Is There Such a Thing as Natural Skin Care Products?

Are there really all natural skin care products out there? Some of the magazines have done features in the last year or two trying to find products that live up to the claim of being all natural. Much of this is marketing fluff to attract your attention and and hopefully make a sale. Good consumers need to look beyond the marketing hype and start reading the labels!!
All skin care products such as soaps, shampoos, facial products, etc must be preserved or have a system in place to reduce and inhibit bacteria growth in the products to keeps us safe from infections. The majority of the products are preserved with chemical preservatives called Parabens. There is much research out now on the safety of these chemicals but before now the industry didn't have much choice because there were no other alternatives available.

Usana Health Sciences is one company that has developed the technology to remove the chemical preservatives and formaldehyde releasing chemicals from their complete line of skin care products using a self preserving hurdle technology that keeps the shelf life a long 2 years and does not need to be refrigerated. Read more in the News Release below. For more information on the ground breaking technology that all the major skin care companies have been trying to develop you can go to Http://www.beautifulscience.com
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News Release

USANA Health Sciences Receives U.S. Patent on Exclusive Self-Preserving Technology for Skin Care and Beauty Products
Technology Offers Long-Sought Alternative to Artificial, Paraben Preservatives
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2007--USANA Health Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:USNA) received notice of an official patent, to be released at 10:00am EST from the United States Patent & Trademark Office, for its exclusive self-preserving technology currently used in the company's Sense beautiful science(R) skin and personal care product line.
This patent covers USANA's formulation for manufacturing the Sense skin and personal care product line so that they are capable of maintaining an industry-standard, two-year shelf life without the need for added chemical preservatives. USANA's now-patented "self-preserving" technology utilizes a variety of proprietary blends of purifying botanicals, antioxidants and other active ingredients in protective liquid crystals to keep the product fresh naturally. The Sense line maintains its shelf life without the use of parabens or other chemical preservatives commonly used in other cosmetics and skin care products. Sense has utilized this self-preserving technology since September 2004 on a patent-pending basis, and it is the only skin care and beauty care product line in the world to implement this scientific advancement.
USANA scientists believe this patented process represents a significant innovation in the skin-care industry, as self-preserving technology will allow users' skin to receive all the benefits of pure, natural, and healthy ingredients without the use of chemicals or potentially harmful preservatives.
"This patent is the result of nearly 10 years of research and development by USANA scientists, and it is an important milestone in our company's drive to become a leader in the skin and beauty care industry. USANA's self-preserving technology has changed skin and beauty care in a meaningful way by allowing for the formulation of healthy, all-natural products," USANA President Dave Wentz said. "Our customers rely on USANA's high-quality products to enhance their quality of life. Just like our pharmaceutical-grade supplements, USANA's Sense skin and beauty care line offers the best - and healthiest - products available. Consumers can now enjoy healthier skin and the peace of mind that comes with safe, self-preserving technology that does not rely on artificial, chemical preservatives."
The Sense skin and beauty care line includes:
Sense:
Gentle Daily CleanserHydrating TonerDaytime Protective EmulsionNight RenewalPerfecting EssenceSerum IntensiveRice Bran PolisherEye Nourisher
Sense Splash:
Intensive Hand TherapyEnergizing Shower GelFirming Body NourisherRevitalizing ShampooNourishing Conditioner
About USANA
USANA develops and manufactures high-quality nutritional, personal-care, and weight management products that are sold directly to Preferred Customers and Associates throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. More information on USANA can be found at http://www.usanahealthsciences.com.
CONTACT: USANA Health Sciences, Inc.Riley Timmer, Investor Relations, 801-954-7922investor.relations@us.usana.comorDan Macuga, Network Development & Public Relations801-954-7280dan.macuga@us.usana.com
SOURCE: USANA Health Sciences, Inc.