup mishap.

I have wipe your hands in my bag now. They’re made with Vitamin E, lavender, coconut-derived cleanser and chamomile. So you can wipe away germs without the skin stripping effect of so many sanitizers. Wipe away bacteria but hold onto moisturize. It’s brilliant. They’re great for all ages and perfect to throw in diaper bags and gym bags, too.

While I’m not hyper-vigilant about germs, this flu season seems to have already hit and anything I can do to keep away from it, the better. Added bonus to the convenience factor is fantastic eco-responsible. When I’m done I can flush them or toss them knowing they’re 100% biodegradable. The 30-pack sets ($7.95) are perfect for work and home, and the convenient 5-pack sets ($1.95) are great to throw in your purse or glove compartment, too.

Shop online at www.jamarlabs.com to purchase the wipes in both sizes as well as combo packs. xo alex.

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Every woman I know thinks the same thing come spring-time to go out and play! But visions of a re-activated lifestyle and the accompanying healthy glow soon give way to a less pleasant vision of seriously aggravated skin. Fine lines look a little less fine, and that glow has mutated into blotchy discoloration. The very things that are good for our minds and bodies can do a number on our skin without the proper antidote.

The summer heat combined with outdoor activity has us in a constant panic over those ever-present oil slicks. Since we spend so much time trying to banish excess oil, it’s easy to assume our skin needs anything but more. And we’re right-sort of. It doesn’t need more oil, but our skin still needs moisture. The heat and sun actually dehydrate skin, and over-producing oil is the body’s way of trying to remedy the problem.

Using a quality oil-free moisturizer helps our bodies find the right balance. A good oil-free moisturizer will plump up lines and wrinkles, while helping to keep the skin hydrated throughout the day. The result: our oil glands kick it down a notch. In addition, most oil-free moisturizers are non-comedogenic, helping reduce break-outs.

Of course, not all oil-free moisturizers are created equal. Some hydration is better than none, but if the product uses inferior, artificial ingredients, they can further aggravate skin. If an oil-free moisturizer is loaded with chemical irritants, from dyes and fragrances to preservatives and harsh additives, the overall effect is counter-productive.

On the flip side, the right oil-free Moisturizer can offer fringe benefits. Look for products with quality, all-natural ingredients designed to soothe skin as they moisturize (keeping in mind that nature produces poison ivy, so plant-based doesn’t automatically equal good for you).

One of the most important fringe benefits, but potential irritants, is sun protection. Even though we all conscientiously slather on the SPF when we go out for a day in the sun, we forget how much sun exposure happens in the course of a normal, errand-running day. It adds up to years of direct exposure to aging, cancer-causing UVA/UVB rays and free radicals. While you may not need a thick coat of high-octane sunscreen, you need something.

The easiest solution is a combo oil-free moisturizer and sunscreen. However, many products rely on chemical sunscreens to avoid a heavy, chalky look and feel. These chemicals are highly irritating to many skin types, and may contribute to flare-ups and break-outs. Oil-free moisturizers that employ micronized zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, mineral particles that create a physical barrier, are ideal and won’t look or feel heavy. Zinc oxide acts as an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial and has been shown to sooth and rejuvenate the skin, while titanium dioxide is considered by the FDA to be one of the most effective natural sunscreens.

Oil-free moisturizers are a dime a dozen, but finding a product with all the benefits and none of the irritants can be tricky. Oil-Free Moisture by Beauty Cosmedics offers one option worth investigating. This oil-free moisturizer with SPF 15 (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) uses high-quality, natural ingredients and is free of parabens, petroleum, perfume, talc, dyes, fillers and artificial preservatives. And they don’t test on animals.

The company also creates all of its products with active women in mind, so they’re designed to withstand heat and humidity while protecting problem-prone skin, from general sensitivity to rosacea and acne. They’re also packaged to comply with travel regulations, so those summer getaways are a little closer to what you had in mind-fun, with that healthy glow back again.

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Beauty Cosmedics is a company dedicated to providing individuals with the best natural mineral makeup products through unique formulations using the highest quality ingredients and the latest advances in technology. Beauty Cosmedics is a staff favorite because of the natural, radiant look combined with healing, restorative and protective properties. Our staffers felt Beauty Cosmedics was a perfect compliment to their active lifestyles!

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Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2009 Oct 6;
Brochard S, Blajan V, Lempereur M, Le Moine P, Peudenier S, Lefranc J, Rémy-Néris O

AIMS: To evaluate the effectiveness of an analgesic protocol with nitrous oxide and anaesthetic cream (lidocaine and prilocaine, EMLA) for children undergoing botulinum toxin injections. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Prospective study including 51 injection sessions, 34 children with a mean age of 5.94 (range 2-15) and 209 injected muscles. Pain was evaluated with the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Pain Scale (CHEOPS), the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and the Face Pain Scale (FPS) for the children and with a VAS for the parents. RESULTS: CHEOPS score for the 51 sessions was 8.50 (S.D. 3.56). Forty-nine percent of scores were above the therapeutic threshold of 9; 25% of the children evaluated the pain above the therapeutic threshold of 3; 44.74% of the parents’ estimations exceeded 3. No correlation was found between age, weight, number of injected muscle and CHEOPS score. CONCLUSION: The association of MEOPA and anaesthetic cream is only effective for 50% of children. This is much lower than treatments for other types of acute induced pain in children. Botulinum toxin injections and cerebral palsy children present certain specificities which require improvements in this analgesic protocol.
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