foreword

finally, some sane and accurate advice about cosmetics and beauty products! Julie Gabriel pulls no

punches in this frank, honest, and totally unbiased masterpiece about the good, the bad, and the ugly
sides of the cosmetic industry. First and foremost, she helps you understand that when you buy a
product that makes various beauty claims, you are dealing with a business that wants to sell you
something that may not necessarily be good for your health. In many cases, quite the opposite is true.
How do you know? Reading this book will make you very well-versed in the numerous chemicals
that come packaged in facial creams, shampoos, and cleansers. You will know what’s safe and what
could be harmful. Want to know what a xenoestrogen is? This book will tell you. Read this book
because it could save your life.

You aren’t manipulated into buying any one philosophy or specific “green” product brand. Not only
does this very well-researched book tell you what to look for and avoid in buying and using various
lotions, potions, and beauty creams, but it gives you a very practical approach to shopping for what’s
healthiest and best for your body. Additionally, you will learn how to make green beauty products
yourself from raw ingredients and the recipes provided in this book. Since prepackaged green beauty
products can be expensive, knowing how to make your own could save you tons of money.

Do not underestimate the advice in this book in regard to your general health. I have been in the
practice of natural healing for more than thirty years, and I have had to help my patients undo damage
caused by the toxins we find in our food, water, air, prescription drugs, and a long list of cosmetic or
beauty products. The ingredients in most of these creams, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, cleansers,
and moisturizers are loaded with cancer-causing agents. When you read this book, you will know
what they are and how to find better natural alternatives that will actually enhance, not worsen, your
general health.

Some of you may ask, “Shouldn’t we be getting this type of advice from a board-certified
dermatologist?” The answer to this is a most definite no! If you want advice on how to suppress a
skin disease like acne or psoriasis with toxic chemicals, see a dermatologist. If you are interested in
prevention and health promotion, read this book instead and learn how to effectively deal with
cosmetic issues.

Unfortunately, acne, psoriasis, and other skin conditions are often treated with cancer-causing and
liver-damaging pills and creams. Also, for seborrhea and psoriasis, coal tar shampoos—known
cancer-causing agents—are commonly prescribed. Steroid creams and sunscreens are known to
contain cancer-causing ingredients. Sure, such prescriptions will obliterate acne, psoriasis, eczema,
and a long list of diseases, but at what price?

Another issue dealt with in-depth by Julie Gabriel is organic versus synthetic beauty products. If
it’s organic, is it really any better? Here, the author helps the reader sort out fact from fiction in this
wildly controversial area. Sometimes what’s labeled as organic may actually be a major problem for
health.

While you are reading this book, keep in mind that the things you put on your scalp and on your skin
can absorb into your system and cause health effects in your internal organs. Once you finish this
book, you may be convinced that if it’s not safe to eat, it’s not safe to use on your skin or scalp. Julie
should be congratulated for showing us how to be beautiful and healthy at the same time.