By Dr. Mercola If fluoride is really the panacea for dental disease that it's been portrayed as, then why is it that the United States is one of the only developed countries that fluoridates their
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Common Beauty Product Ingredient Series ~ Roundup
Have you ever looked for a Common Beauty Product Ingredient list? Look no more, Click on the image to view the post. Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin E Panthenol Alpha Hydroxy Acids: Salicylic Acid Humectants:
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Emulsifier Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Cocoate, Glyceryl Stearate SE: The glyceryl monoesters occur primarily as white to yellow oils or oily waxes. Glyceryl monoesters are primarily used in the formulation of creams and lotions,
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In this 5 part series, I’m sharing what the common beauty product ingredients are and what effect they have on our bodies. Bleaching Agents Skin whitening is the practice of using substances, mixtures, or physical
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Silicones There are numerous forms of silicones used in cosmetic products, particularly leave-on skincare products and all manner of hair-care products. Common forms of silicone are cyclopentasiloxane and cyclohexasiloxane; other forms include various types of
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In this 5 part series, I'm sharing what the common beauty product ingredients are and what effect they have on our bodies. Alpha Hydroxy Acids Top 5 Benefits of Alpha-Hydroxy Acid: 1. Improvement in skin
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In this 5 part series, I'll be sharing what the common beauty product ingredients are and what effect they have on our bodies. Vitamin A: Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that is stored
Continue ReadingWhat is Benzoyl Peroxide?
As a teen I never battled with Acne, however as a mom to a teen who is going through the Acne stage, I have bought him a Benzoyl Peroxide gel to wash his face. It's
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On average women add more than 200 chemicals to their skin daily, and more than 60% of these chemicals get absorbed directly into the bloodstream. Combine this with chemicals found in hair care and dental
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As a mom of girls, and someone who occasionally wears makeup, I have started doing research into what is put into the products we buy. I have heard many, many negative things about Parabens and,
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