Keepin'ItRealLiz: April 2014

How do to your own moisturizing lotion /cream

DIY 6:28 PM

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Box braids Protective style

Hey everyone

Yes, I remove my twist because of my situation. I let a friend of mine do my hair for me. Before she stared to braid my natural hair. My hair was already protected from the same process, if you guys missed it here is the link http://lizllizzielife.blogspot.com/2014/04/how-to-prepare-yourself-to-protective.html.
We use 9 pack for this hair LOL that's prove how thick my hair has become LOL , for somehow I couldn't sit still my ass. It has been long time since I sat with my ass on the floor and someone braid my hair.

Actually it wasn't really my friend that suppose to braid my hair for me and I thank God that she did it anyway because the last hair dresser never show up ( I know right ) super wired. I send a message to her and call her too but she didn't answer... what kind of hair dresser is that?? We booked the time and place everything was done until that day wasted all my time for this hair dresser and she never show up. I was really disappointed and pissed OFFF. So I told to my girlfriend Rachel about and then she let her girlfriend that I know let her do it for me at last. I did my hair on spring break this time I got it exactly what wanted long with braids.

I expected my hair to take more then one day to get it done because of the thickness of my hair. I was surprise that she finished my hair so quickly but at the same time she was quick and slow. But it was good anyway she didn't quick finish all of it because she got some other things to do, so me and Rachel braided the half of the rest. I don't know how long I will have this braids maybe for two months maybe.

The only reason why I did my protective style was because I want to have low manipulation plus I want my edges to grow back again.

I used my moisturizing hair lotion spray bottle to moisturize my hair with my mix oil every day. I'm very happy at the end because last the hair was good but....u know I didn't like it at ALL but braids are most saver than twist but I will do twist again.

Yeap that's it =)

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My spring break is over ....=(

My life 2:03 PM

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Chemical to avoid to your natural / 10 INGREDIENTS TO AVOID PUTTING ON YOUR HAIR! Part 2

Hair Care 1:28 PM

I want to guys to know that these are those chemicals that can happened if you use it to your natural. If you have it anyway some chemical in the ingredients and if the products works for you then I suggest that you stick to it. Because it's not all are products that can works for your hair.

I used to use ORS moisturizing hair lotion , it was not all natural and it has Petrolatum in it but I works for my hair so I stick to it. That was when I lived in Sweden and the product was really good plus it was really thick and creamy which it last more then I thought it would be but the prize was a little bit to high for me.

Will I use ORS moisturizing hair lotion it again in USA? Yes , of course if the prize is not too expensive then yes.

1. ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL: This is a solvent and denaturant (poisonous substance that changes another substances natural qualities). Isopropyl alcohol is found in hair color rinses, body rubs, hand lotions, after-shave lotions, fragrances and many other cosmetics. This petroleum-derived substance is also used in antifreeze and as a solvent in shellac. Natural hair reacts very badly to alcohol and this ingredient should be avoided at ALL costs. It will dry your hair out and break it off. According to A Consumer’s Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients, inhalation or ingestion of the vapor may cause headaches, flushing, dizziness, mental depression, nausea, vomiting, narcosis and even coma.

2. MINERAL OIL & PETROLATUM:The best baby oil is made from almonds. But the oil which being sold as baby oil is 100% mineral oil. Mineral oil is a derivative of crude oil (petroleum) that is used industrially as a cutting fluid and lubricating oil. This commonly used petroleum ingredient coats the skin and hair just like plastic wrap. The skin’s natural barrier is disrupted as this plastic coating inhibits its ability to breathe and absorb the Natural Moisture Factor (moisture and nutrition). The skin’s ability to release toxins and wastes is impossible through this “plastic wrap,” which can promote acne and other disorders. It further hinders normal skin respiration/transpiration by keeping oxygen out. This process slows down skin function and normal cell development causing the skin to prematurely age. Holding in large a mounts of moisture in the skin can “flood” the biology and may result in immature, unhealthy, sensitive skin that dries out easily.

Petrolatum - A petroleum-based grease that is used industrially as a grease component. Petrolatum exhibits many of the same potentially harmful properties as mineral oil.
Honestly, this stuff belongs in your engine, not on your hair. Regardless of "Well, my Grandma used vaseline on her hair and it grew ", the bottom line is this stuff is bad. It was bad for Grandma and it is bad for you. Period.

3. PEG: This is an abbreviation for polyethylene glycol that is used in making cleansers to dissolve oil and grease as well as thicken products. Because of their effectiveness, PEG’s are often used in caustic spray on oven cleaners and yet are found in many personal care products. PEG’s contribute to stripping the Natural Moisture Factor, leaving the immune system vulnerable. They are also potentially carcinogenic.

4. PROPYLENE GLYCOL (PG): As a “surfactant” or wetting agent and solvent, this ingredient is actually the active component in antifreeze. There is no difference between the PG used in industry and the PG used in personal care products. It is used in industry to break down protein and cellular structure (what the skin is made of) yet is found in most forms of make-up, hair products, lotions, after-shave, deodorants, mouthwashes and toothpaste. It is also used in food processing. Because of its ability to quickly penetrate the skin, the EPA requires workers to wear protective gloves, clothing and goggles when working with this toxic substance. The Material Safety Data Sheets warn against skin contact, as PG has systemic consequences such as brain, liver and kidney abnormalities. Consumers are not protected nor is there a warning label on products such as stick deodorants, where the concentration is greater than that in most industrial applications.

5. SODIUM LAURYL SUFATE (SLS) & SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE (SLES): SLS is used in testing labs as the standard ingredient to irritate skin. Used as detergents and surfactants, these closely related compounds are found in car wash soaps, garage floor cleaners and engine degreasers. Yet both SLS and SLES are used more widely as one of the major ingredients in cosmetics, toothpaste, hair conditioner and about 90% of all shampoos and products that foam. They are used in personal-care products because they are cheap. A small amount generates a large amount of foam, and when salt is added it thicken to give the illusion of being thick and concentrated. (SOME OF THE NITROSATING AGENTS ARE: SLS, SLES, DEA, TEA, MEA). Shampooing the hair with a product contaminated with these substances can lead to its absorption into the body at levels much higher than eating nitrite-contaminated foods.

Mark Fearer in an article, Dangerous Beauty, says, “…in tests, animals that were exposed to SLS experienced eye damage, along with depression, labored breathing, diarrhea, severe skin irritation and corrosion and death.” According to the American College of Toxicology states both SLS and SLES can cause malformation in children’s eyes. Other research has indicated SLS may be damaging to the immune system, especially within the skin. Skin layers may separate and inflame due to its protein denaturing properties.

It is possibly the most dangerous of ad ingredients in personal care products. Research has shown that SLS when combined with other chemicals can be transformed into nitrosamines, a potent class of carcinogens, which causes the body to absorb nitrates at higher levels than eating nitrate contaminated food.” According to the American College of Toxicity report, ”SLS stays in the body for up to five days…” Other studies have indicated that SLS easily penetrates through the skin and enters and maintains residual levels in the heart, the liver, the lungs and the brain. This poses serious questions regarding its potential health threat through its use in shampoos, cleansers and toothpaste,”
Studies show its danger potential to be great when used in personal-care products. Toxicity - A serious problem with these chemicals is that they may be contaminated with NDELA (N-nitrosodiethanolamine), one of the nitrosamines and a potent carcinogen, according to a 1978 FDA report.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)- SLES is the alcohol form (ethoxylated) of SLS. It is slightly less irritating than SLS, but may be more drying. Both SLS and SLES can enter the blood stream. They may cause potentially carcinogenic formations of nitrates and dioxins to form in shampoos and cleansers by reacting with other product ingredients. Large amounts of nitrates may enter the blood system from just one shampooing. Contains ether.

6. CHLORINE: According to Doris J. Rapp, M.D., author of Is This your Child’s World? exposure to chlorine in tap water, Showers, pool, laundry products, cleaning agents, food processing, sewage systems and many others, can effect health by contributing to asthma, hay fever, anemia, bronchitis, circulatory collapse, confusion, delirium diabetes, dizziness, irritation of the eye, mouth, nose throat, lung, skin and stomach, heart disease, high blood pressure and nausea. It is also a possible cause of cancer. Even though you will not see Chlorine on personal care product labels, it is important for you to be aware of the need to protect your skin when bathing and washing your hair.

7. DEA (diethanolamine) MEA (momoethnanolamine) TEA (triethanolamine): DEA and MEA are usual listed on the ingredients label in conjunction with the compound being neutralized. Thus look for names like Cocamide DEA or MES, Lauramide DEA, etc. These are hormone disrupting chemicals and are known to form cancer causing nitrates and nitrosamines. . These are commonly found in most personal care products that foam, including bubble baths, body washes, shampoos, soaps and facial cleansers. On the show, CBS This Morning, Roberta Baskin revealed that a recent government report shows DEA and MEA are readily absorbed in the skin. Dr. Samuel Epstein, Professor of Environmental Health at the University of Illinois said “repeated skin applications of DEA-based detergents resulted in a major increase in the incidence of two cancers - liver and kidney cancers.” John Bailey, who oversees the cosmetic division for the FDA said the new study is especial important since “the risk equation changes significantly for children.”

8. FD & C Color PIGMENTS: Many color pigments cause skin sensitivity and irritation. Absorption of certain colors can cause depletion of oxygen in the body and even death according to A Consumer’s dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients. Debra Lynn Dadd says in Home Safe Home: “Colors that can be used in foods, drug, and cosmetics are made from coal tar. There is a great deal of controversy about their use, because animal studies have shown almost all of them to be carcinogenic.”

9. FRAGRANCE: Fragrance is present in most deodorants shampoos, sunscreens, skin care, body care and baby products. Many of the compounds in fragrance are carcinogenic or otherwise toxic. “Fragrance on a label can indicate the presence of up to 4,000 separate ingredients. Most or all of them are synthetic. Symptoms reported to the FDA have included headaches, dizziness, rashes, skin discoloration, violent coughing and vomiting, and allergic skin irritation. Clinical observation by medical doctors have shown that exposure to fragrances can affect the central nervous system, causing depression, hyperactivity, irritability, inability to cope, and other behavioral changes,” (Home Safe Home).
For better health try purchasing unscented products and for fragrance, adding a natural essential oil.

10. IMIDAZOLIDINYL UREA and DMDM HYDANTOIN: These are just two of the many preservatives that release formaldehyde (formaldehyde-donors). According to the Mayo clinic, formaldehyde can irritate the respiratory system, cause skin reactions and trigger heart palpitations. Exposure to formaldehyde may cause joint pain, allergies, depression, headaches, chest pains, ear infections, Chronic fatigue, dizziness and loss of sleep. It can also aggravate coughs and colds and trigger asthma. Serious side effects include weakening of the immune system and cancer. Nearly all brands of skin, body and hair care, antiperspirants and nail polish found in stores contain formaldehyde-releasing ingredients.

(Source: nappturality.com)

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Chemical to avoid on your natural hair

Hair Care 1:15 PM

It's really important that we all understand which ingredients we have to avoid to our natural hair , because that can always cost a lot of conditions the reason why the hair is not answering or it's not growing at all. From my experience I didn't care about it at all until I went to natural. I wanted to know which chemical I must stay away from which can be very hard because some of the products in grocery are really CHEAP comparing with all natural products. Every since that I finally learned which chemical I must avoid to putting in my natural hair , and every since that my hair has been more healthier, and thicker then ever.

There are certain chemicals natural black hair does "not like" because they dry hair out or coat hair in a film that makes moisturizing difficult. Some chemicals, e.g. Parables aren't bad for hair as such but have been linked to cancer. Whenever I buy hair products I go for those that are 100% made from natural materials.

These are the chemical you MUST avoid putting to your hair:

Gluten
PABA or DEA (paraaminobenzoic acid and Diethanolamine)
Parabens
Paraffin
Petrolatum
Phthalates
Propylene Glycol
Silicone
Sulfates
"Fragrances" normally refers to synthetic chemicals; essential oils and fruit extracts are best for adding a good smell to hair products

Theses are very important!!!! I recommend this to ALLL HAIR TYPES!!!! Either if your hair is relax or natural. The best way to stay away from it is to find a product brand that is ALL natural. Like Shea Moisture, Alikay Naturals, and many more..... Shea moisture are really good in my opinion because they are 100 % natural no chemical.

This is one of the products from Shea Moisture

And they always put in their products to let you know that there is no chemical, now if you live in other countries you may not find all natural products that all natural but Dark n lovely have got in natural hair products, and also Beautiful Texture always really good. I have used Beautiful texture before . Texture my way is really awesome!!!!

(Source: https://www.nenonatural.com/3/post/2012/12/what-are-the-best-products-for-natural-black-hair.html)

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Skin Care & Body care

BodyCare 8:29 PM

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March Favorites

Products 11:32 PM

These are my favorite of in the month in March
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I love Shea Moisture Coconut & hibiscus Shea butter Soap to wash with my body. I'm super in love with it. It really tone in my skin and my skin gets moisturize all the time. Smooth , soft this soap can be better =P All my dark spot is gone well I did got a big dark spot and with this soap it really helps me. It's all natural it got Coconut Oil nourishes and helps firm skin with Vitamins E and K, iron and fatty acids. Hibiscus Flower is a natural emollient which treats dry, rough skin and helps improve skin tone. Songyi Mushroom naturally brightens and evens skin tone. I recommended!!!!

CONAIR White Conair Facial Scrub Brush

I reallly LOOOVE This. It really cleans all the dirt ( Acne) and it makes my skin really smooth and clean. LOVE IT!!! After doing my homemade face scrub and using this brush it really helps A LOT. I use it twice a week. I really recommended to you guys that have sensitive skin and dry skin like me this will help you.

Cantu Shea butter daily moisture oil hair lotion
It's okay but it works for me =) it makes my hair soft Cantu® Shea Butter Daily Oil Moisturizer is made with pure Shea Butter and essential oils to replace vital oil in your hair leaving it stronger and healthier with a natural shine.

Apple cider vinegar I LOVE IT!!!
Rinsing with this instead shampoo is soo good. I love it, it really gives your hair moisturize. Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse is a great treatment for natural hair. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) has many benefits for in and outside the body. Some of those benefits for hair are: balancing hair and scalp pH, removing product buildup, treating dandruff and hair loss.

Shea moisture raw Shea butter deep treatment masque

I like this product btw , I have been using it for couple of time. But it's good can't complain. It makes my hair super moisturize and soft. And it's ALL NATURAL!!! Dry, damaged hair. Heal, grow & strengthen. Sulfate free & color safe.

SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque is an all-natural intensive treatment masque that deeply moisturizes and repairs dry, damaged or over-processed hair. It is perfect for transitioning chemically treated hair to natural. It has sea kelp for mineral-rich nutrition that seals and smoothes hair cuticles. Argan oil restores shine while helping promote hair elasticity. Shea butter deeply moisturizes while conditioning hair and scalp.

No sulfates. No parabens. No phthalates. No paraffin. No gluten. No propylene glycol. No mineral oil. No synthetic fragrance. No PABA. No synthetic color. No DEA. No animal testing.

Cantu Shea butter leave in conditioner repair cream (IN LOVE)

I love this product LOL , it makes my hair super soft and sooo tangled free!!!! Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream is an intensive deep penetrating leave in cream conditioning treatment that is made with pure shea butter and other natural oils to stop and mend breakage, repair split ends, and add manageability and shine with every application.

Yeap that's it Just KEEPINITREAL