Thieves Product Line - Natural Mold Solution

Thieves essential oil blend was created based on the historical account of four thieves in France who protected themselves from

the Black Plague with cloves, rosemary, and other aromatics while robbing victims of the killer disease. When captured, they were offered a lighter sentence in exchange for their secret recipe. Young Living’s proprietary Thieves oil blend includes clove, cinnamon bark, rosemary, lemon, and Eucalyptus radiata and has been specially blended to offer the same kind of defense. Thieves has been university tested and found to be highly effective against airborne bacteria.1

Utilizing the power and protection of Thieves essential oil blend, Young Living created an extensive line of natural household products. From toothpaste and mouthwash to cleaning products, hand soaps, and even throat lozenges, the Thieves product line provides safe, natural alternatives for use in the home.

What is in Your Personal Care Products?

Diethanolamine (DEA)

Do you know what is in your shampoos, conditioners, soaps, toothpastes, lotions, creams?

 Diethanolamine, when applied to the skin, resulted in clear evidence of carcinogenic activity. “Diethanolamine was selected for evaluation because of its large-scale production and pattern of use indicate potential for widespread human exposure,” this is from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Toxicology Program - NTP TR 478. This study concluded in late 1997.

DEA, a known toxin in industrial application, but believed safe for personal care products in smaller amounts some time ago, has now been proven to cause cancer when applied to the skin of rats. As expected the cosmetic industry response is something like “has not been proven . . . in humans” or “our products are formulated within strict FDA guidelines”

Propylene Glycol

is a colorless viscous, hygroscopic liquid, used in anti-freeze solutions, in hydraulic fluids, and as a solvent. Also called “propanediol”. American Heritage Encyclopedia Dictionary

Propylene glycol is used in: Anti-Freeze, Brake and Hydraulic Fluid, De-Icer, Paints and Coatings, Floor Wax, Laundry Detergents.

Propylene Glycol also serves as a Humectant - a substance that helps retain moisture content, or simply - it prevents things from drying out.

Propylene Glycol: Implicated in contact dermatitis, kidney damage and liver abnormalities; can inhibit skin cell growth in human tests and can damage cell membranes causing rashes, dry skin and surface damage.
                                                                            Material Safety Data Sheets

A published clinical review showed propylene glycol causes a significant number of reactions and was primary irritant to the skin even in low levels of concentrations.
                                   The American Academy of Dermatologists, Inc.; Jan’91

Acute Effects: May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. May cause eye irritation, skin absorption. May cause eye irritation, skin irritation. Exposure can cause gastro-intestinal disturbances, nausea, headache and vomiting, central nervous system depression.
                                                                            Material Safety Data Sheets

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)

Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS) is found in harsh detergents. Also, it’s used as a surfactant to break down the surface tension of water. Industrial uses include concrete floor cleaners, engine degreasers, car wash detergents.

What can SLS do to your organic tissue?

• SLS can be a mutagen. In sufficient amounts it is capable of changing the information in genetic material found in cells.
• SLS has been used in studies to induce mutations in bacteria.
• SLS is routinely used in clinical studies to irritate skin tissue.
• SLS corrode hair follicles and impairs ability to grow hair.
• Carcinogenic Nitrates can form when SLS interact with other nitrogen bearing ingredients.
• SLS enters and maintains residual levels in the heart, liver, lungs and brain from skin contact. (Shampoo?)
• SLS denatures protein, impairs proper structural formation of young eyes - damage permanent.
• SLS can damage the immune system; cause separation of skin layers and cause inflammation to the skin.

                        Journal of the American College of Toxicology; Vol. 2, No.7, 1983

SLS in Your Mouth

Sodium Laurel Sulfate is great for degreasers, and favorite of the toothpaste manufacturers. In fact, we found it in every brand we could find. These products are not intended to be swallowed. Does any SLS get into your system?
Many medications recommend placing a few drops under the tongue for best absorption . . . and the fastest, usually 30 seconds or less! This is the best place for absorption into the body. Do you think any toothpaste might get under your tongue when brushing? Especially, if you brush for a minute or two? Can SLS be absorbed? What about shampoo soaking on your noggin?

Lab Study

“Detergent Penetration into Young Adult Eyes, Research to Prevent Blindness”

                                                       K. Green, Ph.D., D.Sc.

This study reveals some of the most mopelling and alarming evidence indication that SLS should be avoided.

• SLS is rapidly taken up and accumulated by eye tissue, and retained for up to 5 days.
• SLS uptake is greater in young mammals.
• SLS denature proteins of eye tissues - impairing development permanently.
• SLS extends the healing time of the cornea surface to 10 days . . . far beyond the norm of 2 days.
• Tissue of young eyes may be more susceptible to alternation by SLS.

Talc

Talc is a very fine substance, so fine it can be used as a “dry” lubricant. Talc is chemically similar to asbestos, a known cancer causing substance. Talk is found in many “body and baby” powders, feminine powders and many cosmetics. It’s also user as a lubricant in condoms.

How does Talc keep babies and your private parts so “fresh”? Presumably by clogging the pores that secrete those necessary fluids. Could those fine little articles manage to get into the system?

“Talc’s harmful effect on human tissue has been known for quite some time. Long ago, its dry lubricating properties were used as a glove-donning powder for surgical gloves. As early as the 1930s, Talc was linked to post-operative granulomatous peritonitis and fibrous adhesions.

Talc . . . ( on condoms) . . . may result in fallopian tube fibrosis with resultant infertility. Question raised by Doctors Kasper and Chandler in Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) 3/15/95″

                                                                  Nutrition Health Review, Summer 1995 n73 p8(1)

Alcohol

Alcohol is used in many forms in many products, not just beverages. Mouthwash is generally has a higher alcohol content than beer, wine and many liquors.

Mouthwash danger - Mouthwashes with an alcohol content of 25% or higher have been implicated in mouth, tongue and throat cancers. Alcohol acts as a solvent in the mouth making tissue more vulnerable to carcinogens. Men had 60% higher risk and women a 90% higher risk of these cancers, compared to those not using the mouthwash.

                                                                                National Cancer Institute 4/22/91

Aluminum

Aluminum is a metal, the third most common element in the environment, and a toxin in the body. You’ll find it in processed foods, antiperspirant, antacids, cosmetics, paper products, beverage cans, foil and cookware.

World Health Organization conducts study on chemical pollution and the elderly . . . “There is a suspected link between Alzheimer’s disease and the toxicity of aluminum . . . autopsies have found high concentrations of the metal in the brain of people who suffered from the disease.”
                                     Public Health Reports, Nov-Dec 1993 v108 n6, p798(2)

“Studies linking aluminum to Alzheimer’s disease . . . ‘The evidence is strong enough that prudent person will eliminate all food and cosmetic sources of aluminum and will use aluminum cooking utensils only if they’re coated,’ suggests Gary Price Todd, M.D, author Nutrition, Health and Disease”
                          Natural Health, May-June 1993 v23 n3 p54(2)

Dr Daniel Perl, Director of Neuropathology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, suggests, “. . . avoid aerosol antiperspirants. Aluminum in aerosol form may be more readily absorbed into the brain through nasal passages.”
                       The university of California, Berkley Wellness Letter, April 1993 v9 n7 p1(2)         

“Aluminum-containing antiperspirants are designed to be absorbed, and studies show that regular use of these products can raise the risk of Alzheimer’s by as much as three-fold. (also) . . .  municipal water supplies treated with alum (aluminum sulfate) . . .  at least 7 studies show that people drinking water high in alum are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s.”
                        Natural Health, May-June 1993 v23 n3 p54(2)         

Alzheimer’s disease is now the 4-th leading cause of death among the elderly, behind heart disease, cancer and stroke. A mere half century ago Alzheimer’s disease was virtually unheard of! 

What products should I use, if most personal care products contain at least one toxic compound?

For personal products without harsh chemicals click on the link below and click on ‘Personal Care’ item of the menu on the left hand side.

                          https://www.youngliving.org/epigenomics

 

Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care

ART Skin Care System

ART Skin Care System - Age Refining Technology - is a superior concept in skin restoration that combines the advanced technology of DNA recovery enzymes with a proprietary anti-aging Peptide Complex to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, diminish age spots, even skin tone, and increase the elasticity and density of skin. Recognizing the incredible power of essential oils, Young Living added frankincense and sandalwood to this unique formula to reinforce DNA renewal. Add the legendary wolfberry seed oil, known for its superior moisturizing and skin conditioning properties, and you have the formula for a truly unique and effective skin care system. The ART Skin Care System includes Day Activator (30 ml), Night Reconstructor (30 ml), Gentle Foaming Cleanser (100 mg), and an instructional booklet. 

Essential Beauty Serums

Specially formulated to treat dry, oily, or acne-prone skin types, Young Living’s Essential Beauty Serums use pure essential oils including sandalwood, orange, lavender, and other rare exotic oils such as pink pepper, blue cypress, and davana to protect, strengthen, and improve the appearance of skin.

Each of the essential Beauty Serums combines a patent blend of pure essential oils that target specific skin care needs with a proprietary vegetable oil complex to nourish and protect the skin without over drying or clogging pores.

Lavender Signature Series

Lavender essential oil has been beloved and treasured for thousands of years as one of nature’s greatest gift for healing. Recorded usage of lavender dates back to Biblical times where it was used for bathing as well as a key ingredient in many of the most effective remedies of that time. In e late 1900s, Rene Maurice Gattefosse, a French chemist and perfumer, discovered the amazing skin benefits of lavender oil after using it to treat his severely burned hand, which was healed completely without any trace of an infection or scar. Today, lavender essential oil is used in many skin care products, however, companies dilute the oil, or use synthetically altered versions. The products in Young Living’s Lavender Signature Series contain only the finest therapeutic-grade lavender essential oil, ensuring the maximum benefits of lavender oil are delivered.

Along with adding lavender essential oil to each product in this collection, great care has been taken to create all-natural and eco-friendly formulations, by ensuring that every ingredient used comes from sustainable sources. Lavender Hand & Body Lotion and Lavender Bath & Shower Gel also utilize a unique plant-based preservative system that is completely all-natural and free of synthetic components, which can be irritating to the skin.