Question:  What makes your products different from other natural products?

Answer: Actually there are some very good natural products available.  Unfortunately, many of the mass-produced natural products contain comedogenic ingredients that will clog your pores. For example: coconut oil, cocoa butter, wheat germ oil, mineral oil and lanolin all have an extremely high skin-pore clogging probability.  Our products do not contain comedogenic ingredients.  Many of these products contain parabens―our products do not.  Many products have little or no nutritional value.  Our products are loaded with vitamins, herbs and other nutrients at substantial concentration levels.  

Question:  I recently paid $99 for some collagen cream that was promoted as a natural facelift.  It smelled terrible but I continued to use it anyway for a few weeks to no avail.  Do these collagen creams really work?

Answer: Many cosmetic companies will play on our insecurities about getting older with an endless array of deceptive claims regarding their magic potions.  There is no medical evidence that the topical application of collagen will increase the collagen in one's body.  Why?  Because collagen molecules are too large to penetrate skin.  However, when animal or marine collagen is emulsified with water and oil and turned into a cream or lotion, it becomes a glue-like substance. When this glue is applied to the skin it will start to shrink as it dries, giving the illusion that your skin is tighter.  But its only an illusion.  Applying collagen topically will do absolutely nothing to improve the quality of your skin.  (Caution and test spots are recommended prior to using collagen compounds as an allergic reaction may be provoked.) 

Question:  Propylene glycol is the number 3 or number 4 ingredient in almost every personal care product I use.  I do not believe it would be so widely used if it was bad for my skin. Can you prove that propylene glycol is bad for my skin?  

Answer:  The Material Safety Data Sheet for propylene glycol clearly states: "implicated in contact dermatitis, kidney damage and liver abnormalities." And "can inhibit skin cell growth in human tests, and can damage cell membranes causing rashes, dry skin and surface damage." In addition to the above safety data, we suggest that you please appreciate the following: chemicals having a molecular weight of 75 or less when applied to the skin will enter the blood stream. The molecular weight of propylene glycol is 60!  So... what we know is this: propylene glycol can damage your skin. Propylene glycol can penetrate your skin and enter your blood stream. Propylene glycol is toxic. And yet, according to our cosmetic ingredient dictionary, propylene glycol is allowed to be used in skin care products at a concentration level of up to 50% of the finished product. What this means is that 50% of the skin care product you have purchased may be an industrial strength solvent, which should not be used for skin care. It is actually a very absurd situation if you really think about it. Educated consumers do not use propylene glycol for skin care.


Question:  I've used many Vitamin-A creams.  None has ever cleared my blemishes and dark spots as well as your Rejuvenating Day Cream does.   Why?

Answer:  The reason is due to our vitamin-A concentration. Most vitamin-A creams only have about 100 IUs (International Units) of vitamin-A per gram. Our Rejuvenating Day Cream has more than 3,000 IUs of vitamin-A per gram ‹ a huge difference. When formulating our Rejuvenating Day Cream we determined the appropriate vitamin-A concentration by using a mathematical formula. The formula takes into consideration the U.S. Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA), the rate of absorption per square inch of skin (1/100 inch thick), the amount of coverage per square inch of skin (typically 0.05 grams), times a RDA skin multiplier. A vigorous concentration of vitamin-A is required to stimulate RNA (ribonucleic acid) synthesis. RNA synthesis is required to produces new, healthy skin cells and to slow down the aging process of skin.

Question:  I've been hearing a lot about parabens lately. What are parabens?

Answer:  Butylparaben, methylparaben and propylparaben are the most commonly used cosmetic preservatives in the United States. They are very inexpensive and easy to use, which makes them very desirable. Paraben preservatives can be found in approximately 20,000 personal care products, including "natural" products. Methylparaben can cause allergic reactions and propylparaben can cause contact dermatitis. However, more importantly, recent studies have shown that parabens can also penetrate the skin and seep into the tissue. This concerns researchers because parabens have been shown to be able to mimic the action of estrogen, which can encourage breast cancer cell growth. In a recent U.K. study 20 breast tumors were analyzed and high concentrations of parabens were found in 18 of the 20 tumors. From the research it is not possible to determine whether the parabens actually caused the tumors, but this new information does raise many concerns.


Question:  Several of my personal care items have DEA in them.  What is DEA?  Is that similar to the DMAE that you use?

Answer:  No.  They are not similar.  DEA is the abbreviation for diethanolamine.  It is a highly toxic chemical that has been proven to cause cancer when applied to the skin of rats. Unfortunately, DEA can be found in several hundred personal care products.  We would NEVER use DEA in our products.  We use DMAE, which is the abbreviation for dimethylaminoethanol. DMAE is an amino acid and antioxidant membrane stabilizer.  The topical application of DMAE is excellent for skin.  


Question:  It seems to me that we must have 500 or more miracle creams on the market at any given time.   Is your cream another miracle cream?

Answer:  No.  But some some of our clients would probably disagree with us.  Actually, there may be as many as 2,000 so-called miracle creams in the market, and lots of false and misleading advertising.  Think about this:  if some company did have a miracle cream, or a major breakthrough that eliminated wrinkles, their product would instantly become as well known as Viagra.  And yet, that has not happened.  These companies are not selling quality cream.  They are selling a dream and a gimmick.


Question:  For several years I've been using a very expensive prescription vitamin-C cream prescribed by my dermatologist.  My pharmacist has to compound it just for me. The cream seems ok, but no magic.  I recently started using your Replenishing Night Cream which also has vitamin-C, and its superior to anything I have previously used.  It's incredible.  How come there is such a big difference between your cream and my prescription cream?   

Answer:  When you bring your doctor's Rx (prescription) to the drug store, the pharmacist takes a quantity of cream out of a standard cream base quart or gallon container that they purchase from their supplier.  These generic base creams are typically formulated from petroleum byproducts and other toxic chemicals, such as propylene glycol.  The pharmacist then takes the vitamin-C and dissolves it in more propylene glycol for blending into the cream base.  This type of cream will clog your pores, and it will diminish your skin's ability to absorb the vitamin-C.  We use Ester-C in our Replenishing Night Cream.  Ester-C is more easily absorbed by the skin, and we use it synergistically with vitamin-E in a base of precious oils and rich herbal extracts.  We are very pleased with the anti-aging benefits reported to us by clients.


Question:  The "All Natural" cream I use has a special ingredient called dimethicone which is supposed to make my skin feel like silk.  Is this a harmful ingredient?

Answer:  It probably will not harm you, although it may be comedogenic.  Its toxicity is considered low when used topically.  Dimethicone is similar to cyclomethicone.  They are both lubricating agents typically used for making waterproofing compounds for use in industrial applications.  When applied to the skin, it will create a very thin, slick coating and the illusion that the skin feels smoother.  Yet, it provides no real benefit to the skin, as it has no nutritional value, and it is not absorbed into the skin.  It is silicone.  Silicone is made from common beach sand.  So it's really just more smoke and mirrors.


Question:  My friend looks much younger after using your Firming & Toning Cream for a few weeks, but it has had very little effect on my crows feet or laugh lines.  Can you tell me why?

Answer: We of course wish that everyone would enjoy noticeable benefits quickly, but some people do not.  There may be many possible reasons why your skin is not responding to the cream, such as diet or nutritional  deficiencies.  A lymphatic massage may be worth considering. If the body is unable to eliminate its toxins, it becomes difficult for the body to heal itself. Chiropractic manipulation or facial acupuncture may be helpful.  There are also many facial massage and facial exercise techniques you can do yourself to help jump start the improvement. We would also recommend your investigation of two excellent antioxidants that can be added to your daily nutritional program: grape seed extract and CoQ10.

Question:   You claim that your cream is made from natural ingredients.  But your creams have preservatives in them.  Why don't you use natural preservatives?

Answer:  We do use natural preservatives. Grapefruit Seed Extract, potassium sorbate and rosemary oleoresin are all natural preservatives and core ingredients in our formulations. However, if these natural preservatives are used at a sufficient concentration to preserve our products for 9 to 12 months or longer, they would induce unwanted skin reactions with individuals having sensitive skin. Just because a preservative is derived from a natural source, does not mean that it will be gentle to the skin. Therefore, we use these natural preservatives at very moderate concentrations, and they are part of our total preservative system. Our system also contains Germall Plus which we chose because it is gentle, non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing and effective at extremely low concentrations against yeast, molds, gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. In addition, Germall Plus contains no parabens.


Question:   Why is the Firming & Toning Cream yellow?  Does the yellow color mean that the cream is bad?  Will it darken my skin or make my skin yellow?  I've used other creams with Co-Q-10 and they were all white.

Answer:  Our Firming & Toning Cream is golden yellow because CoQ10 is golden yellow, and our F & T cream contains a substantial amount of CoQ10. Therefore, the real question should be:  why are other CoQ10 creams white?  Our cream will not darken your skin or make your skin yellow.  The reason your other CoQ10 creams were not yellow is because they may only have a negligible amount of CoQ10 in them―probably less then 1 percent. Some companies bleach the CoQ10, which will of course diminish the potency.  We have asked many companies (who make CoQ10 cream) why their cream is not yellow. They typically get very indignant and do not want to answer our question. One company told us that we need to think of their CoQ10 product as homeopathic product. They said that it's not necessary to have more then just a trace of CoQ10 in the cream to enjoy its effects.  


Question:  I'm 48 years old and have always used skin care products which contain chemicals.   I have never had a problem with them.  Why should I care about using all this natural stuff?

Answer:  You are very fortunate that you have thus far avoided problems, but we would like to suggest that you never say never.  What you need to appreciate is that these problems can sneak up on you as you continue to accumulate the toxins in your body.  Our body was not designed to expel this type of waste. The problems we are referring to are adult onset allergies, adult onset respiratory problems, adult onset skin disorders, adult onset headaches and sinus disorders, and the list goes on and on. We would also like to suggest that giving-up toxic cosmetics may be the easiest bad habit you will ever enjoy breaking.

Question:  I only use natural skin care products. But one of my natural products contain propylene glycol. Doesn't that mean that propylene glycol is a natural ingredient?

Answer:  No. It means that the labeling on that product is deceptive. There are no FDA regulations regarding the use of the word "natural".  Therefore, the word "natural" on a product has virtually no meaning any longer. Consumers must learn how to read and interpret an ingredient list. This is the only way that you, as a consumer, can protect yourself. A manufacturer may only have one natural ingredient in their product, and they can legally label their product as natural. For example: water is a natural ingredient and can be found in virtually every product. Deceptive labeling exists because manufacturers assume that the vast majority of consumers will not educate themselves.

Question:  I am very diligent about not purchasing any products that contain propylene glycol.  But some of my products contain an ingredient called PG.  What is PG?

Answer:  PG is propylene glycol.  Some companies will try to disguise the fact that they are using propylene glycol, so they use the abbreviation PG on their ingredient list instead. Many companies will also do the same thing with diethanolamine, a known carcinogen. They use the abbreviation DEA to disguise the fact that their product contains a known cancer causing ingredient.
 

Question:  Can my skin care products be causing my acne problems?

Answer:  YES!  Comedogenic (skin pore clogging) ingredients can cause acne. The underlying layers of our skin has naturally occurring oils, and these oils must be able to surface. Our skin must be able to breathe. If these oils gets trapped because skin pores are clogged, bacteria can grow, and acne eruptions will result. Therefore, you should avoid using any product containing ingredients derived from petroleum, coal tar, silicon or lanolin (sheep skin oil). But there are also some non-comedogenic ingredients that can contribute to acne. For example: isopropyl myristate and all its cousins can play havoc with individuals prone to acne. This is a chemical used in rust removers and industrial lubricants. Cosmetic companies use isopropyl myristate and/or itıs cousins to make their products smooth, creamy and slick. But these chemicals can penetrate the skin and aggressively irritate skin pores. The most common of these chemical lubricant are: isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl isothermal, putty sterate, isostearyl neopentonate, myristyl myristate, decyl oleate, octyl sterate, octyl palmitate and isocetyl stearate and PPG myristyl propionate. Another chemical ingredient we would recommend avoiding is laureth-4.


Question:  My skin care specialist has told me that I need to purchase about 14 different skin care products if I want my skin to improve. Is this really necessary?

Answer:  No. It is not really necessary.  If you really want to see your skin improve, keep your skin care simple and wholesome. Stop using products that contain petroleum by-products and/or toxic ingredients. Read the ingredient list and only use natural products that are vitamin and nutrient rich. Consult a nutritionist if you need to, and get on a sensible supplement program. Consult a dietitian if you need to, and adjust your diet. Get a massage occasionally to stimulate your lymphatic system. Get a little exercise. Sweating is good for you and it will help cleanse your skin pores. Limit your sun exposure. You may also want to try one of our products.

Question:  My skin care specialist wants me to use products containing mineral oil. The reason is because mineral oil is a natural ingredient. Is she correct?

Answer:  Mineral oil is excellent when used as a stool softener or laxative. However, it is terrible for skin care. Cosmetic companies claim that they use mineral oil as a carrier oil. But this is a lie. Why? Because the molecules are too large to penetrate skin. Instead, mineral oil will clog your skin pores making it more difficult for your skin to absorb nutrients. Actually, studies have shown that mineral oil interferes with the absorption of beta-carotene, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamins A, D, K, and E.  So...is mineral oil a natural ingredient? Yes. It comes from the ground. There are basically three kinds of mineral oil. Mineral oil can be derived from coal tar, petroleum or silicone. Cosmetic companies use mineral because it is cheap, and because it has a unlimited shelf life. Mineral oil is counterproductive to sensible skin care.   


Question:  I'm trying to understand why your products have become so popular. Are you saying that your products will make my wrinkles go away?

Answer:  Under no circumstance would we ever make such an outrageous claim. Our products will support your skins ability to heal itself, and revitalize itself, to whatever potential is possible based on your own particular level of overall health and genetic makeup. Our products will help your skin age gracefully. We are not selling a fountain (or jar) of youth. What we are providing is a safe, sensible, logical alternative to todayıs harmful products.