[Sandy H]

This a great idea. I find that I usually learn something from postings such as these. I do lots of skin care, as well as nutrition. First of all I drink lots of water (up to a gallon a day) makes for a nice silky skin and makes me feel great. I shower/shampoo every third day helps my skin to keep some of its natural oils. I use skin care from Arbonne, not only is it almost chemical free but it is odorless, and very reasonable to purchase. I love their makeup. They also have shampoo, conditioner, and soap for bathing. I like to order as many products from one place as I can-saves time and energy. I use to use Burt's Bees products but many of them have castor oil in them I try to stay away from any oil or petroleum products. It is amazing how many so called natural products do have petroleum in them. I am not talking about essential oils and there are others that are safe. There is a site that one can go and it will tell you the chemicals in each brand product. Very interesting to read. I have not been on it for a while so would have to research it again. I believe I still have it in my favorites. If anyone is interested I will be happy to get it for you. I also use seventh generation detergents and cleaning products. Most of the time I use Orange TKO (I send away for it) for all cleaning as it is all natural made from orange. I have allergies and can not use anything with artifical fragrance. I cook in stainless steel cookware nothing that is coated with any kind of coating (there are many out there). I do not use plastic in the microwave and try not to store foods in plastic containers in the frig. So much to think about here-toxins in just about everything today. One can not get away from it all but do my best to help myself. I also do not use package mixes for myself-my husband thinks they are great but for me everything comes from scratch! Very little meat, dairy, and no white breads or flour. I hope I did not open up a can of worms here but this is how I try to help myself. hugs, Sandy