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Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:37 pm  |
Bergquis:
I couldn't resist replying altho' some EDS members would probably prefer that I be tarred, feathered and quartered than post my comments.
Bushy is right, many people have no problem with silicones. I am not one of them. For that I count myself fortunate because it has led me to discover quality, much better performing products that do not contain them. If that were the best reward, it would be sufficient. But the really best reward is that the products I use are less expensive than most that contain silicones.. That's a big plus in anybody's book.
The leading scientist of one of the skincare companies lauded on this forum has explained to me why some skin reacts so negatively to silicones. Without going into the long scientific explanation it is b/c just below the surface of the skin, there is a very uneven deposition of protein which tend to knot up as part of a crosslinking error in signaling. Elastic strands of tissue tend to over shoot the mark, creating knots in the long strands and induce a clumping together. This has the habit of manifesting in the form of tumor, milia, lump or cyst problems in other areas as well, (eyes, lungs, skin, mucosa areas, etc).
This is a common occurrence in the teens when hormonal madness strikes. As we age it usually subsides. But for many it doesn't. With respect to emollients that are not absorbing (silicones) the skin reacts negatively (scientist's words, not mine). In my case, silicones clog my already moisturized skin something fierce (I tend to oiliness), causing blackheads, enlarged pores, very puky coloured skin - just an overall UGH factor, and that's only on the 2nd application.
The scientist also says the crosslinking error condition can be exacerbated by environmental factors -too much sun exposure & altho' he didn't say so, I expect poor dietary and skincare habits.
Rather than not being too concerned about silicones, you might instead examine your skin for signs of unusual bumps/small inexplicable protrusions, excessive oiliness, especially in the T zone, milia or sebaceous hyperplasia, cysts, etc. And do other family members have these?
Should you find any of these on yourself or family members, you may wish to consider many of the wonderful & non-silicone products on the market. In my experience, most of those are found in natural or organic lines but even here you must carefully hunt down all ingredients in a product.www.dermastore.com is the most reliable source I have found that lists all ingredients in all products it carries.
Sites likewww.ncnskincare.com,www.gardenofwisdom.com,www.cellbone.com are just 3 sites that carry beautiful products that are silicone free & inexpensive. Major skin care companies and expensive lines most always contain silicones and are expensive compared to those I've mentioned.
And contrary to the natural emollients used in organic lines, silicones are synthetic. Probably another reason why they are non-absorbing.
Hope this has helped.
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