Re: Biochem moisturizer warning

Bought it OTC apparently.  The plastic surgeon was appalled when he
saw the ingredients, so there must be some kind of non-beneficial acid
in there.  It's nuts.
And she said all the nurses who used this garbage had the same
results, terrible burns all over their faces.  I just figured I'd
better warn y'all too.


On 5/11/05, Chapel Ridge Wal Mart National Hearing Center
<4042N15@nationalhearing.com> wrote:
> Pam,
> Re > This garbage has ACID in it.
> There's all sorts of acids and many used in face creams, causing no harm.
> 
> Was your friend testing it for the manufacturer or bought it OTC?
> Years ago an Avon Rep asked me to test a new face cream.  It very nearly
> removed my face.  But they are still selling it.  Some people have more
> sensitive skin than others.
> 
> Kitty
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pam Evans" <gardenqueen@gmail.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 5:13 PM
> Subject: [CHAT] Biochem moisturizer warning
> 
> > Not sure of the spelling of Biochem, but don't use this moisturizer.
> > A nurse friend of mine just stopped by and her face is totally burned
> > from this stuff, and she only had it on her face for a minute or two.
> > A bunch of them at her work (Medical City - Dallas) ordered this stuff
> > and used it and now they all look like they have leprosy.  It's
> > hideous.  This garbage has ACID in it.  My face could qualify for OPEC
> > membership it's so oily, but most of you, being gardeners, probably do
> > have to use moisturizer at times.
> > Do not use this kind, I'd hate for you to suffer the damage I saw on
> > Vicki's face tonight.  Horrendous.
> > Yes, legal action is pending.  A plastic surgeon at the hospital where
> > they work is documenting everything.  But I don't want to see any of
> > you get burned (literally) in the meantime.  Ugh.
> >
> >
> > --
> > Pam Evans
> > Kemp TX
> > zone 8A
> >
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
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