Are Essential Oils Toxic or Safe???

Question: I just became a new customer of Christopher Drummond Beauty, and am excited to try the products but I read that many of the ingredients cdb uses are volatile essential oils that are maybe natural, but not at all healthy for the skin ESP long term.  I read they can cause cell death in research ESP lavendar oil, geranium, lime oil, clover....to be honest most of the essential oils used are not good to put on skin.  Now I'm worried.  This info comes from http://www.cosmeticscop.com/cosmetic-ingredient-dictionary/A.aspx

Christopher's Answer:

While we appreciate your fervor in researching ingredients, rest assured that my team and I have thoroughly researched every single ingredient in every one of our products.  As I'm sure you know, we fully disclose all ingredients and also icons describing the properties of our safe and healthy makeup.

Not only are we a signed and accepted member of the safe cosmetics act (very few companies pass their stringent rules for purity and disclosure of ingredients), but we are also a member of the EwG, a consumer advocacy group run by the breast cancer society. We are endorsed by both companies.

In addition, If you go on the EWG database (which is scientifically proven data  from doctors and scientist research), for lavender, you will see that there is a '0' rating, which means Lavender oil has no toxicity whatsoever:

http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/703468/LAVANDULA_ANGUSTIFOLIA_%28LAVENDER%29/

Also, Livestrong, created by cancer survivor Lance Armstrong, gives accolades to the usefulness of lavender on the skin:

http://www.livestrong.com/article/140961-lavender-oil-skin-benefits/

If you do a google search of Lavender oil, this is the result: hundreds of pages stating the skin benefits of lavender oil:

http://www.google.com/search?q=lavendar+skin+benefits+dr.&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari

We encourage you to do research on ingredients!  However, as with all research, it is very important to go to multiple RELIABLE sources such as listed above, and doctors journals, not just a site like Paula's Choice, which supports a specific brand of skincare.

One final word:

It is true that many essential oils are very strong, and should not be put on the skin FULL STRENGTH.  Our formulas have a  scientifically derived amount of these oils, not to mention the fact that they are mixed with other ingredients, and are distilled for purity and safety.

Here is proof from an alchemist who uses essential oils:

What are essential oils?

Essential oils are concentrated complex aromatic compounds that are extracted from plants, usually through steam distillation. Also known as volatile oils, they're fragrant because the molecules that make up these compounds are tiny and can easily travel up into the air, unlike fatty-acid-based "fixed" oils, such as olive or corn oil.

But what makes essential oils so attractive to the senses can also pose problems if you're not careful. Their volatility not only makes them combustible, their bottles must be kept tightly capped or they'll eventually evaporate.

Keep all your essential oils in dark glass bottles, not plastic or metal, and away from heat and direct sunlight. Remember too that these purified, highly concentrated compounds shouldn't be ingested at full strength. And avoid applying any pure essential oil except for lavender directly to the skin.

Copper Separator for Lavender Essential Oil

What makes lavender essential oil unique?

Essential oils from plants are highly concentrated compounds. Because of this, they have the potential to be both effective natural medicines and also, if used incorrectly, dangerous toxins. For example, when applied full strength to the skin, lemon oil can cause photo-toxicity, and both cinnamon and clove essential oils can be highly irritating. And it's been discovered that some people are allergic to members of the sunflower, or aster, family of plants, even when not in a concentrated form.

For this reason, do your homework and find out as much as you can about the plant the oil comes from, any known toxicity, and how it is best used. Don't assume all essential oils are safe. Then dilute your essential oils in a fixed oil, like almond or olive oil, before applying to your skin or adding to your bath water.

Lavender essential oil is a wonderful exception to this rule. For almost everyone, it can be applied full-strength directly to burned skin, insect bites, minor wounds, and inflammations. At the same time, its calming fragrance will soothe you and help your body to heal.

By Toni Grove, Lavender Wind Farm

Thanks for your email,

Christopher Drummond

SpaWeek Media Event With CDB!!!

We are ready for the Spaweek Media Event!!!! Isn't the setup great??? Thanks Meryl for designing this!!!!

Spring 2012 Makeup Collection: Cruise

New from CDB: the Cruise Collection.  7 of My favorite Spring makeup colors and products:

Prepare yourself for Spring 2012, with our fun and colorful Cruise Collection! Each color is hand picked by Christopher, and gives you a fun and flirty look that helps get you in the mood for warmer weather...

As always, products are all natural, organic-based and cruelty free!

The Cruise Collection 2012 Contains:

• Cruise and Innocent Eyeshadows
• Cosmopolitan Creamy Lipstain
• Alluring Apricot Blush
• Black Eye Pencil
• Lash of Luxury Mascara
• Eye Color Eyeshadow Brush
• Mini Lipbrush

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Vegan Approved Makeup Brushes are a Better Choice for the Eco Conscious Consumer, says Celeb Makeup Artist

Vegan Approved Makeup Brushes are a Better Choice for the Eco Conscious Consumer, says Celeb Makeup Artist

The majority of makeup brushes on the market are made with animal hair that is most likely gathered from Chinese fur farms. Christopher Drummond Beauty announces a line of vegan approved Pro makeup brushes that are truly luxurious and cruelty free.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Press Release) - Nov 02, 2011 -
Millions of makeup brushes are made annually, and the majority of them use animal hair (badger, goat, sable, pony). This hair is mostly gathered in animal farms in China, where they have no animal cruelty laws. Most times, the hair is gathered in very inhumane ways. There is no way to track where the animal hair in your favorite brush is gathered from, so this means the hair is, most likely, not gathered in a "friendly" way, as many cosmetic companies claim.

There is no such thing as "gently shaving the hair from the bottom of a goat" or "gathering hair after it has been shed", says celebrity makeup artist Christopher Drummond (who has worked on celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez and Halle Berry).

"These lines are created to calm the buyer into a false sense of security about the hair they are using in the cosmetic brushes. I got fed up with the deceiving practices in the beauty industry, including cosmetic tools, and decided that our company can really make a difference in how we treat the consumer, and how we run a company."

The only way to be sure you are using cruelty free makeup brushes is by using 100% vegan approved, synthetic brushes, like those used by Christopher Drummond BEauty. We guarantee that our makeup tools are all cruelty free, so you can use them with confidence. "In fact," says Drummond, "many companies call their brushes 'natural' which is just another way to say they are animal hair. There is no such thing as natural brush hair that is vegan or vegetarian."

In case you thought synthetic brushes couldn't be luxurious and high quality, Christopher intends on proving you wrong by announcing a line of Professional Vegan Approved Makeup Brushes, just in time for the holidays. The customized brushes were designed by Drummond himself, a makeup artist with over 15 years in the industry. It is for people who are looking for cruelty free makeup tools that are just as good (if not better) than high-end animal hair brushes, we have seven luxury brushes just for you. The gorgeous synthetic fibers are all 100% silky taklon, so there are no animals harmed in making them, yet you get the quality that you have wanted in a makeup brush. The brushes will launch Nov. 14, 2011, with a special gift set launching for Holiday 2011.

"Our makeup is natural and organic based, vegan friendly, and gluten free," Drummond promises. The line is sold exclusively in high end spas such as the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons in LA, and the Lodge at Woodloch in PA. "We are a luxury line of makeup for women who want healthy cosmetics, along with luxury packaging and textures. Think of us as the "Christian Dior" of the natural makeup world!" Exclaims Mr. Drummond"the products are truly clean and natural, without a single ingredient that you don't want. That's why we are "Beyond Mineral Makeup... "

Feel free to view our website listed below, along with our FB page, blog and over 85 YouTube videos (Christopher is a YT "Guru")
www.christopherdrummond.com
Facebook: cdrum30
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/christopherdrummondbeauty

Free Lipgloss from CDB: Breast Cancer Awarness

For the rest of October from Christopher Drummond Beauty, you will receive a free lip Carnival Lip Gloss with the purchase of any Discovery Kit....

The Discovery Kit is a great way to try out all of our top selling products:  Duo Phase Concealer, Veludo Velvet Foundation, Finale Finishing Powder, Saude Pele Radiance Booster and Sol Bronzer...all in a cute monogramed zipper pouch, and a luxurious mini flat top brush that is 100% vegan approved and cruelty free (like all of our products).

The kit retails for only $49, and is available in light, medium, and dark.

"our non-toxic makeup is effective, protective and so easy to use that anyone can get amazing results."



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