{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Toxic Ingredients in Skincare and What to Choose Instead","description":"Welcome to today’s show! Today we have our first repeat guest, Rachel Pontillo, who is an expert in holistic medicine and skin care. We had a great conversation the first time, but there is SO much more to discuss! Today we dig deeper with Rachel about creating your own skin care products. Join us!\r\nRachel shares the following about skin care:\r\n\r\nAs she battled acne as a kid, she became interested in specific ingredients in skin care products.\r\nShe later attended aesthetic school and learned about ayurvedic herbs and treatments, including herbalism, aromatherapy, and cosmetic chemistry. \r\nAs Rachel experimented with mixing different ingredients, she wanted to create products that were shelf stable, and wanted to prove that she could make products with the same (or better!) quality as the super expensive ones at the spa.\r\nRachel discusses reasons why you should make your own skin care products at home:\r\n\r\nYour products can be healthy and free from toxins.\r\nYour skin absorbs up to 66% of what is applied topically, so skin care products are just as important as the food you put IN your body.\r\nIndividual ingredients at wholesale prices are available online for anyone.\r\nHomemade products will be more concentrated and have less water, less carrier oils, and will need less preservatives than over-the-counter products.\r\nThe prices for various mixtures will vary, depending on the essential oils and carrier oils used.\r\n\r\nRegarding essential oils, Rachel stays “brand-neutral” in her courses, but has several manufacturers that she recommends. Listen to find out more!\r\nThere is currently no regulation in the US for essential oils, so doing your homework is important to find high levels of purity and quality.\r\nRachel cautions that essential oils should be handled with care, since they can be dangerous if used improperly.\r\nHow do you know what toxins might be in your current skin care products? Rachel includes a “dirty 30” list in her book, but she cautions against parabens, sulfates, fragrances, and other preservatives.\r\nRachel says that anyone who is interested in making skin care products should have a cosmetic ingredient dictionary to look up information about various ingredients, and to find alternatives to preservatives, surfactants, and emulsifiers.\r\nRachel shares several stories of her “bloopers” that have occurred while mixing and creating her products. Listen and laugh along with us!\r\n\r\nHow to reach Rachel and more:\r\nwww.createyourskincare.com  (Rachel has her course catalog to download, which includes lifetime access with purchase! You can also find information about her live instruction and course events.)\r\nwww.ewg.org\/skindeep  (You can look up ingredients, products, and safety test results.)\r\nNow it’s your turn!\r\n \r\nWHAT changes have you made in your diet? \r\nHOW have those changes affected your health? \r\nWHAT has been your biggest challenge while implementing a healthy lifestyle? \r\nWHO do you want to hear from?\r\n \r\nLet me know in the comments below and I will try my best to get them on the show!  I want to answer your burning questions and for YOU to add your thoughts to the conversation.  So go ahead and leave a comment now.  \r\n \r\nAnd if you want even more resources to heal yourself naturally, make sure you sign up for my email updates, because I share some insights in my email updates that I don’t share anywhere else.\r\n \r\nThanks so much for stopping by and until next time, remember to eat consciously, because the world needs a healthy and vibrant you!\r\nBECOME A FOOD AS MEDICINE VIP FOR FREE.  ENTER YOUR EMAIL BELOW AND RECEIVE:\r\n\r\nMy free gift, “The Clean Eating Rules.” It’s my #1 guide for how to eat to lose weight, improve your biometrics, and get more energy.\r\nSummary of Pearls shared on the show\r\nOccasional Love Letters from Dr. Anh, where I share my favorite recipes and products, upcoming events, new information I’ve learned, and other goodies J\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n ","author_name":"Food As Medicine with Dr. Anh","author_url":"http:\/\/dranh.com\/","html":"