Evidence is growing at an alarming rate that the majority of cosmetics and skin care products not only have very little or no beneficial effect but, with prolonged use, may actually damage the skin. Products may also penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream, causing further harm to the body.
Traditionally, skin care products have been formulated using a variety of chemical substances to make them look good, feel good and smell good. Creams basically contain water and oil, which are usually beneficial to the skin.
In order to emulsify oil and water, emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives and other chemicals (which are harmful to the skin) are added. Very little concern is given to how well the product works, or if it has any beneficial effect at all. Most skin
care products have very little effect on the function of the skin. Any substances that do affect the structure or function of the skin, such as Retin A, are controlled by the FDA and can only be obtained with a prescription.
Cosmetic manufacturers rely on enticing advertisements that make extravagant claims in order to sell products. Most skin care products, at any price, contain chemicals, preservatives, detergents, coloring agents, fragrances, mineral oil, alcohol and acetone. These ingredients can be harmful to the skin, causing allergic reactions, dryness, rashes, blemishes, blocked pores and pimples.
Below are some cosmetic manufacturers and the chemicals their products contain:
There are no regulations that require cosmetic firms to register with the FDA, nor are products required to be tested for safety and efficacy before being marketed. Over 200,000 emergency room visits nationally each year are related to cosmetic use.
There are, however, a few naturally occurring substances such as Glycolic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid and Squalane that do have a positive effect on the skin. However, in their pure form, these substances tend to be far more expensive than the standard chemical ingredients used to make a cosmetic cream. So, in order to make claims for the effectiveness of their products, cosmetic manufacturers add minute amounts of expensive ingredients to their products.
After extensive research, product testing and collaboration with leading phytochemists,
Skin Xpression's has acquired and tested a line of all natural products that are safe
and effective and is pleased to offer what we consider to be
the finest skin care products available.
We currently have the following published clinical reports and information:
