Tuesday, April 20, 2010

No Parabens........

Like SLS, Parabens are not an essential ingredient in many items from cosmetics to food and drink. They are used as a preservative. Parabens also have huge negative impact on our health.

Parabens in cosmetics may cause eye and skin irritation and contact dermatitis.

Parabens have displayed estrogenic activity in several tests. In other words, these chemicals mimic the body's own hormones and can thus disrupt endocrine functions in virtually every system in the body.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

No Sodium Laurel Sulphate.......

SLS is used in our cosmetic products, shower products, toothpaste, some food items and industrial cleaning products as an emulsifier and degreaser. The potential health risks of being exposed to SLS are scary.

SLS is used in clinical studies as a skin irritant, used to cause irritation to then calculate healing properties of other substances.

SLS is absorbed via the skin even at low levels. This causes huge problems with our endocrine (hormonal) system as SLS mimics the effect oestrogen (a naturally occurring hormone in both men and women) creating havoc with fertility (male fertility included), PMS/PMT symptoms and menopause.

Studies have shown permanent damage to the cornea can result from skin contact to SLS.

In many of the products it is being used in, it is not an essential ingredient. You have to ask why our health and our children's health is being put at risk. SLS is cheap!

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

ESSENTIAL OILS, NOT JUST FOR OIL BURNERS
As a massage therapist, I have a passion for essential oils and natural therapies. I have worked as a natural therapist for 12 years. Using massage, reflexology and aromatherapy with my clients who reap the benefits. Although I feel essential oils are not being used to their full potential.
These products are made to order, made from your instruction to suit your individual needs. I have a basic range of bath and body products, to which a formulation of essential oils are added after consultation. This range can be used to address dysfunction in just about all your body systems.
Utilise the benefits of essential oils and deliver the blends via premium base products that are safe for you and the environment.
The inspiration for "Natasha James" products, is to utilise the benefits of essential oils and delivering the blends via premium base products that are safe for you and the environment. All the ingredients are FREE from Parabens, Sodium Laurel Sulphates and Petrochemicals.
With this in mind, these products are ideal for anyone with sensitive skin or specific skin conditions. They are also ideal for babies as they don't contain substances that are known dermal irritants and cause skin sensitivities.
Essential oils have been found to have a profound effect the endocrine (hormone) and nervous system. Endocrine and nervous system imbalance are a common problem in modern life. These imbalances create havoc in body, mind and spirit.
"Kid's Stuff" for babies and children is an excellent range that can be used from newborn. The essential oils are beautiful to use on your baby's skin and the washes and lotions do not strip delicate skin of natural oils, leaving the skin soothed and hydrated. The added benefits are using oils to help babies and children sleep help dispel wind and aid digestion. Or even for addressing cradle cap, dermatitis or eczema.
Sodium Laurel Sulphate and Parabens are absorbed into your body and have dire effects on your hormonal system. In particular, Oestrogen. These products are a great alternative for use by a pregnant mother.