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It’s that time of the year again that gym’s across the world see huge increases in memberships, as people vow to a New Year’s resolution for getting themselves in shape. Gym owners say that their packed gyms typically tend to get less crowded a month or two after the New Year. Exercising and eating healthy are great New Year’s resolutions, but they are not the easiest to maintain. Breaking habits and disciplining yourself to do what is not always convenient, and at times painful, is not only difficult, but not much fun; however should still always be given every best effort to maintain for a healthier lifestyle. I wish everyone this year who is vowing to eat healthier and exercise more often, the best of success.
In addition to eating healthy and exercising, I would like to add one more thing that will contribute to a healthier you in 2010 which is much easier than dieting and exercising, and that would be choosing natural skin care products for you and your family. Most people who are very serious about getting in shape and eating healthy will often spend lots of money on gym memberships, diet programs, vitamins, supplements and healthy organic foods, but one very important area that is so often overlooked is skin care. The skin is the gateway to your insides and having healthy skin is very vital to your overall health. Because the skin is permeable it will absorb what is put on it. Instead of buying synthetic soaps, shampoos and conditioners, why not try giving handcrafted soaps, such as goats milk soaps that are chemical free and full of natural ingredients a try.
I encourage you if you haven’t already, to take some time in 2010 to become more informed of what’s in the products you are washing your body and home as well. With the Internet easily accessible to most people it is very easy to do some research finding very reputable websites whose mission and passion are educating the public of the subtle dangers that the advertisements and labels fail to do.
The Pure-N-Simple Soap family is wishing you and your family a very healthy and prosperous 2010.
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We need to understand that when applying things on our skin, they do not just stay there. They do get absorbed. Prime examples of this are nicotine patches, hormones patches, and Dramamine patches. When these patches are applied the drugs are being released into our body through the skin. Some may argue that the harmful chemicals we are finding in our products such as shampoos, and household cleaners, are in such small amounts and are harmless in these small dosages. Well think about it, there is no such thing as small dosages when you factor in the amount of different products you are exposed to in a single day, over a very long period of time. Products like tooth paste, deodorant, soaps, shampoos, hair gel, dish soap, laundry detergent, clothes, plastics, food, there is no escape from the invasion of these chemicals.
Do not become discouraged, but rather informed. Know what you are putting on you and your families body. Take a good look at the products you are using and research the ingredients. Discipline your self to either make your own products which might actually save you few bucks, or find companies that make natural products and make that switch. I much rather spend a few more dollars on natural shampoo bar knowing that I have therapeutic essential oils penetrating through my skin than harmful carcinogens such as formaldehyde.
There are a lot of people today who find it very important to eat healthy and exercise regularly. They will spend money on gym membership fees, exercise programs, organic foods, vitamins and nutritional supplements; however one really important factor that is most often overlooked is skin care. This is usually one area that unless a rash is present, or suffering from dryness, itchy or flaky skin, does any thought go into natural skin care. Typically once a person knows and understands the importance and functions of the skin do they begin to think differently on what they put on their skin.
The skin is the largest organ of the human body which is roughly between 15 to 20 percent of the total body weight, consisting of millions of cells, thousands of sensory points, 100 sweat glands and 15 sebaceous glands to every square centimeter of skin on the body. The skin has three different layers, the epidermis, dermis, and the subcutaneous tissue, all which serve important functions.