Aveda

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I've read and appreciated everyone's comments about Aveda, and

decided to amplify on my earlier post regarding my sensitivity to

Aveda's All-Sensitive skin care line.

I've enjoyed several Aveda hair care products for many years (in

particular Rosemary Mint shampoo and detangler, Curressense intensive

conditioner, and Pure-Fume Brilliance Control Damage). I've heard

good things from others regarding their skin care and makeup line,

but I wasn't wholly surprised that my skin reacted (because it reacts

to everything <g>).

I listed the ingredients in a previous post online for those who are

interested, but obviously Aveda All-Sensitive contains a fair number

of herbals. After reading lots of different sources, I've come to

agree with those who say that natural products are best for the hair,

since synthetic products in the hair can build up and work only

marginally better than their natural product counterparts -- but

conversely, that synthetic products are best for the face, since

natural products can be irritating while of limited effectiveness,

due to multiple ingredients and small amounts.

I've expressed before my opinion that all these skin care products

are of very questionable benefit to the best of skins, are waaaaay

overpriced, and most likely hurtful to anyone with sensitivities

(like myself). I'm frustrated in not being able to locate something

that just does the minimum cleaning and moisturing with inert

ingredients -- which to me is the most natural of all!

I respect other people's opinions and experiences and am not looking

to debate anyone or change anyone's mind, just to share what I know

for everyone's betterment (or lack thereof <g>).

Marjorie

Marjorie Lazoff, MD