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Nourish Skin™ Organic Raw Shea Butter Intensive Moisturizer
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Nourish Food for Healthy Skin™
Organic Raw Shea Butter Intensive Moisturizer
Be Informed, Not Fooled!
produt labels shout about the "good stuff" in them and many claim to be "organic." Are they really organic? READ the ingredients on the labels. LOOK OUT for chemicals-they can dry or irritate skin, absorb into our bodies, risk our health, and contaminate our earth. LOOK FOR the USDA seal to ensure that the product meets strict standards and really is 95-100% certified oragnic.
For centuries, shea nut trees have been harvested for their exotic, rich butters, wich offers skin nutritional benefits. Soothing & Smoothing intensive care. Nature's gift for dry or irritated skin all over the body (including lips, elbows, feet, heels and hands), dermatitis, minor burns, streach marks, chapping. Fragrance-Free - Supplement Facts
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USE A small amount goes a long way; apply to areas all over the skin to nourish, smoothe and soften. Massage into skin. Use when shaving to avoid irritation. Use when massaging muscles or before strenuous exercise. If any sensitivities occur, which can develop even with organic ingredients, discontinue use.
Other Ingredients: certified organic shea butter No Animal Testing, Expeller-Pressed and Hexane-Free. Sensibility Soaps, Inc. Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - Health Notes
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Niacinamide for Skin Protection?
Niacinamide for Skin Protection?
Be especially careful about sun exposure at high altitudes, in the snow, and on the beachNew research suggests that niacinamide (vitamin B3) has potential skin protection benefits. A study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology found that people who took daily niacinamide reduced the number of actinic keratoses (precursors to skin cancer) on their skin by more than 30%.Niacinamide linked to fewer skin lesions
In this study, 76 healthy men and women (ages 48 to 90) who had at least four actinic keratoses were randomly assigned to receive 500 mg of niacinamide once daily or twice daily, or placebo for four months. All participants had skin examinations before the study and at two and four months.
Results showed that both niacinamide groups had about one-third fewer actinic keratoses at four months compared with the control group. The niacinamide group also had a lower risk of developing a new skin cancer lesion during the study period compared with the control group (11 placebo participants developed 20 new skin cancers and 2 niacinamide participants developed 4 cancers).
It isn't exactly clear how niacinamide may help prevent lesions that may lead to skin cancer, but the study authors comment that niacinamide may help repair damaged DNA and help boost our immune system. They report that niacinamide is "highly immune protective in humans" and has been shown to prevent cancer in mice. Further research is needed about dosages and safety. Higher doses of niacinamide than those used in this study have been linked to a risk of liver damage.
Always talk with a doctor before starting a supplement to understand more about the risks and benefits.
Steps toward skin protection
Skin cancer is a common type of cancer, but the good news is that there are things we can do to help prevent them. Experts recommend these and other steps for protecting your skin:
- Enjoy the sun but don't overdo it. Avoid sunburns and blistering.
- Avoid the sun and seek shade during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM).
- Wear sunscreen and reapply as needed.
- Wear a hat and sunglasses and consider other protective clothing-even long sleeves and pants.
- Be especially careful about sun exposure at high altitudes, in the snow, and on the beach.
- Have your skin checked regularly by a doctor.
- Ask a doctor how to examine your own skin and what to look for in terms of suspicious moles or growths that could be cancer or turn into cancer
(J Invest Dermatol 2012;132:1497-500)
Jane Hart, MD, board-certified in internal medicine, serves in a variety of professional roles including consultant, journalist, and educator. Dr. Hart, a Clinical Instructor at Case Medical School in Cleveland, Ohio, writes extensively about health and wellness and a variety of other topics for nationally recognized organizations, websites, and print publications. Sought out for her expertise in the areas of integrative and preventive medicine, she is frequently quoted by national and local media. Dr. Hart is a professional lecturer for healthcare professionals, consumers, and youth and is a regular corporate speaker.Copyright 2013 Aisle7. All rights reserved. Aisle7.com
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Comments about SENSIBILITY SOAPS Nourish Skin™ Organic Raw Shea Butter Intensive Moisturizer:
So, this product is the first time I have ever purchased anything from GNC. I normally purchase my shea butter from another online source, but they were sold out, so I decided to try GNC's Organic Raw Shea Butter.
When I received the order I was in disbelief; this product is not raw unrefined shea butter. The shea butter is white and has no smell; in its natural state, shea butter smells like nuts, and usually tends to be yellow. I decided to go ahead and keep this product because I wanted to see if it worked despite it being refined. Unfortunately, this product has done nothing for me, I have been using it on my feet exclusively for the last month and a half. My feet are now dry like the Sahara desert. I will not be purchasing this product again.Pros
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Comments about SENSIBILITY SOAPS Nourish Skin™ Organic Raw Shea Butter Intensive Moisturizer:
I really wanted to like it, I was so excited when I purchased this, however I'm disappointed. I use it as a nightcream, but I'm not sure it ever soaks in. Sometimes I put it on at 7:00 pm, to give it time to soak in, but it never does. I'm convinced it all goes on my pillow when I go to bed. After further research, I've discovered this is refined shea butter, it isn't supposed to be as hard, and shouldn't have a white color, so I will search for unrefined shea butter, oh well.
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Comments about SENSIBILITY SOAPS Nourish Skin™ Organic Raw Shea Butter Intensive Moisturizer:
I had some skin problems for years and this product was effective
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Comments about SENSIBILITY SOAPS Nourish Skin™ Organic Raw Shea Butter Intensive Moisturizer:
My Family and I, have been using this product on every part of our body for over 2yrs now. I am a 35yr old female, my eldest Dtr is 16, middle Dtr is 13 and my youngest Dtr is 5. Our hair has grown so much since we began using this product, and our faces are just beautiful and extremely soft. My Husband really love's my skin...This product is "GREAT" for any Race or Gender!
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Comments about SENSIBILITY SOAPS Nourish Skin™ Organic Raw Shea Butter Intensive Moisturizer:
Best Shea Butter I have bought. It doesn't have the strong smell that other shea butters have and it works great for my baby's skin and hair. Cheapest price around on GNCs website especialy if you have a coupon code or free shipping through Shoprunner.
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