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What is Gluconolactone?

Friday, Nov. 12th 2010

* A sugar, an antioxidant polyhydroxy acid (PHA), a natural skin humectant (water attracting), and a lubricator that is highly moisturizing and gentle to skin.

Functions:

Gluconolactone is composed of multiple water-attracting hydroxyl groups, which hydrate the skin, resulting in enhanced degrees of moisturization. According to a study featured in Dermatologic Surgery journal, Gluconolactone is a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that is capable of chelating metals and may also function by scavenging free radicals, thereby protecting skin from some of the damaging effects of UV radiation. Gluconolactone provided up to 50% protection against UV radiation and UV radiation-induced elastin promotor activation. Contrary to some scientific fears, it does not significantly increase sunburn cells in human skin.

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If You Can’t Eat It, Don’t Put It on Your Skin

Tuesday, Nov. 2nd 2010

It is NOT just about the food we eat. It is what we think, feel, ingest, and digest emotionally, spiritually and physically.

Asthma, allergies, hyperactivity, cancer, developmental disorders, aggressive and violent behaviors…where does it end? You want to protect yourself and your child from the bad things in the world and provide the best nourishment so that you and he/she will have the best foundation possible for a strong, well-developed immune system. You buy organic food, use organic cotton clothing and diapers and buy all of your baby’s personal care products at the local natural health food store.

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