Health Article
Healthy Skin Care
Most of our clients know the health benefits of the Herbalife weight loss and health supplements range. However, only a few are aware of the health benefits of a healthy skin care regimen.
Firstly, whatever is applied to the skin, is absorbed into the body. This includes moisturisers, hair care products (absorbed through the scalp) and a range of skin care and cosmetic products. If the ingredients are chemical, the body has the job of processing those toxins out of the system.
But surely skin care and hair care products wouldn't contain anything toxic, I hear you say!
Unfortunately, a large range of even the best known products, available through supermarkets and chemists, as well as department store cosmetics counters, do in fact contain certain toxic chemical ingredients. You can check for yourself by checking the ingredients on the container. Unfortunately sometimes you need a magnifying glass in order to read the ingredients section.
Here is a sample of just some of the ingredients you may discover:
Parabens (Listed on labels as: methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, and ethylparaben)
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.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Commonly used in Shampoo. This is an industrial detergent and can cause allergies
Salicylic Acid
Used in many types of cosmetics and personal care products including moisturizers, skin cleansing products, shampoos, as well as skin care and hair care products. Capable of causing allergies and increased sensitivity to the sun.
Herbalife, being aware of this situation, have developed a line of beauty products that can be used with total confidence as they don't contain the dangerous ingredients that even leading brands of cosmetics can be found to contain. Instead, their products contain natural ingredients that nourish the skin.
For more information about Herbalife's Personal Care Range, visit: www.nutrilife.com.au/products/skin_care