Re: Re: synthetic chemicals

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In a message dated 6/1/2004 5:44:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

earthchylde@... writes:

> So forgive a middle aged pre-breakfast woman for appearing cranky,

I can forgive a middle aged pre-breakfast woman for appearing cranky if you

can forgive a middle-aged post-dinner woman for appearing ignorant. I'm a

beginner in all of this and you have given me a mouthful to research. Uff dah!

I'm glad I ran into this list.

Regards,

Teresea C.

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In a message dated 6/1/2004 10:49:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

tigermtngear@... writes:

> straight-up factual information - no BS. This is the

> strength of this group but it can be a bit scary at first.

Thank you for the warm welcome. Yep, straight-up factual information

is what I want. BS is not. Not too scary, though. (smile)

Teresea C.

[Guest guest]

Hi Tersea,

I wrote a note last night to say " hello " from my little seat by the campfire

we call the Cosmetics Info Group... but did not get around to finishing or

sending it because I was too busy.... You have definitely joined the right

group if you want straight-up factual information - no BS. This is the

strength of this group but it can be a bit scary at first. A high percentage

of people on this list lean toward " natural " products but most have come to

the realization that absolutely everything is a " chemical " or a combination

of chemicals. Unless you are selling unwashed, organically grown flowers &

vegetables you are selling something that has been processed to some

degree - even if it consists steam distilled essential oils. Therefore,

people usually ask for specifics when it comes to " chemicals " .

My own insect repellent is an example: Although " natural " by my own

definition, I selected the essential oils that contained the correct

" chemicals " that repel bugs. In fact, during my design research, I looked

first at the studies that discussed the chemicals & then found " natural " or,

at least, minimally processed substances that contained those " chemicals " .

(most, but not all are essential oils)

Staying close to the land, supporting small businesses, supporting

sustainable agriculture - these are all good reasons to " keep things

natural " . But, the definition of " natural " is often debated.

Regarding preservatives and anti-microbials: This is probably the best group

on the internet to learn the realities vs the hype (AKA Grapeseed extract &

other myths). It can also make for some very entertaining reading. In the

end, the most important issues are safety & the effectiveness of your

product which is what this group often stresses.

Have fun!

A.

VP R & D

Tiger Mountain Gear

#2133

1420 N.W. Gilman Blvd,

Issaquah, WA 98027-7001

(425) 458-4TMG

http://www.tigermountaingear.com

To: Cosmeticinfo

Subject: Re: Re: Synthetic chemicals

In a message dated 6/1/2004 5:44:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

earthchylde@... writes:

> So forgive a middle aged pre-breakfast woman for appearing cranky,

I can forgive a middle aged pre-breakfast woman for appearing cranky if you

can forgive a middle-aged post-dinner woman for appearing ignorant. I'm a

beginner in all of this and you have given me a mouthful to research. Uff

dah!

I'm glad I ran into this list.

Regards,

Teresea C.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 6/2/2004 3:14:09 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

earthchylde@... writes:

> There are several documents in the files area of the yahoo group on

> preservatives, this should quick link you to them

Thanks . I've visited this once already. " I'll be back. " I'm a bit

overwhelmed at the moment and so am taking a breather for a spell. Boy, what

have I gotten myself into? (smile).

BTW, how do I test my products? Do I need to send them to someone or can a

home test that I saw on a website do?

Thanks again,

Teresea C.