SeaLion
@SeaLion
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Cancer linked chemicals found in acne products
Definitely used every acne product available as a teenager. Also took Accutane which was a horrible medication! So many nasty side effects.
My panoxyl ššš
WHAT DO I TURN TO NOW?
WHAT DO I TURN TO NOW?
Thatās why I never use any products unless theyāre natural
Posted by AbbyNormalPosted by SassyKiwi
My panoxyl ššš
WHAT DO I TURN TO NOW?
Whatās your skin type?click to expand
Combination
Posted by SassyKiwiPosted by AbbyNormalPosted by SassyKiwiWhatās your skin type?
My panoxyl ššš
WHAT DO I TURN TO NOW?
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Combinationclick to expand
I started using Cetaphil for sensitive skin and I like it as a general cleanser. Then in the shower I have Shea Moistures African black soap exfoliating face wash. I use an ACV and water toner. And just plain coconut oil moisturizer if Iām not planning to wear makeup of any kind. Really good results so far. I have started using a retinol thing too once a day which also seems to work. I have a salicylic acid spot treatment by like Only Tomatoes or something that works wonder too.
I just blend essential oils with a natural base cream and also use aloe vera gel as a moisturizer too. This way, you know whatās being absorbed into the skin/body
Iād never trust anything else tbh.
Iād never trust anything else tbh.
Scary ~ a while back my Health Practitioner advised me not to use shower gel so I use soap now.
Researchers have found dangerous levels of mercury in skin lightening and anti-aging creams; they've linked chemicals in hair dyes and straighteners to breast and uterine cancer; they've traced fragrances in soaps and shampoos to poor semen quality and fertility issues
Researchers have found dangerous levels of mercury in skin lightening and anti-aging creams; they've linked chemicals in hair dyes and straighteners to breast and uterine cancer; they've traced fragrances in soaps and shampoos to poor semen quality and fertility issues
I also use natural henna on my hair and not chemical hair dye
Posted by SassyKiwi
My panoxyl ššš
WHAT DO I TURN TO NOW?
If you have acne Salicylic Acid is good for treating acne.
Posted by AbbyNormalPosted by SassyKiwiPosted by AbbyNormalCombinationPosted by SassyKiwiWhatās your skin type?
My panoxyl ššš
WHAT DO I TURN TO NOW?
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I started using Cetaphil for sensitive skin and I like it as a general cleanser. Then in the shower I have Shea Moistures African black soap exfoliating face wash. I use an ACV and water toner. And just plain coconut oil moisturizer if Iām not planning to wear makeup of any kind. Really good results so far. I have started using a retinol thing too once a day which also seems to work. I have a salicylic acid spot treatment by like Only Tomatoes or something that works wonder too.click to expand
Cetaphil is a good brand.
Posted by MyStarsShine
Scary ~ a while back my Health Practitioner advised me not to use shower gel so I use soap now.
Researchers have found dangerous levels of mercury in skin lightening and anti-aging creams; they've linked chemicals in hair dyes and straighteners to breast and uterine cancer; they've traced fragrances in soaps and shampoos to poor semen quality and fertility issues
I have really sensitive skin so have always had to be careful with which soaps and shampoos I use. I even can only tolerate certain laundry detergent, I cant wash my clothes at laundry mats where other people use their products so have to have my own washer and dryer in my home. . I don't use stuff with perfumes or certain ingredients like dyes. . I only use perfumes for special occasions and test which ones I can use before buying. I don't even trust essential oils on my skin.
Posted by SeaLionPosted by MyStarsShine
Scary ~ a while back my Health Practitioner advised me not to use shower gel so I use soap now.
Researchers have found dangerous levels of mercury in skin lightening and anti-aging creams; they've linked chemicals in hair dyes and straighteners to breast and uterine cancer; they've traced fragrances in soaps and shampoos to poor semen quality and fertility issues
I have really sensitive skin so have always had to be careful with which soaps and shampoos I use. I even can only tolerate certain laundry detergent, I cant wash my clothes at laundry mats where other people use their products so have to have my own washer and dryer in my home. . I don't use stuff with perfumes or certain ingredients like dyes. . I only use perfumes for special occasions and test which ones I can use before buying. I don't even trust essential oils on my skin.click to expand
Thatās tough
I canāt tolerate any chemical perfumes at all ā¦ they actually make me feel sick.
I love essential oils because theyāre so natural
Posted by SeaLionPosted by SassyKiwi
My panoxyl ššš
WHAT DO I TURN TO NOW?
If you have acne Salicylic Acid is good for treating acne.click to expand
I remember using salicylic acid as a teenager. It didnāt work well at all on my blemishes. Benzoyl peroxide has always worked fast :/ Very disheartening. Time to look into salicylic acid spot treatments over a decade later.
Honestly it's like that with most products. Imo natural things are best, and even that can be risky when dealing with commercial stores. Like I had a patch of dry skin that wouldn't go away. It was there for like a year. I didn't go to a doctor, and didn't use weird products. I literally decided to try lemon juice mixed with coconut oil, and it completely went away within month. I was applying one to two times a day. I found that remedy in an alchemy book I bought from a bookstore years back. So imo natural remedies and herbs are not only cheap, but actually work.
Posted by Soul
Honestly it's like that with most products. Imo natural things are best, and even that can be risky when dealing with commercial stores. Like I had a patch of dry skin that wouldn't go away. It was there for like a year. I didn't go to a doctor, and didn't use weird products. I literally decided to try lemon juice mixed with coconut oil, and it completely went away within month. I was applying one to two times a day. I found that remedy in an alchemy book I bought from a bookstore years back. So imo natural remedies and herbs are not only cheap, but actually work.
Thatās great to read
And yes they do work for sure
What is the book called Soul?
Aloe Vera is a great natural product, I
use it not only for a moisturizer but also for itchy skin (anywhere on the body) and burns
use it not only for a moisturizer but also for itchy skin (anywhere on the body) and burns
And I just read itās good for acne!
See Souls thread about drinking a gallon of water every hour
what about neutrogena?
Posted by MyStarsShinePosted by Soul
Honestly it's like that with most products. Imo natural things are best, and even that can be risky when dealing with commercial stores. Like I had a patch of dry skin that wouldn't go away. It was there for like a year. I didn't go to a doctor, and didn't use weird products. I literally decided to try lemon juice mixed with coconut oil, and it completely went away within month. I was applying one to two times a day. I found that remedy in an alchemy book I bought from a bookstore years back. So imo natural remedies and herbs are not only cheap, but actually work.
Thatās great to read
And yes they do work for sure
What is the book called Soul?click to expand
I'm like 90% sure it was from "The Herbal Apothecary" by JJ Pursell, but I could be wrong. I have over a dozen alchemy books, and my house is literally a chaotic clutter lol! Wether that was the book with the remedy or not, I 100% recommend looking into that book for natural medicine and tonics. It also gives in depth description on what different herbs and flowers do, and why they are medicinal.
Posted by hydorah
what about neutrogena?
The acne pads by Neutrogena has Salicylic Acid so not the above mentioned ingredient.
Posted by MyStarsShine
Aloe Vera is a great natural product, I
use it not only for a moisturizer but also for itchy skin (anywhere on the body) and burns
I have a ton of aloe plants. It's good for burns and rashes too.
OP you may have a point there
I wear makeup occasionally. Months ago, I noticed I had acne but that was strange because I usually eat healthy and work out. It wasnāt until I decided to take a break from using skincare products. After a while, my skin felt and look better. My aunt told me if you use too much skincare/makeup products, you will damage your skin.
I wear makeup occasionally. Months ago, I noticed I had acne but that was strange because I usually eat healthy and work out. It wasnāt until I decided to take a break from using skincare products. After a while, my skin felt and look better. My aunt told me if you use too much skincare/makeup products, you will damage your skin.
Posted by SoulPosted by MyStarsShinePosted by Soul
Honestly it's like that with most products. Imo natural things are best, and even that can be risky when dealing with commercial stores. Like I had a patch of dry skin that wouldn't go away. It was there for like a year. I didn't go to a doctor, and didn't use weird products. I literally decided to try lemon juice mixed with coconut oil, and it completely went away within month. I was applying one to two times a day. I found that remedy in an alchemy book I bought from a bookstore years back. So imo natural remedies and herbs are not only cheap, but actually work.
Thatās great to read
And yes they do work for sure
What is the book called Soul?
I'm like 90% sure it was from "The Herbal Apothecary" by JJ Pursell, but I could be wrong. I have over a dozen alchemy books, and my house is literally a chaotic clutter lol! Wether that was the book with the remedy or not, I 100% recommend looking into that book for natural medicine and tonics. It also gives in depth description on what different herbs and flowers do, and why they are medicinal.click to expand
Thanks Soul, Iāve ordered the book ā¦. Looking forward to receiving it š
Posted by slugPosted by SeaLionPosted by MyStarsShineI have really sensitive skin so have always had to be careful with which soaps and shampoos I use. I even can only tolerate certain laundry detergent, I cant wash my clothes at laundry mats where other people use their products so have to have my own washer and dryer in my home. . I don't use stuff with perfumes or certain ingredients like dyes. . I only use perfumes for special occasions and test which ones I can use before buying. I don't even trust essential oils on my skin.
Scary ~ a while back my Health Practitioner advised me not to use shower gel so I use soap now.
Researchers have found dangerous levels of mercury in skin lightening and anti-aging creams; they've linked chemicals in hair dyes and straighteners to breast and uterine cancer; they've traced fragrances in soaps and shampoos to poor semen quality and fertility issues
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I'm the same. I use hypoallergenic shower wash and detergent, otherwise I get itchy skin. I also can't use essential oils on the skin they make me flare up. šclick to expand
Which oils make you flare up?
Are you blending them with a carrier oil?
Posted by slugPosted by MyStarsShinePosted by slugPosted by SeaLionPosted by MyStarsShineI have really sensitive skin so have always had to be careful with which soaps and shampoos I use. I even can only tolerate certain laundry detergent, I cant wash my clothes at laundry mats where other people use their products so have to have my own washer and dryer in my home. . I don't use stuff with perfumes or certain ingredients like dyes. . I only use perfumes for special occasions and test which ones I can use before buying. I don't even trust essential oils on my skin.
Scary ~ a while back my Health Practitioner advised me not to use shower gel so I use soap now.
Researchers have found dangerous levels of mercury in skin lightening and anti-aging creams; they've linked chemicals in hair dyes and straighteners to breast and uterine cancer; they've traced fragrances in soaps and shampoos to poor semen quality and fertility issues
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I'm the same. I use hypoallergenic shower wash and detergent, otherwise I get itchy skin. I also can't use essential oils on the skin they make me flare up. š
Which oils make you flare up?
Are you blending them with a carrier oil?
I always mixed them with something yes. I don't know specifically which ones made me flare up. But I'd often use frankincense, rose hip, rosemary, lavender.. the worst was tea tree but I figured that one out very quickly.click to expand
Lavender and Rose are very gentle and can be applied neat. Iām an aromatherapist and never heard of any adverse affects with those Oils
Posted by slugPosted by Saturn_ReturnsPosted by slugEither you're using the wrong essential oils for your skin type or poor quality (i.e. adulterated) essential oils.Posted by SeaLionI'm the same. I use hypoallergenic shower wash and detergent, otherwise I get itchy skin. I also can't use essential oils on the skin they make me flare up. šPosted by MyStarsShineI have really sensitive skin so have always had to be careful with which soaps and shampoos I use. I even can only tolerate certain laundry detergent, I cant wash my clothes at laundry mats where other people use their products so have to have my own washer and dryer in my home. . I don't use stuff with perfumes or certain ingredients like dyes. . I only use perfumes for special occasions and test which ones I can use before buying. I don't even trust essential oils on my skin.
Scary ~ a while back my Health Practitioner advised me not to use shower gel so I use soap now.
Researchers have found dangerous levels of mercury in skin lightening and anti-aging creams; they've linked chemicals in hair dyes and straighteners to breast and uterine cancer; they've traced fragrances in soaps and shampoos to poor semen quality and fertility issues
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I usually avoid the high-street or commercial brands. Probably less than half of essential oil vendors sell pure, unadulterated essential oils.
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It's possible that there are some essential oils that won't irritate my skin, but I'm not really willing to try and find that out. My skin rarely flares up since I stopped using them, I'm not gonna go around experimenting with them now.click to expand
Exactly. Once you know something doesn't work you're not going to want to go through that hell of itchy skin, redness and bumps just to experiment with something. You're going to stick with what you know won't fuck up your skin. I find people who don't have sensitive skin don't fully understand that. Chances are we have already tried x, y and z.
It's like when I tell people I don't like tea...they always feel the need to say "well, did you try this tea?" No...cause it all taste the same to me, you can flavor it all you want but it's still going to have the taste of tea but now with a lavender taste too or whatever. š
Benzene is in a lot of stuff actually. Most consumed products is soda š„¤.
If youāre looking to rid yourself of all chemicals that are heavily linked to cancer, youāre going to have to start from the products you use all the way to products you consume.
Majority of cancer cells in your body can be entirely removed by your body naturally, your body does it daily. Itās the compounding of cells that becomes the problem.
If youāre looking to rid yourself of all chemicals that are heavily linked to cancer, youāre going to have to start from the products you use all the way to products you consume.
Majority of cancer cells in your body can be entirely removed by your body naturally, your body does it daily. Itās the compounding of cells that becomes the problem.
Posted by Rimzy
Benzene is in a lot of stuff actually. Most consumed products is soda š„¤.
If youāre looking to rid yourself of all chemicals that are heavily linked to cancer, youāre going to have to start from the products you use all the way to products you consume.
Majority of cancer cells in your body can be entirely removed by your body naturally, your body does it daily. Itās the compounding of cells that becomes the problem.
This is true but the point is they found high amounts of it that exceed what is considered "safe". And just because other things have it in them, doesn't mean we should continue to use them. We need to do better as a society.
Posted by slugPosted by MyStarsShinePosted by slugPosted by MyStarsShinePosted by slugPosted by SeaLionI'm the same. I use hypoallergenic shower wash and detergent, otherwise I get itchy skin. I also can't use essential oils on the skin they make me flare up. šPosted by MyStarsShineI have really sensitive skin so have always had to be careful with which soaps and shampoos I use. I even can only tolerate certain laundry detergent, I cant wash my clothes at laundry mats where other people use their products so have to have my own washer and dryer in my home. . I don't use stuff with perfumes or certain ingredients like dyes. . I only use perfumes for special occasions and test which ones I can use before buying. I don't even trust essential oils on my skin.
Scary ~ a while back my Health Practitioner advised me not to use shower gel so I use soap now.
Researchers have found dangerous levels of mercury in skin lightening and anti-aging creams; they've linked chemicals in hair dyes and straighteners to breast and uterine cancer; they've traced fragrances in soaps and shampoos to poor semen quality and fertility issues
click to expand
Which oils make you flare up?
Are you blending them with a carrier oil?
I always mixed them with something yes. I don't know specifically which ones made me flare up. But I'd often use frankincense, rose hip, rosemary, lavender.. the worst was tea tree but I figured that one out very quickly.
Lavender and Rose are very gentle and can be applied neat. Iām an aromatherapist and never heard of any adverse affects with those Oils
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I wouldn't even risk it now, the thing is I used them for years before I read I shouldn't use them with a skin condition. I wouldn't start messing with my routine now though, I'm in a good place with my skin (for the most part). I still use them for other things though, around the house etc. although I tried to use eucalyptus a couple months back in the bath because I was stuffy and I flared up all over my legs š Now I just sniff it out the bottle like a druggy šclick to expand
Same! Although I am good with lavender in my bath. But yeah I just sniff it out of the bottle or put it in a diffuser
Posted by slugPosted by MyStarsShinePosted by slugPosted by MyStarsShinePosted by slugPosted by SeaLionPosted by MyStarsShineI have really sensitive skin so have always had to be careful with which soaps and shampoos I use. I even can only tolerate certain laundry detergent, I cant wash my clothes at laundry mats where other people use their products so have to have my own washer and dryer in my home. . I don't use stuff with perfumes or certain ingredients like dyes. . I only use perfumes for special occasions and test which ones I can use before buying. I don't even trust essential oils on my skin.
Scary ~ a while back my Health Practitioner advised me not to use shower gel so I use soap now.
Researchers have found dangerous levels of mercury in skin lightening and anti-aging creams; they've linked chemicals in hair dyes and straighteners to breast and uterine cancer; they've traced fragrances in soaps and shampoos to poor semen quality and fertility issues
click to expand
I'm the same. I use hypoallergenic shower wash and detergent, otherwise I get itchy skin. I also can't use essential oils on the skin they make me flare up. š
Which oils make you flare up?
Are you blending them with a carrier oil?
I always mixed them with something yes. I don't know specifically which ones made me flare up. But I'd often use frankincense, rose hip, rosemary, lavender.. the worst was tea tree but I figured that one out very quickly.
Lavender and Rose are very gentle and can be applied neat. Iām an aromatherapist and never heard of any adverse affects with those Oils
I wouldn't even risk it now, the thing is I used them for years before I read I shouldn't use them with a skin condition. I wouldn't start messing with my routine now though, I'm in a good place with my skin (for the most part). I still use them for other things though, around the house etc. although I tried to use eucalyptus a couple months back in the bath because I was stuffy and I flared up all over my legs š Now I just sniff it out the bottle like a druggy šclick to expand
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Posted by SeaLionPosted by Rimzy
Benzene is in a lot of stuff actually. Most consumed products is soda š„¤.
If youāre looking to rid yourself of all chemicals that are heavily linked to cancer, youāre going to have to start from the products you use all the way to products you consume.
Majority of cancer cells in your body can be entirely removed by your body naturally, your body does it daily. Itās the compounding of cells that becomes the problem.
This is true but the point is they found high amounts of it that exceed what is considered "safe". And just because other things have it in them, doesn't mean we should continue to use them. We need to do better as a society.click to expand
I didnāt make a statement about absolving its useā¦
Itās in everything and itās likely because itās the cheapest compound used. Also chemically it cannot be avoided in a lot of cases because multiple ingredients compounded will form it naturally.
Itās unavoidable in current society. Its in most shampoos right now as well.
Posted by SeaLionPosted by Rimzy
Benzene is in a lot of stuff actually. Most consumed products is soda š„¤.
If youāre looking to rid yourself of all chemicals that are heavily linked to cancer, youāre going to have to start from the products you use all the way to products you consume.
Majority of cancer cells in your body can be entirely removed by your body naturally, your body does it daily. Itās the compounding of cells that becomes the problem.
This is true but the point is they found high amounts of it that exceed what is considered "safe". And just because other things have it in them, doesn't mean we should continue to use them. We need to do better as a society.click to expand
Yes we do
To become more aware that thereās potential for harm whilst the companies involved are making a killing (excuse the pun)
Posted by Saturn_ReturnsPosted by slugPosted by Saturn_ReturnsPosted by slugPosted by Saturn_ReturnsPosted by slugPosted by Saturn_ReturnsPosted by slugEither you're using the wrong essential oils for your skin type or poor quality (i.e. adulterated) essential oils.Posted by SeaLionI'm the same. I use hypoallergenic shower wash and detergent, otherwise I get itchy skin. I also can't use essential oils on the skin they make me flare up. šPosted by MyStarsShineI have really sensitive skin so have always had to be careful with which soaps and shampoos I use. I even can only tolerate certain laundry detergent, I cant wash my clothes at laundry mats where other people use their products so have to have my own washer and dryer in my home. . I don't use stuff with perfumes or certain ingredients like dyes. . I only use perfumes for special occasions and test which ones I can use before buying. I don't even trust essential oils on my skin.
Scary ~ a while back my Health Practitioner advised me not to use shower gel so I use soap now.
Researchers have found dangerous levels of mercury in skin lightening and anti-aging creams; they've linked chemicals in hair dyes and straighteners to breast and uterine cancer; they've traced fragrances in soaps and shampoos to poor semen quality and fertility issues
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I usually avoid the high-street or commercial brands. Probably less than half of essential oil vendors sell pure, unadulterated essential oils.
It's possible that there are some essential oils that won't irritate my skin, but I'm not really willing to try and find that out. My skin rarely flares up since I stopped using them, I'm not gonna go around experimenting with them now.
Maybe if you listed the oils and their brand names, we could chime in.
I could yeah...
The ones I have now are miaroma and Tisserand. Idk what I used to use but probably them ones because I get them from the health food stores.
Tisserand isn't as good as it once was (many, many years ago) and is simply exploiting its brand name.
I haven't tried miaroma but, going by the packaging, it's one of those generic health food store variants.
There's a common misconception that anything that's labelled as an essential oil is kosher. In many cases, it's not - many aren't pure, while many others are but consist of low-grade oils. In other words, quality and purity are important factors most consumers are ignorant about, and the companies know this and resort to exploitative business practices.
So, what oils have you been using? Lavender? Peppermint? Tea Tree?
Atlantic aromatics, that's one I always used to use, I just googled it. I could remember the bottle but didn't know the brand name. That's an Irish brand though. So which ones do you use then? And how do you know they're good?
It was a good while back when I used them on my skin, but I would use different ones. Tea tree I 100% can not be near š The rest I just piled under essential oils and left it at that. Yeah I used lavender, pretty sure I had peppermint as well. I used frankincense a lot, because it's apparently good for break outs.
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I canāt comment on Atlantic Aromatics, as I have never dealt with this company.
However, there was a ten year period where I sampled lots of one specific essential oil from resellers all over the world, with deviations in country of origin, distillation method, organic/non-organic, etc. In total, I sampled over 80 different extracts of the same raw material and, in the end, roughly 25% of them I considered decent (another 25% were okay or not to my tastes, while the rest were dreck). That should give you some idea of how buying quality essential oils can be a minefield.
Peppermint, lavender and frankincense shouldnāt have adverse effects on your skin, though, unless you have a rare skin type thatās highly sensitive.
The following link is to a German company, with a presence in the UK. Yes, the prices are somewhat high but the products are of very good quality. If you sign-up to the email newsletter, at some point, you may be sent an introductory offer, which you can use (i.e. 30% off and free shipping).
https://oshadhi.co.uk
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Iāve always liked Plant Therapy. Theyāve always been available on Amazon. Are you familiar with them?
Iām allergic to a common ingredient in skin care products, but never found out what it was. I got the worst break outs of contact dermatitis from ānatural brandsā that use allegedly organic ingredients - like Aveeno and Eos. I was on steroid cream for a week using a simple moisturizer and lip balm from those store brands.
I am currently dealing with another instance of contact dermatitis that comes this time of year for me in Ohio - have no idea what kind of flora is in this region thatās different from other states Iāve lived, but it absolutely wrecks my skin and allergies this time of year up here.
My dermatologist told me to use cetaphil or cerave. I get the contact dermatitis from Cetaphil too so thatās a no-go, but cerave and somehow Garnier works for me.
Having sensitive skin while trying to find the right product line to age gracefully and stay moisturized, while being massively allergic to some common, extremely popular ingredient is an expensive nightmare.
I am currently dealing with another instance of contact dermatitis that comes this time of year for me in Ohio - have no idea what kind of flora is in this region thatās different from other states Iāve lived, but it absolutely wrecks my skin and allergies this time of year up here.
My dermatologist told me to use cetaphil or cerave. I get the contact dermatitis from Cetaphil too so thatās a no-go, but cerave and somehow Garnier works for me.
Having sensitive skin while trying to find the right product line to age gracefully and stay moisturized, while being massively allergic to some common, extremely popular ingredient is an expensive nightmare.
Posted by Saturn_ReturnsPosted by SassyKiwiPosted by Saturn_ReturnsPosted by slugPosted by Saturn_ReturnsPosted by slugPosted by Saturn_ReturnsPosted by slugPosted by Saturn_ReturnsPosted by slugEither you're using the wrong essential oils for your skin type or poor quality (i.e. adulterated) essential oils.Posted by SeaLionI'm the same. I use hypoallergenic shower wash and detergent, otherwise I get itchy skin. I also can't use essential oils on the skin they make me flare up. šPosted by MyStarsShineI have really sensitive skin so have always had to be careful with which soaps and shampoos I use. I even can only tolerate certain laundry detergent, I cant wash my clothes at laundry mats where other people use their products so have to have my own washer and dryer in my home. . I don't use stuff with perfumes or certain ingredients like dyes. . I only use perfumes for special occasions and test which ones I can use before buying. I don't even trust essential oils on my skin.
Scary ~ a while back my Health Practitioner advised me not to use shower gel so I use soap now.
Researchers have found dangerous levels of mercury in skin lightening and anti-aging creams; they've linked chemicals in hair dyes and straighteners to breast and uterine cancer; they've traced fragrances in soaps and shampoos to poor semen quality and fertility issues
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I usually avoid the high-street or commercial brands. Probably less than half of essential oil vendors sell pure, unadulterated essential oils.
It's possible that there are some essential oils that won't irritate my skin, but I'm not really willing to try and find that out. My skin rarely flares up since I stopped using them, I'm not gonna go around experimenting with them now.
Maybe if you listed the oils and their brand names, we could chime in.
I could yeah...
The ones I have now are miaroma and Tisserand. Idk what I used to use but probably them ones because I get them from the health food stores.
Tisserand isn't as good as it once was (many, many years ago) and is simply exploiting its brand name.
I haven't tried miaroma but, going by the packaging, it's one of those generic health food store variants.
There's a common misconception that anything that's labelled as an essential oil is kosher. In many cases, it's not - many aren't pure, while many others are but consist of low-grade oils. In other words, quality and purity are important factors most consumers are ignorant about, and the companies know this and resort to exploitative business practices.
So, what oils have you been using? Lavender? Peppermint? Tea Tree?
Atlantic aromatics, that's one I always used to use, I just googled it. I could remember the bottle but didn't know the brand name. That's an Irish brand though. So which ones do you use then? And how do you know they're good?
It was a good while back when I used them on my skin, but I would use different ones. Tea tree I 100% can not be near š The rest I just piled under essential oils and left it at that. Yeah I used lavender, pretty sure I had peppermint as well. I used frankincense a lot, because it's apparently good for break outs.
click to expand
I canāt comment on Atlantic Aromatics, as I have never dealt with this company.
However, there was a ten year period where I sampled lots of one specific essential oil from resellers all over the world, with deviations in country of origin, distillation method, organic/non-organic, etc. In total, I sampled over 80 different extracts of the same raw material and, in the end, roughly 25% of them I considered decent (another 25% were okay or not to my tastes, while the rest were dreck). That should give you some idea of how buying quality essential oils can be a minefield.
Peppermint, lavender and frankincense shouldnāt have adverse effects on your skin, though, unless you have a rare skin type thatās highly sensitive.
The following link is to a German company, with a presence in the UK. Yes, the prices are somewhat high but the products are of very good quality. If you sign-up to the email newsletter, at some point, you may be sent an introductory offer, which you can use (i.e. 30% off and free shipping).
https://oshadhi.co.uk
Iāve always liked Plant Therapy. Theyāve always been available on Amazon. Are you familiar with them?
Plant Therapy doesn't have much presence in the UK. However, the 'girlie beauty care life style ' marketing angle on the website is off-putting.click to expand
Probably got a Gen X relative doing the wording or something. So it turns out in America particularly, you need the GC/MS report for the oil you're buying, because this is the best way to know if the oil is actually pure. Even if you don't understand how to read a GC/MS report, the fact that a company will post them for each batch of oil shows their dedication to providing their customers with quality product- they're showing you their oils are pure instead of relying on marketing to convince you. Some brands that pass the test: Aromatics International (aromatics.com), Stillpoint Aromatics (stillpointaromatics.com), Plant Therapy (planttherapy.com).
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Iām allergic to a common ingredient in skin care products, but never found out what it was. I got the worst break outs of contact dermatitis from ānatural brandsā that use allegedly organic ingredients - like Aveeno and Eos. I was on steroid cream for a week using a simple moisturizer and lip balm from those store brands.
I am currently dealing with another instance of contact dermatitis that comes this time of year for me in Ohio - have no idea what kind of flora is in this region thatās different from other states Iāve lived, but it absolutely wrecks my skin and allergies this time of year up here.
My dermatologist told me to use cetaphil or cerave. I get the contact dermatitis from Cetaphil too so thatās a no-go, but cerave and somehow Garnier works for me.
Having sensitive skin while trying to find the right product line to age gracefully and stay moisturized, while being massively allergic to some common, extremely popular ingredient is an expensive nightmare.
Did you try aloe Vera gel?
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