Comments on: Complete Idiot’s Guide to Better Skin – Beware the Natural Products!

By: Ginger Beck

Ginger Beck — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:48:07 +0000

I was never even worried about the natural skin products I use. I’ve been using hydrosols to help with acne for almost a year now and I haven’t had any problems. I’m glad you posted this because if I read that in the book, I would be very concerned! Thanks for straightening everything out.

By: Shazia

Shazia — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:52:33 +0000

Thanks of sharing good and useful information of Natural Products. These information is very workable.

By: Deanna Vazquez

Deanna Vazquez — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:51:16 +0000

Thanks for this enlightning book review. It is very disappointing that such a one-sided view could be taken on such an important topic and that there is a suggestion that the only ingredients one should avoid are those that irritate.

By: Eve - natural organic makeup lover

Eve - natural organic makeup lover — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:48:20 +0000

Great post!

It is scary how many misconceptions there are about organic makeup and skincare. At one end of the spectrum you have people who believe that anything organic is good (not necessarily true – think of Poison Ivy) and anything chemical based is bad. On the other hand you have the nut bags who wrote this book Honestly, when was that book written? It is just such poor advice that it would be laughable if it didnt have such serious consequences.

Personally, I am an organics nut – but I have enough sense about me to read the ingredients list, and see if there is anything I react to (e.g. witchhazel and chamomile dont work for me). I know to avoid Parabens, Sodium laurel sulfate, and mineral oils. Oh, and I always ask for samples

By: Charli

Charli — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:00:27 +0000

Sometimes, the Complete Idiot’s Guides appear to be written by complete idiots. This one is obviously one of them. I’ve seen a few that were great, but then there are the ones that don’t make sense.

First off, since when would harsh chemicals and preservatives in regular skin care products be “better” than the natural stuff. Natural products, generally speaking, unless you’re allergic to something in it (reading ingredient labels would be a plus) shouldn’t cause much of a reaction at all.

However, first and foremost, when thinking changing your skin care regimen, asking your dermatologist is the best idea. I’d be willing to bet that book doesn’t mention that at all, does it?

By: Missy

Missy — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:46:29 +0000

LOL!
I have done some research on “natural makeup” or and other “natural” things and I have come across articles with the same tone. I find it appalling. I would like to know if they are getting paid for these “articles”.
On the burning from the “natural” skin care. I have had that happen with a certain skin line that is toted for being the most popular… Mary Kay. I don’t want to bash them, but it is true they are loaded with synthetics and possibly bad ingredient’s.
If you aren’t cautious you can get burned by anything. But do you really want to use the “safe” synthetic brands that your body can not process once inside your body. Make no mistake, I’m sure you know, what goes on your skin will end up inside and if it isn’t natural your liver will have to process.
Thank you for this post! Sorry it’s so long.