Do you know?

Do you know what's in your lotion bottles? Your face wash? Your soap? Check on the back. Yup...you see a list of ingredients, but do you know what those ingredients are? Can you give me a definition in common English?

Did you know the FDA does not REALLY regulate the cosmetic industry? The FDA states, "A cosmetic company manufacturer may essentially use any raw material in a product and market it w/out prior FDA approval."

And what are some of these "raw materials?"

TURTLE OIL
PIGSKIN
HORSE BLOOD
PIG BRAINS
COW AMNIOTIC FLUID

Yes...some of us are putting THAT on our faces every morning/night.

However, it does go SO much deeper than that. If you take a look at the ingredients in your cleanser, moisturizer, anti-wrinkle cream and body lotion, how many of you can even pronounce what it listed under the ingredients? Most of us can't, not without stammering over our own tongues. And why can't we? Because what we are putting on our faces and our bodies is nothing short but a bunch of chemicals, that by themselves do not cause harm, but when we start adding up EVERYTHING we use on a daily basis, that is where the danger comes in. We are putting way too many chemicals and unregulated "raw materials" on our faces/bodies.

According to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, some of the chemicals we use daily have been linked to cancer, birth defects, infertility, chronic fatigue and hypothyroidism.

Here is ONE biggie to avoid:

PARABENS - found in most beauty products have been linked with breast cancer
http://www.breastcancerfund.org/site/c.kwKXLdPaE/b.1203361/k.B169/Chemical_Fact_Sheet_Parabens.htm

So...what is one to use if you can't know for SURE what is in your cosmetic bottles or if you want to avoid a TON of chemicals?

I came across a book called, "Beauty Secrets of the Bible." Women, of all times, have always wanted to look their best. And, I think God knew women would have a desire to have radiant skin, wish those wrinkles away and look ten years younger. I also believe that God created everything for EVERYTHING! All natural is best - we all know that.

The author, Ginger Garrett, has done extensive research on what women, in Bible times, did to look beautiful. And yes...they wanted to look beautiful, even though looking beautiful back then was probably a bit tougher for them amidst all the dirt. Queen Esther went through an entire year of beauty treatments before she was presented to the king. Wouldn't that be nice! What woman wouldn't want that!

Ginger Garrett has created an" exclusive line of beauty products" that are all natural. They exfoliate, plump, nourish, moisturize and protect AND are cheap!!!!

Step One: Wash & Exfoliate
1 cup powdered goats milk (Meyenberg)
1 cup quick-cooking oats
Process together in a blender until the mixture is very fine.

Yes...I did say goats milk. According to Ginger Garrett, the "lactic acid in the milk are a natural source of alpha hydroxy that help fight the signs of aging, and the oats soothe and manually exfoliate the skin."

I know goats milk sounds really weird, and to some of you, gross, BUT...would you rather have goats milk on your face or something that you really don't know what it is.

Step Two: Nourish & Plump
Apply 1-2 drops of honey to wet finger tips and massage onto wet face. Do not rinse. Pat dry.

Every time I tell someone I put honey on my face, they ask, "Isn't that sticky?" Wet honey is NOT sticky.

Honey is an amazing substance. It gives the skin a glow and helps plump up those fine lines. It also helps the skin maintain moisture.

Step Three: Moisturize & Protect
Place 2-3 drops of extra-virgin olive oil onto your palm. Rub hands together and pat your face gently.

Extra-virgin olive oil is loaded with antioxidants!!

You're probably thinking the olive oil will make your skin greasy, oily and leave the smell of Olive Garden on your face. It does not! You're not attempting to saute yourself. You are simply adding moisture to your skin.

I have been using this three step process for several months. My skin has never been healthier! I had always had issue with commercial cleaners drying out my face. It was really an issue during the winter months. Since using Ginger Garrett's three step cleansing ritual, I have been able to say good-bye to dry skin!

Give it a try. You may never go back to commercial cleaners again.