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The Importance of All-Natural Skin Care During Pregnancy

18 October 2019 By //  by Alan

MyPR: The Importance of All-Natural Skin Care During Pregnancy:

Lauren Lamont – Founder and Developer of Natralogic

Pregnancy is undoubtedly one of the most exciting life events that a woman will ever go through, but too often expectant moms become preoccupied with what they put into their bodies and not enough consideration is given to what they are putting onto their skin.

“According to an Environmental Working Group survey, on average a woman uses 12 personal care products each day, exposing herself to more than 168 chemicals – many of which are known toxins. The average female may have up to 200 synthetic chemicals in her body and new chemicals are being added to the mix every year.

“Our skin is very permeable, so these products don’t only sit on the surface – they can also be absorbed into our bloodstream where they can cross the placenta and enter the bloodstream of an unborn baby,” explains Lauren Lamont, the founder and developer of Natralogic, an all-natural pregnancy skincare range.

More Than 290 Chemicals in New-born Babies

Researchers have found more than 290 chemicals in the blood of new-born babies, rendering them pre-polluted before birth. This study destroys the notion that the placenta is an impervious barrier that protects the foetus from environmental contaminants. Pregnant women represent a particularly vulnerable population, as exposure to potentially harmful chemicals during foetal development may lead to altered health outcomes later in life.

Scientists are now making links between the exposures of pregnant women to toxic chemicals and many maternity and new-born disorders, as well as developmental issues with children. The effects of these chemicals can manifest in the short term as stillbirth, premature birth, miscarriage or birth defects or later in life as problems with reproduction, learning and developmental disabilities, asthma or even cancers.

“While these chemicals exist in small amounts, the exposures add up every day and in multiple combinations through a variety of skincare and personal products along with other sources in our environment. The scientific community is just beginning to uncover what these multiple and cumulative exposures mean for our health and how tiny doses of some chemicals, such as endocrine disruptors, may be harmful. We are living in an increasingly toxic world and it is becoming more apparent that the exposure to these toxins is affecting our health. We can, however, take a proactive step by exercising caution and controlling unnecessary exposure to these chemicals,” says Lamont.

Choose Natural

Ingredients derived from living organisms, such as plants, are better tolerated and absorbed by the human body as the biochemical process that occurs in plants cells is similar to that of human cells. In addition, many natural ingredients used in cosmetic products – for example almond oil and shea butter – are edible and are either absorbed by our bodies or excreted. On the other hand, the chemical compounds used in synthetic skin care products tend to accumulate in our bodies and can even begin to interact with each other.

“Unfortunately, very little is known about the long-term effect of these accumulated chemicals and how they react in combination with each other. The few studies that have been conducted reveal links to an alarming array of diseases, even at very low levels,” cautions Lamont.

Lamont’s advice to expectant mothers is to become a conscious shopper by following these guidelines.

• Look at labels and buy natural skincare and personal products. More importantly, look for products that are certified by authorized certification bodies such as ECOCERT, COSMOS or the Soil Association.
• Look for products that have been approved for use by a safety assessor or toxicologist. Safety approved products are especially important if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have young children as they are in the crucial development stages of their lives and therefore absorb more chemicals than adults.
• Simplify your beauty routine by reducing the number of products that you use. If possible, avoid nail treatments or colouring your hair during pregnancy.
• Choose an all-natural skincare range that is specifically designed to provide a multitude of pregnancy skin care treatments.

Lamont concludes, “Take personal responsibility for your health and that of your family by being informed about toxic skincare ingredients by doing your research and most importantly, reading the labels.”

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Fortnite Fans Rejoice as Samsung and Epic Games Announce Exclusive ‘Glow’ Galaxy Skin

9 October 2019 By //  by Alan

MyPR: Fortnite Fans Rejoice as Samsung and Epic Games Announce Exclusive ‘Glow’ Galaxy Skin:

Epic Games joins forces with Samsung to give the Galaxy Note10 users even more power

Fresh off the heels of the launch of the Galaxy Note10, Samsung is celebrating its continuing partnership Fortnite developer Epic Games with the announcement of an exclusive in-game Glow skin available for almost all Galaxy device owners1. The design of the Glow skin is derived from the Galaxy Note10’s signature Aura Glow colour, created with free-thinking millennials in mind and inspired by the reflective light of a prism.

Available now, the new Glow skin joins an expanding roster of Samsung’s exclusive Fortnite content. Last year the two companies celebrated the game’s Android launch with the Galaxy Skin available only on the Galaxy Note9 and Galaxy TabS4. The partnership then expanded earlier this year with the launch of the iKONIK skin and accompanying dance move, Love Scenario, which was developed with K-Pop star Jung Chanwoo of the band iKON for the Galaxy S10.

“Offered on a wider range of devices, the new Glow skin will be based off last year’s Fate skin but will include a new colour combination based on the Galaxy Note10’s Aura Glow colour. The partnership reflects Samsung’s growing focus on delivering users cutting-edge gaming experiences and the global success of Fortnite, “says Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa.

Since launching in 2017, the game has become a cultural phenomenon, reaching more than 250 million registered players at the beginning of 2019 and generating over $ 2 billion worldwide across all platforms. The partnership provides Samsung with store exclusivity, with the Android version of the game only available through the Galaxy Store and the Epic Games website, a recognition of Samsung’s devices as the gold standard of mobile gaming. The Galaxy Note10 is the company’s latest and greatest offering, with a suite of features that make training to be the next Fortnite world champion a breeze.

The Galaxy Note10’s Game Booster, an AI-based predictive performance enhancer, analyses your playing habits, as well as data from publishers including Epic Games, to optimise your gaming experience depending on your unique individual needs. For those into graphic intense RPGs, Game Booster will optimise your device for better graphics and frame rates, while casual gamers will get a boost in battery performance so you can game for your entire commute with plenty of juice leftover. On top of these software innovations, the Galaxy Note10 also has significant hardware improvements. Equipped with a powerful, smarter battery that optimises power consumption based on individual usage patterns, you never have to worry about sacrificing game time for battery life. For those graphic-intense games that tend to heat up your phone, the Galaxy Note10 also comes with the world’s slimmest vapour chamber. At just 0.35t, the ultra-thin vapour chamber fits within the device’s thin, sleek design and regulates heat to stabilise your device and prevent frustrating lags caused by overheating.

Galaxy Note10 users can take full advantage of their carrier’s fastest network speeds, ensuring you always get a smooth experience gaming on the go. Combined with a powerful CPU and GPU for rendering those stunning graphics, Samsung has signified that mobile gaming is central to its design.

1Samsung Galaxy Note10, Note10+, S10e, S10, S10+, Note9, S9, S9+, Note8, S8, S8+, S7, S7 edge, Tab S6, Tab S4, Tab S3, A9 (2018), A70 and A80

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Skin treasures by Tres Nagual

14 August 2019 By //  by Alan

MyPR: Skin treasures by Tres Nagual:

Tres Nagual product

Over the last few years consumers have been paying more attention to the products they buy and the brands they support. What they eat, what they put on their skin and what they consume has become a process of research before purchase. So, Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay is pleased to host traders like Très Nagual that place well-being at the forefront of the products they produce.

Très Nagual believes in simplicity, always aiming to find new pathways to living a well-balanced life. Their brand essence is based on living in harmony with nature and their product offer a holistic range of fragrances, healing balms, plant-based skin-care and botanical bars. All ingredients used come from sustainable wild community harvests or are directly sourced from farmer co-operatives in Zimbabwe, Malawi and South Africa. Their product formulas are genderless, free from parabens, preservatives and, synthetic additives, and are not tested on animals. Visit the Très Nagual stall for a more balanced and stress-free life.

Regretfully no pets allowed at the market. For more information about the traders and what they have to offer, please do visit Bay Harbour Market on http://bayharbour.co.za/ and follow them on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/bayharbour , Twitter- https://twitter.com/bayharbourmkt and Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/bayharbourmarket/.

 

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