The soap you buy at your grocery store may be the reason for your dry and damaged skin. Actually, the soap you think you are buying is truly not soap at all. Soap purchased from the store is made of petroleum by-products and is in fact considered a "detergent"!! If you use regular bar soap your skin may feel tight, dry and sometimes itchy. Not only does regular bar soap contain lye and petroleum, they also contain DEA and drying alcohols. Because glycerin is a high quality by-product in the soap making process, many mass commercial soap manufacturers often extract the glycerine and sell it as a by-product to be used in higher priced products like lotions and skin creams.Glycerin, put simply, is a humectant, which means it draws moisture to your skin from the air, allowing it to remain hydrated. This in turn keeps your skin healthy, supple and soft. In addition to hydrating your skin, glycerin is also known to be a natural remedy for yeast and fungal infections, such as eczema and psoriasis. It is especially good for sensitive skin. Glycerin soap does not contain synthetic ingredients that will cause skin irritations.
Contributed by: http:// ShineYourHineySoap.etsy.com
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Reason Number 1 to buy Handmade
My first reason to shop on Etsy will start with soap. Etsy supports over 500 soap listings which are handmade with natural ingredients that are great for the skin. So how can you be assured that they are good quality soap?
Simple, anytime a person buys something , they can leave feedback which tells the seller if the soap they make is worth buying or not. It is in the buyers best interest to make sure that each bar of soap they create is worth buying .
This is their business and they want the customer to be happy with their purchase so they come back when they want soap again.
So this means they will offer you a quality soap you can trust in , so you will do business with them again.
In other words, they care about their product and they care about your happiness, not just about the money. Which is pretty much all those commercial companies care about these days.
Here is an article I found written by health search. This article tells you how commercial soap can actually harm you.
If you are like most people, you believe that bar soap — the oldest cleanser around - is harmless. So you may be quite surprised to learn that today’s popular commercial soaps contain synthetic compounds that are loaded with health risks.
These are some of the most common health symptoms that studies have linked to ingredients found in common commercial soaps and commercial personal care products:
Sinus Problems
Exacerbated Asthma Conditions
Fatigue
Dizziness
Nausea
Migraine Headaches
“Unexplained” Sore Throats & Cough
Rashes, Hives, Dermatitis, Eczema
Irritations to mouth, eyes, skin, lungs
Chest Tightness
Shortness of Breath
You should know right away that the government does not regulate what “natural” means in soaps labeled natural, so commercial soaps can freely claim to be natural while still using the synthetic compounds discussed below - and they do.
If you are already using a “natural” soap, or if you intend to seek a safe alternative, please keep this in mind.
Three Potentially Risky Synthetic Compounds
While there are a number of chemical concerns, there are three synthetic components in commercial soaps you need to be most concerned with:
1) Triclosan;
2) Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS); and
3) Fragrance.
Most of the commercial bar soaps (and liquid and other forms) on the market today are composed of these and other chemicals.
Triclosan
The first antibacterial liquid hand soap exploded onto the market in 1995, claiming to be ten times more effective at eliminating disease carrying germs than regular liquid soap. In the eleven years since, antibacterial soaps have become a 16 billion dollar a year industry, adding shampoo, dishwashing detergent, toothpaste and various household cleaners to the “antibacterial” list.
Today, 75% of liquid soaps and over 30% of bar soaps in the US are antibacterial, all containing the synthetic chemical triclosan. Triclosan is the main ingredient in antibacterial products. The intention of triclosan is to prevent bacteria from reproducing, limiting the amount of bacteria on your skin, thereby decreasing illnesses.
Yet a study published in March 2004 found that people who used antibacterial soaps and cleaners developed cold and allergy symptoms as often as those who used regular soaps and cleaners, offering little more protection than ordinary soap against the most common germs.
Current research is showing us that if the widespread use of anti-bacterial soap continues in such an overused frenzy, we could be faced with super germs we can’t get rid of.
What the Antibacterial Soap Makers Don’t Tell Us
The triclosan in antibacterial soaps does NOT discriminate between good and bad bacteria. But we need good bacteria to survive, to help defend us against bad, harmful bacteria.
Our immune systems are being left increasingly vulnerable with the use of antibacterial soaps. Children especially should be exposed to some bacteria in early childhood in order to strengthen their immune systems, but the primary marketing target of the commercial antibacterial soaps is parents with young children.
Children who are not exposed to these common bacteria — because they are being wiped out by antibacterial soap — may be more prone to allergies and asthma.
Numerous studies have also found that the ongoing use of triclosan:
Has been shown to kill your skin cells
Dries your skin
Can aggravate skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis
Does nothing to prevent most illnesses, since colds, flues and more are typically viral (and antibacterial only kills bacteria, not viruses)
Dioxin, a highly carcinogenic may be formed during the manufacturing process of triclosan, making it a likely contaminant.
Finally, triclosan has now been found in 3 out of 5 women’s breast milk. It is also one of the most detected compounds in rivers, streams and other bodies of water, often in high concentrations, and is highly toxic to a number of different types of algae. This could have very destructive effects on aquatic ecosystems.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
One of the most dangerous chemicals being added to virtually every personal care product you can imagine, including soap, shampoo, conditioner, and cosmetics, is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). SLS is an anionic surfactant and the most commonly used chemical in car soaps, garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers and personal care products.
SLS has been found to have many side effects:
Eye, skin and mouth irritations
Membrane alterations
May be harmful for the brain, heart, spleen and liver
Chronic irritant contact dermatitis
Compromising the overall integrity of your skin barrier, rendering it open to exposure to bacteria
May actually harm cell function
Can corrode the hair follicle and cause hair loss
Fragrance
95% of the chemicals used in fragrances are petroleum-based synthetic compounds. Most of these chemicals are not tested for safety.
Manufacturers are only required to print “fragrance” on the label, nothing more.
Additionally, a product labeled “unscented” may contain a masking fragrance. A product must be marked “without perfume” to indicate no fragrance has been added.
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So what do you think? Do you want to continue to subject yourself those possible side effects just to get clean or would you rather lather up with something truly natural and made with concern for your welfare and happiness?
If you rather buy chemical just to save a few dollars, go ahead. You probably enjoy ripping your skin with every itch your chemical induced rash causes you. Then spend your savings on medicines your doctor suggests for you during your next doctors appointment. We wouldn't want to deprive you of all that fun.
But if you would rather not do your best impression of a lobster with skin disease and spending your hard earned saving on medicine does not appeal to you, I suggest paying a visit to Etsy and discovering a truly fresh and comfortable way to clean up. You might find it's not as expensive as you think.
www.etsy.com
Simple, anytime a person buys something , they can leave feedback which tells the seller if the soap they make is worth buying or not. It is in the buyers best interest to make sure that each bar of soap they create is worth buying .
This is their business and they want the customer to be happy with their purchase so they come back when they want soap again.
So this means they will offer you a quality soap you can trust in , so you will do business with them again.
In other words, they care about their product and they care about your happiness, not just about the money. Which is pretty much all those commercial companies care about these days.
Here is an article I found written by health search. This article tells you how commercial soap can actually harm you.
If you are like most people, you believe that bar soap — the oldest cleanser around - is harmless. So you may be quite surprised to learn that today’s popular commercial soaps contain synthetic compounds that are loaded with health risks.
These are some of the most common health symptoms that studies have linked to ingredients found in common commercial soaps and commercial personal care products:
Sinus Problems
Exacerbated Asthma Conditions
Fatigue
Dizziness
Nausea
Migraine Headaches
“Unexplained” Sore Throats & Cough
Rashes, Hives, Dermatitis, Eczema
Irritations to mouth, eyes, skin, lungs
Chest Tightness
Shortness of Breath
You should know right away that the government does not regulate what “natural” means in soaps labeled natural, so commercial soaps can freely claim to be natural while still using the synthetic compounds discussed below - and they do.
If you are already using a “natural” soap, or if you intend to seek a safe alternative, please keep this in mind.
Three Potentially Risky Synthetic Compounds
While there are a number of chemical concerns, there are three synthetic components in commercial soaps you need to be most concerned with:
1) Triclosan;
2) Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS); and
3) Fragrance.
Most of the commercial bar soaps (and liquid and other forms) on the market today are composed of these and other chemicals.
Triclosan
The first antibacterial liquid hand soap exploded onto the market in 1995, claiming to be ten times more effective at eliminating disease carrying germs than regular liquid soap. In the eleven years since, antibacterial soaps have become a 16 billion dollar a year industry, adding shampoo, dishwashing detergent, toothpaste and various household cleaners to the “antibacterial” list.
Today, 75% of liquid soaps and over 30% of bar soaps in the US are antibacterial, all containing the synthetic chemical triclosan. Triclosan is the main ingredient in antibacterial products. The intention of triclosan is to prevent bacteria from reproducing, limiting the amount of bacteria on your skin, thereby decreasing illnesses.
Yet a study published in March 2004 found that people who used antibacterial soaps and cleaners developed cold and allergy symptoms as often as those who used regular soaps and cleaners, offering little more protection than ordinary soap against the most common germs.
Current research is showing us that if the widespread use of anti-bacterial soap continues in such an overused frenzy, we could be faced with super germs we can’t get rid of.
What the Antibacterial Soap Makers Don’t Tell Us
The triclosan in antibacterial soaps does NOT discriminate between good and bad bacteria. But we need good bacteria to survive, to help defend us against bad, harmful bacteria.
Our immune systems are being left increasingly vulnerable with the use of antibacterial soaps. Children especially should be exposed to some bacteria in early childhood in order to strengthen their immune systems, but the primary marketing target of the commercial antibacterial soaps is parents with young children.
Children who are not exposed to these common bacteria — because they are being wiped out by antibacterial soap — may be more prone to allergies and asthma.
Numerous studies have also found that the ongoing use of triclosan:
Has been shown to kill your skin cells
Dries your skin
Can aggravate skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis
Does nothing to prevent most illnesses, since colds, flues and more are typically viral (and antibacterial only kills bacteria, not viruses)
Dioxin, a highly carcinogenic may be formed during the manufacturing process of triclosan, making it a likely contaminant.
Finally, triclosan has now been found in 3 out of 5 women’s breast milk. It is also one of the most detected compounds in rivers, streams and other bodies of water, often in high concentrations, and is highly toxic to a number of different types of algae. This could have very destructive effects on aquatic ecosystems.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
One of the most dangerous chemicals being added to virtually every personal care product you can imagine, including soap, shampoo, conditioner, and cosmetics, is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). SLS is an anionic surfactant and the most commonly used chemical in car soaps, garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers and personal care products.
SLS has been found to have many side effects:
Eye, skin and mouth irritations
Membrane alterations
May be harmful for the brain, heart, spleen and liver
Chronic irritant contact dermatitis
Compromising the overall integrity of your skin barrier, rendering it open to exposure to bacteria
May actually harm cell function
Can corrode the hair follicle and cause hair loss
Fragrance
95% of the chemicals used in fragrances are petroleum-based synthetic compounds. Most of these chemicals are not tested for safety.
Manufacturers are only required to print “fragrance” on the label, nothing more.
Additionally, a product labeled “unscented” may contain a masking fragrance. A product must be marked “without perfume” to indicate no fragrance has been added.
----------------
So what do you think? Do you want to continue to subject yourself those possible side effects just to get clean or would you rather lather up with something truly natural and made with concern for your welfare and happiness?
If you rather buy chemical just to save a few dollars, go ahead. You probably enjoy ripping your skin with every itch your chemical induced rash causes you. Then spend your savings on medicines your doctor suggests for you during your next doctors appointment. We wouldn't want to deprive you of all that fun.
But if you would rather not do your best impression of a lobster with skin disease and spending your hard earned saving on medicine does not appeal to you, I suggest paying a visit to Etsy and discovering a truly fresh and comfortable way to clean up. You might find it's not as expensive as you think.
www.etsy.com
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Critique European 4in1 Silver and Goldfill Bracelet
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7611563
Born and raised in Illinois we were re-located to N.Ky. in 2003. After having a doll business for 10 years with my best friend, I needed to learn a new trade because of downsizing. I found a new passion by searching the internet and the rest, as they say, is history. I have been making and selling my chainmaille jewelry for going on 3 years now and I still love every minute of it. It is my passion and my 'grounding'.
Open for critiques and sales
By Etsy Artist
maillemystique
Born and raised in Illinois we were re-located to N.Ky. in 2003. After having a doll business for 10 years with my best friend, I needed to learn a new trade because of downsizing. I found a new passion by searching the internet and the rest, as they say, is history. I have been making and selling my chainmaille jewelry for going on 3 years now and I still love every minute of it. It is my passion and my 'grounding'.
Open for critiques and sales
By Etsy Artist
maillemystique
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Critique Bunnys Out To Lunch Note Card
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9479458
My store includes items that my mother creates as well, hense the name craftywomen in plural. Most of the sewing is my mothers items, as well as the home decor. I usually make jewelry, cards, and pretty much anything else besides sewing.
I like to do an assortment of things. My interested are very scattered and usually it only takes one person or item to peak my interest in trying out a new hobby.
The latest item in my store will almost always represent what my current interests are.
You never know what you might to do till you try it out first.
Open for critiques and sales
By Etsy Artist
craftywomen
My store includes items that my mother creates as well, hense the name craftywomen in plural. Most of the sewing is my mothers items, as well as the home decor. I usually make jewelry, cards, and pretty much anything else besides sewing.
I like to do an assortment of things. My interested are very scattered and usually it only takes one person or item to peak my interest in trying out a new hobby.
The latest item in my store will almost always represent what my current interests are.
You never know what you might to do till you try it out first.
Open for critiques and sales
By Etsy Artist
craftywomen
Friday, February 8, 2008
Critique Olive Ewe Berry Match card
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9371164
I'm a writer, crafter, and doggiemama with a weakness for googly-eyes. I mostly make unique snarky-but-cute cards and dog sweaters. If I don't have glue on my hands, it hasn't been a productive days.
Open for critiquing and sales.
By Etsy Artist
jillhannah
I'm a writer, crafter, and doggiemama with a weakness for googly-eyes. I mostly make unique snarky-but-cute cards and dog sweaters. If I don't have glue on my hands, it hasn't been a productive days.
Open for critiquing and sales.
By Etsy Artist
jillhannah
Critique Custom Prints
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7739629
RainWolf Studios is a family of photographers who travel as much as we can. We hope to bring you pictures that give an interesting view of the world around us. This picture was taken on the way to Koyasan, Japan. Koyasan is a small mountain village that is home to hundreds of temples and shrines as well as having japans oldest cemetery which was started in the 800's. The little roadside shrines are common and with the red of the bridge I had to take the picture.
Open for Critique and available for sale
by Etsy Artist
Rainwolf
RainWolf Studios is a family of photographers who travel as much as we can. We hope to bring you pictures that give an interesting view of the world around us. This picture was taken on the way to Koyasan, Japan. Koyasan is a small mountain village that is home to hundreds of temples and shrines as well as having japans oldest cemetery which was started in the 800's. The little roadside shrines are common and with the red of the bridge I had to take the picture.
Open for Critique and available for sale
by Etsy Artist
Rainwolf
Critique Ice Blue Flower Earrings
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9207258
I would like to show everyone one of my favorite items in my shop... The Ice Blue Flower earrings where made from recycled bottlecaps, and feature a duplication of one of my paintings, which is then triple-sealed with a glossy finish and strung on gold wire with beautifully coordinating blue-glass beads. Thanks for looking!
Open for Critique and available for sale
by Etsy Artist
yayascaps
I would like to show everyone one of my favorite items in my shop... The Ice Blue Flower earrings where made from recycled bottlecaps, and feature a duplication of one of my paintings, which is then triple-sealed with a glossy finish and strung on gold wire with beautifully coordinating blue-glass beads. Thanks for looking!
Open for Critique and available for sale
by Etsy Artist
yayascaps
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