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Parabens
Parabens – especially ethyl,methyl,propyl, and butyl pareben – are widely used as preservatives in cosmetics, soaps, and many products marketed widely to spa audiences.  A 2004 study, however, noted the presence of parabens in breast cancer tumors, and others indicate that they mimic the hormone estrogen.  One troubling aspect of the 2004 study was the fact that the parabens had penetrated the skin and entered the body’s tissues without being broken down in any way.

Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate
A common ingredient in soaps, moisturizing creams, and many other cosmetic products, SLS is also used as an industrial detergent and degreaser.  It is actually a skin irritant that dries the skin and in extreme cases causing redness and itching.  Also, while SLS itself has not been found to cause cancer, some studies have found frequent contamination of it during manufacturing by I,4 dioxane, which is a known carcinogen.

Hydroquinone
Hydroquinone is one of the most toxic cosmetic ingredients out there.  A common skin lightener, hydroquinone has been linked to cancer, and has been banned in Europe and Asia.  Today you may find it in prescription lighteners and in medically offered skin care lines – most do not know that in 2006 the FDA moved to ban the drug entirely, even though the effort was later shelved.

Formaldehyde
A known carcinogen, you aren’t likely to find this one spelled out on the back of the bottle, but it shows up all the same quaternium-15, dimethyl-dimethyl(DMDM) hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, and bronopol are all chemical compounds that release formaldehyde.  The EPA considers it a probable carcinogen, even in very low concentrations.

Pthalates
Pthalates are a family of chemicals with a wide range of uses – and a wide range of names.  The most common is probably dibutyl phthalate.  One study found over 70% of personal care products contained these in some form, but some studies have linked pthalates to hormonal eruptions including early puberty, birth defects, and even low sperm-counts.  Pthalates are so ubiquitous that a study of more than 200 people by the  United States Center for Disease Control found every one of them had pthalates in their body.

Treat your loved one to one of the following luxurious treatments for Valentines Day.

• A chocolate and champagne facial with aroma therapy and warm stone placement.
• A relaxing and revitalizing chocolate body wrap.
• A chocolate and champagne massage.

Each Treatment only $70

*space is limited call for appointment today.

*prices valid through Valentines Day 2012

This offer is valid until Jan. 31 2012