Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Canada Day - Celebrating 44 Years

Happy Canada Day to all!

I recently ventured into the heart of the city, Toronto, and ended up at Union Station.  I've been there many times before, rushing through, never really paying attention to my surrounds.  This time, I wasn't in a hurry and without realizing the intention, I headed up to the Great Hall.  I stood in awe, looking up, soaking the detailed beauty of the ceiling, captivated by the beauty of architecture surrounding me.  I knew very little about the history of Union Station.  All I knew was that 44 years ago, in February of 1967, my family arrived at Union Station in Toronto, after 3 days of train traveling from Vancouver.

Vancouver was our point of entry to Canada.  Our family immigrated to Canada from Australia.  We traveled by ship and was at sea for 17 days.  We departed from Melbourne, Australia, with stops in Sydney, Fiji, New Zealand, Hawaii, San Francisco all the way up to Vancouver.  There was an air strike at the time, and my father booked the family to travel by train to Toronto.  I have scattered memories of the train travel but I remember the Rockies vividly. How incredibly beautiful are the Rockies!!

As I stood in the Great Hall, I remembered coming out of departures.  We were greeted by my uncle, and his friends.  I also remember one of my uncle's friends and my father embracing with such happiness.  He found a friend, from the old country, Greece. A friend who was in the army with my father, doing their patriotic military duty. I also remember it being very cold, a cold I was not accustomed to. This would take some getting used to, and after 44 years, I'm still trying to get used to it.  Actually, I've had enough of the cold!

I walked out to Front Street and stared at the Royal York Hotel.  WOW, it's still as grand as the first time I saw the hotel.  It was the tallest building in Toronto in 1967.  Look at it now, still igniting such grandness in the centre of it all, in fine company with Union Station right across the street.

This Canada Day, I'm going to go back to Union Station and revel in the place, Toronto, which has been my home for 44 years.

Happy Canada Day! 

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Saturday, June 25, 2011

A SPECIAL KIND OF MAKEUP

The special quality of the DR. BAUMANN MakeUp line is the result of successful cooperation with experts in various fields. The size of the product range, the colours and other quality requirements set out as objectives. Another goal was to meet or even surpass the high standards demanded by professional makeup artists. This important job fell to German Makeup Champion 2000, Tülay Aktag. The evaluation of ingredients on dermatological and allergological grounds was incumbent on Dr. Henrich, a doctor and naturopath, as the DR. BAUMANN COSMETIC bionome quality standards require that risky ingredients be excluded.

Animals are also protected by the bionome ethical and quality guidelines. Therefore DR. BAUMANN completely rejects the use of animal ingredients and guarantees that all DR. BAUMANN makeup brushes are made from synthetic hair. The quality of these brushes is so outstanding that you will struggle to tell them apart from brushes made with animal hair.

As a successfully renowned cosmetic chemist Dr. Baumann also provided discerning input into this makeup line. Finally Ms. Aktag carried out numerous tests on all the products in the professional fields of film and television as well as daily use by normal consumers, until her strict quality requirements were more than fulfilled. Creating natural beauty and radiance is something she considers crucially important.

Just as with the two skincare lines, SkinIdent® and DR. BAUMANN COSMETIC, this makeup selection is also oriented towards the DR. BAUMANN bionome quality guidelines: Skin-friendly, animal-friendly and environmentally friendly.

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Friday, June 24, 2011

BEWARE OF LEADING BABY BRAND PRODUCTS USED BY MOST MOTHERS!

 

 

THE PRODUCTS IN RED ARE LEADING BRAND PRODUCTS MOST MOTHERS USE ON THEIR BABIES BECAUSE THEY JUST DON'T KNOW THE TRUTH! 

 

BABY LOTION -used to moisturize baby skin
INGREDIENTS:  
INCI declaration: Water, Propylene Glycol, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, Oleic Acid, Stearic Acid, Polysorbate 61, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Synthetic Beeswax, Stearyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, BHT, Sodium Hydroxide, Red 33

DR. BAUMANN BABY & KIDS CREAM - used to moisturize baby and kids' skin
INGREDIENTS:
INCI declaration: Water, Oleum Macadamiae, Isocetyl Palmitate, Hydroxyoctacosanyl Hydroxystearate, Butylene Glycol, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Panthenol, Urea, D-Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Lactate, Allantoin, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chlorid, Ascorbyl Phosphate, beta-Carotin.

BABY WASH - used to bathe baby skin
INGREDIENTS:
INCI declaration: Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-150 Distearate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Fragrance, Quaternium-15, Citric Acid
DR. BAUMANN BABY CLEANSING LOTION -used to bathe baby skin
INGREDIENTS:
 INCI declaration: Water(Aqua), Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarkosinate, Urea, Cocoglucosides(and)Glyceryloleate, Sucrose Cocoate, D,L-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates Copolymer, Citric Acid

BRAND BABY SHAMPOO
INGREDIENTS:
INCI declaration: Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, PEG-150 Distearate, Fragrance, Polyquaternium-10, Tetrasodium EDTA, Quaternium-15, Citric Acid, Yellow 10 and Orange 4. May also contain: Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide.

DR. BAUMANN SHAMPOO
INGREDIENTS:
Ingredients (INCI): Water (Aqua), Sodium Laureth Sulfat(and)Laurylglucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Sarkosinate, Urea, Cocoglucosides(and)Glyceryloleate, Butylene Glycol, Glycol Distearate(and)Steareth-4, Linoleamide DEA, Sodium Chloride, Dicaprylyl Ether(and)Laurylalcohol, D,L-alph-Tocopheyl Acetate, Extr. Urticae e Fol, Polyquaternium 10, Oleum Chamaemelum ormensis
 DIAPER RASH CREAM - for baby's bottom
 INGREDIENTS:
Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide (13%)
Other Ingredients: Water, Mineral Oil, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Lanolin, Petrolatum, Sorbitan Isostearate, Panthenol, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Microcrystalline Wax, Synthetic Beeswax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Lactate, Magnesium Sulfate, Lactic Acid, DMDM Hydantoin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate

 DR. BAUMANN ZINC CREAM - for baby's bottom
INGREDIENTS:
INCI Declaration: Aqua, Ethyl Hexyl Cocoate, Zinc Oxide, Butylene Glycol, Urea, Caprylic/ Capric Stearic Triglycerides, Stearyl Alcohol, D-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methyl Glucose Distearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Sodium Lactate, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum.

 

UNMASK YOUR PERFECT SKIN

Face masks can help to make the difference between a good or a great skin, not to mention the “instant“ glow and vitality that reflects the new you as you glance into your bathroom mirror.

The application spectrum addresses individual skin deficiencies, effectively supporting the natural health and beauty of the skin. Masks are an essential asset for a “glam night” on the town, a pick me up-energiser after a sleepless night, a fresh clearness for an oily impure skin, a first date confidence builder, a natural lift for a mature skin or a surge of moisture for a dry skin. There are gentle, well-formulated masks that can be used as often as necessary and they are definitely a highly recommended investment for an enduringly beautiful skin. There are many facial masks available so be sure to choose the mask that suits your skin type and makes you feel good.

“Sleep in “masks are also a great option for demanding lives. Apply the mask before going to sleep. The “morning you” will look simply radiant.

Getting Close Up and personal

Dr Baumann Bionome Liposome Mask is a bouquet of treating Vitamins E, A and D-Panthenol, calming Aloe Vera and Macadamia, that treat not only the surface of the skin but also reach the deeper layers of the skin for a more intense effect. It can be applied over night or in the bath and is essential for a dehydrated, mature skin.

The Dr Baumann Bionome Aloe Vera Mask is a soothing mixture of healing herbs and Aloe Vera ideal for reddened irritated or impure skin.

The Dr. Baumann Bionome Cream Mask is a deep cleansing mask that also calms clarifies and regenerates the skin leaving it refreshed and vital.

1 Plus 1
You don’t have to stop at only one mask. Choose a deep cleansing exfoliating mask it’s a basic beauty essential
AND
Add an intense revitalizing, hydrating or a firming anti aging mask for youthful glamour.
Treat yourself at least once a week – It’s a vacation worth taking!

Your personal guarantee from Dr. Baumann Bionome Cosmetics; A visibly more beautiful skin in just 3-5 weeks!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Enjoy the Sun in a Healthy & Safe Way

Welcome to Summer!

We all enjoy the warmth of the summer sun, and spend as much time outdoors as we possibly can.  I would like to share the following important information with you.

 
How much time can we spend outdoors?

* are we using sunscreen that is healthy and safe for us?

* are we applying sunscreen to face and body and reapplying, thinking we're being protected from the sun?
* do higher SPF's give more protection or is it just marketing?


 

FACTS:

* 97% of sunscreens contain OMC - Octyl-methoxycinnamate increased proliferation of breast cancer cells
during a study conducted by the University of Zurich in Switzerland and published in the March 2001 issue of Environmental Health Perspectives.

* One cannot be out in the sun all day, reapplying sunscreen, believing it will protect them from burning. In fact, to calculate how much time you can spend out in the sun with protection, follow the following formula:

Ask yourself, how much time can I be out in the sun, unprotected, before I start to burn?  5 min, 10 min, 15 min or 20 minutes?

                ie.  10 minutes  X  20SPF = 200 minutes  DIVIDED by 60 minutes = 3hrs and 33 min

THIS MEANS THAT YOU CAN BE OUTDOORS IN THE SUN FOR 3HRS & 33 MIN
WITH SUN PROTECTION FOR THE DAY AND THAT'S IT.   REAPPLYING  SUNSCREEN AGAIN CANNOT GIVE YOU FURTHER PROTECTION.

* Higher SPFs is strictly marketing and gives you no greater protection than a SPF 20 or SPF 30.  In fact, a 20 and or 30 SPF will give you the maximum protection.


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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL ME AT 647.896.1566.

STAY SUN SAFE THIS SUMMER!!

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JUST JUICY

Supplement your health and a beautiful skin. You can make a difference

Maintaining a nutritionally balanced diet is universally recognized as a key factor in promoting better health physically, mentally and emotionally and specific fruit, nuts and vegetables play an important preventative and curative role in our daily lives. One can also influence various skin conditions with the intake of specific nutrients.

Acne and Impure Skin
Wheat Germ oil: enhances the metabolism of fats, thereby reducing the excretory burden on the skin, improves digestion, the assimilation of nutrients and the elimination of waste product. Take 1-2 teaspoons daily Cucumber as bulk or juice is a potent diuretic that facilitate the excretion of waste through the kidneys. Garlic purifies the bloodstream and purges the body of toxic waste. It kills bacteria attracted to festering eruptions on the skin. (Must be taken raw or in tablet form.) Other Beneficial foods: Fresh lemon juice in warm water, alfalfa tea, raw potatoes juice ¼ litre daily.

Allergies
Allergies can be greatly influenced by detoxifying methods Carrot juice- detoxifies the liver, blood and intestinal tract, and balances the intestinal tract. Drink 1 litre per day. Cucumber juice purges the blood and kidneys of acids and other toxins, thereby encouraging the excretion of waste, it also balances the pH. It can be mixed with carrot juice. Drink 1 litre per day.

AGING Skin aging is related primarily to genetics and environmental and lifestyle influences.

If you are already engaging in healthy habits, take it a step further and try to fine-tune your diet to achieve added health benefits by adding new foods to your diet, Some experts say one answer to aging gracefully can be found in the grocery store — in fruits, vegetables, green tea, and a host of other healthy foods that are rich in antioxidants and other potentially age-deterring compounds.


Food for Healthy Aging
For maximum benefits, experts say, you should load up on a variety of healthy foods. Fish. Follow the guidelines of the American Heart Association and eat twice weekly, especially the fatty kind that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. This is a powerful anti-inflammatory food that offers a multitude of health benefits.
• Fruits and vegetables are powerhouses of antioxidants. Aim for a variety of colourful produce. Enjoy at least 5 servings per day for the maximum benefits.
• Whole grains provide soluble fibre to help lower blood cholesterol levels, and also have phytonutrient content equal to any fruit or vegetable. Strive for at least 3 daily servings.
• Legumes are unsung heroes, packed with nutrients similar to fruits and vegetables and with very few calories. Add them to your diet 3 to 4 times a week.
• Yogurt has all the benefits of dairy foods. Add a yogurt with active cultures as one of your 3 dairy servings each day.
• Nuts are a great source of B vitamins that are good for your heart and your brain. The healthy fats in nuts benefit the elastin and collagen in skin, helping to maintain the skin‘s structure and keep it resilient. Small portions are advised, as nuts are high in calories.
• Water is essential for hydration of the skin, muscles, circulation, and all organs in the body. Enjoy 3-4 glasses of pure water in addition to other liquids and watery foods, eg Watermelon.


Fatigue:
Drink carrot, Beet and Cucumber juice : this blend provides a potent boost of the active enzymes and organic nutrients to the bloodstream, while also alkalizing and cleansing the kidneys, which in turn improves the blood quality and helps to relieve fatigue. Combine equal amounts of each ingredient and drink 1 litre per day Carrot juice alone is perhaps the best overall therapeutic food in the world; it alkalizes , cleanses, nourishes and stimulates almost every system in the body; as such it is an effective antidote for nervous exhaustion, caused by the nutrient deficient diet of today’s busy stressed society. Nutritional Supplements: These are absolutely essential as a base for a healthy, youthful skin and body. Even if you maintain a healthy diet your body cannot extract important elements fin sufficient quantities or is not able to make certain valuable elements from your food. It is therefore necessary to provide additional valuable nutritional essentials by means of a supplement intake.

Dr BAUMANN COSMETICS Offers a Food Supplement with Vitamins, Minerals and essential trace elements. This supplement contains the exact elements necessary to support a healthy body and contributes greatly to skincare from within.

The DR BAUMANN Omega 3 Food Supplement contains the essential Omega 3 fatty acids for a healthy skin, body and mind. Nutrition is a vast subject but this information should encourage you to Learn more for Health’s sake.


Friday, June 17, 2011

ALLERGY ALERT - MAKE YOUR SKIN ALLERGY FREE

You’ve just applied some new make-up purchased at your favourite store. Suddenly your skin starts to itch or burn. You run to the mirror and see that you have broken out in a rash, bumps or blisters all of which are far from glamorous. This is an allergy alert.

Simply put, an allergy is the body’s reaction to something it does not like. Many harmful substances are eliminated naturally by the human body, but some are removed very slowly or not at all. This is known as “body burden” If you think your skincare usage cannot possibly be sufficient to seriously influence your body burden – think again.

Toxic chemicals are present in our bodies constantly. In many cases we absorb them through the skin when using skincare that contains colorants, chemical preservatives, chemical sunscreens and fragrance. Chemicals often attack, damage or kill cells or tissue in the body and this may result in aging, allergies, dermatitis, eczema and even cancer.

BABY LOVE

If we are concerned about the beauty products we use as adults we should pay serious attention to what products we use on our babies and toddlers skin.

Treating vulnerable babies and toddlers with questionable ingredients that include, fragrance, colorants, chemical preservatives, chemical sunscreens and mineral oils is extremely damaging to their delicate skin. Toxic chemicals are already present in your baby’s body. In many cases they are absorbed through the skin when using any Baby Care that contains any of the above mentioned ingredients.

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