Comments on: Do our skin absorb what we use easily?

By: Beauty discoveries, gains and woes in 2009 | Viva Woman

Beauty discoveries, gains and woes in 2009 | Viva Woman — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:07:10 +0000

[...] ingredients I also realized that I’ve come to an age where I’m more concerned about what I put on my skin, and I try to go natural and organic wherever possible, even when it comes to my shampoo and my [...]

By: sesame

sesame — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:28:16 +0000

Yes, I read something about that. But I wonder how many companies declare the truth and state it as a drug. It seems that’s the catch and it’s easier to classify the product as a cosmetic without going through the tests and so forth.

Oh yup, the product I’m using smells a little yucky. Not everyone will like it. If what I deduce is right, it works like those drugs using patch delivery system.

By: sesame

sesame — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:25:49 +0000

The collagen info is a little controversial. Most docs say it cannot be absorbed but many who are using it vouch that it works for them. I’ve tried taking this some years back – I say it works to an extent but it needs to be continued for effectiveness.

By: Raelynn

Raelynn — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:00:08 +0000

dear jyoan,

my understanding is that although food contains parabens, they get washed out of our system easily, which is in contrast with topically applied parabens where the bigger hoo-haa is that after the skin absorbs, the parabens dont get passed out as much as those ingested.

By: OceanBlue

OceanBlue — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:50:25 +0000

As far as I know, what determines whether a product is legally classified as a cosmetic or as a medicine is dependent on whether it penetrates the skin’s dermis or not. Unfortunately, this leads to a situation where manufacturers avoid making highly effective products, as medicines require years of expensive testing before they are allowed on the market.

Maybe what you’re experiencing is a combination of aromatherapy (I’ve noticed most herbal creams are quite pungent smelling), massage therapy or inadvertent acupressure (as it’s being rubbed over many different areas of your body).