Then, I was suprised that authors praised the big companies. The truth is, that especially in North America, the big companies are the one controlling the industry! The FDA has little power on the ingredient I was hoping to get some more scientific informations from this book.
The FDA has little power on the ingredients put into the cosmetics, and it does not test cosmetics for safety before they hit the market. The FDA does not require companies to provide safety data about its products.
And some of them acctually can accumulate in our body. They cannot know that! Moreover, many of toxic chemicals in cosmetics are byproducts, thus they are not listed on the label like 1,4-dioxane.
The guy who worte a book is a cosmetic chemist, so no wonder that he says all good things about chemicals in products! Unlike the book says, skin absorbs a lot. Of course we have to be careful about greenwashing, so read the labels. Natural, organic, hypo-allergic and other statements mean nothing.
Go to the Skin Deep on www. You will get more scientific information, and some DIY recipies for skin and hair care products. I got a lot more out this book than I thought I would. I really never could figure out what was causing it my guess was synthetic fragrances and started using organics after wasting a lot of m I got a lot more out this book than I thought I would. I really never could figure out what was causing it my guess was synthetic fragrances and started using organics after wasting a lot of money trying several different products.
I sadly have fallen for marketing tactics. I also thought it was interesting that buying products from a large company was a bad thing and little companies are the way to go. I often thought that the SLS was evil since I use some organics. Some things can take years before they find out that they are bad for you.
My friends will all vouch for me when I say that I'm not all that much of a fashionista or into makeup. The book covers a wide variety of subjects one of which is the ti My friends will all vouch for me when I say that I'm not all that much of a fashionista or into makeup. The book covers a wide variety of subjects one of which is the titular lip balm question , which runs from hair care to makeup to pore strips.
Is this a must buy? People who are intrigued by what goes on in your personal care items will want it, as will those who are interested in going into the beauty industry. Everyone else might not be swayed by it, but I've no doubt that they'll find it interesting enough for at least one read.
This was just a really easy book to read, so there's no fear of getting lost in professional jargon. ARC provided by NetGalley Mar 07, Mandy rated it liked it. Of all the products we use on a daily basis, the ones with the most chemicals tend to be the ones we place on our bodies.
Companies have marketed all sorts of products to help us not to sweat, hide or lose wrinkles, clean our teeth, and improve our view of our appearance.
Many Americans never spend a moment wondering about how those products may affect their health. However, most potential customers will have at least contemplated whether those products will actually deliver what they say and wh Of all the products we use on a daily basis, the ones with the most chemicals tend to be the ones we place on our bodies.
However, most potential customers will have at least contemplated whether those products will actually deliver what they say and whether the more costly products are worth the extra expense. A quick and easy read, the book successfully manages to take a critical look as to whether or not products deliver what they claim: a yes and no answer.
They deliver what they claim. However, their careful words don't claim to do what most consumers believe. Initially intrigued by the title of the book, I was disappointed that the book had very little science in it. Concerns about what chemicals we place on our body were pushed to the side, with a wave of the hand and a claim that obviously all of these products have been tested and are therefore safe.
I recommend the book for those curious about whether or not to purchase name brand or store brand products. However, if you are looking for a more informed consumer knowledge base of what you place on yoru body, this isn't the book. Disclaimer: A complimentary copy of the book was provided by Harlequin.
Dec 10, Sophie rated it liked it. Insightful, informative, and reasonable this book dispels myths, calms fears, and provides answers. Commonly asked questions are followed by answers provided by cosmetic scientists in a calm, informative manner.
Jun 01, Ricky rated it liked it Shelves: library-books. I'm glad that this book exists and wish there were more like it. I'm also glad it was available from the library through overdrive. I learned a some things from this book, but overall I did not feel that the answers provided enough depth to be totally convincing. Additionally, it always seems like the people who write these books tend to gloss over the myriad reasons people try to use more organic products.
It's not really about thinking they'll actually work better most of the time. I'll sacrif I'm glad that this book exists and wish there were more like it. I'll sacrifice a little bit of performance from a product if I'm reasonably convinced it's as natural, cruelty-free, and environmentally friendly as it purports to be. I mean, really that's the chapter I want to see in a book like this.
How valid are the claims of these products? I'm sure some more than others. How damaging to the environment is the production of petrolatum, mineral oil, dimethicone, coconut oil derivatives, or anything else? What about the water? We know that the bottled water industry is doing permanent ecological damage and putting future generations at risk. What about the production of all these beauty creams and so forth? Inquiring minds want to know.
View all 4 comments. Dec 26, Taryn rated it it was ok. I really wanted to to like this! I received it as a gift partially as a joke as I am addicted to lip balm and looked forward to reading it. Sadly, it was quite a let down. Oddly enough these authors are giving you exactly what they are telling you to avoid - half-assed science. If you want to give I really wanted to to like this!
If you want to give me the science behind something, great! I want to read it! Don't just tell me you're going to give me science The one thing I DID really like about it was the easy-to-read tidbit-style format.
And the cover is cute. But that's it. Quite a bummer because it really seemed like there was a lot of potential given the subject matter! Sep 18, Katarina rated it it was amazing.
This book is fantastic. I don't really get why so many of the bad reviews discredit the book's content on the basis that the two authors are cosmetic scientists who worked for big companies. These are people who spent years learning about the science that goes behind it, and aren't basing their opinions on pseudo-science and misinterpreted scientific studies.
It's like the anti-vaxxers who don't believe in doctors and medicine One review recommends This book is fantastic. One review recommends Gill Deacon's 'There's Lead in Your Lipstick' for an 'unabiased' look at the industry, a journalist who, however good her intentions might be, has no scientific credentials to her name.
The body is very complex, as is the way it interacts with cosmetics - something covered in 'Can You Get Hooked on Lip Balm' is the fact that your body cannot absorb the few lead molecules in this lipstick, as it cannot break it down. Maybe just makeup just isn't as scary as we thought? Mar 09, Rachel rated it it was ok. Full disclosure: I won this in a first reads contest, AM addicted to lip balm, and was really excited to get it.
I got it expecting it to be more of a chemistry of beauty products and it was I consider myself a really fast reader and it took me forever to plow through this. It has some science thrown in there but in a really dry way and often they just list products to use without really explaining how things work.
That said I really liked that they listed both ingredients and brand names to use. It's a good reference to have if you're in the market for a particular product or have a specific question. Jun 13, Brianna Andre rated it really liked it. I've been a fan of the Beauty Brains blog for awhile so I'm biased.
They are professional cosmetic chemists, and they are honest about their background and which companies they have worked for. Their main points are that a lot of the beauty industry is marketing, we don't need to be spending as much money on products as we are, and a lot of the rumors and myths we hea I've been a fan of the Beauty Brains blog for awhile so I'm biased. Their main points are that a lot of the beauty industry is marketing, we don't need to be spending as much money on products as we are, and a lot of the rumors and myths we hear are false or at least, need to be investigated.
They back up their arguments with compelling scientific evidence. This book is at least another point of view worth looking at. I'd recommend it for a browse, or to check out from the library because after awhile you start to think, Okay, I get it.
Dec 29, Karen rated it it was ok. I picked this book up from the library on an impulse because my daughter is hooked on lip balm and reading the title was what made me consciously realize this. The book is written by a couple of cosmetic industry scientists. I was disappointed in how biased they were in discounting health risks of cosmetic products.
I may have learned a few interesting tidbits but overall I wouldn't recommend the book. I might have recommended it to a teenage audience if it weren't for the bias, but I wouldn't w I picked this book up from the library on an impulse because my daughter is hooked on lip balm and reading the title was what made me consciously realize this.
I might have recommended it to a teenage audience if it weren't for the bias, but I wouldn't want teens believing the slanted acceptance that cosmetics are harmless just because a couple of "experts" say so.
Skin is a very large organ and absorbs the toxins that it comes in contact with, whether from lotions, treatments, makeup, perfumes, cleansers, etc.
Constant exposure certainly raises the likelihood of harm, so using products conservatively makes sense. Apr 30, Andria rated it liked it Shelves: non-fiction. Interesting and informative.
Sometimes it gets a bit science-heavy, which is cool because that's what distinguishes this book from all the other makeup and beauty-product guides out there. Also important: New York City-based dermatologist Debra Jaliman, MD, says you should make sure to drink plenty of water thoughtout the day, since dehydration can lead to chapped lips. This makes you more dependent on lip balm to replace hydration. Be sure to read the ingredient list on your lip balm before making a purchase.
If you have sensitive skin, our experts recommend staying away from products that contain alcohol or fragrance, since they can irritate skin. Also on the skip list? Menthol, cinnamic aldehyde, and peppermint. Camphor and phenol can also dry lips out, Dr. Jaliman says. If your current lip balm isn't irritating your skin, you shouldn't feel like you have to toss it.
But if you find that yout lips never seem to stay hydrated, you might want to look for a balm that contains nourishing ingredients like lanolin or simple beeswax without perfumes or dyes, says Dr.
At night, Dr. Wheatgerm oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil, aloe vera, and shea butter are all ingredients that Dr. Jaliman loves. One of her favorite treatments is Dr. When in doubt, bland, hydrating lip balms are your best bet, Dr. Zeichner tells us. Those cracked lips and rashes in the corners of their mouth clear up within a few weeks. Guess what? The dry lips return. For Caucasian patients, irritation often looks like chapped, cracking, red lips.
For darker-skinned patients, irritation makes the lips a darker shade. What ingredients are in your chapstick?
What foods have you been eating? Is gum causing the problem? Just find the source of the irritant and make the appropriate changes. His specialization and professional interests include treating patients suffering with acne, identifying and solving complex skin conditions such as psoriasis, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, and identifying and treating all types of skin cancers. In his spare time, Dr.
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