PURE511 ALERT! What is a Body Burden?

Toxic chemicals, both naturally occurring and man-made, often get into the human body. We may inhale them, swallow them or absorb them through the skin.  A woman who is pregnant may pass them to her developing fetus through the placenta. The term "body burden" refers to the total amount of these chemicals that are present in the human body at a given point in time.  

Some chemicals remain in our bodies for a short while before being excreted.  Other chemicals can remain for years in our blood, fat tissue, semen, muscle, bone, brain tissue, or other organs.  For example, Chlorinated pesticides (DDT), can remain in the body for 50 years.  Of the approximately 80,000 chemicals that are used in the United States, we do not know how many can become a part of our chemical body burden, but we do know that several hundred of these chemicals have been measured in people's bodies around the world.

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PURE511 ALERT! Top 5 Worst Deodorants

According to the Natural Skincare Authority, the top 5 toxic deodorants they have reviewed are as follows by level of toxicity:

1.9 Toxic - Axe Deodorant Spray

1.9 Toxic - Lynx Deodorant

2.0 Toxic - Degree Deodorant

2.1 Toxic - Ban Deodorant

2.3 Toxic - Secret Deodorant

Remember, NO level of toxic chemicals in your personal care products is safe!  Pure5 will not be fooled and neither will you!  Thank you for reading this PURE511 ALERT!  For more information about our all-natural products, visit us at www.pure5living.com "...being pure is for sure!"

PURE511 ALERT! Top 6 Worst Body Washes

According to the Natrual Skincare Authority, the top 6 toxic body washes they have reviewed are as follows by level of toxicity:

0.1 Toxic - Caress Body Wash
0.8 Toxic - Dove Body Wash
1.2 Toxic - Victoria Secret Nourishing Body Wash
1.4 Toxic - AXE Body Wash
1.7 Toxic - Old Spice body Wash
4.5 Toxic - Toms of Maine Natural Body Wash

Did you notice the one product with "natural" in the label is the HIGHEST in toxic chemicals?  Remember, NO level of toxic chemicals in your personal care products is safe!  Pure5 will not be fooled and neither will you! Thank you for reading this PURE511 ALERT!  For more information about our all-natural products, visit us at www.pure5living.com "...being pure is for sure!"

PURE511 ALERT! Is Your Lipstick Toxic?

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics group purchased more than half of all major brand lipsticks (33 in total) and 61% of these contained detectable amounts of lead. This is a very dangerous statistic, especially considering that lipstick has been shown to be a highly ingestible matter.  Brands to seriously avoid:

L’Oreal’s Colour Riche ‘True Red’  and ‘Classic Wine’
Cover Girl’s Incredifull Lipcolour ‘Maximum Red’
Dior Addict’s ‘Positive Red’

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PURE511 ALERT! Beads in Toothpaste

Some Crest toothpastes; such as 3D Whitening, Crest Pro-Health and a number of others contain the ingredient polyethylene, a form of plastic.

The plastic does not breakdown and can stay embedded in your mouth.

At Aesthetic Smiles in Meridian, Dr. Wade Pilling and his staff are aware of the ingredient and have since been looking a little deeper in the mouths of their patients.

"Your body will see them as a foreign body, bacteria will clamp to them and it has the potential to cause gum disease, some form of gingivitis or harm to it," said Dr. Pilling.

Months ago, a dental hygienist in Dallas blogged with other dentists about finding tiny blue pieces of plastic embedded in her patient's gums.

Trish Walraven told CNN that at first she didn't know what it was, but then realized what was happening and started telling others in the dental community about it.

Dr. Pilling first heard about Walraven's concern from a social media site for dentists called Dental Town, so he also started looking into it.

"We did some of our own little experiments by dissolving the toothpaste and seeing what was left over, and pretty much these plastic beads were left over," said Dr. Pilling.

He said there's no reason to panic because the plastic is not causing infection or inflammation.

"But it's certainly, logically has the potential, if they bunch up in between the gums, to bring in bacteria," explained Dr. Pilling.

The makers of Crest - Procter & Gamble - said the ingredient is completely safe, and it is approved by the FDA.

The American Dental Association has issued a statement on the plastic microbeads saying the polyethylene microbeads are an FDA-approved food additive, and the council will continue to monitor and evaluate new scientific information that comes from this issue.

However, Procter & Gamble acknowledges that the product is causing some concern among its customers and released a statement via email to KTVB.

"We understand there is a growing preference for us to remove this ingredient. So we will."

However, until the products are removed from shelves completely, by March of 2016, Dr. Pilling believes education is best.

"We just know you should know what you're putting in your body, so look at what you are doing, look at what you are buying," said Dr. Pilling.

Not all Crest products have the ingredient - Crest Whitening + Scope, Crest Baking Soda Peroxide, Crest Tartar + Whitening - all do not have the product in them.

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PURE511 ALERT! Tattoos

Whether you are considering getting your first tattoo or your 10th tattoo BEWARE!  When you sit in the chair ask your artist what he is going to use during the process and I promise you he will say Vaseline, A+D Ointment or H2Ocean.  With that being said, not only will you be getting ink; but you will also receive:  petroleum and mineral oil a carcinogenic which may cause cancer, petrolatum which is linked to cancer, lanolin which is an allergen for some people that can have severe results and fragrance which is linked to potential immune and nervous system toxicity.

Ask for an alternative, natural product IMMEDIATELY!!!  If they don't have an alternative, find another artist or shop that does.  There is no reason in 2014 shops are still using GASOLINE (petroleum) and not tattooing with natural products, providing you natural wash to cleanse your tattoo or natural cream for healing.  There are companies that have these products; but some artists and shops opt for the cheaper way out at your expense.

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PURE511 ALERT: 3 Things They Don't Want You To Know

1) 99% of the 14,228 skin care and cosmetic products on the market have never been evaluated for safety by the FDA (US Food & Drug Administration), CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) or any other publicly accountable institution.

2) 74% of all personal care products on the market according to chemical industry databases contain:

 

• Carcinogens (cancer causing chemicals), 
  
• Teratogens (causing birth defects), 
  
• Reproductive toxins (male & female infertility), 
  
• Developmental toxins (hazardous to unborn children) 
  
• Skin/sense organ toxicants (causing skin disease and rashes)
• Allergenic toxicants (causing allergies)
• Mutagens (causing cells to mutate)

3) 57% of all skin care products contain "penetration enhancer" chemicals like Propylene Glycol and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate that drive down deep through five layers of skin and illegally hijack your bloodstream.

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PURE511 ALERT! Illegal Hijacking Of Your Bloodstream

The reason "penetration enhancer" chemicals are "illegal" is because this violates the FDA's own regulations regarding the use of cosmetic chemicals that affect the structure or function of the human body. Below is a direct quote from the FDA.

"Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act defines drugs as those products that cure, treat, mitigate or prevent disease or that affect the structure or function of the human body. While drugs are subject to an intensive review and approval process by FDA, cosmetics are not approved by FDA prior to sale. If a product has drug properties, it must be approved as a drug, only approved drugs are allowed to enter your bloodstream."

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PURE511 ALERT! The Truth About Aging Hair!

First and most importantly – all hair is dead! It doesn’t “breathe” it doesn’t metabolize so it doesn’t need nutrients or vitamins or anything else. Only the root is alive. “Anti-aging” treatment...s for hair are purely cosmetic. That means they just affect the appearance of the surface of the hair. They can improve its appearance and texture, make it shinier, softer, smoother, temporarily thicken it, and strengthen it to some degree. They can even change its color (after it’s grown out.) But that’s about it.

Skin is living and can be treated to reduce some of the signs and symptoms of aging. The ingredients that can impact the “age” of skin don’t do anything for hair because it has a different structure and different needs. If you had to chose whether to put a chemically-based product on your living hair root or an all-natural hair product, which would you choose to ensure your are keeping your living roots healthy?

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PURE511 ALERT! How Companies Claim to Grow Your Hair!

It’s easy to scientifically prove that hair breaks when exposed to excessive combing and brushing. A moisturizing shampoo and a good conditioner will lubricate the hair shaft so the fri...ction caused by combing and brushing is reduced which therefore reduces the breakage. And, if your hair isn’t breaking as much by definition it’s stronger. Furthermore, using a conditioner to reduce breakage will let your hair grow to any given length faster because less of it is breaking off while it grows out. This has NOTHING to do with affecting the actual growth rate of the hair. It’s all about reducing the breakage rate not proving the growth rate.

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PURE511 ALERT! Almonds

Almonds, most always said to be nuts, are actually seeds and are extremely popular in kitchens around the world. Amonds are extremely poisonous if not introduced to some sort of heat source. It is generally the bitter almonds that need to be treated to get rid of the poison. The seeds are full of cyanide, and in many countries are illegal to sell without having been processed in order to get rid of the poison within the seed.  To be safe, ensure the almonds you eat (bitter or sweet) have been introduced to some sort of heat source; such as, baked or roasted. 

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PURE511 ALERT! CASHEWS

Though really seeds and not nuts, cashews grow inside of a shell-like structure that grows on a fruit. When buying “raw cashews” in the store, take note that these nuts have actually been steamed and are not entirely raw. This is because raw cashews contain urushiol, which is the same chemical that you’d find in poison ivy. It can cause the body to have a very similar reaction to one experienced from poison oak or ivy. If a high level of urushiol is ingested, it can be deadly. Cashew poisoning is rare, but those who handle them in order to manufacture them to get the shell off sometimes experience the side-effects.

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PURE511 ALERT! The Pollution in Newborns

This is an article from the Environmental Working Group providing more detail to the previous Pure511 Alert! Expectant Mothers!

Body Burden: The Pollution in Newborns | Environmental Working Group

PURE511 ALERT! Skin So Soft

Do you remember when Avon’s Skin So Soft (SSS) lotion was not only an amazing moisturizer but it could also stop bugs from biting? WELL…SSS is not a lotion – it’s a blend of mineral oil and esters that lubricates without being too wet or greasy. The first ingredient in SSS is Mineral oil.

The most amazing thing about this product is for years people were convinced it was an excel...lent mosquito repellent. In fact, so many people were buying SSS for this reason Avon launched a companion product that contained a non-DEET active.

Unfortunately, this urban legend has been thoroughly debunked by Snopes.com. They reported on a 2002 study that evaluated 17 nationally marketed mosquito products. The researchers found that the more DEET the products contained the better they worked. Off! Deep Woods kept the nasty buggers at bay for an average of 302 minutes. By comparison SSS only worked for 9.6 minutes. You can read more at Snopes.com or you can read the original study in the New England Journal of Medicine, 4 July 2002 vol 347:13-18 Number 1.

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PURE511 ALERT! Softsoap

Softsoap’s Lavender and Chamomile liquid soap is one of the top selling products on Amazon.com. Looking at the label you’ll see that it contains neither lavender nor chamomile.

Water, Sodium C14 16 Olefin Sulfonate, Lauramide DEA, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Fragrance, DMDM Hydantoin, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polyquaternium 7, Glycerin, PEG 7 Glycerol Cocoate, Benzophenone 4, Hydrolyzed Silk Protein, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Juice, Ext D&C Violet 2 (CI 60730)

Is this legal? Yes, Softsoap did not “claim” this product had lavender or chamomile in it, only the scent of lavender and chamomile. See…

“Soothe your spirit while cleansing hands. The relaxing scent of lavender, fresh from the field, entwines with tender chamomile flowers. Brings a moment of calm to stressful days and helps leave skin feeling soft.”

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PURE511 ALERT! Labeling

Don’t be fooled, when the cosmetic companies want to look like a “natural” product this is what happens in the labeling. Let’s say my shampoo is made of mostly water (about 90%) and the rest (10%) is detergent, preservative, thickener, color, etc. So my ingredient list would read something like ...

“Water, detergent, preservative, thickener, color, etc.”

Now, let’s say I want to... make this formula look more natural by adding a bunch of plant extracts. My supplier will formulate a cocktail of 10 or 12 different botanicals, at low concentrations, in water (sometimes alcohol, glycerin, or polyethylene glycol is used as a diluent along with the water.) I’m still adding almost 90% water but now that water contains a small percent of botanical extracts. Since these extracts (along with the water in which they are diluted) make up the majority of the formula, I could create a “natural looking” ingredient list something like this…

“Aqueous Purified Water Extracts: Camellia Sinensis Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract (Bitter Orange), Astragalus Root (Membranaceus) Extract (Milk Vetch), Schizandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Pinus Tabulaeformis Bark Extract (Pine), Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract (Grape), Sedum Rosea Root Extract, Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, detergent, preservative, thickener, color, etc.”

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PURE511 ALERT! Expectant Mothers

Expectant mothers and mothers to be this message is a wake-up call for you and EVERYONE to watch what you put on your skin. In 2005, the Environmental Working Group published a combination of two studies that found toxic chemicals in the umbilical cord blood of newborn babies born in the U.S. in the fall of 2004. They screened for more than 400 chemicals, and an astounding 287 tox...ins were detected within the umbilical cord blood of these newborns. Of these 287 chemicals, 217 were neurotoxins, and 208 are known to damage growth development or cause birth defects. These study results have been largely ignored by the media….don’t you ignore them too!

 

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PURE511 ALERT! Carcinogens

A carcinogen is any substance, radionuclide or radiation that is an agent directly involved in causing CANCER.

8 carcinogens to remove from your home today!

1. Air fresheners contain napthelene and formaldehyde.

2. Art and craft materials such as all Elmer’s glue adhesives and polymers, paint brush cleansers, glazes, products that “stain” ceramic, wood, etc.

3. Automotive supplies should be ...locked away and dispose of remnants or containers at a hazardous waste facility….do not throw in the trash!

4. Dry cleaning (I am so guilty) the conventional way contains naphthalene, benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene. Alternative is ask for wet-cleaning and find dry cleaners that use liquid CO2 or citrus juice cleaners.

5. Flea, tick and lice control contain lindane which causes seizures and death even when used according to directions.

6. Paints and varnishes contain volatile organic compounds which are carcinogenic.

7. Mothballs are nearly 100% percent naphthalene, a carcinogen or paradichlorobenzene, a toxin. When you inhale mothballs you are inhaling insecticide.

8. Cleaning products; but not all are carcinogenic. The worst products are mold and mildew cleaners; try a natural approach by using vinegar and tea tree oil. Carpet and upholstery cleaners; try steam cleaning. Furniture polishes contains nitrobenze which is a reproductive and central nervous system toxin. Yes it will affect your ability to have children. Try an all-natural polish or make you own with 1/8 cup olive oil or other vegetable oil mixed with 1 tablespoon vinegar and1 tablespoon vodka.

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PURE511 ALERT! Even Out Your Skin Tone

This week I was asked, “What natural products are available that will help even out skin tone?” Excellent question, first, let’s all agree that the over- the-counter fade creams contain hydroquinone, which is a definite “no-no”. Please view this short, 8 minute video discussing this toxic chemical.

http://www.dermalogica.com/fact-check%3A-is-hydroquinone-safe%3F/ys_skintone_4,default,pg.html?gclid=CjgKEAjwtOGbBRDx1dn6kqySxG0SJABQGZsweOBkvo3sukgu3Be-kohCceS2uNFqjcqq4A6CBfGpjvD_BwE

An all-natural, alternative option is a DIY serum in which you can create at home. Please take the time to read the article below and choose which Essential Oil(s) addresses your issue and mix 12 drops of that Essential Oil with 1 ounce Almond Oil in a brown glass bottle, shake and dab onto skin daily. If you choose multiple oils in your mixture, still using 1 ounce of Almond Oil, mix your drops of Essential Oil at a total of 12 drops per ounce. For example, 4 drops Geranium , 4 drops Cypress, 4 drops Rose and 4 drops Ylang Ylang = 12 drops and mix with 1 ounce Almond Oil. If you have any further questions, let me know.

http://jenniraincloud.com/10-simple-diy-serums-for-every-skin-type-2/

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PURE511 ALERT! Chemicals and More Chemicals

We would never think of knowingly ingesting or inhaling toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde or acetate many of us apply a large number of them to our bodies and faces on a daily basis. Beware before you buy your next skincare product that contains:

Dimethicone and cyclomethicone
Mineral Oils
Propylene Glycol (PG) and Butylene Glycol
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cocoamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Triethanolamine
Volatile Alcohols (Isopropyl)
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Phenoxyethanol, or ethylene glycol monophenyl ether
Methyl Paraben
Talc
FD&C Yellow No. 6
Fragrance

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PURE511 ALERT! Transitioning Your Hair

For those of you thinking about going natural, transitioning or already have natural hair should know this is a journey that is well worth it! Whether you opt for a beautician to manage your natural hair or you manage your own, the products you use are critical to the condition and growth of your hair. Personally, I have opted to manage my own locks and create my own natural hair ...products using natural oils that will moisturize, condition, strengthen, prevent dandruff, thicken, promote growth, prevent damage, loss and greying, nourish, boost shine and seal in moisture:

Avocado Oil
Castor Oil
Coconut Oil
Olive Oil
Rosemary Oil
Safflower Oil
Sweet Almond Oil

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PURE511 ALERT! Alumuninum

Since the warm weather is upon us, deodorants and antiperspirants have been a major topic as to whether or not the main ingredient, aluminum and zirconium are related to breast cancer. There are some key differences between deodorant and antiperspirant. Deodorants don't have any reinforcements to keep you from sweating -- once you apply deodorant you're going to perspire; but deodorant does work to counteract the smell. On the other hand, antiperspirants keep you from sweating. They do this through ingredients like aluminum and zirconium, which plug the sweat glands found in your underarms.

Aluminum has been the target of many studies. The aluminum found in antiperspirants has been shown to cause DNA mutation, a requisite for uncontrolled growth of cells, cancer [source: Darbre, http://www.controlyourimpact.com/articles/antiperspirants-aluminum-and-breast-cancer/]. Other studies have refuted this claim, and reproducing results has been hit or miss [source: National Cancer Institute, http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/AP-Deo].

These studies happen way too often, leaving the consumer confused; whereas, today a personal care product is safe and tomorrow it is the cause of a class action lawsuit. To avoid all this, I have opted to use an all-natural deodorant by Arm & Hammer Essentials.

Pure5 brings you the information, allowing you, the consumer to make a well informed decision!

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PURE511 ALERT! Oil Cleansing Method

Let's start with "How did you wash your face this morning?"  Personally, I used the oil cleansing method.  I know it may sound strange washing your face with oil; but it is the all natural way to cleanse your skin. Click on the link and it will give you all the information you need to know about this method. 

http://www.theoilcleansingmethod.com/

Just as a side note, the article discusses using olive oil and castor oil to perform the oil cleansing method.  That oil was too heavy for my combination skin; therefore, I perform my oil cleanse with Sweet Almond Oil and have had magnificent results that were noticeable immediately!  My entire family, including my husband, uses Sweet Almond Oil on their face and body. If you have a preferred oil, such as argan, rosehip or jojoba oil, feel free to use them, there is no right or wrong answer to the oil you use, it is the method that is most important.

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