So which would you prefer?

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Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum
A product from this well-known brand – one of a number in the conglomerate, Procter & Gamble’s ‘stable’ – users are advised on the packaging to:

“Use once or twice daily. Smooth over your entire cleansed face. Use alone or before applying moisturizer or foundation makeup. As with all facial skin care products, avoid getting into your eyes.”

Ingredients:
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Glycerin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide 3, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Cetyl Ricinoleate, BIS-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfate, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Benzyl Alcohol, Fragrance

Things to consider about just a few of these ingredients:
Here are just a few points that are less well advertised about some of the ingredients in this example product (which is solely chosen as being representative of this type of synthetic chemical based skin care) -

Butylene Glycol – A solvent, also used in plasticizers – the 1,3 – isomer, ‘judged’ safe enough for cosmetics use has been known to cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals
Propylene Glycol – A major constituent in Anti-Freeze – known to cause irritation and contact dermatitis
Various ‘PEG’ compounds – (PEG - Poly Ethylene Glycol) implies compounds have been ‘’eth”oxylated – which have been found to be contaminated with the potent, and infamous, carcinogen – dioxane.
Dimethicone (and related ingredients) – Silicone oil. These ‘efficiently’ stop the skin losing moisture by effectively acting like an impermeable coating – and clogging pores. Safety data sheets note that these chemical have been shown to cause tumours in lab tests on animals.
The family of ‘-parabens’ (Ethyl, Propyl & Methyl) – These toxic synthetic preservatives are found in many personal care items – although known to cause allergic reactions and skin rashes.
Benzyl Alcohol – Risky for those being treated for alcohol dependency; And to be avoided by those with religious beliefs that forbid alcohol use; But worse still – these synthetic alcohols have been shown to trigger allergies and dermatitis
Fragrance – Hides a multitude of synthetic aromas that have been linked with triggering a variety of health problems in the vulnerable...


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Rejuvenessence Facial Serum
A product in the MiEssence range of Certified Organic skin care products. It is a blend of organic rosehip seed, avocado and jojoba oil with organic rose, calendula and carrot to revitalise and boost the appearance of tired stressed skin. The combination of natural ingredients is both revitalizing and regenerative for the skin.

Advice: "Use daily in extreme heat, cold or windy conditions to protect the skin and nightly, to help regenerate and revitalise the complexion. "

(100% Natural & Certified Organic) Ingredients:
Organic rosehip (rosa rubiginosa) seed oil, organic jojoba (simmondsia chinensis) seed oil, organic avocado (persea gratissima) fruit oil, organic safflower (carthamus tinctorius) seed oil, organic geranium (pelargonium graveolens) essential oil, organic lemon (citrus limonum) essential oil, calendula officinalis flower C02 extract, carrot (daucus carota) CO2 extract, rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) leaf extract, organic rose (rosa damascena) essential oil.

NOTE: Ingredients are all Certified organic – with certification from Australian, US & Japanese authorities.

We suggest that this MiEssence product is potentially an altogether safer alternative…

But we leave it up to you to consider which you would prefer to use.

To take a closer look at this product and many others at:

http://www.saferalternative.com

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