I'm really considering "Natural " skin care....

[Suzq1]

Some suggestions are Sundari...Zen Med...Pratima skin care....Aubrey...Boscia...

I'm worried that all the copper peptides, retinoids,etc etc, etc are taking a toll on our skin...whadya think??

 

[NYAngel98]

Hey Suzq,

I guess it's all a matter of preference. Today's skin care contains a lot of different ingredients, many with copper or anti-oxidants to combat signs of aging, and retinols are usually wrinkle fighters and are recommended for acne and blemishes. Although I'm sure there are some ingredients out there that aren't fully designed to be gentle, but to act on specific problems. A lot of Indian or European skin treatments are starting to use natural elements usually only found in that geographic area and implementing them into their products. I don't really know how effective these ingredients are, but I know that 'Dead Sea mud' or Jordanian products have been noted to be effective. I'm sure that these products might be gentler on the skin being they are natural.. but I'm sure that it will also come with a big price tag being most of the ingredients are imported and hard to come by. My mother's friend is a pilot and got her a jar of Mud from Jordan from the dead sea on one of his flights there, and it was almost $250 for a small jar. While she says it's works wonderfully, it isn't something that most people can afford to run out and buy on a whim. Then you also have to be sure that you are in fact, getting what they claim is in the product and not just advertising allure. Honestly, if you feel that the products you use now are too harsh on your skin, by all means I would try something like the ones you mentioned... you have to see what works for you... Just maybe go to google.com and read up on the effectiveness of the ingredients and see if that is more of the results you are after. Good luck & let us know your reviews if you try some!

 

[Geek2]

I tend to agree with you about the natural skin care. I do use a retinol night cream that's just regular drugstore cream. I've wanted to try Dr. Hauska, Boscia etc lines but haven't yet.

 

[GR8FISCH]

One day I tried to count up all the lines I ever used, from BonneBelle at age 9 to now...it was an eye-opener & crossed the gamut from dimestore intelligence to department store insanity, flea market close-outs to infomercial start-ups, every health food store brand to puttering around in my own kitchen...Fanie Intl. still stands as the winner after 9.5 years, though supplements include Dr. Hauschka massage & face oils, organic crisco & coconut oils, Zia facial oils & sunscreen, Avon & Mary Kay sunscreen (depending on who got what & where I can locate it), Aubrey Camellia oil, Fruit of the Earth Aloe Gel, Daybreak Lavendar Farm Rhassoul soap (I'm going to get them for Christmas), Teresa Tapp's Bulgarian Lavendar essential oil & Skin Saver Series (I'll get that for Valentine's Day...nothing like planning ahead), & still toying with the idea of calling the Swanson catalog folks for their price on Klein-Becker's Strivectin cream, now with an additional eye cream....

 

[FeistyFemme]

I'm definitely considering switching to more natural skincare. Lately I've been using grapeseed oil and jojoba oil to moisturize, and my skin has never looked better! I've actually quit taking my oral antibiotic from the derm, and usually my skin would look like hell by now. I'm thinking of placing a LUSH order, but I may have to check out Daybreak Farms now...

 

[Geek2]

Hey I found the website for Daybreak Farms. I'm interesting in checking this line out now too!

http://soap-please.com/store/customer/home.php

 

[Suzq1]

You all are awesome with your suggestions! I don't know where to start.....

Originally Posted by Dixiediva

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[mzbees]

Originally Posted by Suzq1 Some suggestions are Sundari...Zen Med...Pratima skin care....Aubrey...Boscia...I'm worried that all the copper peptides, retinoids,etc etc, etc are taking a toll on our skin...whadya think??

I found for me, to keep it all simple. I LURRRVE Rhassoul clay, however, found in a bar form would break me out.

So, I buy it in bulk and use a hydrosol to make a paste.
I've used Aubrey, and it irritated my skin as well. Zia Oil Free Ultimate Moisturizer is awesome along with their Enzyme Mask (not the Pumpkin one).

I too use Retinol at night, and that has cleared up my skin tone considerably. I use the RoC one. Not in the gold tube, but the blue.

Becky

 

[Geek2]

2nd to the ROC Retinol in the blue tube! It's a great product and has made my skin look better too.

 

[GR8FISCH]

Ok...where did you find authentic rhassoul clay, what's a hydrosol (I think I've heard of it & used to know but it's been too long & where do I find that?) & are you sure it's 'pure' enough? Jody, at Daybreak Lavendar farm has an article about it & how other companies are using an inferior, that is, a lighter yellow form rather than the dark chocolate clay. Let me know please. This is good news.

 

[Geek]

Hi Jackie!! Happy to have you on Makeuptalk and welcome!! I'm Tony, one of the admininstrators here. But don't worry, I don't know BLANK about skin care and makeup

LOL





Originally Posted by Jackie

I've been using Daybreak's Rhassoul/POM combo for about 2 months now and love it. Has made a drastic improvement to my oily, acne-prone skin. Anyone who is interested in trying out Rhassoul should definitely check out Daybreak's site at www.soap-please.com. Daybreak also has some wonderful soaps, moisturizers, lotions and hydrosols.

 

[katrink]

I went to a Burts Bees Seminar/Lecture Wed evening and they gave us a gift bag with a ton of samples so I'm trying them and so far I like what I have used. Its a very simple skin care line without all the bells and whistles. Their theory is you shouldn't put anything on your skin that you can't eat. I like the fact that the products can be purchased locally and they aren't terribly expensive. Check out the website burtsbees.com they list every ingredient in every product.

 

[SusieQ]

Originally Posted by Suzq1 Some suggestions are Sundari...Zen Med...Pratima skin care....Aubrey...Boscia...I'm worried that all the copper peptides, retinoids,etc etc, etc are taking a toll on our skin...whadya think??

Nope! I disagree. You're wasting your time if you don't use anything thats loaded with antioxidants. They are the age erasers and the protectors from the environment. Hope you re-consider.

 

[NYAngel98]

I'm already starting to get on the anti-oxidant bandwagon! I take supplements everyday - especially since I'm still smoking..

 

[Geek]

Your smoking?? Oh man, give that nasty habit up!!





Originally Posted by NYAngel98

I'm already starting to get on the anti-oxidant bandwagon! I take supplements everyday - especially since I'm still smoking..

 

[NYAngel98]

I know.. I know..

I've tried - quit for awhile... but ended up going back. Still smoking the Ultra lights though - haven't gone any stronger... and cut back a lot - so i guess its some progress

 

[Geek]

Gotta get that monkey off yer back, dear!!





Originally Posted by NYAngel98

I know.. I know..

I've tried - quit for awhile... but ended up going back. Still smoking the Ultra lights though - haven't gone any stronger... and cut back a lot - so i guess its some progress

 

[Laura]

Must try herbal tea sometime! I myself LOVE water & think its the best thing for skincare. Anyone could see when i'm not drinking 2litres of water a day by my skin.. I start to have mild breakouts on my chin. WATER girls WATER. It's the best thing ever!

 

[Haloinrverse]

Originally Posted by devopink Bah. I think natural skincare is just another marketing scheme personaly -- well most of it. The best "natural" thing I do for my skin is drink herbal tea, which calms me down and has antiseptic properties. The only thing I use on my skin is a milky cleanser and a BHA moisturiser. I think my skin looks fine and I don't need any harsh treatments. hey devopink!
in a past post, you said you were a member of MUA, whats your MUA name? just curious.

i hope you like it here at MuT!

 

[katrink]

You are right it isn't a marketing ploy. I recently attended a Burts Bees seminar and one thing I learned is if you wouldn't eat it why put it on your skin. The ingredients are all natural. We even had the option to taste some of the skin care products. Go to the website burtsbees.com they list all of the ingredients.