Petals and Herbs natural bath soap

07/04/2015

Fake Nails
During the Ming Dynasty of China, noblewomen wore very long artificial nails as a status symbol indicating that, unlike commoners, they did not have to do manual labor.
In the early 19th century in Greece, many upper-class women wore empty pistachio shells over their nails, slowly spreading the artificial nail trend across Europe.
In 1954, Fred Slack, a dentist, broke his fingernail at work, and invented the first artificial nail as a realistic-looking temporary replacement. After experiments with different materials to perfect his invention, he and his brother, Tom, patented a successful version and started the company Patti Nails.[1][2]
In the late 20th century, artificial nails for women became widely popular all over the world.
Health effects[edit]
Health benefits[edit]
Acrylic nails help conceal or fix broken, damaged, short, or bad nails. It also helps prevent people from biting their nails, breakage of nails, and protect splits. They are used when people are not able to grow the length and strength of natural nails that they desire. This problem can be solved by using certain nail techniques such as nail tipping, sculptured nails, nail wrapping, or acrylic overlays. However Acrylic nails usually make natural nails thin when removed.
Health risks[edit]
If fitted properly, artificial nails are usually not problematic. However long term use and poorly fitted nails can seriously damage the nail bed and hamper natural nail growth. The most common problem associated with artificial nails is a bacterial infection that may develop between the false and natural nail.
When artificial nails are applied to the natural nail surface, minor types of trauma to the artificial nails which can happen from something as harmless as scraping a nail against a firm surface can cause separation of the nail from its nail bed. This allows bacteria and fungus to potentially enter the separated area setting up an infection. In fact, some hospitals won't allow their employees to have fake fingernails due to the risk of harboring infection which could be transmitted to patients. Several deaths of premature infants were blamed on an acrylic nail infection transmitted to the babies by a nurse in the late 1990s. Infection can also be a risk when you have nails applied by a disreputable nail salon that doesn't follow sanitary practices.
There is concern over the flammability of ingredients used to make acrylic nails. It is suggested that they be kept at a distance from hair straighteners, dryers or curling irons, as well as from heat and flames when cooking, in order to avoid potential flame hazards.[3]
In an occupational health standpoint, there could be hazards to nail salon workers who are exposed to the chemical fumes from artificial nails, during their entire work shift. Though the usage of methyl methacrylate has been outlawed, ethyl methacrylate is continued to be used for artificial nails, and can cause contact dermatitis, asthma, and allergies in the eyes and nose.[4] Nail salon workers also face exposures to other chemicals used, such as toluene, dibutyl phthalate, and formaldehyde.[5][6][7]

01/04/2015

Body shapers 'a risk to health'

WOMEN who wear body shaping underwear to look slimmer are risking their health, say doctors.
The tight garments can do nerve damage, create gastrointestinal problems and deadly blood clots.

Even teenagers have needed medical treatment after wearing the popular garments.

Earlier this year singer Adele boasted of wearing three pairs of the shapewear during her appearance at the Grammy awards show in the US.

Other celebrity fans include Beyonce, Oprah Winfrey, Kimberley Walsh and singer Alexandra Burke.

The undergarments help women achieve a smooth, flat stomach.

The problem arises if the body shapers are too tight and restrict blood flow from the pelvic area to the heart and lungs.

Dr Farzaneh Sabi, American obstetrics specialist, said: “When women wear really tightly configured clothing it can decrease the blood flow.“This can lead to blood clots which can travel to the lungs, heart and the brain and even lead to death.”

Dr Sabi, who is at the Kaiser Permanente Hospital in California, said women should be careful not to choose body shapers that are too small. She said shapewear is not a good substitute for losing weight.

Dr Orly Avitzur, a neurologist and medical adviser to the US Consumer Association, said: “You are just squeezing the body too much so you are placing either direct pressure on to a nerve or squeezing internal organs.

“The tighter the fabric, or the more uncomfortable it is, the more likely you are to suffer damage.”

Dr Avitzur says she has treated 15-year-old girls for health issues including bladder infections, gastrointestinal problems and nerve damage that can cause numbness and burning in the thighs.

Body shapers are a multi-million- pound industry, with about 50 companies in on the act.

Sara Blakely, creator of Spanx, the most famous body shaper, is the world’s youngest billionaire after launching the company in 2000. Sales rocketed when Oprah Winfrey declared Spanx one of her “favourite things”. Spanx refused to comment. It has previously said it is not aware of any problems caused by its products.

01/04/2015

Is Your Mascara Toxic?

Both Consumer Reports and the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommend mascara as a safe alternative to false eyelashes or extensions, but mascara isn’t without risk either. For starters, in a study of 49 different face makeup items, including seven mascaras, their testing revealed serious heavy metal contamination in virtually all of the products:12

96 percent contained lead
90 percent contained beryllium
61 percent contained thallium
51 percent contained cadmium
20 percent contained arsenic
Further, each product contained an average of two of the four metals of highest concern (arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury), which are designated as toxic in Canada because of proven health concerns. Most of the products also contained an average of four of the eight metals tested (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, nickel, beryllium, thallium, and selenium). Other common chemicals in mascara include:13

Parabens: Synthetic preservatives known to interfere with hormone production and release. Studies have shown that parabens can affect your body much like the estrogens, which can lead to diminished muscle mass, extra fat storage, and male gynecomastia (breast growth). Other studies have also linked parabens to breast cancer. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has linked methyl parabens in particular to metabolic, developmental, hormonal, and neurological disorders, as well as various cancers.
Phthalates: Another synthetic preservative that’s carcinogenic and linked to reproductive effects (decreased s***m counts, early breast development, birth defects) and liver and kidney damage.
Petroleum products: Petroleum products coat your skin like plastic – clogging pores and creating a build-up of toxins. They can also disrupt hormonal activity.
Dioxane: This toxic byproduct is "probably carcinogenic to humans," and is toxic to your brain, central nervous system, kidneys, and liver.
Another consideration is bacterial contamination. A study in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science revealed the presence of Staphylococcus aureus in 79 percent of mascara samples tested.14 Dr. Jody Krukowski of the University of Kansas Medical Center’s Department of Integrative Medicine told Bustle:15

“The moist, dark environment inside of the mascara tube combined with normal daily eye secretions that get transferred from the mascara wand to the tube creates the perfect place for bacteria to grow… [And because there are] many pores where eyelashes come out of the eyelids as well as glands and tear ducts, our eyes become very vulnerable to infection.”

29/03/2015

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2015/03/28/eyelashes-keep-eyes-safe.aspx?e_cid=20150328Z3_DNL_NB_art_2&utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art2&utm_campaign=20150328Z3_DNL_NB&et_cid=DM72906&et_rid=893457542

27/11/2014

http://petalsandherbs.com/going-natural/

In the recent years, a lot of us are thinking of the benefits of going natural. We are aware of the harmful effects of harsh chemicals that are cheap substitutes for natural ingredients to our health and well being.

12/11/2014

http://petalsandherbs.com/milk/

Petals And Herbs Shop No. 3 1st Floor, National Games Village Shopping Complex. Bangalore – 560047 | Telephone: +91 80 4149 1968 | Mobile: +91 98452 12875 | Email: hi@petalsandherbs.com

27/10/2014

Aloevera!

26/08/2014

Lead is a well-known and proven neurotoxin that has been linked to learning, language and behavioral problems. The recent science indicates there is no safe level of lead exposure. Learn more about toxic kisses and lead in lipstick: http://www.safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=223

29/07/2014

Lavender Soap 5 Kilo slab

27/07/2014

If you use baby oil, shampoo, hair color, or any other cosmetic product .....

http://www.mypureradiance.com/landing/GOOGLE7TOX0112.html?gclid=CK_JupGy5b8CFVgWjgodEHAA-g

26/07/2014

mild fragrance, very gentle, very pure soap.
Treat your self to this special bar for the 'baby soft' feel.