http://organicskinsecrets.com/blog The latest in skin care news from author and formulator Marie Veronique Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:40:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While I am happy about the recent attention that has been paid to our sunscreen products (M V Sun Serum was rated in the top 10 for saftey and effectiveness by EWG) I still have a little bone to pick. This is on the subject of nanoparticles in sunscreens. ... http://organicskinsecrets.com/blog/2008/07/05/nanopartcles-in-sunscreens-more-studies-please/ Link to CNN story on safe sunscreens http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/07/01/sunscreen.study/?iref=mpstoryview link to Comment by Sonya Lunder, senior analyst, EWG As CNN reported, sunscreens over promise and under-deliver. At Environmental Working Group, we analyzed product efficacy and possible health hazards for over 900 commercial sunscreens. We found that 85% of available products don't measure ... http://organicskinsecrets.com/blog/2008/07/05/sfae-and-effective-sunscreens-hard-to-come-by/ The Environmental working group did a piece about safe sunscreens that appeared as a news item on CNN. http://www.informify.com/top-stories/48-health/283-sunscreens-not-as-safe-effective-as-you-might-think We are pleased that we are rated in the top 10 picks for best sunscreens by the EWG. http://organicskinsecrets.com/blog/2008/07/05/on-cnn/ It turns out that scientists are more concerned about potential health and environmental risks of the new nanotechnology than the public. Over 30 percent of scientists expressed concern that nanotechnology may pose risks to human health while only 20 percent of the general public shared their fears. When ... http://organicskinsecrets.com/blog/2008/06/20/nanotechnologyalarm-voiced-by-scientists-not-shared-by-public/ This article by Katie Bird points to the growing debate about nanotechnology and its uses. It is growing by leaps and bounds, yet very little is set aside to research safety issues. Numbers of nano products soars—by Katie Bird “Consumer products that incorporate nanotechnology are being released at the ... http://organicskinsecrets.com/blog/2008/06/19/us-senate-to-debate-federal-investment-on-nanotechnology-research/ The Biological Farmers of Australia have called for certification of organic products to be applied only to products free of nanoparticles. The Australian organic body echoes the concerns of the British-based organic body, the Soil Association, which instigated a similar ban on the use of nanoparticles in organic certified ... http://organicskinsecrets.com/blog/2008/06/16/are-nanoparticles-safe-the-bfa-has-doubts/ A natural sun defense pill is being released by a Florida-based company. The dietary supplement is designed to protect the skin against UVA and UVB damage. Not intended to replace sunscreen lotions, its purpose is to provide an extra layer of protection internally. The SunPill's two ... http://organicskinsecrets.com/blog/2008/06/15/natural-sun-protection-why-the-pil-may-not-be-enough/ Rosacea, or vascular instability aggravated by an underlying inflammatory condition which may or may not be chronic, is on the increase. Many people are diagnosed with rosacea, at the rate of about 16 million per year in the US and climbing. Many others suspect they may suffer from rosacea ... http://organicskinsecrets.com/blog/2008/06/14/rosacea-some-recommendations-for-controlling-inflammation-naturally/ Scientists in South Korea claim to have uncovered a fat molecule with strong anti-aging potential from tests on the ability of lipids to fight skin aging (see page on column right for full story). The study, published in Volume 49, June 2008 issue of the Journal of Lipid Research, ... http://organicskinsecrets.com/blog/2008/06/13/lipids-and-skin-health-a-new-vision/ In addition to depigmenting effects some of the natural ingredients discussed in our hyperpigmentation article have other benefits. Vitamin C helps to decompose preformed melanin, is a photoprotectant and anti-inflammatory, and is required for and stimulates collagen synthesis. After application it cannot be washed or rubbed off. Licorice extract ... http://organicskinsecrets.com/blog/2008/05/29/natural-ingredients-and-hyperpigmentation/