Synthetic chemicals in cosmetics
The creamy texture in cosmetics is very popular. This is probably due to the similarity of this texture to the natural mixture of water and fats created on our skin by perspiration. To learn about the health risks caused by synthetic creams.
On the process of skin aging
Reactive Oxygen
The first changes occurring in the skin following prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation include the formation of compounds containing reactive oxygen, which cause the peroxidation of unsaturated fats in cell membranes. This phenomenon is more pronounced when the skin is fairer. Reactive oxygen containing compounds speed-up DNA mutations in skin cell mitochondria. Also, structural and functional changes in cell membranes, proteins and fatty acids are caused. The aging is directly related to the drop in concentration of antioxidants, such as glutathione, in the blood.
Protein Oxidation
Skin wrinkling is frequently attributed to lack of the protein collagen. Oxidative damage to proteins may be an important factor in skin aging, because oxidized proteins become inactive and may accumulate in cells, causing cell death.
Glycation
Glycation is the coupling of a glucose-carbonyl group to an amino acid. In people age 35 and older, the dermis layer and the network of elastic fibers start to undergo such a process. Exposure to sun radiation accelerates this process. Antioxidants may slow it down.
Antioxidant-rich compositions for slowing the aging of skin
Desirable antioxidants for skin care may include: Vitamins A, E & C, as well as beta carotene. These slow down the propagation of fibroplasts, and the synthesis of prostaglandins. Plant-derived ingredients containing such vitamins include: wheat germ oil, jojoba oil, shea butter, carrots, citrus fruits, dunaliella algae, red palm kernel oil, and many others.
Plants contain antioxidants which are sometimes much more powerful than vitamins, e.g. quercetin in onions. Specific plants known for their powerful antioxidant effect include Rosemary (particularly the rosmarinic acid in it), various oregano species, the Everlasting plant, and many more.
In addition to the antioxidant effect, some plants, such as Helichrysum italicum help stimulate production of skin collagen.
General recommendation for better skin health
- Minimize exposure to sun radiation;
- Avoid smoking;
- Consume sufficient proteins, preferably every 3-4 hours during the day;
- Physical activity of at least 20 minutes per day;
- Minimize usage of chemical soaps, shampoos and creams;
- Adequate sleep: at least 6 hours per day;
- Massage the facial skin, at least once a week;
- Minimize allergens in your food (consider adjusting your diet to your blood type).
Anti-Wrinkle Balm – TONE BALM (TSUKIM)
General Description: A Botox-effect balm, based on tannin-rich extracts. Tannins exert a contracting action, which is used by such plants to prevent dehydration after being cut. Following the application of this balm, a gentle lifting of the facial skin may be felt.
Properties:
- Rich in antioxidants
- A natural SPF of 13
- Does not leave greasiness or stickiness after being well absorbed into the skin (1-2 minutes)
- Beneficial for seborrhea-prone skin.
Suggested Active Ingredients: Shea butter (possesses a natural sunscreen with a degree of 10), olive oil; St. John’s Wort, Geranium, Wormwood, Cypress, Marjoram, Everlasting.
Usage: Take a rice-seed size of balm, and melt it between your fingers before applying it.
Around the eyes (not for allergy-prone skin; apply only after 1 week of application on other parts of face): apply a very small amount, in the evening, on required areas. For dark areas under the eyes, the treatment may require as much as 9 months.
As a day cream substitute: apply a small amount, and absorb onto facial skin.
Limitations: Not suitable for acne-prone skin.
Face Calming Solution – DESERT SPRING (AVIV)
General Description: A facial rinse for the evening. Soothes the facial skin after daily effects of make-up, pollution etc. Enhances the permeation of the Facial Serum. Also helps skin which is mildly acne-prone. Calms diaper rash in babies.
Properties:
- Calms skin (reduces tonus)
- Regulates the sebum secretions of the skin
- Enhances skin regeneration
Suggested Active ingredients: Fennel floral water, Geranium floral water, Tarragon floral water, Lavender oil, Ylang oil, Fennel oil. The resulting mixture is rich in coumarines.
Usage instructions: Use in the evening, 1-2 hours before going to bed.
Limitations: None.
Comments: Can be used to calm the skin following insect bites and in cases of eye fatigue.
Face Toning Solution – MORNING RITUAL (BOKER)
General Description: Tonic solution for the face, for daily use and enhancement of skin tonus.
Suggested Active Ingredients: Rosemary floral water, Geranium floral water, Oregano floral water, Etrog floral water, Lemongrass oil, Peppermint oil, Eucalyptus globulus oil. The resulting mixture is rich in terpenes.
Usage: Rinse the face with the BOKER Face Toning Solution in the morning, using cotton wool to apply it.
Limitations: None.
Comments: May be used during the day in case of fatigue, or after an afternoon sleep, to restore the skin’s natural tonus. It is recommended to use the AVIV Face Calming Solution for the evening face treatment.
Firming Ointment –Boto-V
Description:
Nutritive ointment highly concentrated improving skin elasticity and firmness of the face, neck and low-necked.
Unlike conventional cosmetics, Boto-V contains no preservatives or chemical stabilizers (that many known or suspected carcinogens and reduce the natural regeneration of the skin).
Properties of plants:
Boto-V contains herbal extracts that retract to protect themselves from loss of fluids such as Cypress, St. John’s wort , geranium , and Rosewood.
Immediately after a small application will feel a slight stretching of the skin.
Contains a natural sunscreen of 13, which is naturally present in the Shea butter.
Recommendations for use:
Take a small amount and melt between fingers. Apply a small amount, on the face, the neck and the low-necked.
Store in a cool place (below 30°C).
Facial Serum – DESERT SILK (MESHI)
General Description: A mixture of oil extracts of various plants, along with essential oils, for nourishment, treatment and protection of dry to normal facial skin. It replaces various creams available from the cosmetics industry which contain preservatives, inhibiting proper functioning of the skin, skin regeneration and the regulation of secretions through the skin.
Properties:
- Enhances skin-cells regeneration
- Antioxidant, slows down aging and wrinkling
- Rich in essential fatty acids
- Rich in vitamins A and E
- Light radiation absorber
Suggested Active Ingredients: Olive oil (as an extracting medium), Jojoba oil, Wheat germ oil, Geranium, Myrtle, Sesame oil, Wormwood, Dunalliela algae (or Red Palm Kernel Oil), Ylang ylang oil, Etrog peels extract, Everlasting extract, Lavender extract, Fennel oil, Cypress extract, Lemongrass oil, Calendula extract.
Usage: May be applied regularly on the face. Recommended to apply at least once a day, in the evening.
Useful also to prevent stretch marks on the belly.
Useful for seborrhea prone skin.
Comments: For scarred, reddish or Couperose-prone skin, it is recommended to combine with the use (once a week) with the Tissue Regenerating Oil.
To further enhance facial skin regeneration, it is recommended to apply gentle peeling every three weeks (but not for reddening – prone skin). The absorption of the Facial Serum is further enhanced by cleansing the skin with the AVIV Evening Facial Rinse Solution prior to applying it.
Eye & Lip Contour Serum – Lake of Galilee (AGAM)
General Description: A mixture of oily extracts of various plants, along with essential oils, for nourishment, treatment and protection of the particularly wrinkles-prone skin surrounding the eyes and the lips.
Properties:
- Very rapidly penetrating, comes with a roller for massaging into skin areas
- Enhances skin-cells regeneration
- Antioxidant, slows down aging and wrinkling
- Rich in essential fatty acids
- Rich in vitamins A and E
Suggested Active Ingredients: Rose hip oil, hemp oil, cucumber seeds oil, passionfruit seed oil, jojoba oil, clary sage seed oil (rich in Omega-3), red palm oil (rich in vitamin A), rosewood oil, green tea extract, everlasting (helichrysum italicum) extract.
Usage: Recommended to apply at least once a day, in the evening.
Useful also to prevent stretch marks on the belly.
Brightening & Peeling Mask – MINE OF YOUTH (TISHREI)
General Description: A mixture of oil extracts of various plants, along with essential oils, and grounded Jojoba seeds, for removing fresh hyper-pigmentation spots, and promoting regeneration of facial skin (to slow down wrinkling).
Properties:
- Nourishes with various oils, without leaving residual greasiness.
- Rich in proteins
- Very mild, compared to salt or sugar based scrubs
Suggested Active Ingredients: Jojoba oil, Jojoba seeds, Everlasting (Helichrysum italicum) oil, Oregano oil, Marjoram oil, Fennel oil, Corn hair extract, Myrtle oil, Chamomile extract.
Usage: If the seeds have settled on the bottom of the jar, mix them thoroughly with the oils. Apply a thin layer on the skin surfaces to be treated. Massage gently for 2 minutes, with gentle movements from the lower part of the face to the upper part. Leave for 10 minutes. Remove the remaining dry particles with clean, dry hands.
Avoid exposure to the sun during first hour following the treatment.
To minimize the appearance of hyperpigmentation spots (not older than 3 months), may be applied regularly on the skin for one month. It is advised to complete such a treatment with the Tissue Regenerating Oil. To prevent skin aging, apply every ten days.
Limitations: Not suitable for acne-prone skin or thin skin (reddening-prone).
Powerful Anti-Aging Cream – KARMEL
Only contains herbs, plant oils and natural minerals. Richly nourishes and protects aging skin. Contains powerful natural antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
Active ingredients: Dead Sea water, shea butter, olive oil, clary sage seed oil, avocado oil, apple extract, palm oil, jojoba oil, sesame oil, wheat germ oil, geranium oil, ylang ylang oil, fennel oil (cleansing and toning, particularly for sensitive skin types), lavender oil (purifying and balancing), myrtle oil- already described in the Bible (balances sebum secretions), lemongrass oil, olive leaf extract, everlasting leaf extract (promotes tissue regeneration), wormwood extract, withania somnifera leaf extract (anti-inflammatory).
Recommendations: For dry to normal skin types, it is recommended to complete the treatment with the application of the Facial Serum (once a day) & Peeling Mask (at least once a week). Face Calming Solution may be used for cleansing skin prior to application of the cream, for all kind of skin.
Powerful Anti-Aging Cream for Combination Skin- ZOHAR
Only contains herbs, plant oils and natural minerals. Richly nourishes and protects aging skin. Contains powerful natural antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
Active ingredients: Dead Sea water, jojoba oil, shea butter, apple extract, palm oil, jojoba oil, sesame oil, wheat germ oil, geranium oil, ylang ylang oil, fennel oil (cleansing and toning, particularly for sensitive skin types), lavender oil (purifying and balancing), myrtle oil- already described in the Bible (balances sebum secretions), lemongrass oil, olive leaf extract, everlasting leaf extract (promotes tissue regeneration), wormwood extract, withania somnifera leaf extract (anti-inflammatory), st. john’s wart extract (anti-inflammatory)..
Recommendations: For combination skin types, it is recommended to complete the treatment with the Face Calming Solution for cleansing skin prior to application of the cream.
Morning Cream for Young Skin- MORNING DEW
Only contains herbs, plant oils and natural minerals. Richly nourishes and protects aging skin. Contains powerful natural antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
Active ingredients: Dead Sea water, safflower oil, avocado oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, shea butter, virgin pressed coconut oil, grape seed oil, apple extract, palm oil, jojoba oil, sesame oil, wheat germ oil, geranium oil, ylang ylang oil, fennel oil (cleansing and toning, particularly for sensitive skin types), lavender oil (purifying and balancing), myrtle oil- already described in the Bible (balances sebum secretions), lemongrass oil, olive leaf extract, everlasting leaf extract (promotes tissue regeneration), wormwood extract, coriander extract, etrog peel extract, olive leaf extract, inula helenium extract, grapefruit peel extract.
Treating seborrhea on facial skin
Seborrhea occurs mostly around the nose and between eyebrows. The skin becomes reddish and flaky. This phenomenon is widespread among type A people, in times of stress or other causes of toxins accumulation in the body (consider adapting the diet to the blood type).
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