Jess's Take

Anti Aging Skin Care

2011-04-19T14:58:00.000-07:00

What is Anti Again Skin Care?

One of the most interesting topics on skincare is anti aging skin care. As one gets older, the natural defense of our skin (and in fact of the whole body) weakens. Anti aging skin care is about protecting your skin from the negative effects of the aging process. Using an anti aging skin care regime will help in maintaining a young and fresh look for a longer period of time. However, anti aging skin care doesn’t end just here.

Anti aging skin care actually starts much before the symptoms of aging appear. Serious anti aging skin care is building and following a proper skin care routine much earlier in life (say in your teens). Anti aging skin care doesn’t mean adoption of any special skin care procedure but just following a normal procedure in the right methods. Eating a lot of fresh fruits and veggies, avoiding stress or learning to cope with stress, drinking a lot of water, staying active and using natural therapies can delay the aging process.

With age the skin undergoes significant change. You will need to analyze your current skin care procedure and skin care products to check if they are still suitable for your skin. Look at your current diet and make sure you are getting all your essential nutrients along with enough sleep. A few small changes in your lifestyle and a few skin care product changes can really go a long way in your anti aging skin care regime.

Remember that aging is a natural process and there is nothing that can stop it from happening. All these anti aging skin care measures can just help in aging gracefully and beautifully. BTrue Naturals. Beauty. Naturally.

Benefits to Natural Hair Care Products

2011-03-31T06:35:00.000-07:00

There can be many benefits to using Natural Hair Care Products.

Natural Hair Care Products were one of the last products I finally switched over from synthetic and very expensive hair care products! I finally started trying different natural hair care products. I found natural products that work for my hair and I have been really enjoying the affects it has on my hair.

One unexpected side effect I really notice was the complexion of my skin on my neck, back and shoulders. I used to always break out a lot in these areas. I always figured it was because I work outed a lot and was in the sun from swimming.

I was able to narrow down the cause of these breakouts to the hair care products because one day I ran out of my natural hair care products, I looked under my sink to see what I had, I had a bottle of Tresemme conditioner. I thought I would use this up before I went back to a natural conditioner. I found within two days my breakouts were back!

I did a little research and found that this is a common problem with shampoos and especially conditioners. Shampoos and conditioners contain many synthetic chemicals such as silcone that will coat your hair and skin blocking its natural functions. There are fillers, fragrances and extra added colors along with other commonly used chemicals that can irritate your skin. Be aware of what you are using on your hair, remember you rinse your hair and those suds go right down your neck, back and shoulders.

One of my favorite natural shampoos is by John Masters Organics. It has a decent lather and smells amazing, leaving my hair soft and silky!

Skin Care Through Monitoring Your Food Intake

2011-02-24T15:25:00.000-08:00

Have you been struggling with your skin condition? The food you are consuming may be playing a role in your skin condition

The current lifestyle many people live today promotes a lifestyle that can be very harsh on the skin. People today are busy trying to balance their work, families, and friends meanwhile trying to stay healthy and well balanced can become a challenge,

One of the things that hinder people from having good skin is the set of foods they eat. These foods might contain ingredients and other properties that can really affect a person's chemical balance. If you think that the foods that you are eating affects you in achieving healthy skin, try assessing your food intake for a couple of days. Maintain a good skin care regime and monitor your skin over these few days. Notice any changes?

How Foods Affect Your Skin

Skin care through monitoring your food intake can be effective if done properly. What you can do is list down all the foods including the drinks that you have taken in for several days and make an assessment after a couple days. In this way, you can track down which are the foods and drinks you have consumed that affect your skin. If nothing sticks out to you try eliminating two or three foods for a couple days and note any changes. It may take some time to accomplish this task but well worth it when you find the culprit food causing your skin issues.

By monitoring your food intake in a couple different ways you can keep your skin looking healthy and vibrant. By avoiding over eating, bad fat intake, acidic food, excessive alcohol and caffeine intake you will be on your way to healthier skin. Make sure you have a well balanced diet that consists of raw fruits and vegetables, raw nuts and seeds, legumes, whole grains and lots of water. Your skin is a reflection of your overall health and you too can have a healthy glow.

To find more details on what foods to avoid please read Skin Care through Monitoring your Food Intake.

Make it Easy to Avoid Common Chemicals in Skin Care

2011-01-25T13:06:00.000-08:00

Common Chemicals you should avoid when choosing your Skin Care Products

Most likely the ingredients on the back of your skin care products will be unrecognizable and most of us can't even pronounce them. Begin educating yourself on what chemical ingredients are harmful to your health and become a more informed consumer. Over time you will begin to recognize what skin care products are chemical free and safe. BTrue Naturals has provided a list of common chemicals you should be aware of to help you choose safe, chemical free skin care products.

Over the last decade more skin care products have popped up using terms such as "natural" & "organic" somewhere on the products packaging. Just because a cosmetic product uses the words "natural" and "organic" doesn't make it safe and chemical free. The only way to truly know if the product is chemical free is by reading the list of ingredients. If an ingredient is really long and hard to pronounce most likely you don't want to put it on your skin. Learn what synthetic ingredients to avoid and educate yourself so you know if your skin care products are truly chemical free.

There is no current legal definition for the term "natural" when talking about skin care products & cosmetics. Companies have their own in-house definitions for words like botanical, pure, organic & natural, as a result we as consumers are at the mercy of the manufacturers. Companies dedicate huge marketing budgets to promote the natural aspects of their products using terms such as natural & organic, leading to confusion among consumers and making it hard to choose the right products. The most important aspect to focus on when purchasing skin care products & cosmetics is the list of ingredients, become aware of common chemicals that should be of concern.

These handful of synthetic chemicals are ones to avoid with any skin care products. Common Chemicals List

How Can Natural Skin Care Improve your Health?

2011-01-12T19:47:00.000-08:00

Have you ever thought about what your skin does for you and how important it is to your health?

Having a daily regime and taking care of your skin can improve your health dramatically. The sole function of the skin is to protect you from the outside world. It behaves like a raincoat, acting as a factory producing vitamin D, sweat, hormones, oils, wax, pigments, all substances that we need. The skin eliminates and absorbs at the same time. It is a two way membrane that eliminates a number of harmful substances resulting from the metabolic activities of the intestines and liver.

The skin is a vary intricate micro anatomical structure, the skin is about as thick as a few sheets of paper. Within one square inch there are 650 sweat glands, 65 hair follicles, 19 yards of capillaries, 78 yards of nerves, and thousands of sensory cells, nerve endings and Langerhans cells for immunological protection. Also containing melanocyte cells and the tyrosinase enzyme responsible for producing the melanin, giving your skin its color.

Clearly the skin is a major factor in our health. It is very complex and we are still learning more and more about it everyday. By having a daily skin care regime we can help our skin in its natural processes of turning over skin cells and ridding itself of dead skin cells.

It is vital that the skin care products you use for your daily skin care regime are made up of natural and organic ingredients. Some scientists estimate that as much as 60% of what you apply to your skin reaches the bloodstream. As you can see the skin is very important to our overall health and by using all natural skin care products you can reduce your chemical exposure improving your overall health.

Rediscover Effective Skin Care Strategies

2011-01-03T20:18:00.000-08:00

What are the Most Effective Skin Care Strategies?

With the growing popularity of different skin care products on the market, people who have skin problems endlessly search for skin care products to relieve them. Due to lack of knowledge and information, more and more people are misled to use products and avail of treatments without consulting a dermatologist or a physician resulting to a more devastating situation.

To avoid mistakes in choosing skin care products and treatments, it is very important to have the knowledge about general causes of skin problems and types, the age of the patient, current status or conditions and you know what are the products appropriate for each skin type and problem.

Developing Healthy Habits really Helps!

Aside from skin problems, experts say that aging greatly contributes to unhealthy skin. In fact, some people feel that aging or growing old is like paying for something they haven’t consumed. But, if aging like skin problems is understood properly, preventive measures can be taken to avoid seeing aging as a torture or a punishment. The following are just some of the simple skin care strategies that you can practice to your daily life.

1. What your weight. Maintaining a healthy weight will help to avoid the early signs of aging

2. Quit Smoking. Smoking is bad for the skin as well as your health.

3. Shield yourself from the suns rays. Use a natural sunscreen to help protect your skin.

4. Drink plenty of water. This will help with your skin's hydration.

5. Stay happy! A positive outlook on life will help your overall health & well being.

These are some effective skin care strategies you can try to increase your overall health leading to healthier looking skin. These simple yet effective skin care strategies for healthy skin will rid yourself of the hassles of spending too much money on expensive and unnecessary skin care products and services. Remember your skin is a reflection of your overall health.

Proper Skin Care To Delay Aging

2010-12-28T12:29:00.000-08:00

Aging is a natural phenomenon; people cannot change the fact that they are aging.

Aside from physical changes, some people also dread aging because it slows down their system that hinders them to do things that younger people can do. Aging can affect memory and affect overall composure making people fearful of getting older. It is our outlook on aging that needs to change. With a little knowledge to help your skin and body “age gracefully”, you will only get better with age!

Fighting Aging

There are a few skin care tips that you can start implementing into your daily routine so you can keep your skin looking healthy and vibrant.

Steps to fight the unpleasant signs of aging:

1. Seek sun protection. Experts agree that protecting yourself from the sun's damaging and deadly rays is among the best skin care that you can do. One way to do this is by using safe and effective natural sun protection.

2. Quit smoking cigarettes! Many smokers do not realize that the major reason for having dry skin is by smoking.

3. Load up on fluids, most especially water. By taking in lots of fluids, especially water you can maintain your skin properly moisturized. Drinking enough water daily helps aid skincare hydration and healthy cell formation

4. Eat well. One of the surefire means to proper skin care is balanced nutrition. The foods people eat affect greatly their overall health. To ensure that you will have beautiful skin that is not prone to aging is by having a healthy diet.

These are some great ways to help combat the signs of aging and give your skin and body a far chance to “age gracefully”. At BTrue Naturals we pride ourselves on offering you safe and effective natural skin care products that will help to combat the signs of aging and help you achieve your healthiest looking skin.

For the full article on Proper Skin Care To Delay Aging. At BTrue Naturals we believe that beauty comes from within. Beauty. Naturally

Natural Skin Care Can Never go Wrong

2010-12-21T15:48:00.000-08:00

Here are some natural ways to improve the health of your skin

One of the most common yet inexpensive ways of going through a natural exfoliation process is to use dry brush exfoliation that can regularly be done in the morning before taking a shower. Commonly used for this form of natural exfoliation is a fruit or vegetable base fine abrasive scrub, like a loofah, natural soft bristle brush or skin scrub.

Changing the foods you eat can keep your skin looking great!

Good and healthy skin is reflective of the effects of a good digestive system and this is where a healthy diet comes in. Consequently people who suffer from skin disorders like rosacea, psoriasis and acne, also are susceptible to constipation or other imbalanced digestive conditions. Another major factor of troubled skin is the lack of fiber in the diet, which is also key to ensuring a good digestive process.

Good diet suggestions that help to ensure good & natural skin care:

- Maximize your water intake

- Include high fiber foods in your diet

- Snack on raw foods such as fruits & veggies to increase your nutrient in take

- Avoid in taking excess sugar

These are some simple natural skin care tips you can try at home yourself that will increase your overall health leading to better looking skin. These simple yet effective skin care tips for healthy skin will rid yourself of the hassles of spending too much money on expensive and unnecessary skin care services

Here is the full article on Natural Skin Care Tips that can Never go Wrong. At BTrue Naturals we believe that beauty comes from within. Beauty. Naturally

Is Sunscreen really protecting you from Cancer?

2010-02-26T10:35:00.000-08:00

Studies are starting to show sunscreens are not protecting us like we thought!

For years we have been told to lather chemical filled sunscreens all over before going out in the sun. I have always hated sunscreens. They always make me break out and cause my skin to be extremely oily. But I continued to put them because I was always told that I need to protect my skin. Well as I have dived deeper into researching sunscreens and the chemical effect on our bodies it is starting to become clear that most of the marketing we see is a lot of garbage.

Studies are starting to show that heavily used chemical sunscreens may actually increase cancers by creating more free radicals on the skin. These chemicals breakdown in the sun and start to form free radicals on the surface of your skin. These free radicals can potential cause major skin damage and even cancer. One of the most powerful free radical generators known is the ingredient Benzophenone so avoid buying any sunscreen products containing that ingredient.

Adding to the problem is the risk of contamination concerns that I have mention in previous posts. Some ingredients in sunscreens can form cancer causing agents that absorb right through the skin and enter the bloodstream. The most shocking aspect I have read is that these ingredients have now been found in breast milk and are potentially reaching our children without us knowing.

To further add to the problem is many free radical generating sunscreen chemicals also have estrogen like-effects. These effects can increase cancers, cause birth defects in children, lower sperm counts in men along with other serious medical problems. Estrogen chemicals can mimic hormonal estrogen and cause many problems.

It took me a long time to find a truly natural sunscreen but my search is over. I found a great company out of florida who uses zinc oxide as the SPF ingredient and uses a great formula for the inactive ingredients to help fight free radicals from forming and keep your skin looking young and vibrant.

Check it out all the ingredients are posted:
MelanSol® All Natural Sunscreen SPF-25

Please be aware of what you are putting on your skin it is in your bodies best interest!

Source: The Chemical Sunscreen Health Disaster

Contaminants may be forming in the skin care products you buy

2010-01-29T13:11:00.000-08:00

What could be lurking in your Shampoo bottles?

Contaminants can form in many of the products we buy at the supermarket. I have been recently coming across a lot of articles regarding contamination concerns in many skin care and body care products that are commonly used. This is becoming a health concern because these contaminants are not going to be listed on the ingredients list & have found to have possible health concerns as well as environmental concerns.

How do contaminants get into our skin care products?

Chemicals such as Nitrosamines are formed when ingredients like TEA and other ingredients are mixed together. Another by product formed is called 1,4_Dioxane (a known carcinogen) that is of great concern.

One issue I find to be a common problem with these contaminants are issues I have talked about in earlier posts about the lack of safety regulations placed on manufactures. If the manufactures were required to run safety test and keep contaminants like these out of our products we all would be safer.

I will be putting a list together of ingredients to avoid that are connected to contamination concerns. As of now I have a list of contaminants to be careful of click here "common chemicals". I do have some ingredients within these pages, but I will post the list when I get it put together. In the mean time, educate yourself on what contaminants are and how to avoid them.

This is a forever changing industry and one of my missions is to bring to you (the public) information to help us all make healthier wiser decisions for ourselves and our families. Be Happy, Be Healthy!

Natural Skin Care Education

2010-01-19T13:42:00.000-08:00

Why is Natural Skin Care so important for your skin?

The close relationship between the skin and the body has often been overlooked or forgotten because the skin has always been looked at as a separate entity. The condition of the skin is governed by many internal body functions and is the primary line of defense against disease and infection from the outside world. More has been discovered about the way the skin functions, its components and structure. There are many different functions of the skin. If the skin isn't functioning properly it can effect your overall health.

It is true that the sole function of the skin is to protect you from the outside world but there is so much more to what the skin does for our body. The skin eliminates and absorbs at the same time. It is a two way membrane that eliminates a number of harmful substances resulting from the metabolic activities of the intestines and liver. It is vital you take care of your skin with proper nutrients as well as topically applying natural skin care products to help the skin repair, heal and thrive.

Because your skin is such an important part of your health using natural organic skin care products is essential. Many personal care products contain harmful synthetic chemicals that can strip your skin of its natural oils, block the natural functions of the skin and potential have long term health effects. Your skin can absorb 60% of what you put on it, so why put synthetic chemicals on it that have been linked to cancer?

Skin Care Education is important for you to embark on. To know how your skin functions and what it does for your health will help you better understand why it is so important to use natural skin care products.

Skin Care Functions & Education

2010-01-16T21:41:00.000-08:00

The Major functions of the Skin.

The skin is the largest organ of our body and one of the 7 channels of elimination containing about 70% water, 25% protein and 2% lipids, the skin helps the main organs of elimination (liver, kidneys, intestines) get rid of waste buildup

There are 5 major functions of the skin

1. The skin acts as a barrier to infections.

2. The skin provides our sense of touch, the nerve endings of the skin provide the body with information about the outside world.

3. The skin regulates our temperature, it helps to maintain our core temperature so other organs can keep a constant state of physiological activity.

4. The skin excretes waste and excess salt from the body.

5. The skin synthesizes the use of Vitamin D in sunlight needed for absorption of calcium & phosphate.

From the above list it is obvious that the skin is a very important organ in our bodies and needs to be taken care of and maintained for optimal health. Using natural skin care products are going to help keep your skin functioning properly as well as looking healthy. Your skin is a major mode of chemical entry so using organic body care products will help to keep your skin healthy.

Sources: Skin Care Information

The Benefit of Eating Raw Foods for your skin

2010-01-09T15:47:00.000-08:00

Eating Foods high in Nutrients will help the appearance of you skin. One of the best ways to improve your skin is to change your diet to a raw foods diet.

There are many benefits to eating raw foods. Raw foods contain enzymes that cooked foods do not have because heat destroy most enzymes at 118 degrees. Eating a raw food diet can help you lose weight and become healthy. Enzymes are needed to perform many functions in the body including digestion, assimilation and elimination of food. Eating this way can really help to pull toxins out of your system, building your immune system to help combat disease.

Benefits of a Raw Food Diet
You can eat as much as you want
It is very rich in fiber
Help to clear skin
Energy
More nutritional value

Remember your skin is the largest organ in your body accounting for 16% of your body weight. The skin is considered to be one of the most important organs in your body. Your skin is a reflection of what is going on inside your body.

Many raw fruits and vegetables contain nutrients to help your skin repair and rebuild. You are also adding natural moisture to your body to help hydrate your skin. Good examples of foods to eat that help your skin are carrots, apples, asparagus, broccoli, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, red pepper, garlic, onion, watercress and kale.

Read more on Living In a Toxic World and how you can combat the signs of aging by cleaning up your diet. Read more on Skin Care Education to learn more skin care tips to keep your skin looking its best.

Sources: Beauty and Raw Food
Raw Food and Skin - Tips and Advice

Skin Care Tips for Younger Looking Skin

2009-12-11T12:23:00.000-08:00

More Skin Care Tips to help your skin stay looking young.

Taking care of your skin and the skin care products you put on your skin can have a major effect on your health. Your skin is a reflection of your overall general health. Many factors such as lack of sleep, hormonal swings, stress, poor diet, illness, and age can contribute to the condition and health of your skin. It can reveal your bad habits, such as smoking and excess sun exposure, even alcohol will dehydrate your skin and interfere with the body's circulation.

Skin Care Tip #1:

Wash your face in the morning and in the evening. Your skin can produce oil at night while you sleep and you want to gently wash that oil off before applying any moisturizers and make up to your face. At night you want to wash off all you make up as well as all the oil and dirt that has accumulated throughout your day.

Skin Care Tip #2:

When you are in the shower washing your face gently with a natural facial cleanser two times can help. Wash it first thing when you start you shower and finish with washing your face at the end.

When you first jump in the shower you will wash off all the surface oils and dirt. While you are showering the steam will help to open up your pores allowing dirt and toxins to come out from underneath the skin. By washing your face again at the end of your shower you can really help get the dirt out from underneath the skin.

Skin Care Tip #3:

Eating fresh fruits and vegetables regularly can help keep your body healthy and free of toxins. Along with this stay away from refined sugars and animal fats. Remember your skin is a reflection of your overall health.

Skin Care Tip #4:

Get proper amounts of sleep. On average an adult should be getting anywhere from 7-8 hours of sleep every night.

Skin Care Tip #5:

Drink plenty of water. This helps to keep your body flushed of toxins and your skin hydrated.

Skin Care Tip #6:

Don't forget the sunscreen. With this said sunscreen are one of the worst culprits in the skin care industry for having loads of synthetic chemicals in them. BTrue Naturals found a great natural sunscreen that not only protects your skin but also feeds your skin high quality antioxidants to help your skin fight free radicles.

MelanSol All Natural Sunscreen SPF-25 is a chemical free, hypo-allergenic sunscreen for the face and body. All the ingredients are posted so check it out.

Feeding the skin natural vitamins and minerals can keep your skin strong and healthy. Staying away from potentially harmful synthetic ingredients and going with natural skin care products with natural ingredients will help the skin stay healthy and vibrant.

The Many Benefits to using Natural Skin Care Products

2009-12-01T17:18:00.000-08:00

There can be many benefits to using Natural Skin Care Products that may not be the obvious.

I used to always break out on my back and shoulders. I always figured it because I workout a lot. I also started to except that I would always have this issue. Over the years I have worked on my diet and making sure I get more fresh foods in my diet. As I slowly switched over to natural skin care products the problem slowly got better.

The one item that took me a while to finally convert over to the "natural side" was my shampoo and conditioner. I finally started trying different natural hair care products and started seeing a big difference in my skin on my back and shoulders. No more breakouts!

I did a little research and found that this is a common problem with shampoos and especially conditioners. There are many synthetic chemicals in shampoos and conditioners that will strip your hair and skin of its natural oils. There are fillers, fragrances and extra added colors that can really irritate your skin. Be aware of what you are using on your hair, remember you rinse your hair and those suds go right down your neck and back.

One of my favorite natural shampoos is by Max Green Alchemy.

How can detoxing your body help your skin?

2009-11-19T08:08:00.000-08:00

a chemical free lifestyle can help your skin look its healthiest

Your skin is a reflection of your overall general health. Many factors can contribute to the condition and health of your skin. It can reveal your bad habits, such as smoking and excess sun exposure, even alcohol will dehydrate your skin and interfere with the body's circulation.

There are 80,000 synthetic chemicals currently registered by the EPA being used today in a variety of consumer goods. Only a handful of these potential environmental toxins have been tested adequately for safety. If you stop and think about all the possibilities of exposure to toxins it is a bit overwhelming.

These chemicals are being released into the ground world wide, getting into the soil where we grow our food and get our water. Chemical emissions are pumped into the air we breath everyday, increasing each year. Chemical fertilizers, pesticides and industrial waste collects in groundwater and reservoirs, this contaminated water is used to irrigate crops and feed our livestock. Our foods are packaged with preservatives, artificial colorings, sugars, and chemical additives. To top it off the skin care products we use are packed with potentially harmful chemicals.

Exposure to chemicals today is far greater in concentration than in previous generations. With the increase in chemical use over the last century it is no wonder there is an increase in degenerative diseases. Degenerative diseases that were once rare or nonexistent are now at epidemic levels. It is virtually impossible to avoid contact with all chemicals we encounter on a daily basis. When the body becomes overwhelmed with toxic debris, it has a hard time functioning properly, thus we start to show symptoms based on exposure leading to degenerative diseases.

So what can you do to keep your exposure to a minimum?

Step 1: Start buying organic fruits a veggies whenever possible.

Step 2: Eat foods that are fresh and not prepackaged.

Step 3: Drink plenty of water.

Step 4: Add herbs and supplements into your diet that can help your body pull toxins out.

Step 5: Exercise regularly.

Step 6: Use natural skin care products that are chemical free.

Performing a "fast" periodically will help your body pull out already accumulated toxins. If these steps are taken you will have a healthy body that is strong and resilient. Your skin will look beautiful because your body is healthy.

Avoiding Synthetic Colors in your Skin Care Products

2009-11-16T07:14:00.000-08:00

Why should you be avoiding Synthetic Colors?

The majority of the FDA-approved coloring agents for foods and skin care products are synthetic. Synthetic colors are mainly coal-tar derivatives made from chemical compounds which are made when coal is distilled.

Dyes can be used in a variety of different products such as paints, cosmetics, clothes, inks, pesticides and medicines. Colorings found in skin care products are known as iron oxides. Iron oxides originate as minerals, but often react with chemicals at high temperature to isolate and refine the material.

There is still a great deal of controversy about the use of coal tar colors. Almost all these colors have been shown to cause cancer when injected into the skin of mice. Many people are allergic to coal tar colors. If you have a reaction to a skin care product there is a high probability that it could be the synthetic color causing the reaction.

Another major concern with the use of synthetic colors is an environmental issue. The industrial dye process involves a solution that is dumped into the rivers across the world, this leaves a dye sludge. Millions of tons are being dumped world wide!

When you are looking at the ingredients list in a skin care product you should be looking for colorants listed as FD&C, D&C, and Ext. D&C. FD&C. These colors are approved for the use in food, drugs. and cosmetics. You should be avoiding any product that has any of these in the ingredients list. When you are looking at Natural Skin Care Products you shouldn't assume they don't have synthetic colors in them. You must look at the ingredients list.

BTrue Naturals carries natural skin care products that do not contain synthetic colors. One natural skin care product that is one of my personal favorites is Pharmacopia's Hand Cream. It is none greasy and soaks into the hands very nicely.

If you have tried Pharmacopia's Hand Cream post a comment and give us some feedback.

Exposure to Toxins through Skin Care Products

2009-11-14T16:22:00.000-08:00

Do You Really Know What Your Skin Care Products contain?

The average adult uses 9 skin care products everyday, this is equivalent to 126 synthetic chemicals you are exposing yourself to everyday! Many of the synthetic chemicals used in the skin care industry today have not been tested for safety and we do not know the long term effects of these chemicals. Meanwhile there is very little regulations placed on manufactures to test their skin care products and ingredients used in their skin care products. So what are you putting on your skin?

The EWG (Environmental Working Group) did a study in 2007 of 15,000 cosmetics and other skin care products. Their researches found that 22% of all products may be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane (a known animal carcinogen). Studies have shown that this chemical readily penetrates the skin. Their analysis shows that 1,4-dioxane may be present in 57% of all baby soaps, and 34% of all body lotions.

When it comes to impurities in our skin care products we are only hitting the tip of the iceberg. The EWG also discovered that 1 in 5 adults are potentially exposed EVERY DAY to all of the top seven carcinogenic impurities common in skin care products.

To avoid chemical exposure use truly natural skin care products. You must start education yourself on what chemicals to avoid in your skin care products. At BTrue Naturals we have sought out to find and bring natural skin care products to the market that are safe and effective. We have done the research for you. All the skin care products we carry have the ingredients posted so you can read through them and make sure they are what you want.

One of my absolute favorite skin care products is Juice Beauty's Green Apple Peel for Sensitive skin. You can be assured that there are no toxins in this product!

Source: EWG Research Shows 22 Percent of All Cosmetics May Be Contaminated With Cancer-Causing Impurity

The Benefits of Antioxidants Skin Care

2009-11-09T15:32:00.000-08:00

The importance of Antioxidant Skin Care

Be applying natural skin care products with high quality antioxidants to your skin you can help prevent further and future cell membrane damage and repair already damaged skin cells. Antioxidants have shown to slow, stop or neutralize cell oxidation and damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are the reason why we need antioxidants. Free radicals are formed from oxidation and through the break down of food through our metabolism and from the environment. Free radicals cause a lot of damage to the skin cells and are highly reactive substances that can damage and even kill skin cells. By topically applying antioxidants and ingesting antioxidants through our foods we can keep our skin looking young and healthy.

What are antioxidants? Antioxidants are chemicals that protect the cells by neutralizing external and internal forces. These forces can include sun damage, pollution, emotions, metabolism and the presence of excess oxygen. Antioxidants act as the armor and ammunition your skin needs to battle free radicals. Free radicals form by exposure to many things such as environmental pollution, sunlight, smoke and poor dietary habits.

It is inevitable that we all form and produce free radicals in our system from everyday living. That is why it is so important to add antioxidants into your daily routine. Antioxidants stop the destructive cycle free radicals can cause. Antioxidants have shown to slow, stop or neutralize cell oxidation and damage caused by free radicals.

It is important to feed your body antioxidants as well as apply them topically to have healthy, great looking skin. Always use natural skin care products when using heavy antioxidants, when these antioxidants mix with the other synthetic ingredients the outcome is unknown. Eating foods high in antioxidants is also very beneficial to the health of your body and skin. Antioxidants can be found in foods such as brightly colored fruits, vegetables, various plants and herbs.

Check out a list of antioxidants that are beneficial to your skin. Antioxidant skin care is an important aspect to keeping your skin looking young and healthy. At BTrue Naturals we carry many products that contain natural antioxidants to help your skin look and feel better.

My personal favorite with the highest quality vitamin E you can get on the market:

MelanSol All Natural Moisturizer For Face and Body

Skin Care for 30 Year Olds

2009-11-04T15:16:00.000-08:00

Skin Care Tips for 30 Years Old

As I have gotten a bit older I have found that my skin has changed. My skin is dryer and more sensitive to the skin care products I use. I want to share a few skin care tips I found worked for me.

I always used cleansers that would seem to really dry my skin out. I kept having oily skin so I assumed I need a cleanser geared for oilier skin. I continue to have excessive oil on my face and breakouts all the time. As I transitioned into using natural skin care products many of my breakouts really cleared up. I also discovered creamy cleansers or what some companies may call "milk cleansers". This really helped with my skin becoming less oily.

What was happening was the other cleansers were over drying my skin causing an imbalance. My skin was so dry that it produce excessive amounts of oil. Now that I have found great natural creamy cleanser and natural milk cleansers I am not breaking out anymore and my skin is no longer oily.

Another skin care tip is to use a natural moisturizer. Because I was so oily I also assumed I didn't need a moisturizer. Even if you have oily skin you need to moisturizer your skin to keep it looking healthy and vibrant. Another great skin care product to use is a toner. Toners help to hydrate and balance the skin's natural moisture for a fresh looking complexion.

For more skin care tips check out www.BTrueNaturals.com. Many of these skin care tips have worked great for me to keep my skin looking its best.

Avoiding Synthetic Fragrances

2009-11-03T08:02:00.000-08:00

Why should you avoid synthetic fragrances?

The word fragrance in the list of ingredients can include hundreds of ingredients, companies are not required to list each ingredient that makes up the fragrance they have for a given product. "Most or all of them are synthetic. Symptoms reported to the FDA have included headaches, dizziness, rashes, skin discoloration, violent coughing and vomiting, and allergic skin irritation. Clinical observations by medical doctors have shown that exposure to fragrances can affect the central nervous system, causing depression, hyperactivity, irritability, inability to cope, and other behavioral changes." (Home Safe Home, Debra Lynn Dadd).

In 1989 the US National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health evaluated 2,983 fragrance chemicals for health effects. They identified 884 of them as toxic substances. The US Environmental Protection Agency found that 100% of perfumes contain toluene, which can cause liver, kidney and brain damage as well as damage to a developing fetus.

It is very important to note that there is currently no regulation of the phrases "essential oils" or "natural fragrance." Manufacturers are free to identify synthetic fragrance as an essential oil or natural fragrance, even "pure." If you have a reaction to a skin care product it is most likely the synthetic fragrance you are having a reaction to.

My advice is to avoid any skin care product with synthetic fragrances. Read the ingredients list and make sure that if there is a scent in the skin care product it is from a truly natural sources such as lavender, tea tree, geranium and much more. This is another great reason to use natural skin care products. Because our DNA has evolved over millions of years, every cell in our body is programmed to respond to the truly natural phytochemicals found in the real plants that we evolved alongside. When we breathe or ingest plant materials, our bodies recognize the molecules and know how to process them, safely. Unlike synthetic chemicals our bodies cannot recognize.

One of my favorite Body Lotions with natural scents are:

Deep Steep Rich Body Butter

Skin Care Tips for Healthy Looking Skin

2009-10-29T16:45:00.000-07:00

Skin Care Tips

By taking care of your skin on a daily basis you are helping it in the natural process of cell turnover by removing dead skin cells and replacing them with healthy new skin cells. Using quality natural skin care products that contain natural ingredients may help improve many skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, cracked heels and other skin conditions, as well as maintaining healthy looking skin. Avoiding chemical based products with synthetic ingredients is always a smart choice.

Skin Care Tip #1:

Use skin care products that contain natural ingredients such as botanicals, essential oils, natural vitamins and minerals. Many skin care products on the market today can have harsh chemicals stripping your skin of its natural oils causing skin conditions or irritate already existing problems such as eczema or psoriasis.

Skin Care Tip #2:

Avoid skin care products with Synthetic Fragrances. One synthetic fragrances can be made up of hundreds of synthetic chemicals.

Skin Care Tip #3:

Avoid skin care products with Synthetic colors. The World Health Organization has found many colors to be unsafe, many colors that were thought to be harmless are now found to produce injury when fed to animals.

For more Skin Care Tips check out www.BTrueNaturals.com.

If you have Skin Care TIps that work for you post your tips below and share with others. People may be struggling with similar skin problems you had and have been able to solve. What is your problem and or solution?

What are SLS and SLES?

2009-10-27T08:22:00.000-07:00

The Concern with SLS and SLES

SLS stands for Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and SLES stands for Sodium Laureth Sulfate. These two ingredients are inexpensive denaturants, surfactants and cleansing agents. They remove oils from the skin drying it out by stripping the protective lipids from the surface so it can't effectively regulate moisture. SLES is a more mild version of SLS and is often claimed as being natural because it is derived from coconut oil but it is the manufacturing process that is the problem.

SLS and SLES is found in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers and many other skin care products. These ingredients are also in many other products such as garage floor cleansers and engine degreasers. They are cheap and very harsh detergents and should not be used on our skin for cleansing.

These ingredients are known irritants to the skin and eyes. They have degenerative effects on the cell membrain and can denature proteins in the body creating the potential to cause cancer. There are many other concerns with these ingredients including environmental concerns. They are in about 90% of all shampoos and in many other skin care products so be aware of what you are buying.

The other major concern with Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate is contamination. Both these ingredients can react with other ingredients forming nitrosamines and 1,4-Dioxane both of which have been linked to cancer.

The abundent use of these ingredients is another reason why using natural skin care products is so important. Keeping you and your family away from chemical exposure will benefit your health for the long term.

The natural skin care products BTrue Naturals carries do NOT contain SLS or SLES. Check out our amazing John Masters Organics Shampoos. They are great for keeping your hair healthy and balanced.

BTrue Naturals Strict Guidelines

2009-10-26T14:20:00.000-07:00

BTrue Naturals' Guidelines for Natural Skin Care

The current standards set for the skin care industry are lacking in a major way. At BTrue Naturals we created higher standards for our company and set out to be a leader in natural skin care products.

The lack of knowledge in the skin care industry leads to consumer confusion making it hard for consumers to make educated decisions when purchasing skin care products. We want to help promote and educate people on the seriousness of this issue and the effect it can have on the future. You can find our natural skin care guidelines we vow to follow in order to keep our customers, their safety and the environment at the utmost importance on our website at:

BTrue Naturals Guidelines for Higher Standards

There are many controversial ingredients out on the market today. Many ingredients have misinformation attached to them while others are not talked about enough. The major issue is the lack of studies being done and not knowing the long term effects of these ingredients on people and the environment.

It is important to help promote companies that are trying to follow a higher standard in creating natural skin care products and organic body care. The more awareness there is about this issue and we promote companies working hard to change the standards of the cosmetic industry the better and safer our skin care products and body care products will be.

Why the Skin on the Face is Different.

2009-10-22T18:25:00.000-07:00

Why is the skin on our face different?

The skin on your face is especially sensitive because it is constantly exposed to the environment. Just like the skin on your body it is important to have a daily regime. Having a skin care regime is important in maintaining healthy looking skin. Skin care is about prevention not just treating ailments as they arise. By treating your skin you are helping it in the natural process of cell turnover removing dead skin cells and replacing them with healthy new skin cells.

Always use natural facial care products, avoid using synthetic chemicals that you may have reactions to and might be clogging your pores.

Washing your face every morning with a natural gentle cleanser and using an appropriate moisturizer for your skin is a great way to start the day. At night your skin can produce a lot of oils. If you workout at all in your day make sure you wash your face as soon as you can after your workout. When you sweat you are excreting toxins through your pores as well as accumulating dirt and bacteria from the environment. Always wash your face at night with a cleanser to get makeup and other oils and dirt off your skin. Going to bed at night with a dirty face is never a good idea.

Using other natural facial care products such as toners, scrubs, masks and peels can help to fight problematic skin and keep your face looking young, healthy and vibrant. Check out one of my favorite mud masks on the market:

Alaskan Glacial Facial Purifying Mineral Mud Masque

Avoiding Parabens in your Skin Care Products

2009-10-20T08:38:00.000-07:00

Why are Parabens so dangerous?

Parabens: meaning para-hydroxybenzoic acid it is used as a preservative and fragrance, used as inhibitors of microbial growth and to extend shelf life. Parabens are found in 75-90% of most skin care products & cosmetics such as shampoos, lotions and deodorants. Ingredients include: methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, isopropylparaben, isobutylparaben, ethylparaben

Health Concerns with Parabens

In a study done by British researchers, found traces of parabens in 20 breast cancer tumors in women. The CDC tested urine from 100 adults and found parabens in nearly all. Parabens can act like estrogen compounds in the body (estrogenic compounds) impacting the endocrine system creating an increased cancer risk. They have also been linked to birth defects, developmental delays and neurotoxicity concerns.

All the natural skin care products that BTrue Naturals carries do not contain parabens. There are other preservatives that companies can use that are natural in origin. The accumulative affect of parabens is the major concern here. If you were using one product with a very small percentage of parabens it may not be of much concern but when a person is using 5, 10, 15 or more products a day with parabens as an ingredient or several of the ingredients all of the sudden that small percentage turns into a much larger percentage and having a greater affect on the body.

Please make sure you look at the ingredient list on your products and stay clear of parabens. There are great natural skin care products on the market without parabens. Check out some of our great natural facial care products such as Juice Beauty's Green Apple Peel Sensitive and Alaskan Glacial Facial Purifying Mineral Mud Masque. These products are paraben free and wonderful products that work great!

Having a good Skin Care Regime

2009-10-19T08:07:00.000-07:00

The Importance of a good skin care regime

Your face is exposed to the environment more than any other part of your body. You must shelter your skin from damage, to do this you need to clean your face everyday with a natural facial cleanser. You need a deep cleansing once in a while to keep the pores clear by using a facial exfoliant. Skin peels can also help to exfoliate and deep clean your skin. Finding a good facial moisturizer that works for your skin is vital keeping you from dry skin.

Figuring out what skin type you have is essential in choosing the right natural skin care products. Remember it is estimated that you absorb about 60% of what you put on your skin, so make sure you are using natural skin care and natural facial care products.

A great moisturizer for all skin types is MelanSol All Natural Moisturizer For Face and Body. It is extremely high in antioxidants and other natural oils to help moisturizer the skin.

Common Chemicals to be Aware of

2009-10-16T09:07:00.000-07:00

What Chemicals should you avoid when looking at Skin Care Products?

There are many synthetic chemicals to avoid when you are looking at your ingredients list on the back of your skin care products.

It is very hard to keep track of all the ingredients to avoid when looking at your skin care products. BTrue Naturals has taken the hard work out of it for you by giving you a list of Common Chemicals to Be Aware of.

This list includes synthetic fragrances, synthetic colors, preservatives, petrochemicals, contaminants and more. We have listed what it is, what the names on the ingredients list to look for as well as what type of products it is in.

Please look over the list of Common Chemicals to Be Aware of, educate yourself and become familiar with these names. Most of these ingredients have major health concerns connected to them. Take care of your health and your families health by being a more informed consumer.

The Accumulative Affects of Toxins in the Human Body

2009-10-15T18:18:00.000-07:00

The Importance of a chemical free lifestyle

There are 80,000 synthetic chemicals currently registered by the EPA being used today in a variety of consumer goods. Only a handful of these potential environmental toxins have been tested adequately for safety. Exposure to toxins can come in many different methods including the air we breath, the food we eat, the buildings we live and work in, pesticides and the vast array of consumer products we use everyday.

One of the most common methods of exposure is through our personal care items such as hair care products, skin care products, many cosmetics as well as fragrances we love to spray all over before we go out. The average adult uses nine skin care products in a day; this is the equivalent of 126 to 170 synthetic chemicals being applied to the body in ONE day. There are around 10,500 synthetic chemicals being used today in our cosmetics and skin care products. Only about 10 percent of these chemicals have been tested for safety, while the other 90 percent have not been tested or evaluated by any publicly accountable institution.

The National Institute of Occupational Safety has identified 900 personal care ingredients to have toxic effects. The European Union has banned and prohibited the use of 1,100 synthetic chemicals to be used in cosmetics that are known or suspected of having carcinogens, mutagens, or reproductive toxicants, while neither cosmetic products nor cosmetic ingredients are reviewed or approved by the FDA before they are sold to the public in the United States. Meanwhile the FDA has banned only 9 synthetic chemicals for use in skin care products!

For more informations please read:

"The Accumulative Affects of Toxins in the Human Body"

The Impact of Skin Care Products on the Environment

2009-10-14T14:54:00.000-07:00

What effect are Skin Care Products having on the Environment?

Skin care products are starting to be considered as an emerging contaminant for the environment along with prescription drugs, pesticides and other substances. This is another great reason to use natural skin care products.

The exposure of skin care products may be more chronic than exposure to pesticides and other industrial chemicals because skin care products are constantly infused into the environment wherever humans lie or visit. We use them everyday of our lives and everywhere we go. By using natural skin care products we can reduce the amount of chemicals going down our drains and contaminating our environment.

If a skin care product is truly environmentally friendly this should not only be the ingredients but the packaging the skin care products come in. The skin care industry is a huge industry that requires not only packaging but boxing, shipping, inks, transportation and production process. It is important that we find companies that do their best to have a "zero" footprint mentality.

All the skin care products that BTrue Naturals carries are environmentally friendly skin care products. We provide products with all natural ingredients and recyclable plastics, containers and packaging. A great product line we carry is called Max Green Alchemy. Check out their amazing Skin Rescue Cream.

Definitions to know for Natural Skin Care

2009-10-12T14:36:00.000-07:00

Skin Care Education

There is no current legal definition for the term "natural" when talking about skin care products. The only legal definition the USDA has for the term natural applies only to meat and poultry. This definition given is what we believe natural should mean when talking about skin care products.

Natural - is defined by the USDA National Organic Program as a substance that is derived from mineral, plant, or animal matter and does not undergo a synthetic process. Present in or produced by nature; not produced or changed artificially; not conditioned; not altered, treated, or disguised; faithfully representing nature. Read more at ingredients.

The current standards set for the skin care industry are lacking in a major way. The lack of knowledge in the skin care industry leads to consumer confusion making it hard for consumers to make educated decisions in purchasing skin care products. At BTrue Naturals we have given you some definitions we have set and make sure all our products follow these strict definitions.

Please make sure when you are purchasing a natural skin care product that you really take a look at the ingredients and not just what the packaging states. "Natural, organic, botanical, pure" can be used in any way there is no restrictions places on these terms. Don't be mislead.

A recommended product that follows these definitions is the Deep Steep Shea Butter Body Wash

Natural Skin Care - Higher Standards & Strict Guidlines

2009-10-11T12:32:00.000-07:00

The lack of knowledge in the skin care industry leads to consumer confusion making it hard for consumers to make educated decisions when purchasing skin care products. We want to help promote and educate people on the seriousness of this issue and the effect it can have on the future. We want you as a consumer to feel safe in knowing that the skin care products you are purchasing from BTrue Naturals are safe and effective. Below is a list of the guidelines we vow to follow in order to keep our customers, their safety and the environment at the utmost importance.

Here is a list of our strict guidelines.

It is important to help promote companies that are trying to follow a higher standard in creating natural skin care products and organic body care. The more awareness there is about this issue and we promote companies working hard to change the standards of the skin care industry the better and safer our skin care products and body care products will be.

Skin Care Tips for Hydrating the Skin

2009-10-07T12:36:00.000-07:00

Maintaining the skin's moisture is crucial in keeping the skin healthy and looking good. Many of the moisturizers on the market today are designed to prevent water loss not to actually hydrate the skin. Many of these ingredients are petroleum-based oils and synthetic silicones. These ingredients have a high likelihood of being contaminated with other harmful substances such as 1,4-dioxane, a known animal carcinogen. These chemicals are similar to chemicals you use for furniture. Do you really want to be putting furniture polish on your skin?

These ingredients behave like a barrier on top of the skin preventing the skin's normal respiration and function not allowing the release of toxins and waste. With this barrier in place now all that dirt and bacteria is trapped and will start blocking pores and hair follicles encouraging blackheads and acne.

A good skin care tip for hydrating the skin is to use natural moisturizers that contain humactants. Good natural humectants are aloe vera, marshmallow, cucumber, calendula, and red sea algae.

Dehydration is the most common skin condition. If your skin looks and feels dry, scaly and flaky you may be suffering from skin dehydration. Dehydrated skin is often confused with dry skin, dehydrated skin is hard to diagnose. To care for dehydrated skin use moisturizers that protect as well as moisturize the skin. Check out Skin Care Tips for more ideas.

Another great skin care tip for hydrating the skin is to drink plenty of water. Most of us don't drink enough water on a daily basis. Your body is 70% water so drink up! A well balanced diet packed with high nutrient rich foods is also another great way to help the skin looking and feeling hydrated.

My Skin Care TIp of the day is using a quality natural moisturizers. Keeping the skin hydrated is very important. One of my absolute favorite moisturizers that is great for face and body is called MelanSol, find it at:

MelanSol 100% Natural Antioxidant Moisturizer

Skin Care Education

2009-10-05T15:42:00.000-07:00

Over the last ten years we have learned more and more about the skin. It was previously believed that the skin acted as a barrier against the outside world to help protect us. While this is true it isn't solely a barrier, it excretes and absorbs at the same time. The sole function of the skin is to protect you from the outside world. It behaves like a raincoat, acting as a factory producing vitamin D, sweat, hormones, oils, wax, pigments, all substances we need. The skin eliminates and absorbs at the same time. It is a two way membrane that eliminates a number of harmful substances resulting from the metabolic activities of the intestines and liver.

Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It weighs more than any single internal organ, accounting for about 16 percent of your body weight. The skin is considered to be one of the most important organs in your body. Skin absorption is one of the major modes of chemical entry, some toxins can do more harm absorbed through the skin than through the digestive system because these chemicals lodge directly in fat cells, bypassing the liver. Some areas of the body absorb chemicals much more readily than others, including the lips, under the arms and around the eyes. Some scientists estimate that as much as 60% of what you apply to your skin reaches the bloodstream, a good example of this is birth control patches and nicotine patches.

This is why it is so very important to take care of your skin and help it along in its natural process of exfoliating and cleansing. Skin Care Education is important for you to know because knowing what type of skin you have can help you treat and take care of your skin. Educate yourself on common chemicals to avoid in your skin care products.

Using Natural Skin Care Products is so critical because you can be potentially absorbing harmful chemicals into your body. Educating yourself about skin care can help you take care of your skin and have healthy skin for years to come.

The Lack of Safety Test Manufactures are required to Run

2009-10-03T08:49:00.000-07:00

There are few regulations placed on skin care manufactures by the FDA. Because of this it is up to the manufacture to decide which safety tests to perform on ingredients and the finished skin care products that arrives on the shelf. For the most part the skin care industry has been a self-regulated industry.

One major problem with having a skin care product put on the shelf with no tests run are the contaminants it may contain. Some skin care products contain contaminants as a result of manufacturing. Typically these contaminants are an unintentional byproduct of the manufacturing processes and is cheap to test for and eliminate. But companies are not required to test ingredients for contamination and they don't have to test the final product for contamination before it hits the shelf for consumer use. Why would they spend the money to test for these contaminants if they are not required to?

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) researchers found that 22% of all skin care products may be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane (a known animal carcinogen). The EWG also found that one of every five adults is potentially exposed everyday to all the top seven carcinogenic impurities common to skin care products.

This information makes it so very important that we stay clear of most if not all synthetic chemicals in our skin care products. At BTrue Naturals we have provided you with non-toxic natural skin care products. Check out one of my favorites and top seller Max Green Alchemy Scalp Rescue Shampoo

The Lack of Standards Placed on the Skin Care Industry

2009-10-02T22:07:00.000-07:00

When I started researching about skin care products, I was amazed at the lack of national standards within the industry. There are very little regulations placed on companies and manufactures by the government or any sort of reputable agency. We as consumers are at the mercy of manufacturers and the skin care products they put on the shelves.

The European Union (EU) has prohibited the use of 1,100 chemicals that are known or suspected carcinogen, mutagens, or reproductive toxicants. Neither skin care products, cosmetics or their ingredients are reviewed by the FDA before they are sold to the public in the US. So far the FDA has banned only 9 chemical ingredients! Companies can use almost any ingredient they want in their skin care products with no one reviewing the product or ingredients before it hits the shelves.

Another part of the problem is the lack of national standard definitions. Words like "natural" and "organic" are defined by each individual company and what they decide that means to them. So a product can have such words on the packaging and it doesn't mean much. Companies have started dedicating huge budgets to marketing the "natural" aspects of their skin care products. Don't be fooled by what the packaging is saying. The only way to know if a skin care product is truly natural is by looking at the ingredients and becoming familiar with what ingredients to avoid.

I found myself buying skin care products that I believed were "natural" because of the misleading packaging. Being the health nut that I am I started looking at the ingredients and I could hardly recognize any of the words. Most of these words looked pretty "scientific" to me. So I began researching and started finding out what ingredients to avoid. Eventually I started educating myself on the skin care industry and finding companies that were truly natural. Check out BTrue Naturals for the products I have researched and discovered. There are some amazing natural skin care products that we carry. One of my absolute favorites is Alaskan Glacial Purifying Mineral Mud Masque.

Chemical Free Skin Care

2009-09-30T15:30:00.000-07:00

How To Distinguish a Chemical Free Skin Care Product from one that contains harmful synthetic chemicals

Over the last decade more skin care products have popped up using terms such as "natural" & "organic" somewhere on the products packaging. Just because a skin care product uses the words "natural" and "organic" doesn't make it safe and chemical free. There is no current legal definition for the term "natural" in the skin care industry. The only way to truly know if the product is chemical free is by reading the list of ingredients on the back.

Have you ever tried reading a label on the back of your skin care product?

Reading the labels can be a big challenge. At BTrue Naturals we have given you a list of Common Chemicals to become aware of. If you begin to read labels you will start to recognize the words and know what to avoid.

Begin looking for words such as Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera), Organic Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) butter and Wild crafted Essential Oil rather than the word "fragrance". These are more natural ingredients. Products that have chemical ingredients such as methylparaben or any word ending in "paraben" should be completely avoided. Any skin care product that has any sort of synthetic color or fragrance should also be avoided, these chemicals can cause problems.

At BTrue Naturals we carry chemical free skin care products. Check out our fabulous natural hand creams by Pharmacopia.

At BTrue Naturals we have researched each product and its ingredients so we have taken out all the work for you.

Why All Natural Skin Care is better

2009-09-27T18:13:00.000-07:00

Research has shown there may be long term, gradual effects linked to chemical ingredients in skin care products. While skin care products may not cause any immediate reaction in your body, the chemicals used in skin care products and cosmetics are stored and accumulated in the body. Many of these chemicals associated with health hazards are being passed onto unborn children. More than 33% of all skin care products contain at least one ingredient linked to cancer. The amount of a chemical ingredients in one single product may not be enough to harm one person, but when that chemical such as parabens are in 5 , 6 or even more of the products you use everyday there is an accumulative effect of exposure that can result in health problems.

Using Natural Skin Care Products is beneficial to your health. Your skin is a major mode of chemical entry and can absorb toxins through the skin barrier. Toxins absorbed through the skin can be more dangerous to your health because the toxins lodge right into your fat cells instead of going through your digestive system through the liver which helps to filter toxins out of your body. Taking good care of your skin plays a major role in your health.

Over the last decade more skin care products have popped up using terms such as "natural" & "organic" somewhere on the products packaging. Just because a cosmetic product uses the words "natural" and "organic" doesn't make it safe. There is no current legal definition for the terms such as natural in the cosmetic industry. The only way to truly know if the product is safe is by reading the list of ingredients on the back.

At BTrue Naturals we list all of our ingredients and have a list of Common Chemicals to help educate you on what to avoid.

Natural Skin Care is an important aspect of your health as well as the environment. A great product that is truly natural is our amazing Deep Steep Rich Body Butters. Keep your skin looking young and healthy by hydrating it everyday with natural skin care products.

Skin Care Tips

2009-09-25T09:06:00.000-07:00

Tips for a good Skin Care Regime

Having a good skin care regime is of the utmost importance in maintaining the health of your skin. It will help to keep your skin healthy and looking great. Skin care is about prevention, not just treating ailments as they arise. By taking care of your skin on a daily basis you are helping it in the natural process of cell turnover by removing dead skin cells and replacing them with healthy new skin cells. Using quality natural skin care products that contain natural ingredients may help improve many skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, cracked heels and other skin conditions, as well as maintaining healthy looking skin. Avoiding chemical based products with synthetic ingredients is always a smart choice.

For more great skin care tips check out BTrue Naturals Skin Care Tips. BTrue Naturals offers many products that help in the natural processes of the skin. We provide natural skin care products that will help heal skin conditions and help maintain the health of your skin.

My Skin Care TIp of the day is using a quality natural face and body moisturizer. Keeping the skin hydrated is very important. One of my absolute favorite moisturizers that is great for face and body is called MelanSol®, you can find it at:

MelanSol 100% Natural Antioxidant Moisturizer

The Importance of Natural Skin Care

2009-09-24T12:40:00.000-07:00

My name is Jessica and I have been developing BTrue Naturals over the past couple of years. I am a former athlete who is extremely active and into health and nutrition. Over the years I have developed a passion for eating healthy and keeping myself as healthy as possible. I started researching about cleansing and detoxifying the body when I stumbbled across tons of information about synthetic chemicals. I began finding out how much humans are exposed to toxin in our everyday lives. It seems that every corner we turn we are exposed to a synthetic chemicals.

One major method of exposure to synthetic chemicals and toxins is through our personal care items such as skin care products, facial care products, hair care products and cosmetics. It never even crossed my mind that washing my face would be expose my body to a handful of synthetic ingredients some of which can have severe health implications if exposed to them for a long period of time.

These synthetic chemicals are still being used in skin care products and cosmetics despite the health concerns they have. I found that there are few regulations placed on companies and manufactures to test their products for safety before it hits the shelves for use consumers to buy and use. The cosmetic industry for the most part is a self regulated industry.

With this information I created BTrue Naturals. BTrue Naturals is your online guide to help you find natural products for clean living. You can read more about the importance of using natural skin care products. Please take care of yourself and your family. This is an area of concern that people need to become aware of. It is not only affecting us but the environment as well.