For the ladies in the lounge: your thoughts on a skin product

Yes and No.

The results you describe are what we all want and Lord knows I have tried quite a few products - some work to some degree, most do not. We don't stop trying - however the turn off here to me is the mixing the powder - inconvenient, messy and probably icky.


I would tell people exactly what is in it and emphasize 'natural' if it is - even though that obviously doesn't guarantee we won't have a negative reaction.

If you have something that actually removes callouses and keeps them from coming right back, you deserve the medal of honor. The key here is are you reducing the APPEARANCE of whatever condition or are you actually able to correct the condition.

Correct it - I would be willing to deal with the icky powdery liquid - mask the condition I think you would have to do it too often(?) to continue to see the benefit.

In any case good luck with it!

I wouldn't. I make my own facial (that can be used anywhere on the body), and every person who has used it tells me I should market it - it's hella awesome.

Now - a LOT of people might like your product, too. What you have to think of is permits, lawsuits (if someone has an allergic reaction or such, they can sue your pants off if you don't have some pretty stringent protections).

No matter how good it is - do some reseach on the headaches and processes in putting it out on the market, first - including asking other people who make such products what the difficulties are that they found in set up.

Thanks Ewen. I'm so sorry, but I have to admit, that scares me a little bit. For me, I don't like to ingest things like that. It's kind of like the diet pill, I'm just not willing to try it. If I could rub a bit on a certain area and possibly see the results, I'd would be more willing to try it out.

Wow, if it is ingestible, and it is normally ingested, you could be fine there. You CAN speak about what it MAY do, if it is appearance or feeling, and show real testimonials along those lines(They now demand you keep evidence). Of course, you DO have to say what is in it, and say if the plant it is made in deals with any allergens.

Still, better have it made in a good plant, and as a limited liability entity.

Steve

Didn't want to get off-topic before but I had a recent experience that is really relevant now that you guys are all over the place with this.

Starts with got a sample in the mail. Ends with why don't I ever follow directions to try something on a small patch on your hand to find out if you are allergic. (ok now I will do that from now on).

This stuff was absolutely amazing. It actually did work the first time I used it. You could see it right away - it listed all really natural, beautiful stuff (see below).

It felt like some kind of wax that filled in all the lines and even 3 hours after putting it on you could still feel it - silky - I looked at least 10 years younger.

Sample lasted 3 days - 4th day - I woke up with both eyes swollen almost shut and a rash that you could not see but I could feel all over my face - it was horrific because it reminded me of those really horrible cases of acne you see on TV ads. God is good to me and it was not red so you couldn't see it AND it went away.

I was about to buy the stuff - so glad my system freaked out before I spent the money.
Big lesson learned - took about a week to be back to normal.

So you really should stress the sample it on a small place and cover your back legally - I had no idea you could sue somebody just because YOU are allergic to some ingredient.

I just do not understand what I would be allergic to here - must be some 'stabilizer' or preservative they don't list.

Winter Cherry Extract -
Carrot Seed Oil
Brahmi
Aloe Vera
Sesame Seed Oil
Turmeric
Cinnamon
Camphor
Mustard Seed Oil
Ginger & Honey
Clove Oil
Saffron
Cardamom Oil
Pearl

You are probably right Sal - I wanted to hear your feedback on those ingredients - the winter cherry extract was supposed to be 'the thing' above the rest (and I am pretty sure is what made it smell really nice).

... and I wouldn't sue anybody - I only mentioned that because someone above said you could and I was surprised - I thought if you are allergic then you should be careful, right? It's like your problem and and they are not going to keep it away from the general population because a few people are allergic.

... but yeah - if it is contaminated or adulturated - then that is different -- or if you were scarred for life - a week i can handle - it was a good lesson. so fricking stupid to put something around my eyes that i don't even know where it came from.

it was just such a crashing disappointment because it was so miraculous - I don't see anything listed there that says 'wax' but that is just what it felt like and the fact that it just filled up all the 'crags' or 'lines' to even out the face like baby fat! It may be the thing that is not listed that is the problem.

I doubt it was the camphor I reacted to, because I have always been like addicted to anything like that - I always have vicks, camphophenique, tiger balm, eucalyptus or tea tree oil, and I put it right on the tip of my nose several times a day - it makes breathing really easy and clears the head.

I am dropping organic coconut oil mega softgels daily - it is fabulous - I am a very dry person in general - Dry skin and hair (and even eyes!) and I really notice the difference when I am regular about taking those little coconut footballs!

Yeah, as I said earlier, you NOW have to say if the product was made in a company using allergens elsewhere. A little peanut oil/dust, or a drop of seafood oil can trigger a reaction.

Yeah, my first thought was the camphor also.

Steve

I LOVE coconut oil, Pat - it's pretty inexpensive at Trader Joe's, too (organic). It's great for frying - for skin and hair, and is a powerhouse of healing when eaten - all the omega's your body needs, plus some added elements that are incredible for healing.

I still think if you were putting camphor on your eyes, that could cause a serious rash. That's one I'll stay way away from.

Similar to good ole Knox for Nails. You could take a look at their promotional and on the box language.

Ditto for biotin

Also, here for ideas on how to approach, including instructions on how to use:
David G. Young, N.D.: Gelatine

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I don't remember if I bought it at King Soopers (part of the Kroger family), or Vitamin Cottage (a natural food store chain in the US - I think just regional), but I have a bottle of "Solgar" (since 1947) Oceanic Silica vegetable capsules. It has other ingredients and is labeled similar to a vitamin pill. It also says "Collagen Support" on the label.

I bought it because I heard that silica is really good for the joints. I have not taken it often enough to notice if it is effective, but never had any adverse reactions at all.

Anyway, more for you to study. Hope it helps.

Dan

PS - http://overallbeauty.com/beauty-blog...-gelatin-uses/