BEAUTY KLINIC

It would be reasonable to assume that we don′t need to ask the question, are our cosmetics safe? Safe cosmetics should be taken for granted shouldn′t they? After all, we have a government and corporations that look after our interests?

Sadly no. Neither the government or the major cosmetics companies take steps to ensure that our cosmetics are safe, and as a result there is a whole range of dangerous cosmetics and skin care products on the market which contain dangerous ingredients including lead, 1,4-dioxane and paraben.

The FDA doesn′t test the ingredients found in mainstream cosmetics, and so the big brand companies can, and do, put anything that they want in their products. The government doesn′t protect the women of America against corporations that are prepared to use unsafe ingredients to sell their products.

This is now such a problem that there are whole organizations set up to raise public awareness about the risks of dangerous cosmetics, and the need to find a source of safe cosmetics.

Sadly though the government isn′t listening to the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics, and the cosmetics companies aren′t listening either. There is nothing being done to protect US women from dangerous ingredients found in mascaras, bronzers, eye shadows, lipsticks, blushes and more that women here are using daily not realizing they are taking a risk with their health.

There’s lots of examples, here’s 2.

The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics initiated laboratory testing of major brand name lipsticks in 2007. The report was astonishing. More than 50% of big brand name lipsticks, including some of the biggest names that you may well use now, contained lead. And you’re not even immune if you buy the most expensive brands, they were represented amongst the lipsticks that contained lead as well.

And in 2002 more tests found Phthalates in the majority of 72 major big brand beauty and personal and body care products and cosmetics, including products from Christian Dior, Revlon and Calvin Klein. Phathalates are a family of industrial chemicals that are linked to defects in male reproductive organs and birth defects.

And included common household use products like shampoos and toothpastes as well as beauty and cosmetic products.

Despite the fact that Phthalates weren′t listed on the labels they were found in 52 of 72 products tested.

Now is that scary or what?

So should you just swear off cosmetics? No not at all. There are excellent and safe cosmetics available but they aren′t made by the big brand names and aren′t found on the shelves of your local store. They are made by companies that are prepared to evidence their commitment to making safe cosmetics. They have signed a pledge on the website of the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics evidencing their commitment to making cosmetics using only ingredients known to be safe.

And the companies that make them aren′t household names, in fact chances are that you’ve never heard of them. But their products, including their safe cosmetics, are first class.

Visit my website to find out more about safe cosmetics.

Most people believe that cheap clothes means poor quality. However, it is possible to get clothing for a cheap price that is of very high quality if you know where to look. There are some steps that you can take to find the clothing that you want for your wardrobe at a price that will fit right in with your budget.

At the end of the season there are usually a number of sales in all the clothing stores as they try to prepare for the new items. When the new seasons clothes are on their way to the store shelves, it is necessary for the stores to clear the space on the shelves. This is a great chance for you to pick up some great bargains on your clothing for the following year. There will be a number of items that will carry through to the following year that you can wear with style. This is only possible for people who don’t plan to change their size in the following year.

There are also a number of discount stores that offer the brands that you love at a very low price. When shopping in these stores for your cheap clothes, make sure that you examine the clothing very carefully for any rips, stains or tears. Often these clothes are offered at such a low price because there is something wrong with the item.

It is usually such a small defect that is hardly noticeable. But you should be on the lookout in case it is something that sticks out. Many times the items are sold at a significant discount when the store is overstocked with the item and it is not selling as well as they had planned. The items are of great quality and will cost you a great deal less.

Pay attention to the circulars for the stores in your area. Knowing when there is going to be a sale and being prepared to add to your wardrobe during sales events is a wonderful way to add to your wardrobe without spending a great deal of money. Cheap clothes simply means that you didn’t spend a lot of money on the items. You can still find high quality clothing at a good price if you are a savvy shopper.

Cheap clothes are the way to go if you are trying to stay on a budget. Just be careful of items that are cheaply made or you will be buying new clothes a lot more often than you planned. This makes those cheap clothes more expensive in the long run.

Buying casual clothing is a lot more fun than shopping for any other kind of clothes. The reasons that many people enjoy their time looking for their casual clothes is because the items that you buy are what you will wear when you are relaxing around the house. Take some time to look at your casual clothing wardrobe and determine if yours needs a little plumping up.

Many people find some great clothing choices online. There are great websites online that will have a spectacular selection of casual clothing. The prices are right on these websites as well. Just be sure that you are not spending the savings that you get to have the items shipped to you. Look around a little before you settle on one website for your casual clothing.

There are a number of stores that specialize in some great name brand items at very low prices that are always good for a source of casual clothing. You can find some really great prices and high end items in these stores that will enhance your wardrobe. Keep an eye out for the specials in these stores and stock up when you can. The everyday prices in these stores are so reasonable, that you will be able to buy the items without waiting for a sale.

Keep in mind that the casual clothing that you choose are your fun items. They are the clothing items that you will wear when you attend fun events and relax with friends. Accessories are a great way to add to your wardrobe without spending a lot of money.

Add some fun accessories to your wardrobe for a way to boost up your clothing options without having to buy all new clothes. You will have a great outfit to wear for any occasion that comes up in your social life if you pay attention to your casual clothing.

While online shopping has diminished catalog shopping to a large extent, there are still some catalogs that will provide you with some trendy and fashionable styles to add to your casual clothing. Dressing well is possible if you keep your eyes open for all opportunities to buy some new items. Have a few catalogs sent to your home and browse through them for some great ideas for your own wardrobe. The full color pictures will give you plenty to work with when you are trying to build your wardrobe.

If you’re interested in skin care you might know about keratin. It’s very important for optimum skin health, and now there’s a new form of keratin called Cynergy TK, and it can do wonders for your skin. It’s used as an ingredient in the best skin care products and best anti aging products on the planet, and it’s showing stunning test results.

But you might be thinking that there’s already keratin in my big brand name skin care products that I use now? What is it that Cynergy TK does for my skin that I’m not getting from my current skin care products?

Yes there is keratin in many skin care and anti-aging products, but Cynergy TK is a form of keratin that is far more useful to your skin than the keratin you’re getting in your skin care products now.

Keratin is an extremely strong protein found right throughout the body, but in particular in your skin, as well as your nails, hair and some other parts of your body. It helps make your skin more elastic and pliable, and to combat wrinkles and sagging in your skin.

As you age your skin loses some keratin, and this contributes to the aging of the skin and the aging signs like wrinkles and fine lines around your face and eyes. Loss of keratin is not the only cause, but certainly one of the biggies.

So why should’t you just buy some of those big brand name anti-aging products with keratin in them. Won’t that replace the lost keratin?

As keratin is found in parts of your body like hair and skin and nails, and as it is also found in the hooves and horns of animals, the big brand companies source their keratin from the hooves and horns of animals. The keratin is extracted by using heat and acid, and this changes the form of the keratin. It has, in effect, been de-naturalized by a process called “hydrolyzation”, and as the form of the keratin is changed it’s usefulness to the skin is also changed.

Cynergy TK is also a source of keratin, but the manufacturer of Cynergy TK extracts the keratin in an entirely different way. The keratin is taken from the wool of sheep, and is extracted by a process that doesn’t involve heat or acid. In fact the process of extracting the keratin is so advanced that it has been patented. Keratin extracted this way if fully biologically available to your skin.

The result is what’s called “functional keratin” and the effects on skin are amazing. It is extremely similar to the protein found in human skin.

Functional keratin is like a “liquid skin”. It is so effective that it actually gets collagen and elastin to start regrowing. Collagen and elastin are very important components of your skin, and your skin starts to lose collagen and elastin as you age. So if Cyntergy TK starts the collagen and elastin growing again your skin is winning!

And Cynergy TK has some other skin benefits as well. It contains some other essential skin nutrients like copper and zinc which help increase skin thickness. And regrowing collagen helps reduce skin wrinkles by increasing skin elasticity.

If you haven’t heard of skin keratin before you now know a little about it, why it is important to your skin and why your skin starts to wrinkle and sag as it ages. And why using a skin care product with Cynergy TK in it works to help replace lost keratin and collagen as well.

Will you find Cynergy TK in your big brand name skin care and anti aging products? No. It’s too expensive.

So can you find a skin care company that makes aging products with Cynergy TK in them? Yes, but I’ll bet you’ve never heard of them. And their products are reasonably priced because they don’t spend millions on TV advertising, and that’s why it’s unlikely you’ve heard of them.

So head over to my website to find out more about skin care products containing Cynergy TK.

A concern not only experienced by men but by a growing number of women is Alopecia, or the excessive and abnormal loss of healthy hair. Disturbing situations and genetics can be the cause of hair thinning and loss and also by hormonal ups and downs, too much physical force or lack of good nutrition. An important first step is discussing hair loss with your doctor. There is a selection of treatments on offer these days that make hair loss or thinning hair more bearable. For thousands of people globally, everyday is a “bad hair” day because of the dilemma of thinning hair or baldness. These factors affect both men and women, hair thinning and loss usually occurs for:

Men A thinning crown or receding hair line is the most common pattern of hair loss. Hair loss occurs due to the presence of a derivative or by-product of testosterone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This hormone can shrink the hair follicles and has a greater effect in the mid-anterior scalp and temples. Some types of male hair loss are:Acute diffuse alopecia - occurs from physical or psychological factors such as hormones, nutritional deficiencies or medications.Chronic Diffuse Alopecia - can occur due to nutritional, metabolic or endocrine issues. Androgenetic Alopecia - occurs due to genetic sensitivity to male hormones. This rarely affects women.

Women Most cases of hair thinning and loss are as a result of hormonal fluctuations, ie during pregnancy, childbirth or use of some methods of birth control. Women can also experience: Anagen effluvium - occurs due to chemotherapy. The matrix of the hair becomes damaged and, as a result, the hair shaft will narrow, eventually fracturing. Traction alopecia - caused by severe hairstyles, such as ponytails that are too tight, braiding, cornrows or the frequent use of extensions. These procedures pull at hair over a period of time but loss can be prevented if recognized and treated early.

Men and women can minimize or even prevent hair thinning or loss, if detected early enough, by using several over-the-counter treatments such as: Daily vitamin supplement - look for ones labelled especially for hair and/or nails and are fortified with Vitamin B3 (niacin), this protects the hair shaft, and antioxidants, to ward off damage from free radicals. A shampoo that states “revitalizing/fortifying/energizing″ - this will nourish and protect existing hair while removing oils that can block the follicles and prevent re-growth. A weekly use, leave-in scalp treatment made with essential oils - oils such as lavender and orange will relax and unblock hair follicles to promote growth, regulate oil production and maintain cell repair. As with any treatment, results will vary and may to need to be continued on a constant basis. Also, allow approximately 6-8 weeks before seeing results.

Techniques to hide hair loss: Perhaps it is time to think of some techniques to hide your hair loss if you are unhappy with your thinning hair. Whether you are a man or a woman losing hair due to heredity, stress, medication or a medical condition you can use these tips to help you cope. Use a Hair Thickening Shampoo or Conditioner Use a hair thickening shampoo and/or conditioner meant to disguise loss by making the hair appear to be thicker. Brush your hair gently after shampooing and conditioning to stop losing more hair, and allow hair to dry completely before combing or brushing it.

Styling Techniques If your hair is not as thick as it once was, there are a number of hair styling methods and hair styling products that can be employed to keep your hair looking its best at any age. Try to avoid hair gels as they only matte your hair and highlight your hair loss. Instead use hair texturizing creams and lotions that give you volume and fullness. Another good option is to use a leave-in hair conditioner that can make your hair emerge more textured and fuller. For a fuller look try blow drying your hair - For hair that is getting thin on top, try blow drying after you have washed and conditioned, then comb your hair in front directly back. Use mousse or a light hair spray to maintain the style. The blow drying will stop your hair from matting together and looking thinner.

Extending your Hair Hair extensions are a quick and simple method for men and women with long thick hair to disguise the fact that they are losing some hair. Employ a salon for adding natural human hair to your head. This option can last for several weeks to several months.

Blow-dry your Hair Consider blow drying if your hair is thinning on top to give it added texture and body and to give your head more coverage. Brush it into a quiff on top of your head by brushing it from the forehead up. Maintain the style with a little hairspray. If your hair is thinning throughout, this is a good way to make your hair look fuller. Guys -Get a Buzz Cut Sports stars, actors, and businessmen all use the buzz cut as a way to hide the fact that they are losing hair. It is a popular, classy style that is easy to maintain. Buy yourself a wet-dry electric razor to groom your scalp daily and remove the hairs you have left for a clean look. If you’re stressed about losing your hair or if your hair is starting to thin, visit your barber or hairdresser and ask for advice on a new hairstyle. There are plenty of styles to select that will allow you to look your very best.