My First Beauty Experience
Basics of washing our face, where do we start? I can’t recall a conversation with my mom teaching me the basics of washing my face. I do remember the pimples which covered my forehead, the many conventional treatments I put to the test. As I ponder on the past I envision all the chemicals I endured through my soap and acne treatments alone. Fast forward and here I stand with children of my own who are now hitting their tween years and need the 101 on “face washing”.
Why is it Important?
Imagine the many chemicals, pollution, and other environmental items that our skin is constantly exposed to on a daily basis. Statistics show 65% of what we put on our skin is absorbed into our bloodstream. Now think of your children and their precious tiny bodies.
These products can’t harm us or they wouldn’t be on the market
Naturally one of these products won’t harm you but the affect of “all” these products can harm your body as the synthetic chemicals enter your bloodstream. This is why it’s important to reduce your child’s exposure to chemicals and give them the tools to take care of their bodies from the inside out. WE need to be in control of what makes its way onto our skin, the FDA does not regulate ingredients leaving us to take responsibility for our own health.
Girls and early puberty
Its a fact that girls are entering puberty earlier now which leads to a greater risk of cancer and other diseases. When choosing mass market products loaded with harmful ingredients that enter their bloodstreams their tiny bodies can’t identify the synthetic chemicals and they will be mistaken for estrogen. The continual build up of chemicals will affect their bodies as they become woman.
Knowledge is power
I am in the process of helping my daughter organize her daily face washing space with cotton swabs, and her Good for you Girls natural products. Her first beauty experience will be one she’ll continue to foster as an adult.
Interview with one of the Founder’s of Good for you Girls:
What a reassuring conversation I had with Grace Hvasta, a certified practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine, Founder of Good for you Girls all natural skincare made with pure organic ingredients, and most importantly a mother of four girls.
Why did you start Good for you Girls?
A shopping trip for natural skin care for her oldest daughter brought life to the Good for you Girls line of products. This age group between ages 9 – 15 is so underserved, and I am very particular about what my daughters put on their bodies I realized their was such a gap in providing natural skincare for girls. I knew then I needed to make a skincare line which was age appropriate, smelled good (not your typical lavender), and was safe! After much research I found a green chemist who we worked with closely to formulate a beautiful yet premium product.
Some might say botanicals, essential oils are not safe & may come back to haunt us years later…what are your thoughts?
I can go on and go about how untrue this is. Botanicals have been around for over 5000 years, we’re not reinventing the wheel here, there’s nothing new. All the ingredients we use have been used by herbalists for years. Europe has been using botanicals and essential oils in products for many years now. There are products from various companies in America which contain harmful ingredients BUT the same company changes their formulation for the same product within the European Union. The FDA does not regulate personal care products and bottom line is the government does not care, the mighty dollar speaks volume in the U.S.
What products do you carry?
Good for you Girls Skincare Kit includes: cleanser, toner, and moisturizer
Sold individually: Blemish Wash, Gel Cleanser, Purifying Toner, Moisturizer, Body Wash (new), Body Shimmer Lotion (new), and Deodorant (new)
What are the most popular items?
The skincare trio kit, blemish wash, and our body shimmer lotion.
How much do you use of each item?
small pea size amount for all products and two sprays of the toner on a cotton swab.
Why did you choose a roll on deodorant?
Roll on’s for ease of application.
What about boys?
Boy’s can definitely use our products, many moms have just taken the label off.
What about adults?
I use these products myself! They are perfect for adults with sensitive skin. There isn’t a need for anti aging properties for young skin so I supplement to receive these benefits. Also it’s a very light and shine free moisturizer, and I need extra protection during the cold months of the year and supplement as necessary.
Can you tell me about your product ingredients?
We do not use synthetic dyes, fragrances, parabens, or petrochemicals. Our products are vegan and gluten free.
Think of our skincare line as bridge from babies natural baby products and natural adult products.
Gel Cleanser :
No more scrubbing, when you scrub the skin we’ll leaving microscopic lesions on the skin.
Organic arnica extract, organic lavender extract, organic chamomile extract & organic calendula extract used for the way they heal the skin.
Natural Preservatives used in all products: sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and ethylhexylglycerin they are very pure and simple.
Vitamin E comes from soy, non gmo.
Fragrance: essential orange, riggamon, and grapefruit.
Blemish Wash:
We added properties to target blemishes
Meadow sweet extract targets active acne and bacteria on the skin.
Canadian willow herb extract exfoliates the skin.
Jojoba wax beads are natural esters, very gentle and round to reduce redness.
Toner:
Spray on and leave or spray onto cotton swab and dab on.
Witch Hazel: puts the ph balance back into the skin, does not burn.
Meadow Sweet Extract added as extra bonus to the toner because it can be washed off when cleansing. Active botanicals to treat bacteria.
Moisturizer:
Our pure, light, and clean moisturizer.
Organic rose hip oil, Organic borage oil, Organic flax see oil are essential fatty acid oils to feed the skin. The skin does not produce naturally we have to supplement, very PAMPERING!
Body care line:
Body Wash: foaming wash
Body Shimmer: pink micas, leaves a nice shimmer and glow to your skin.
Deodorant: aluminum free, roll on little watery but dries up quickly. During hot and sweaty days may need to re apply. Keep in mind sweat is good as it rids toxins.
What message do you have for Girls?
First of all, you have a choice that you don’t have to poison your body with skincare. I truly believe in beauty from within. If you take care of your skin and keep your skin clean, you won’t need make up to hide blemishes. Drink water, eat fruit, cut down on bad snacks and you will have beautiful skin. It’s a choice, educate yourself on ingredients and why they’re bad for you. Make a conscious choice and live a healthier life. Good for your Girls can provide this for you!
If you are interested in purchasing any of the Good for you Girls products please contact me:
gurvinder@momtomomhealth.com
as their entire line of products are not featured at www.momtomomhealth.com
