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free skin care · Mon Aug 23, 2010 11:29 am

I know we have a supplier listing on the recipe index, however questions about ingredients come up often so I thought a thread with listings to information about ingredients might be helpful. These are basic ingredients mostly so I would love to see others added eg. Essential Oils, Carrier Oils ect. ect.

http://www.avreskincare.com/misc/about_skincare/cosmetic_ingredients.html

http://www.cosmeticscop.com/cosmetic-ingredient-dictionary.aspx

http://skincarerx.org/dict.html

http://www.theskinsociety.com/Dictionary/Cosmetics-Ingredients.html

http://www.deancoleman.com/cosmetics.htm

http://www.spaglo.com/cosmetic_ingredient_list.html

http://www.smartskincare.com/ingredients/glossary/

http://www.xpter.info/download/Skin-Care-and-Cosmetic-Ingredients-Dictionary

free skin care · Mon Aug 23, 2010 1:28 pm

I know there are others but thought I would add some links to online calculators. Smile

http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/Calculators/Batch_Size_Calculator.aspx

http://www.calculateme.com/Volume/Ounces/ToTablespoons.htm

http://www.onlineconversion.com/

http://www.bulkactives.com/recipe_creator.htm

free skin care · Mon Aug 23, 2010 7:05 pm

This is a fabulous topic DM. It will be a wonderful addition to the DIY sticky page.

Here's a nice site with brief descriptions of lots of popular actives;

http://www.aurasnaturebeauty.org/ingredients.htm#Glycolic_Acid

Lots of info on tons of ingredients here;

http://www.snowdriftfarm.com/formulary.html

This site has lots of info on carrier oils;

http://www.aromaweb.com/articles/whatcarr.asp

My quick 'go to' for skin care actives info is still;

http://www.smartskincare.com/ingredients/glossary/ (LOL! I just saw you have this covered already!)

Here's a nice site for everything about 'essential oils';

http://www.aromaweb.com/essentialoils/default.asp

This site is a great place to look up the ingredient lists for all high end skin care products;

http://www.treatment-skincare.com/Active-Ingredients/L-Ascorbic-Acid.html

free skin care · Mon Aug 23, 2010 9:39 pm

Thanks Kassy for adding to the links, I hope more will come. I just thought it would be great to have a thread for checking out all our ingredients! Smile

free skin care · Tue Aug 24, 2010 5:14 am

Great topic, DM.

I can't take credit for this site, because jasminerosey turned me on to it but it has lots of information about essential oils. What I especially like is how they are interested in the scientific side of essential oils:

http://www.anandaapothecary.com/

free skin care · Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:46 am

Thanks Skippie and JR! Smile

I am adding to the list of Essential Oil sites (organic) they do sell but give descriptions and properties as well.

http://www.auracacia.com/

http://www.saffronrouge.com/aromatherapy/pure-essential-oils?gclid=CPnjr-nR0qMCFYxi2godtn3ctw

http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/

http://www.organicinfusions.com/organic-essential-oils.html

http://www.essentialoil.com/

http://www.kgstiles.com/pureplantessentials.html

http://www.starwest-botanicals.com/category/1-essential-oils/

https://www.youngliving.org/oils4wellness

http://www.edenbotanicals.com/

free skin care · Sun Sep 05, 2010 1:59 pm

Massive information on Botanicals Smile

http://botanical.com/

free skin care · Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:09 am

General ingredient information. Smile

http://www.prestonprivatelabel.net/getdoc/2d623c84-7f57-4167-b298-7499c19939b7/Ingredients_Glossary.aspx

free skin care · Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:17 am

Essential and Carrier Oils ect.

http://www.aromatherapypoint.com/buying-guide/

free skin care · Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:38 am

Herbs in skin care

http://www.glenbrookfarm.com/herbs/herbskin.htm

http://www.aromantic.co.uk/herbs.htm

http://www.suite101.com/content/herbs-for-skin-care-a142605

http://www.alternative-beauty.com/herbss.htm

http://www.herbalremediesinfo.com/herbs-for-skin-care.html

free skin care · Sun Sep 19, 2010 10:01 am

Recipes natural Smile

http://www.skin-care-recipes-and-remedies.com/

free skin care · Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:19 pm

General info. Smile

http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/skincare/faq4.cfm

free skin care · Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:40 pm

Strange but true Aquafina has a site with general information on skin care ingredients! Laughing

http://www.aquafinaskincare.com/ingredients.asp

free skin care · Tue Oct 05, 2010 6:44 pm

For all potential mommies, pregnant woman and nursing moms cross posting. Smile

Here are a few links on pregnancy safe skin care.

http://www.babycenter.com/0_safe-skin-care-during-pregnancy_1490031.bc

http://www.belliskincare.com/

http://www.familyresource.com/pregnancy/safety/safe-products-for-pregnancy-natural-skin-care-not-only-works-well-its-good-for-you-too

http://www.thecradle.com/expertadvice/asknursebarbara/safe-skin-care-products

Vanilj wrote:

DarkMoon wrote:

There are too many to list but some essential oils are best avoided during pregnancy. Some encourage menstruation, some can cause miscarriage, some high or low blood pressure. I would google what essentials to avoid during pregnancy and print it out.

Ohhh my! I did now that essential oils were powerful, but not That powerful - I will definitely google it!

Yes extracts as well, in the old days they would use some specifically to cause a miscarriage if there was an unwanted pregnancy.

Here are a few links to get you started.

http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/essentialoilprofiles/a/pregnancyEOs.htm

http://www.essentialoils.co.za/pregnancy.htm

http://www.essentialoils.co.za/abortifacient-oils.htm

http://www.altmd.com/Articles/Aromatherapy-Essential-Oils-During-Pregnancy

free skin care · Wed Oct 13, 2010 2:06 pm

Links to free online bath salt recipes:

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/giftinajar/bath-salts.shtml

http://www.saltworks.us/salt_info/si_MakingBathSalts.asp

http://www.sfbsc.com/bath-salt-recipes

http://candleandsoap.about.com/od/bathbody/ss/basicbathsalts.htm

http://beauty.about.com/od/bathsaltrecipes/

http://www.aromaweb.com/recipes/bathsalts.asp

http://www.pioneerthinking.com/cleos.html

http://www.edenfoods.com/articles/view.php?articles_id=93

free skin care · Wed Oct 13, 2010 2:54 pm

What to watch for:

http://www.begin-within-natural-skincare.com/skin-care-product-reviews.html

http://www.ewg.org/

http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/

http://www.webmd.com/skin-beauty/features/cosmetics-safety-whats-in-your-makeup-bag

http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/

http://content.karger.com/ProdukteDB/produkte.asp?Aktion=showproducts&searchWhat=books&ProduktNr=239021

http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/default.htm

free skin care · Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:00 pm

Another: Guide to less toxic products.

http://lesstoxicguide.ca/index.asp?fetch=personal

free skin care · Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:48 am

DarkMoon wrote:

Another: Guide to less toxic products.

http://lesstoxicguide.ca/index.asp?fetch=personal

From the above site places to find good products.

Sometimes a store will only carry a few items made by a particular company. If you find a product you like, check the company’s web site to see what else they make.

These are web sites for some of the best less-toxic products not widely available in the Maritimes:

Atlantic Healing Hemp -www.atlantichealinghemp.com
Aubrey Organics (USA) -www.aubrey-organics.com
Botanical Therapeutic (British Columbia) -www.botanicaltherapeutic.net
Curelle (British Columbia) -www.curelle.com
Druide (Quebec) -www.druide.ca
Moonsnail Soapworks (PEI) -www.moonsnailsoapworks.com
Weleda (Switzerland) -www.weleda.ca

free skin care · Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:40 am

Best Oils and Essential Oils For Varicose Veins and Broken Capillaries + many recipes.

http://www.bestnonsurgicalfacelift.com/homemade-beauty-oils-for-skin-with-broken-capillaries.html

http://face-natural.com/blog/aromatherapy/broken-capillaries-and-varicose-veins

http://www.standinghorse.com/soothingessentials/berga.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-487622/The-secret-natural-beauty--Essential-oils-looking-younger-longer.html

http://www.faceart.com/makeup/tips/articles/skinfo/aromatherapy_for_skin_conditions.php

http://www.ehow.com/i/#article_5717964

http://www.helium.com/items/1136410-essential-oils-for-the-face

http://www.organiconline.com.sg/varicosevein.htm

http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/blog/natural-treatments-for-broken-capillaries/

free skin care · Sat Nov 13, 2010 5:06 pm

Homeopathic remedies, a lot of topicals and home remedies ~ For Varicose Veins and Broken Capillaries

http://herbwiseproducts.com/herbology2.html

http://www.ehow.com/i/#article_5695917

http://www.peacefulmind.com/broken_capillaries.htm

http://www.natural-homeremedies.com/blog/how-to-diminish-broken-capillaries-and-veins/

http://www.nativeremedies.com/category/beauty-personal-care-remedies-natural-herbal.html#skincare

http://www.lovelula.com/cat_broken.cfm

free skin care · Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:39 am

Essential oils ect.

http://essential-oil.com/botanicals_iris_268.html

free skin care · Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:13 am

More natural bulk butters and oils, also some nice free recipes.

http://www.bulknaturaloils.com/

http://www.thesage.com/catalog/FixedOil.html

http://www.agbangakarite.com/recipe_exotica.php

http://www.thefragrancelab.net/soaps1.htm

http://www.essentialsbycatalina.com/shop/wholesalebases.html

free skin care · Wed Dec 22, 2010 12:55 pm

More sources for DIY recipes and ingredient information. Smile

http://www.skincareresourcecenter.com/

http://www.skin-care-recipes-and-remedies.com/

http://www.edgewatersoaps.com/do_it_yourself.html

http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/diy-natural-beauty-products-recipes-461108

http://www.skin-care.becomegorgeous.com/home_made_facials/diy_facial_peel_recipes-1065.html

http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/seasonal-beauty-recipes

http://focusorganic.com/diy-skin-care-beauty-recipes-on-the-cheap

http://www.realbeauty.com/skin/body/homemade-skin-care-recipes

http://en.petitchef.com/recipes/%7Bdiy-skin-care-facial-cleansing-oil%7D-fid-978403

free skin care · Sun Apr 10, 2011 7:06 pm

free skin care · Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:00 am

I feel it is only fair to add Dr. J and associates site to the list. Very Happy

http://barefacedtruth.com/

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