with my skincare.

No more chemicals for me. I was already using some organic products but i'm going to try switching entirely.

There are loads of brands out there, which ones have you heard good things about?

I'm going to start using Dr.Hauschka's Rose Day cream (does anyone here use it?) instead of my usual moisturiser, which is good, but it is not entirely organic, even though it has plant extracts etc.

I use Kiss My Face ... and many homemade products ... have for yrs

there are many to choose from and if you are into it you may decide to make your own

i also just ordered a product from here

http://starflower.reachlo...starflower

Mach said:

Thanks for the link Mach, the only problem I have is sometimes they dont ship overseas, which is a pain.

Those look like good products.


I've never made my own. Lush do some great homemade style products.

http://www.lush.co.uk/ind...Path=28_30

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I gotta have skin products tested on animals..

dont want any rashes on MY skin..

I really love the products from the store Lush...I believe theyre worldwide, and they do mail order!check it out if you dont know them, all organic and fresh ingredients, no animal testing etc...

http://www.lush.com/

Unfortunately I dont shop there as much as I'd like to - that extra expense is a treat for student me

susannah said:

The products go mouldy too quick, have a HORRIBLE smell and bring ppl out in rashes..

REDBABY said:

Really? I have really un-sensitive skin, never had a rash in my life, so I guess its ok for me! And I love the smells!

None of my stuffs gone mouldy either...but I guess I knew I had to use it quick-ish!

REDBABY said:

just use hypoallergenic products. a skin product does not have to tested on animals to be safe.

susannah said:

my skin is ultra sensitive and I've never had a problem with lush. I would expect their products to go moldy if they weren't stored right, especially because they don't contain any perservatives. On many of the packages it tells you to refridgerate some of them.

I love their ginger lotion and their honey bodywash, but they are too expensive for my student self. I used to use the ginger lotion in my hair as I blow dried it. It worked really well and smelled awesome.
Once and awhile I treat myself.

JasmineFire said:

Yes, it's one of those pay day treats! One day, im going to buy everything from there

Yeah the fresh face masks they keep on ice in the shop, they need to be kept in the fridge. Ive done that and theyve always been ok.

Oh I wanna go and get some now!

susannah said:

me, too!!

REDBABY said:

I've got sensitive skin Red and have to be careful about what I use, but I think these kinds of products may help towrads de-sentisizing it from all the chemicals we put on our skins that can aggravate it in the long term.

Some of these ingredients you put into your body anyway as they are natural, i.e honey etc.

LleeLlee said:

on both counts. Theyre only natural products in the lush stuff I was talking about, no chemicals, so I dont see how you could have a reaction to them. Unless youre allergic to random stuff, but that comes back to your comment about de-sensitisation, which is very important from a young age.

I guess we're all different, but my cousin, whose skin was so sensitive she only used water on her face for years, tried lush products and didnt have any problems...

I read Mayte said she uses organic products on her face. She seems to think they really work. I like my Proactive. That stuff works great expecialy if you wear alot of makeup like I do.

But Mayte did say one thing that was SUCH good advice...she said that every six weeks she gets a facial and I thought omg that is a great idea...maybe I'll try that! Lo and behold my skin looks amazing latley...people have been noticing!
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i have SUPER sensitive skin ... and only the natural products dont irritate it

the ones with all the added chemicals and scents irritate me badly ...

i have been this way since a child ... have made my own soaps for over 20 yrs and most my spa care items as well

it's cheaper, always fresh and made with love

cant beat that for skin care




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Mach said:

How do you make soap Mach? I dont mean for you to tell all your trade secrets, but whats the main ingredient in home made soap??

susannah said:

i cant use lye based soaps at all ... i use the melt and pour types ( not from the craft store ! ) i order bulk mad semi-locally and as natural/organic products as i can

i add essential oils for scent and healing properties ... sometimes herbs, honey ...and so on





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Mach said:

Very cool! Talents like that are always handy for things like gifts too

Unfortunately (I just typed a whole paragraph and the org died on me ) I cannot use just any old cream

I can remember form an early age spending most of my pocket money on designer cosmetics which were hypo allergenic, that I could use without upset


A long time ago I used Beauty without Cruelty products, cos they were not tested on animals and also, I could wear them without problems


Shame really cos I know what I can and cannot wear, but if I was to try a new product, chances are I would get a severe rash., and would have to go to the doctors and be prescribed some kind of steriod cream to counteract the problem, which I know IS tested on animals, so apart from wearing nothing, I havent much choice

REDBABY said:

sounds like a pain in the arse