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I've heard here and there throughout the past couple years about non-stick pans getting a bad rap. Well, after doing a little research and reading an article in Natural Health this month, I thought I would post the information I've learned. This is another case of "why didn't they test that before" or "did they know about this before?"
The perflourinated compounds (PFCs) in non-stick pans, particularly the chemical Teflon and the like, (which are also in stain-resistant fabrics), have been linked to hormone disruption, developmental defects in children and cancer. A study by the University of Massachusetts has shown levels of PFCs in every nursing mother's breast milk they tested.
By avoiding stain-resistant clothing and furniture, and by choosing stainless steel or cast iron cookware, instead of the conventional non-stick pans, will help cut down exposure to PFCs tremendously. However, there is a new generation of non-stick cookware out there. A Belgian company, Green Pan, has created a pan with Thermolon, which can withstand heat to 800 degrees without creating a hazard. Other older non-sticks were dangerous at much lower temperatures.
You can find Green Pan at Target or Crate & Barrel. Or, check out their website at www.green-pan.com.
We received a note from Dena G. via email this past week. It reads,
"I just received my order of mineral make up from you and used it today (love it!). I promptly threw away my "Loreal Bare Naturale gentle mineral makeup".
We love to get notes about your experiences!
Dena won this week's FREE Product Wednesday giveaway - Ultimate Concealer Brush.
Keep your tips, tricks and testimonials coming! Send me an email at info@eveorganics.net and you may win next week's FREE Product Wednesday giveaway - Tinted Setting Powder.
Moisturizing is the most important step for skin care. Even women with oily skin need a moisturizer or serum formulated for oily skin.
Moisture in the skin is imperative for a healthy complexion. The skin draws in water from the air's humidity and water that is applied to it. Skin's natural oils help to preserve the moisture within the tissues underneath the skin's surface.
When moisturizers are applied to the skin, they create a barrier so that the water content of the skin is preserved and environmental pollution, etc. aren't able to penetrate. Moisturizers help hydrate and plump the skin to decrease the size of fine lines and wrinkles.
The right skin care products also help makeup to go on more smoothly and last longer. For instance, the eye area seems to look dry and crepey before any other part of the face. Using a safe, rich eye cream at night helps saturate the area with healthy oils. A lighter moisturizer during the day will eliminate "slipping" of your makeup.
Moisturize your face after cleansing and toning. If you are using a serum for firming or other corrective reason, apply the serum before moisturizing. When applying the moisturizer, make sure you wash your hands first to eliminate spreading bacteria to the face (which can cause breakouts).
Always apply moisturizers in an upward motion. Skin care doesn't have to be confusing!
Some women are under the misconception that, if they don't scrub their faces with a nice soapy lather, it won't be clean. In reality, this is part of the cause of problem skin.
The sebaceous glands of the skin produce oil that moves up the hair shaft to the suface of the skin. This oil provides a protective barrier by holding in moisture to keep the skin soft. By stripping the face of these oils, we are in turn asking for problems. Skin becomes dry and flaky and unprotected.
When cleansing the face, a gentle creamy cleanser (sulfate-free) or glycerin based soap made for the face should be used. Sulfates strip the skin of its oils and create a drying environment, resulting in tight, flaky skin.
Exfoliating cleansers with beads or grains that loosen dead skin cells should be used in place of a daily cleanser to speed cell turnover for a healthy glow.
Something as simple as changing your face wash can make a huge difference in the health and appearance of your skin's complexion.
We received an email this week from Linda. Linda wrote:
Honestly, I was afraid to try the loose mineral foundation because I just couldn't imagine how it couldn't make my face look flaky because I had such dry skin. I read your instructions in your blog on how to make the minerals a liquid so I thought I'd give it a try.
I loved it! Now that I have been using it as a liquid, I stepped out on a tightrope and actually used the loose minerals once to see how it looked. I can't believe that it didn't make me look dry! I don't even mix it into a liquid anymore. My face looks healthy and not dry just using it loose.
Linda won our Sultry Blush for this week's FREE Product Wednesday.
Keep your tips, tricks and testimonials coming! Send me an email at info@eveorganics.net and you may win next week's FREE Product Wednesday giveaway - Ultimate Concealer Brush.
