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Cancer is Preventable
Posted by: | CommentsCancer is Preventable
Yes, you just read that correctly. Many people think cancer is an eventuality. Most people’s lives have been touched by this terrible disease…me included. My mother passed away of ovarian cancer after years of using toxic beauty products, talcum powder in particular. Watching her suffer was the most horrible thing I have ever had to bear. I suspect there is link between her use of talc and her developing cancer. In fact, research proves there is a link between talc use in the genital area and ovarian cancer. Studies show talc particles in ovarian cancer tumors. Do I think her cancer could have been prevented? Yes! I wish I knew then what I know now.
An alarming statistic from the Cancer Coalition website
A wonderful advocate for cancer prevention is Dr. Samuel Epstein. He has dedicated his life to educating people about avoidable cancers, environmental and consumer dangers. His name many sound familiar to you as I have mentioned him before. I just finished up his latest book, Toxic Beauty, an important book I would highly recommend to everyone.
A bigger factor for developing cancer is the choices you make. On the Cancer Coalition site, you can access a useful list of consumer products to avoid. On the list are food and cosmetics products you should steer clear of. This does not mean get paranoid….make changes little by little to protect yourself and your family.
At preventcancer.com you can also see a list of all the avoidable cancers. Knowledge is power. Use this knowledge to lower your risk factors. I hope everyone finds this information useful and please pass it on so we can spread the word….cancer is preventable!
Stay natural…stay beautiful…go green!
Robin
Beauty and the Beast
Posted by: | CommentsMakeup is something most women use on a daily basis. Do we realize just how much harm we may be causing ourselves by doing this? Many people do not know about the chemicals they are putting into their bloodstream via the skin on a daily basis, year after year and believe that because it is on the shelf, it is safe. This is far from the truth. Many commercial makeup brands contain dangerous carcinogens such as lead, formaldehyde, mineral oil, and talc. You might call them the “beasts” of makeup. Watch this video to learn more about the toxins in makeup and what you can do to become a more educated beauty consumer! Take special note of how more advanced Europe is than the US in recognizing toxic substances. Also check out skindeep.org for further information.
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Stay natural…stay beautiful…go green!
-Robin
Go Greeeeeen Tea!
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Green tea is not only great for your heart, but for your skin and hair too.
Did the title catch your attention? I hope so…The benefits of drinking green tea are many: weight loss, increased metabolism, inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, and improving the immune system to name a few. Green tea contains EGCG, a powerful antioxidant which kills cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. If green tea is not part of your daily diet, it should be.
Green tea is so healthy in our diet but what can it do in our beauty products? There are times when your hair needs a break from regular shampoo and needs a clarifying shampoo to remove buildup of styling products. Enter Aubrey Organics Green Tea Clarifying Shampoo.
It deep cleans and rinses well leaving the hair healthy and manageable. It contains herbal extracts and nutrients which make the hair easy to style and cuts down on dry time (who doesn’t need more time in their beauty routine??) Green tea and nettle extract protect hair and tone the scalp. Aloe replenishes moisture while almond protein strengthens hair fiber, fullness, and manageability. You will be so pleased when you use this shampoo as it contains so sulfates, parabens, or chemicals. It’s also vegan and is not tested on animals. Here are the complete ingredients:
INGREDIENTS: Deionized Water, Coconut Oil-Corn Oil Soap, Organic Green Tea Extract (Organic Green Tea, Organic Nettle, Natural Grain Alcohol), Organic Aloe Vera, Carrageenan, Organic Lemon Peel Oil, Almond Protein, Organic Blue Camomile Oil, Aubrey’s Preservative (Citrus Seed Extract, Vitamins A, C and E).
You can explore the entire line of green tea products at Aubrey Organics.
Another company who have tapped into the power of green tea is Burt’s Bees. They make a collection of products utilizing this wonder ingredient. I was able to find a Green Tea set at Marshall’s (I am always looking for deals!) It contained a 12 oz. shampoo, 12 oz. conditioner, 8 oz. hand soap, and a soap bar. Burt’s Bees Color Keeper Shampoo and Conditioner uses green tea and fennel seed to help preserve color. This is a good shampoo, but when compared with Aubrey, I definitely like the results from the Aubrey collection better. My hair seems to stay cleaner longer than when I use the Burt’s Bees. If you decide to try both lines, it is up to you to decide which you like better. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the benefits of green tea or what is has done for you. Please leave me a comment.
Until next time, stay natural… stay beautiful… go green(tea!) -Robin 
