Sodium Lauryl Sulfate(SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate(SLES) are used as foaming and thickening agents in many of the body care products we use everyday. Almost everything that foams or lathers uses these chemicals because they are very cheap to use. And the scary thing is there are around 100 chemical derivatives of these agents that all have different names so it is very hard to know what you are using. In other words these agents may be hiding under different names.

Anybody that has any skin sensitivity at all should stay far away from these products. Many reports have been published about the very irritating properties of these agents. Some soap has concentrations of up to 30% which are very irritating and dangerous. These chemicals cannot be metabolized by the liver so they twill build up in concentrations in the body and ultimately cause toxicity in many people.

Studies show that these agents penetrate into the eyes, brain, heart and liver. They are retained in body tissue. These studies also show evidence of preventing young children’s eyes from developing properly and contributing to cataract development in adults. The bottom line is that because of the penetrating power of these agents they are believed by many experts to be known carcinogens.

There are many natural body care lines on the market that do not use these chemicals, or if they do use them they use them in far smaller quantities. Yes, natural often cost a little bit more and are sometimes harder to find, but isn’t your health and well being worth it? Or you can use the conventional products half the time and use the more expensive natural products the other half. This will at least cut your exposure to these toxins in half.

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Calendula is a flower that grows wild in the Mediterranean region. It is similar to the marigolds in America. It has very strong natural anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties.  It is used in homeopathic creams and ointments. It can be found in natural food stores across the world.

Over the last few years I have recommended calendula ointment to my clients for these persistent skin conditions and have been amazed by the results. I have had numerous clients that have literally tried every known medical treatment available for years and have had very little results. Now these people are finding great relief with this natural, drug free ointment. I am not going to tell you that it cures 100% of these conditions, but I can tell you that if you suffer it is definitely worth trying. It is natural, inexpensive and without side effects and really seems to help a lot of people. Give it a try!

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