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Safe Trip to Eden: Ten Steps to Save Planet Earth from the Global Warming Meltdown David Steinman See book keywords and concepts

I bought a bottle of Olay Complete body wash with Vitamins (normal skin). It contained sodium laureth sulfate, PEG-6 Caprylcapric glycercides, as well as cocamide MEA. It contained 23 ppm of 1,4-dioxance. Simple Green, a product that has the appearance of being environmentally friendly, contained 0.5 ppm of 1,4-dioxance. 1,4-Dioxane Levels in Baby & Children's Consumer Products Product Concentration Gerber Grins & Giggles Gentle & Mild Aloe Vera 8.4 ppm Baby Shampoo Huggies Naural Care Baby Wash Extra Gentle 4.2 ppm Johnsons Baby Shampoo 5.3 ppm Johnsons Tigger Bath Bubbles 5.6ppm to 7.

PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition Thomson Healthcare, Inc. See book keywords and concepts

Clearance of Skin Two topical MRSA eradication regimes were compared: a standard treatment including mupirocin 2% nasal ointment, chlorhexidine gluconate 4% soap, silver sulfadiazine 1% cream versus a tea tree oil regimen, which included tea tree 10% cream, tea tree 5% body wash, both given for five days. Mupirocin was significantly more effective at clearing nasal carriage (78%) than tea tree cream (47%, p=0.0001), but tea tree treatment was more effective than chlorhexidine or silver sulfadiazine at clearing superficial skin sites and skin lesions (Dryden et al, 2004).

1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses Marshall Editions See book keywords and concepts

Herbal body wash: Boil 15 gof Ma Zhi Xian (dried purslane), 8 g of Chen Pi (citrus peel), 15 g of She Chuang Zi (cnidium seed), 10 g of Ku Shen (sophora root), and 12 g of Bai Zhi (Chinese angelica root) in 5 cups of water. Strain the liquid and allow it to cook. Use the decoction to wash the body, or add it to bath water. 121 Moxibustion: An experienced acupuncturist may burn a small cone of Moxa (an herb) to force the plantar wart corn to come loose and be detached from the skin immediately. Only a trained practitioner should perform this technique.

Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron See book keywords and concepts

The "fine exfoliants" in this beauty bar are no match for the supetior combination of a water-soluble body wash and washcloth, or a standard body scrub. © Pro-Age Foaming Facial Cleanser ($5.99 for 5 ounces) is a very good, water-soluble cleanser for normal to dry skin, but nothing in it is capable of "optimizing surface cell turnover," a process that slows down as skin ages. This product will leave skin feeling clean, soft, and smooth, but supplying moisture via a cleanser is not a ttemendous anti-aging benefit ot something that's unique to this product.

Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry Stacy Malkan See book keywords and concepts

We did not want that to be our idea of beauty," Max said, so they chose to sell hair products and body wash rather than makeup. "We decided beauty was cleanliness and being confident in yourself and being excited about how you look, not because you look like a model but because you wear clothes that express your style, and you wear your hair in a way that expresses yourself and makes you feel good about yourself," explained Max. "Beauty is doing well in school, and beauty is excelling in the activities that you like, and beauty is hanging out with your friends and feeling good about yourself.

The same infant exposed to 1,4-dioxane from the Grins and Giggles baby shampoo could also be exposed to the carcinogen from the Tigger bath bubbles and the Clean as Can Bee body wash in a single bath — as well as from food, water and other household products in the same day. "It's these multiple exposures to carcinogens that are cause for concern, especially for developing children," said Janet Nudelman from the Breast Cancer Fund. "We have to ask, is it necessary for baby shampoos to contain cancer-causing chemicals at all? The answer is no.

A little bit of hormone-disrupting chemicals mixed with carcinogenic contaminants in the baby shampoo, the bubble bath and the body wash add up — day in and day out. The cosmetics companies insist their products are safe, but what do those claims really mean? They typically mean the product has been tested to ensure it doesn't cause short-term obvious health effects, such as rashes, swelling and eye irritation. Most chemicals in cosmetics have not been tested for their potential to cause long-term health problems such as cancer or reproductive harm.

When a campaign volunteer named Mary Anne Dixon e-mailed Unilever to ask if she was better off buying the European version of her favorite Dove body wash, she got this response: Toxic chemicals in beauty care products. Calvin Klein's Eternity. Aqua Net Hair Spray. Salon Selectives Hair Mousse. Dove Solid Anti-Perspirant. Ail these cosmetics and beauty aids have two things in common. They're manufactured by Unilever, the Dutch-based consumer products conglomerate. And they all contain toxic chemicals called phthalates (THA-lates).

Natural soap berry laundry detergent co-op buying opportunity announced at NewsTarget.com Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

I'm going to be using this to make pet shampoo, body wash, garage cleaner and a natural veggie wash. The saponins are extremely versatile. Anywhere that you need soap, you can use soap berries (even on carpet!). We will then take this aggregate product demand and approach Maggie's Soap Nuts and other companies to get the best price possible on the total demand (which might be 2,000 kilos of soap berries, for example).

Don't Go Shopping for Hair-Care Products Without Me Paula Begoun See book keywords and concepts

Travel Reviving Jinang Hair & body wash ($23 for 6.6 ounces) is nearly identical to the Cassia Hair & body wash above. The tiny amount of added conditioning agents has no effect on hair, which means this poses no risk of buildup. © $$$ Triple Action Biao Hairwash ($23 for 10 ounces) is sold as a special cleanser for men, said to reduce hair loss, fight dandruff, and reduce itchy scalp. It can do none of these things, so save your money (and your hopes).

Safe Trip to Eden: Ten Steps to Save Planet Earth from the Global Warming Meltdown David Steinman See book keywords and concepts

Olay Complete body wash with Vitamins 23 ppm (normal skin) Pert Plus Shampoo 6.1 ppm SafeScience Dishwashing Liquid 4.9 ppm Suave Naturals Passion Flower 2 ppm Sunlight Dishwashing Liquid 4.3 ppm Simple Green Cleaner 0.2 ppm Of the total 1.13 million pounds of 1,4-dioxane released into the U.S. environment in 1992, as reported to the Toxics Release Inventory by certain types of U.S.

The Natural Medicine Guide to the 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND See book keywords and concepts

A small (n=30) pilot randomized controlled study compared a 4% tea tree oil nasal ointment and 5% tea tree oil body wash with usual care (2% mupirocin nasal ointment and triclosan body wash) for the eradication of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage. The authors Family þ Myrtaceae Synonyms •:• None found Medicinal Forms þ Essential Oil Relevant report that "the tea tree oil combination appeared to perform better than the standard combination, although the difference was not statistically significant due to the small number of patients.

Handbook of Medicinal Plants Amarjit S. Basra See book keywords and concepts

It is used as smoke medicine, eye wash (preparing a decoction from the crushed leaves), or body wash to treat skin ailments and headaches. For its purifying properties, it also plays an important role in such ceremonies as the initiation rites. OTHER USES OF MEDICINAL PLANTS Aborigines use herbs not only as food and medicine but also for pleasure. The Aborigines of Queensland use the leaves of Acacia salicina as a mild psychotropic drug: they burn its leaves and smoke the ash to obtain a state of inebriation.

The Natural Medicine Guide to the 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND See book keywords and concepts

A small (n=30) pilot randomized controlled study compared a 4% tea tree oil nasal ointment and 5% tea tree oil body wash with usual care (2% mupirocin nasal ointment and triclosan body wash) for the eradication of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage. The authors Family þ Myrtaceae Synonyms •:• None found Medicinal Forms þ Essential Oil Relevant report that "the tea tree oil combination appeared to perform better than the standard combination, although the difference was not statistically significant due to the small number of patients.

Don't Go Shopping for Hair-Care Products Without Me Paula Begoun See book keywords and concepts

Lil' Hugs Gende body wash & Shampoo ($6for 8 ounces) is a very gentle shampoo that contains mild detergent cleansing agents, which are preferred for the hair and scalps of babies. It would have been better if Avon had left out the fragrance, except that for many mothers therein lies the whole appeal of baby shampoo. This would not be a good option for adults because it's too mild and would not be able to break down and wash away conditioner and styling product residue. © Rich Mango Moisturizing Shampoo ($16for 16.

NEXXUS axios man products © Axios Conditioning Shampoo and body wash ($6 for 6 ounces) is a standard shampoo that contains biotin, a B vitamin that Nexxus maintains is helpful against thinning hair, although it is not. It is a good shampoo for normal to dry hair that is normal to thick or coarse. © $$$ Axios Volumizing Shampoo and Scalp Clarifier ($13 for 16 ounces) is a standard shampoo that would work well for most hair types.

This is also an excellent shampoo for babies and children and, as the name states, as a body wash. Smooth Finish Conditioner ($12.95for 16ounces) is a moisturizing, daily-use conditioner with a slightly creamy texture that makes it appropriate for all hair types. It does not contain any needlessly irritating ingredients, and is completely fragrance- and colorant-free. Pert Plus Procter & Gamble-owned Pert Plus was the first company to successfully develop and market the concept of a shampoo and conditioner in one product, otherwise known as "two-in-ones," back in 1985.

Kids Head-to-Toe body wash, Wild Orange Wave ($3.59 for 9 ounces) is nearly identical to the Kids Arthur Conditioning Shampoo above, but with a more intense fragrance. Otherwise, the same review applies. © Kids No More Bed-Head Spray, Watermelon Madness ($3.59 for 10 ounces) contains the preservatives methylchloroisothizolinone and methylisothiazolinone (Kathon CG), which are not recommended for use in leave-on products because they can cause sensitizing reactions on the scalp. © Kids No More Tangles Shampoo, StrawBerry Blast ($2.

Cassia Hair & body wash above. The tiny amount of added conditioning agents has no effect on hair, which means this poses no risk of buildup. © $$$ Triple Action Biao Hairwash ($23 for 10 ounces) is sold as a special cleanser for men, said to reduce hair loss, fight dandruff, and reduce itchy scalp. It can do none of these things, so save your money (and your hopes). This is just another very standard, overpriced shampoo that works well for men or women with normal to dry hair of any thickness, and the conditioning agents can cause slight buildup with repeated use.

Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron See book keywords and concepts

Garden Carrot Complexion Soap ($8 for a 4 ounce bar) is standard-issue bar soap that also contains irritating cinnamon powder, and is not recommended for any skin type. © Garden Tomato Complexion Soap ($8 for a 4 ounce bar) has tomato powder but that's of little consequence in a drying bar soap, and lycopene (the red pigment in tomatoes) has no ability to balance skin's pH as claimed. © Orange Essence Facial Cleanser ($8 for 4.34 ounces) has more than orange essence; it irritates skin with orange and rosemary oils and is not recommended.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D. See book keywords and concepts

One small clinical trial found that use of a 4% tea tree oil nasal ointment as well as a 5% tea tree oil body wash was slightly more ef- Historical or traditional use (may or may not be supported by scientific studies) Other than its use as a spice, thyme has a long history of use in Europe for the treatment of dry, spasmodic coughs (page 139) as well as bronchitis (page 80).1 Its antispasmodic actions have made it a common traditional recommendation for whooping cough. Thyme has also been used to ease an irritated gastrointestinal tract.

Herbs of Life: Health & Healing Using Western & Chinese Techniques Lesley Tierra See book keywords and concepts

For body wash: soak washcloth in tea and wash the desired area (or whole body for infants) repeatedly. Let wash dry on body. 3. For mouthwash, take 1/3 cup tea and swish around in mouth, then spit out. 4. For eyewash, put tea in eye cup (found in most drugstores), cover over eye, then tilt head back. Roll eye around and blink frequently to let fluid get on all parts of eye. Amounts: Use 1 ounce herb per 1 pint water. Dose: Use eye and body washes every hour in acute conditions. Storage: Like teas, washes last up to 3 days when refrigerated.

Chickweed, comfrey and plantain can be used as a body wash for skin conditions, or boneset and chrysanthemum to lower fevers. Wash 1. Follow steps for tea, either infusion, decoction or both as appropriate for the herbs being used. 2. For body wash: soak washcloth in tea and wash the desired area (or whole body for infants) repeatedly. Let wash dry on body. 3. For mouthwash, take 1/3 cup tea and swish around in mouth, then spit out. 4. For eyewash, put tea in eye cup (found in most drugstores), cover over eye, then tilt head back.

Prevention's Healing With Motion: An All-New Approach to Health and Healing Based on Simple Mind and Body Exercises The Editors of PREVENTION See book keywords and concepts

Use a scented soap or body wash. "Spend a little extra time washing your erogenous zones and savoring how it feels," Dr. Bartlik suggests. Some research suggests that particular scents can modify our moods. In men, for example, the scent of vanilla has been shown to increase the circulation of blood to the penis. For purposes of feeling more sexual, it doesn't matter which soap scent you choose, as long as you deliberately enjoy it. As you savor the water sluicing down your body, concentrate on the soap's perfume and your own sensuality.

Nontoxic, Natural and Earthwise Debra Lynn Dadd See book keywords and concepts

Natural Bodycare Aloe-Herb body wash for Bath and Shower (Natural Bodycare). Eartfi Herbs. Nature's Gate Foaming Bath Oils (Levlad). EH EveryBody Ltd. O'Naturel Bath 6k Shower Foams (O'Naturel). ? M InterNatural. Olbas Bath Liquid (Penn Herb Company). Stimulates and invigorates painful muscles. EH EveryBody Ltd., Meadouibrook Herb Garden. Patricia Allison Roman Oil Beauty Bath (Patricia Allison). EH The Living Source. Paul Penders Bath Oil/Shower Gel (Paul Penders). High percentage of natural essential oils.

The Herbal Drugstore Linda B. White, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

You can also make a tea from rosemary to use as a body wash (steep 1 teaspoon of dried leaf in 1 cup of hot water for 10 to 15 minutes). Caution: If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) As early as the tenth century A.D., the mystic Hildegard of Bingen recommended fennel seed as a treatment for body odor. At Indian restaurants you might see fennel seeds instead of after-dinner mints. Fennel not only improves digestion but also can reduce bad breath and body odor that originates in the intestines. Typical dosage-.

Natural Health Secrets From Around the World Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S. See book keywords and concepts

See page 91 and page 447 for recipes for a facial wash and a body wash made from oatmeal.) Tea tree oil A native Australian tree produces tea tree oil, which has been used for hundreds of years to treat skin irritations, including Helpful Hints ¦ When bathing, use warm water instead of hot water, and add a few drops of soothing lavender or chamomile oil. And after bathing, apply either of these essential oils (mixed with almond or olive oil) directly to the rash. ¦ Wear cotton. Soft, natural fibers feel good and let your skin breathe. ¦ Exercise.

Prevention's New Foods for Healing: Capture the Powerful Cures of More Than 100 Common Foods Prevention Magazine See book keywords and concepts

Drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day will help your body wash away bacteria before they cause infection. The Acjd Test When scientists first started investigating cranberry juice as a cure for urinary tract infections (UTIs), they suspected that its high acid content was probably responsible. Acidic urine, they reasoned, would provide a less hospitable environment for bacteria. Soon people were trying to ease infections with other high-acid substances, such as vitamin C or large amounts of oranges and tomatoes. As it turns out, acid may not be the answer.

A Physician's Guide To Natural Health Products That Work James A. Howenstine, MD See book keywords and concepts

SLS is widely used in shampoo; bubble baths, skin care, coloring, cosmetics and body wash products. Surfactants remain on the skin and hair long after they are presumed to have been washed off. This causes fatty acids, moisture, and amino acids to disappear from the skin leading to dry, rough skin that has difficulty replacing old skin with new skin. This sodium lauryl sulfate, when used, may react with other nitrogen containing chemicals to produce nitrosamines, which are carcinogens.

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