Anita Roddick said that most cosmetics do not work and are a waste of money. Is that true?
In fact Anita Roddick, founder and co-chairman of the body shop, actually said, “Moisturisers do work but the rest is complete pap.” She added, “Anything that says it can magically take away your wrinkles is a scandalous lie.” And we agree with every word. Wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process and are caused by the loss of collagen from the deeper layers of skin. We now know that aging occurs inside our cells. Every time our cells divide to make new cells, to repair or replace worn out tissue, the DNA inside the cells is degraded. (For full details of the aging process and the new research that is a potential breakthrough to stop the aging process, read Cosmetics Unmasked.) It is quite impossible for any cosmetic to halt or reverse the changes in the DNA inside our cells. Retinoic acid, a prescription drug with some serious side effects, can reduce wrinkles but the effects of long term use of this drug are uncertain. If you want to avoid wrinkles, avoid the things that are k
