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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited November 2011

    http://www.lavera.com/catalog/natural_organic_cosmetics-1-1.html

    Here is the link to the organic mascara I use and like. Perhaps some of these products can go on our Holiday wish lists. :)

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  • SAOIsenberg
    SAOIsenberg Member Posts: 429
    edited November 2011

    Just got an email about a free webinar hosted by Breast Cancer Action - re toxics in beauty products: http://bcaction.org/2011/11/08/toxic-cosmetics-webinar-what-consumers-don’t-know-about-their-beauty-products-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/ Choice of two dates and times . . . 

    Sarah 

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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited November 2011

    Thanks Sarah, I just signed up for the Tuesday session.

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  • MamaV
    MamaV Member Posts: 907
    edited November 2011

    I can't get the link to work for the webinar!  Darn it!  Someone please post a summary?

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  • SAOIsenberg
    SAOIsenberg Member Posts: 429
    edited November 2011

    MamaV - here it is again - see if this works - 

    http://bcaction.org/2011/11/08/toxic-cosmetics-webinar-what-consumers-don%E2%80%99t-know-about-their-beauty-products-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/

    Sarah 

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  • MamaV
    MamaV Member Posts: 907
    edited November 2011

    Got it!  Thanks!

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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited November 2011

    Anyone seen this site? Seems like there is a ton of info that is interesting

    http://www.healthsearches.org/Integrative_&_Alternative_Medicine.htm

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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited November 2011

    http://www.healthsearches.org/Categories_of_Q&A/Integrative_&_Alternative_Medicine/1300.php

    Any one seen this site before. Seems like there is lots of info here that may pertain to us

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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited November 2011

    I have been trying to cut and past a site I found but it will not come through. I typed in a search engine:

    amino acids and breast cancer- and found a site that had tons of interesting info

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  • jla2000
    jla2000 Member Posts: 3
    edited November 2011

    this is a very interesting topic, i've actually just starting making my own laundry soap, it's free of toxins and also a lot cheaper!  and back to diet based...i just came across this site that offers a lot of valuable information that some of you might find interesting and helpful. http://nutritionfacts.org/topics/cancer/

     (btw, it's science based and noncommercial)

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  • SheriBell
    SheriBell Member Posts: 393
    edited November 2011

    Wow this is an awesome thread.  I am 4 months PFC with an inch of hair and have been investigating everything you ladies are discussing here.  I just read in 15 minutes what took me 6 months to learn!   Aww if only I had seen this earlier!! ha ha

    Just to add another tidbit that I don't THINK I saw on this thread yet - keep in mind I have chemo brain! 

    For those of you with kids - Lice has been running rampant in our school district and if you read the labels of the lice shampoos and treatments - it will make your jaw drop.  Horrible poisons and chemicals.   Please consider using a tea-tree oil mixed 1/2 and 1/2 with water.  Kills them instantly - then wash all your hair brushes etc...with that solution.

    That is all I  have to add at the moment!Laughing

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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited November 2011

    Great tip thanks...hope I never have to use it though LOL

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  • Ceeztheday
    Ceeztheday Member Posts: 403
    edited November 2011

    I haven't tried these products, but a friend of mine named Gayle has and really liked the soap (and she used it as shampoo). Not super affordable, but I thought you might be interested in the website.

    http://releveskincare.com/

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  • michelleo13
    michelleo13 Member Posts: 342
    edited November 2011
    SheriBell, a good lice prevention tip is to put 6-8 drops of tea tree oil in each bottle of shampoo and hair detangler. I have two girls in elementary school and this has worked for me so far. No critters yet (knock on wood).
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  • SheriBell
    SheriBell Member Posts: 393
    edited November 2011

    Michelleo13 - yes I have heard that - tea-tree oil prevents them and kills them.  I have heard some stories about people buying the over the counter lice controls and having their kids get very  very ill and some have permanent issues from all the toxins in those products.  I have been eliminating everything that is toxic in my home.   

    Something else to look at - toothpaste.  If it says you can not swallow it - it is toxic.   I've been using baking soda based toothpaste. 

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited November 2011

    jla200 what is your recipe for homemade laundry soap?

    Sheribell I use to work with a nurse and her children kept coming up with lice from the school. The school had a really bad problem.  She did not want to use the chemicals so she would put mayo on their hair and have them sleep with a plastic cap on and it would kill the the lice as well.

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  • Ceeztheday
    Ceeztheday Member Posts: 403
    edited November 2011

    Does anyone know a good product for undereye circles?

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited November 2011

    Ceeztheday I have been using a concealer by Korres and really like it.  I went to the Sephora Counter at JCPenny and they really helped me with finding some makeup that was clean without all the bad stuff.  There is a thread on here regarding make-up I'll bump it for you.  It has alot of good stuff on it.  Has not been active in awhile.

    The name of the thread is Organic Makeup

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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited November 2011

    http://news.yahoo.com/soaring-bpa-levels-found-people-eat-canned-foods-221408095.html

    One word...yuck

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  • Ceeztheday
    Ceeztheday Member Posts: 403
    edited November 2011

    Thanks for the info Sherry!

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  • FLwarrior
    FLwarrior Member Posts: 977
    edited November 2011

    They ran this story on my local news tonight. 

    Eden organic canned products are in a BPA free can.  Look for the "BPA free" label on the can.  There are other organic brands, but they are NOT in BPA free cans.

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  • SheriBell
    SheriBell Member Posts: 393
    edited November 2011

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone - I feel like we have a lot to be thankful for.  Thanks for the link Merilee! 

    Just read an article about using bleach - that is bad stuff! 

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  • mdg
    mdg Member Posts: 3,571
    edited November 2011

    I was just going to post Eden Organics too.  For tomatoes you can get Pomi tomatoes in a carton.  They are not organic but are BPA free and imported from Italy.  I avoid all canned items unless they are from Eden Organics these days. 

    I also just bought new cooking utensils.  I found a brand XOX that is BPA free and has some plastic utensils that won't scratch things.  I am no longer using non-stick pans except for eggs (nothing else works well for eggs but at least the pan is brand new and scratch free!).  I also use wooden spoons. 

    For laundry soap I am using Ecos.  I get it at Costco but I think Target also has smaller bottles. 

    For hand soap - Trader Joe's liquid soap in the pump bottle.  Can't beat it...$3.99 per bottle.  Pretty much chemical free.

    Body soap and face wash from Neutragena Naturals. 

    Under eye concealer - Dr. Hauschka's.  I am doing more make up shopping next week so I will let you know what else I come up with.  I am going to an organic make up shop.

    Someone just suggested Naturtint hair color to me - it has significantly less chemicals than other hair colors.  I have not checked it out yet or used it yet.  Worth looking into though.

    What body lotion are you all using?  I need some.  Skin is so dry from chemo.  Suggestions?

    For deodorant I am using Nature's Gate - it is paraben, aluminum free. 

    Any shampoo recommendations?  I also could use a good conditioner.  My hair is super dry post chemo (I used cold caps to keep my hair so the hair is dry). 

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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited November 2011

    Lavera makes a coconut oil based mascara, love it. Also using coconut oil and almond oil to moisturize. Still using Nioxin to make my hair grow faster but will switch to something else when the bottle is empty.

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  • SheriBell
    SheriBell Member Posts: 393
    edited November 2011

    Merilee - do you order your coconut mascara online?  

    MDG - how does food taste cooked in the coconut oil?  Does it flavor at all? 

    I was astounded at all the places you ladies go to and the lengths you go to to get your toxic-free, chemical-free products.   I applaud your passion and drive because I am exactly the same way! 

    I want to share that I have been purchasing all my household cleaners, vitamins, beauty supplies including hair care from one online store,   I started last March right after my diagnosis.  All their products are chemical - free and toxin - free.  I was referred by a doctor if you can believe!

     I like it because I can just order online and it is delivered super fast.  SInce I work full time this is very helpful with 3 kids!  

     I get my tea-tree oil there as well- also they have a lotion called Renew that is incredible - I think it won an award as being better than Eucerin.  My girls all with long hair  love their shampoo - sadly I haven't really needed shampoo yet but I will soon!  My hair is about an inch now!

    Company been around since 1985.  Got a Better Business Award as well for consumer integrity.

    They are pretty reasonably priced too.  Since they are a green company they send most of their cleaning  products out in concentrate form and you add water. 

    I want to be 100% honest with you  so I want you to know  that enrolling people to shop here provides me with a small commission.  This company is a great fit for me because I am passionate (as you ladies areSmile) about living toxic free so I am helping people to de-toxify their homes as well as making a little money too if they wish.  Most people just buy from them - I just recently began enrolling folks because so many people come to my  home and wanted to get the products so I started enrolling them.

    Please message me if you want more information - I hesistate to even mention their name because I don't want a conflict of interest - I just want to blog with you ladies and I am not here on "business."  Laughing

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited November 2011

    mdg I use coconut oil as well and love it.  I use natures gate shampoo and conditioner and really lik eit.

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  • Merilee
    Merilee Member Posts: 3,047
    edited November 2011

    http://www.lavera.com/

    This is where I get my Mascara

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  • Ceeztheday
    Ceeztheday Member Posts: 403
    edited November 2011

    Sherry- Which shampoo from Natures Gate do you like best (herbal, tea tree, etc.).

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  • SAOIsenberg
    SAOIsenberg Member Posts: 429
    edited November 2011

    MDG - I just got some body butter made by Yes to Carrots (you can get it at Target, among other places) - it's super creamy but not greasy . . . . (http://www.yestocarrots.com/product/super-rich-body-butter?product_id=191013)

    Sarah 

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  • Sherryc
    Sherryc Member Posts: 5,938
    edited November 2011

    ceezetheday--I use the biotin strengthening as I was having trouble with my hair thinning from tamoxifen. I also take biotin daily and my hair has gotten much better

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