CAN COSMETICS REALLY BE ALL ORGANIC? |
 Yes, it is true that cosmetics may be all organic. But the chances are that most of the cosmetics you find in stores today are not truly organic.
Organic cosmetics are cosmetics made with ingredients that come from nature. Thus, we often call them herbal cosmetics.
They are safer for you than conventional cosmetics or even natural ingredients. They cannot contain such things as propylene glycol (used in automobile anti-freeze), hexachlorophene, propyl paraben, formaldehyde, mineral oil or petrolatum.
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| SKIN TYPES AND SKIN CONDITIONS |
 I remember when we were living in Florida (from 1992 to 1994). I was working for a cosmetic company. It was there that I learned about skin types and skin conditions.
Skin types are hereditary and are the result of how the oil glands function in our skin. Although there are many variations, skin types can be grouped into three major classifications. There are also six different skin conditions. Normally each of us has a combination of skin types plus one or more skin conditions.
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| SOUTHERN ITALIAN BAKED FISH WITH CAPERS AND OLIVES |
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 Many kinds of fish are appropriate for this dish, including tuna and swordfish. Or try thick salmon, sea bass, haddock, cod, snapper, or grouper fillets or halibut steaks or thick slices of monkfish.
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds boneless fish
1 cup very ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded, or 1 cup drained canned tomatoes
½ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon drained capers, rinsed
¼ cup chopped pitted green olives, preferably large imported Italian olives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup unseasoned dried bread crumbs
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Use a teaspoon of oil to coat the inside of a baking dish large enough to hold all the fish in one layer. Place the fish in it.
Chop the tomatoes and mix with the sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add the capers and olives and mix again. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as desired.
Pile the tomato sauce on top of the fish pieces. Distribute the bread crumbs over the top and drizzle on the remaining oil.
Place in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the fish is thoroughly cooked, the sauce very bubbly and browned. Makes 6 to 8 servings
Nutritional Data, per portion
Calories 221; Carbohydrate 6g; Saturated Fat 2g; Protein 28g; Sodium 234mg; Monounsaturated Fat 9g; Cholesterol 43mg; Fat 4g
Resource For This Article: Author - Nancy Harmon Jenkins, The Mediterranean Diet Cook Book, Bantam Book, 1994 |
| CLOSING THOUGHTS |
Organic cosmetics must meet USDA standards that avoid the use of synthetic chemicals. Doesn't that bring peace of mind.
Knowing your skin type and the six skin conditions will help you purchase the right lotions, cream's and sunscreen that are out there.
Try today's Italian Casserole - you will find it quick and easy to make.
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