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saluki
saluki Member Posts: 2,287
edited June 2014 in Life After Breast Cancer
What's in your moisturizer?
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  • saluki
    saluki Member Posts: 2,287
    edited November 2007

    I was about to order Complex 15 online which I've been using for decades, when I read something about toxic ingredients--since it was recommended by my dermatologist--I never questioned the product.

    So, I went to the environmental working group http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/brand.php?brand_id=769

    Boy did I get an eye opener

    Developmental/reproductive toxicity
    yes    Violations, Restrictions & Warnings
    yes    Allergies/immunotoxicity
    yes    Other concerns for ingredients used by this brand:
    Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Contamination concerns

    Anyway, If you want to check out anything you are using--just put it in the search box.

    I'll be looking for another moisturizer. 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2007

    Hey Susie....I looked up the stuff that I use that I thought was so pure because it doesn't have any parabens or phlalates and, according to this site, one rates a '5'...I use Burt's Bees Radiance line (not included in the list) and then Nivea CoQ10 night moisturizer around my eyes. Then I searched for any anti-aging moisturizer within the safe range and only got a list of totally obscure ones, like "Sircuit" and "Nuxe"!!

    What's a girl to do? Undecided I guess the Burt's Bees is okay, but who knows..?

    ~Marin

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  • Jellydonut
    Jellydonut Member Posts: 1,043
    edited November 2007

    This site lists the "Dirty Dozen Chemicals" which are in many skin care and household products.

    http://www.keys-soap.com/dd.html

    Their products (which I have not yet tried) are free of these chemicals.

    http://www.keys-soap.com/

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2007
    Well, I use Strivectin SD.  Guess I'm sunk!  I like the way the texture of my face feels.  I need all the help I can get!  Can't afford those injection therapies.  Frown
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  • JoanofArdmore
    JoanofArdmore Member Posts: 1,012
    edited November 2007

    Well thanks, Marin, for saving me the time to check Burt's Bees.(It's not listed, you said).

    Last year(or whenever the parabens problem came to light) I discovered the Radiance Line.I only use the night cream--don't like sunblocks added to my face creams.

    Highly DOUBT there is anything awful in there.The ingredients sound like food.

    As for the rest-drinking lots of pure water is a lovely moisturizer.

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  • saluki
    saluki Member Posts: 2,287
    edited November 2007

    Joan---none of the burts Bees products were rated highly hazardous--quite the opposite --a majority rated low to nonexistant risk-0.

    Badger products rated very well.--All of them were low.

    Don't know the names of many brands to search. 

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  • JoanofArdmore
    JoanofArdmore Member Posts: 1,012
    edited November 2007

    T'anks!

    I have some Badger things, too.They make very lovely, pure oils and emolliants.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited November 2007

    Joan...I have YOU to thank for having discovered the Burt's Bees Radiance line and I'm so grateful! Whatever is in that night cream makes my face feel like I've had a mini-facelift and my skin almost glows! That it is safe to use is a huge added benefit!

    ~Marin

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  • caaclark
    caaclark Member Posts: 936
    edited November 2007

    Ok, Marin-now I am curious.  I may need to order some Burt's Bees.  Do you only use the night cream or also the day cream and/or other products.  I would love to stop the clock from causing me to look older.  I will be 42 in a week but am trying desperately to NOT look like a 42 year old mother of 3.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2007

    Carol...As Joan mentions above, the night cream is the really effective one. It's part of the newest line called "Radiance." I've been using it on my face, throat and chest and I swear that I can see a difference (and if I'm just imagining it, who cares...I feel gorgeous!).

    Burt's Bees is widely available in every supermarket, drug store and Whole Foods in these parts, but maybe that's because it's located here in Durham..?

    ~Marin

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2007
    Hmmm... I'm gonna have to try the Burt's Bees.  Smile
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  • BethNY
    BethNY Member Posts: 2,710
    edited March 2008

    My face lotion ranked a 2, which I should be happy about, although I was disappointed when I learned they use animal testing.

    I swear by Oil of Olay Complete facial lotion for sensitive skin.  It has a spf of 30, and vitamins in it, but if It has to be the non scented for gentle skin, cause my skin goes nuts from scented lotions.

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  • saluki
    saluki Member Posts: 2,287
    edited December 2007

    Okay gals---Reason I started this thread----Any suggestions for a safe moisturizer I can use on the soles of my feet?  They are itching like crazy.

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  • iodine
    iodine Member Posts: 4,289
    edited December 2007

    I'm so glad you asked: Bag balm, you can get a huge can at a farmer's co-op or a small can for the same price at Cracker barrel.

    It heals my dh's bleeding cracks in his heels in a matter of 2-3 days!

    I recommend: after applying, wrap your feet in Saran type wrap and put on white socks.

    You can remove the wrap before bed, but replace the socks.  don't wash the socks often, they absorb a lot of the balm and it's not as useful to your feet.  We keep ours in plastic bags between washes.

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  • saluki
    saluki Member Posts: 2,287
    edited December 2007

    Thanks Dottie,

    No farm co-op but I do have a Cracker Barrel three minutes from me. I'll hop over there tommorow. LOL---- Feet are itching insanely.

    Thats why I'm still up.   Great idea!  Bag Balm here I come.

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  • Blundin2005
    Blundin2005 Member Posts: 1,167
    edited December 2007

    Hi Saluki,



    Yes, I bookmarked that info too. It's a real eye opener.



    Burt's Bees is a great line.....even the smell is soothing. Not too expensive and easy to buy too....I found it in CVS. I used it when I visited .... you're lucky to have it there. Unfortunately, I haven't seen it on the shelves here. I use sweet almond oil or olive oil.



    I'll tell my son about the bag balm ... he has dry skin on his hands since birth ... cracks and bleeds in cold climate ... but he's in southern CA now.



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  • lvtwoqlt
    lvtwoqlt Member Posts: 6,162
    edited December 2007

    Another hint on the feet moisturizer. I put my feet in gallon size storage bags instead of saran wrap and I warm the socks in the microwave 10-15 seconds before putting them on. The warm socks feel wonderful. Though I don't know how warming them once there is balm on them will work.

    Sheila

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  • saluki
    saluki Member Posts: 2,287
    edited December 2007

    Sheila--I really appreciate this tip!  I have mobility issues due to neurological

    issues resulting from traumatic fractures and RSD. It has taken over two years to use a knife-----Just getting a sock on is like casting a fishing line for me never-mind the energy expenditure----

     Normally, even in winter, I go sock-less. 

    It's also not unusual to see me going across a parking lot in the dead of winter without a coat or sweater either. By the time I struggle with getting it on--Its time for a hot flash and I'm struggling to get it off (use up all my stamina for the day!) So, easier to go without --But quite a sight! 

    (I can manage hospital booties and some tennis socks)---so I was really wondering how I was going to accomplish the Saran wrap ---let alone untangle it with one usable arm.

    Thank you for the valuable suggestion.

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  • LizM
    LizM Member Posts: 963
    edited December 2007

    I have tried different organic moisturizers but have settled for Eucerine cream (not lotion) which was listed as pretty safe on a previously list from Edge.  I use it every day on my implants and rest of my body.  My problem with some of the organic products was that although they are nontoxic they sometimes contain herbs which have estrogenic properties which I try to avoid. 

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  • LizM
    LizM Member Posts: 963
    edited December 2007

    Eucerin original moisturizing cream - rates 2

    http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/product.php?prod_id=49424&refurl=/browse.php?brand_id=105&category=facial+moisturizer/treatment&

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  • pnut2
    pnut2 Member Posts: 86
    edited December 2007
    i love Burts Bees. I have been using their product for the past five years. When i was having my AC treatments my hands became extremly dry and scaly. my nails were extremly brittle. So i am currently using Burts Bees beeswax and banana hand cream. What a difference! After a week of constant use my hands are back to being smooth. Barnes and Noble and Books-a-Million sell Burts Bees products along with health food stores. When i go to the book store i will pick up a bottle of their shower gel or lip balm. Sealed
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  • biondi
    biondi Member Posts: 223
    edited December 2007

    been using cetaphil for the last six years. i had a terrible rash on my arms and hands, the cancer and blood specialist i saw at the time, recommended i stopped using the hard buff puffs, stop showering so many times a day (summer, i took 3 quick showers) and suggested CETAPHIL. yikes, # 5 on the safe cosmetics list, and they use animal testing to boot.. will also go to burts bees. i use some of their products already.. thanks for the link, lost it along the way...

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2007

    Cetaphil, much to my surprise and dismay, has parabens! So does Eucerin. I now use only Burt's Bees Radiance line, Dove anti-aging facial cream (though it's very thick and creamy, so I use it only around my eyes and on my neck) and Nivea CoQ10 night cream (again, around the eyes, after I apply Burt's Bees cream). These seem to be safe, effective and reasonably priced.

    ~Marin

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  • saluki
    saluki Member Posts: 2,287
    edited December 2007

    Marin--Which of the BB Radience products are you using?  I have seborrehic

    dematitis especially of my eyebrows and am looking for somethind safe to use in that area.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2007

    Susie...I use Radiance Night Cream. It's got something called 'royal jelly' in it. I've never heard of royal jelly but it sounds, well, quite royal! As for using it on your brow area, maybe you can give it  try? It's not expensive and if it doesn't agree with the affected skin, you can always wear it elsewhere on your neck and the lower part of your face. The best part is the way it feels...it's cool going on and then dries in a way that makes your face feel (and look!) tight. Thanks to Joan (of Ardmore), I've been using it for several months now and loving it!

    ~Marin

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  • saluki
    saluki Member Posts: 2,287
    edited December 2007

    Thanks Marin-

    I'm going to pick it up.  I was really upset---Got some Adrienne Arpel stuff from HSN

    and when it arrived every product in the kit--makeup remover, face creme eye creme, lipstick, eyeshadow stick---Everything had Propylparaben/methylparaben in it.  How dare they so cavalierly put endocrine disrupters in all the products?  Are they nuts?  I am livid!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited December 2007

    Can you send the stuff back? It amazes me that although parabens have clearly been found in breast cancer tissue and phlalates are known cancer-causers, manufacturers are still allowed to use them in products. In fact, up until a few years ago, it was virtually impossible to find any personal care products without them! Fortunately, some of the companies with conscience are developing new methods of producing items that are free of these known carcinogens. To me, it's important to support these companies and, so, even if I decide that I don't use enough of a certain product to worry about its effects, contributing to the effort to rid the environment of this stuff is worth looking for them and putting my money behind them.

    ~Marin

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  • saluki
    saluki Member Posts: 2,287
    edited December 2007

    I didn't notice the sheet that was enclosed in the box till I tried the creme.

    None of the ingredients were on the container, nor were they listed on the cosmetics data base.

    So, I'm stuck.

    Maybe I'll use some of the stuff on very special occasions which are very rare.  

    It amazes me that they are busy adding vitamins and herbs and yet slip these cancer causers into the products.

    Lesson learned.

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  • Jellydonut
    Jellydonut Member Posts: 1,043
    edited January 2008

    Burt's Bees was sold to the Clorox Co.  Clorox wants to go green (if you can believe that)

    Very interesting story:

    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/06/business/06bees.html?_r=2&scp=1&sq=burts+bees&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

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  • abbadoodles
    abbadoodles Member Posts: 2,618
    edited January 2008

    For severely cracked skin where nothing is helping, not even the Bag Balm, try 1% hydrocortisone cream for a couple of days.  I had very cracked fingertips a couple of years ago and one day I was complaining to DH who casually said, "oh, just use cortisone cream - works for me."  And I did and it did!

    Mind you, I am not advocating chronic use of hydrocortisone cream, just a few days.

    Tina

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