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I bought this toner to go with the tea tree cleanser I have like the cleanser I use it every other day and yes I do use it after the cleanser it costs 5 GBP for a 250 ml bottle.
Now looking at the product it has some white to pale grey 'gunk' at the bottom and the product needs to be shaken quite vigorously to mix this in every time you use it which is a bit inconvenient. The bottle is self is the standard body shop bottle with the flip top cap. This seals quite well so if you are traveling it is unlikely to fly open easily.
As with all body shop products this has not been tested on animals and it is paraben free and it is also free of MI (which has been linked to skin allergies).
In use and results.
The scent of the product is clearly that of tea tree but there is also a sort of sweetness to it as well. The tea tree scent is certainly milder than the corresponding cleanser. After shaking it up quite hard apply to cotton wool and wipe over your face. I tend to start with my forehead as this is always free of stubble. You only need a little of it to use over your whole face so the bottle will go a long way hence the 5 GBP it cost does not look quite so bad.
There is sometimes a bit of a deposit on the cotton wool after I have used it so it must be doing something and removing what I missed when using the face wash cleanser. When used along with the cleanser helps to get rid of the excess oil on my 'T' zone. The toner also removes any remaining traces of the face wash I didn't rinse off. Right after using it there is a definite tingly sensation on my skin. I wouldn't describe it as uncomfortable or painful but it is certainly a bit odd. There is also a slight tightening sensation as well after using the toner neither of these sensations last all that long so it isn't too bad.
Tea tree can be slightly drying and so can the alcohol dent it contains so if you have dry skin then this could make it worse also for those who have sensitive skin I would strongly advise something milder. However, I feel this would be suitable for those who have oilier skin than I do as it certainly does its job well.
I have also posted this review on ciao
===The label is now slightly different but the bottle is just the same===
===The Product===
Body Shop Tea Tree Skin Clearing Toner.
Suitable fro blemished skin.
250 mls.
Comes in standard Body Shop bottle which is slightly opaque. Has a white screw top lid with a flip top and a dark green label.
Made in the UK and use within 12 months.
'Sweeps away traces of impurities for clearer looking skin. Leaves skin looking mattified, infused with tamana oil.'
To use - shake well to activate and apply on a cotton wool pad over face and neck. Made with white willow bark, lemon tea tree oil and Community Fair Trade organic tea tree oil.
===My Opinion===
The Body Shop uses tea tree oil form Kenya.
Tea tree has a great reputation for its healing and restorative qualities and we have been buying items from their tea tree range for a few years now.
Our regular purchase is the tea tree face wash and I must admit we bought this item in error as ordering online the bottles are almost identical.
The liquid itself is very weird to look at - being a murky sort of watery liquid with a layer of lighter coloured sediment on the bottle - it definitely does not look very inviting. The sediment at the bottom is presumably the mattifying powders which you have to shake to blend in.
The instructions do state to shake the bottle vigorously and while I would often ignore this with certain products with this the shaking is essential.
When used on cotton wool pads the toner is very watery and a sort of greeny colour, with the characteristic strong smell of tea tree.
I do have a rather greasy mid section to my face - especially the nose and cheeks. This is a good product to use after cleaning off your make up and it is surprising that you can then see that there is still a little more that comes off - so its does clean your skin well, which is what you need if you have had make-up on and your skin is prone to be greasy.
This product does have alcohol as its second largest ingredient so it will be quite strong and harsh for some people, so if you have sensitive skin I would advice using with caution.
This product is the same price as the face wash and really, although it does last a long time I would not really bother buying it again. It does clean off the last remnants of make-up but that could be done just as well by washing your face after using make-up remover. I cannot really comment on the mattifying properties as my skin is not really very shiny anyway.
This may be useful if you have very greasy and problem skin as it does tend to dry up the excess oil but personally I and my son find the face wash quite adequate and would see no reason to bother buying the toner again.
===Star Rating===
4 stars. OK if you need a strong toner.
===Would I Recommend?===
Aqua (Solvent/Diluent), Alcohol Denat. (Solvent/Diluent), Corn Starch Modified (Skin Conditioning Agent), Caprylyl Glycol (Skin Conditioning Agent), PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Emulsifier), Glycerin (Humectant), Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil (Natural Additive), Salix Alba Bark Extract (Natural Additive), Allantoin (Skin Soothing Agent), Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil (Skin Conditioning Agent), Limonene (Natural Additive), Hamamelis Virginiana Extract (Natural Additive), Sodium Hydroxide (pH Adjuster), t-Butyl Alcohol (Denaturant), Citral (Natural Additive), Leptospermum Petersonii Oil (Natural Additive), Denatonium Benzoate (Denaturant), Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Caramel (Colour), CI 19140 (Colour), CI 42090 (Colour).
Toner from The Body Shop that contains tea tree oil so is good for skin that has blemishes or if you suffer with spots.
It comes in a plastic bottle with a lid that you flip up to show a hole where the toner comes out. The label is green and you can see the green toner through the bottle so it looks attractive even though it is a little bit medical in looks.
Pour a small amount onto a cotton wool ball and wipe it across your face. You can either use it as a plain toner or to remove make up but because of the very strong smell you should not use it close to your eyes so it is not for removing eye make up.
I do not like the smell of this toner because it is very strong and the tea tree oil makes my eyes water sometimes. It does not smell very harsh like some tea tree products do because there is another smell inside the liquid that takes away some of the tea tree smell.
The toner does not make my skin feel tighter or more toned at all and that is a pity because I trust The Body Shop and I like to use their products because they are usually very effective. I do not use this very often but I sometimes get a few spots when it is my monthly cycle and then this toner makes my skin look calmer so that my spots go down a lot quicker and lose the red edges.
I use it mostly for making sure that I have removed all of my make up so that my skin can breath through the night and it works very well for that. I know that is true because when I check on my cotton wool ball there is some foundation or blush on there even though I have already washed my face carefully and I thought I had removed all of it.
A 250ml bottle of toner costs £5. I will not buy it again though because I do not like the smell and I do not think it works very good as a toner.
3 Dooyoo Stars.
Body shop tea tree toner
I tend to buy a lot of the Body Shop products because Little Miss really likes them and it's a good way to get her to start to look after her skin. We recently bought a few of the Tea Tree products and this is one of them I found myself making use of.
This toner is apparently for blemished skin and promises to give skin a matte, shine-free finish. It also removes traces of make-up, cleanser and impuritie and is clinically proven to give clearer-looking skin
Sounds good to me!
The toner is available in a range of sizes- we started with the 60ml to see if it suited and have recently bought the 250ml bottle which is much better value for money.
It comes packaged in a plastic bottle with a flip up down lid, and the greenish looking liquid clearly visible through the gaps in the label.
When I open the bottle, there is a distinct tea tree smell, which I like as it smells so medicinal it must clean my skin! When I pour out the liquid onto cotton wool, it is clear and whilst it doesn't sting my skin there is a definite tightening of my pores and I know I am not using just water.
After cleansing my face I saturate cotton wool with the product and wipe all over my face.the one thing I would advocate here is to give the bottle a really good shake as it seems to almost separate with a layer of thicker whiteish substance forming on the bottom of the bottle whilst the liquid stays on the top. Its only a very tiny layer on the bottom but much nicer when mixed up properly.
This is available in Body shop stores and also online and costs £5 for 250ml of the product which isn't especially expensive for this type of product and especially as there are often offers.
The product is nice and easy to use and really does seem to leave my skin clean and refreshed. I do experience a very slight tightening of my pores and can almost feel it removing any last traces of grime and make up. Several times I have cleansed my face and when I have wiped this across my face noticed its not truly clean and then washed again.
My skin can tend towards slightly dry and so I wouldn't use it constantly as I think it would be too drying, but for a really good and thorough clean I would recommend this. Little Miss also uses this product and it leaves her skin nicely toned and very clean without any adverse reactions.
A recommended skin product.
Thanks for reading
Daniela xx
I bought pretty much the entire Tea Tree skincare range from The Body Shop years ago because it is the range directed at people with oily skin. I wanted to have a full skincare routine and bought the toner as it removes any last traces of dirt and tightens pores.
The bottle is similar to most other Body Shop bottles, a fairly large, recyclable clear bottle. I like clear bottles so you can see how much of the insides are being used and you can see the colour of the toner which is bright green to fit with the rest of the tea tree products. The bottles are much thicker than any other skincare bottles I have ever used and usually I find it quite hard to get the last drops of whatever is inside, however as the toner is just as liquid as water I have no worries about this. You just need to tip the bottle so enough toner is distributed onto a cotton pad.
The smell of the toner is strong tea tree like the other products, I'm not a huge fan of the smell of tea tree but The Body Shops one is not overpowering and doesn't linger either. I use the toner after I have washed my face with either the Tea Tree Blackhead Exfoliating Scrub or Tea Tree Foaming wash. You only need a few drops for the cotton pad to be wet enough with the toner to use which is good as it will last a long time but the overall effect of using the toner is ... nothing! I feel like I am wiping my face with a green, tea tree smelling water. I never see any extra dirt on my skin and never feel any difference to my skin. There is no tingly sensation which I like to have from a toner and there is no visible difference to my skin what so ever.
I want to give the Body Shop toner a good review and recommendation as I love all the other skincare products in this range but it is so useless I honestly think it is just a waste of money and bit of extra money the Body Shop are trying to get out of you.
I have struggled for years with my skin and have not (yet) managed to find anything to clear it completely, however the Body shop Tea tree range comes about as close as I think I am realistically going to get.
The toner comes in one of their regularly sized bottles. I found the cap quite stiff - which is probably a good thing with such thin liquid if knocked. The bright green colour did unnerve me slightly but the smell is lovely!
I use cotton wool pads to apply this. Having used a huge selection of toners and having quite sensitive skin I was expecting the usual stinging astringent feeling but this was very gently. My face does remain quite wet for a while after use. Overall it did make my skin feel tighter and smoother and did react well to make up being smothered on top.
Price wise - regular price is 4.50 and with a bottle lasting me well over 2 months I think this is reasonable. The Body Shop do have regular offers and it is worth waiting for these (i.e. 3 for 2 etc)
Up until recently The Body Shop hasnt been a favoured shop of mine at all. However a while ago I was drawn in by big sale signs up at the windows and did end up buying something and I liked it so I went back and treated myself to a few other things as a bit of a treat.
At 38 I have problematic skin. I suffer with open pores lots of blackheads all over the place and a greasy t zone which encourages spots. I did think as I got older maybe my skin would stop being so akward when in fact its actually got worse lol.
I'm always running out of toner which I use on its own to freshen my skin up with or after using cleanser to remove all last traces of it as I don't want that stuck in my pores which is why after buying a different toner to this one instore and really liking it I opted for this one knowing that tea tree is a light astringent and I thought it may help my problems!
The Packaging:
This is available to purchase in one size which is 250ml and quite a decent sized product for £4.50 in my opinion. The bottle is see-through plastic with a back flip top lid to the top of it concealing a small hole then on the front label we are told what it is and who it is by and the size is stated then on the back of the bottle other information listed includes being told a bit about The Body Shop and to use the product up within 12 months of opening it and contact details for The Body Shop are given. This is a nice enough simple looking bottle which is rather unisex.
The Toner Itself:
So to use this is really simple of course. You can use this on a slightly grimey face for a quick freshen up or after cleanser and I find a little of this green and tea tree smelling toner to go a very long way indeed!
It has a refreshing and very strong smell to it this one and I find that this swiped across my mush on a cotton wool pad lifts muck and debris rather easily. I don't remove a full face of make up with this and wouldnt but I do as I stated earlier like to make sure no cleanser is left to block my pores on my face and this lifts that off well to.
It does have a slightly greasy feeling in use which doesnt hang about thankfully and it mattifies my skin of grease for a good while, leaves my skin nicely scented for a good couple of hours and my skin looks and feels really clean.
I have noticed that since using this a couple of times a day on average that I'm getting less spots however I can't say that its helped unblock my pores or prevent blackheads as I dont believe it has sadly though my skin in general does feel a bit smoother since I have been using this product.
All in all though for a freshen up and grease and grime removal this does the job for me and I rather like it!
Only available from The Body Shop.
This review is also posted on Ciao under this same username.
-- Reasons for buying --
I received this toner in a Body Shop Tea Tree gift set that my mum bought me to help clear up my acne prone skin. I had seen lots of positive reviews about the product and the Tea Tree skin care range, so I was excited to try it!
-- The Claim --
The toner is said to remove make-up, cleanser and impurities, mattifying powders leave skin shine free and is cynically proven to give clearer looking skin.
-- Appearance --
The green coloured toner comes in a plastic transparent bottle, with a sticky label around the centre of the bottle stating the name of the product, some information and the Body Shop logo. Also displayed on the back the ingredients contained in the toner which are of course all natural and help to fight against breakouts. The lid on the bottle is a flip up one which is easy to open and close to keep the bottle secure and safe from leakages.
-- Using the product --
Using this product I like to squeeze a small amount onto two separate cottons pads and gently wipe across my face morning and night after cleansing my skin. I like to this as it is said to remove excess oil and cleanser. I do sometimes tend to use it during the day, if my skin feels oily and I want a quick refresh without having to spend time cleansing my face again.
-- My experience --
I find this toner to be fantastic as it leaves my skin feeling refreshed, clean and great at keeping my skin shine free. I do find that it does tend to dry out my face, because of using it twice a day sometimes I do use it more if my skin is feeling oily during the day. Because of this I do use a good moisturiser before going to bed, so my skin doesn't become to tight or flaky. This product would be great with people who tend to have oily skin, but as I tend to have very dry acne prone skin, it does dehydrate my skin. As it's such a great product and has helped amongst the other products in the gift set to clear up my skin and reduce my scarring, I will not stop using this. My skin was noticeably clearer after a week or so of using and has prevented breakouts. I do really love using this product and my skin feels so much nicer, even when wearing make-up on top, there is definitely a lot less shine on my cheeks and chin.
-- Price and Availability --
This is available in all Body Shop stores and online. It costs £4.50 for 250ml. I think this is an excellent price for the quality and quantity of the product!
-- Conclusion --
I would recommend this product to people will oily skin, not so much to people with dry skin but if you do tend to get a lot of breakouts this is definitely worth a try and the ingredients are all natural so its great!
I love The Body Shop stuff and for Christmas recieved a gift voucher, which I spent last weekend on lots of goodies! One of the things that I picked up was this, the Tea Tree toner. I bought this purely because I have tried all of the other products in the body shop's tea tree range and have been highly impressed, so thought this would be worth a try. The toner is £4.50 for a 250ml bottle. I personally think that this does seem quite expensive for a medium sized bottle of product, however a little goes a long way and you only need a few large drops of the product to completely soak a pad of cotton wool in the liquid, and I only need two pads of cotton wool to do the whole of my face and neck.
The toner comes packaged in a transparent, sturdy plastic bottle which has a slightly rounded shape to it. The bottle has a flip lid and the liquid is dispensed through a small hole in the top, I do think that this packaging is quite practical and the small hole dispenses it carefully meaning the product doesn't pour out rapidly and therefor none goes to waste. The only branding on the bottle is a thin plastic type label wrapped around the middle of it, this simply has the body shop logo and the brand name. The label's colour scheme is predominantly green (to go with the tea tree theme) with white font which is easy to read. As the bottle is transparent the light green liquid can be seen through the bottle, and I also noticed that there is often quite alot of frothy white slime like residue settled at the bottom. This residue is actually 'mattifying powders' which are activated once the bottle has been shaken and it dissapears and mixes into the green liquid once shaken, creating a creamier looking liquid.
The lengthy list of ingredients is stated on the back, with the key ingredients being:
- Community Fair Trade Organic Tea Tree Oil
- Witch Hazel
- White Willow Extract
The Body Shop claim that this toner is refreshing, is able to remove impurities and say that it gives blemished skin a beautifully matte, shine-free finish. They also state that the toner:
- Removes traces of make-up, cleanser and impurities
- Mattifying powders leave skin shine-free
- Clinically proven to give clearer-looking skin
Using the toner is easy, I apply mine after cleansing and before moisturising. I simply shake the bottle and then apply a few drops onto a cotton pad which is easy as the consistency is just like water so the pad soaks it up completely very quickly. I then wipe around my face with it, making sure I focus on my problem areas (spot prone areas such as my cheeks and chin). I make sure that I avoid my eyes, due to it containing tea tree oil (which stings, alot!) I also use this on my neck. I do this twice daily; once in the morning and once before bed, and I have found that it's weirdly refreshing and relaxing! For example in the morning it makes me feel really refreshed and wakes me up, while at night it makes me feel calm and relaxed. The toner can also be used to remove makeup such as concealer and foundation, I use a wet wipe to remove my makeup and this toner manages to get rid of any last traces. Overall though it is so easy to use, it takes literally 2 minutes and leaves my skin feeling soft, smooth and most importantly cleansed.
I bought this product mainly because I am in love with The Body Shop's tea tree range, and really wanted to try this out, and partly because I am currently heavily pregnant and my hormones seem to be going bezerk. I'm never been particullary prone to spots however in the past few months I have had my fair share - especially around my chin. I am extremely self concious and hate having any sort of blemish (especially on my face!) and thought that using this toner may be of help as it contains not only tea tree oil, but also witch hazel which is another one of the main reasons why I bought it. Unfortunetly I don't think this toner really has any effects on spots, not mine anyway! It doesn't seem to reduce redness, nor does it dry the spots up, so if you want a toner that gets rid of spots/clears them up, I would not reccomend this toner.
The smell definetly isn't what I expected it to be like, it is quite strong and doesn't smell like my other (Superdrug) Tea Tree toner. I personally think this smells quite sweet, it also has a hint of lemony scent in it which I like, and I also like that the smell doesn't linger. The smell is refreshing and it's pleasant and not over the top. After using this toner on either my face or neck, my skin does feel instantly fresh, however this toner doesn't give that 'cooling' sensation that most tea tree products usually give, instead it actualy made my skin feel as if it was burning up, I know this sounds very unpleasant but the sensation subsided after a minute or so and my skin doesn't actually appear red or irritated. Obviously the fact that my sensetive skin had this reaction concerned me, however my friend agreed that it had the same effect on her and her skin didn't appear red either, and the feeling isn't particullary unpleasant or off putting for me personally.
Overall, this toner isn't really great, but I do reccomend it. It is great at removing the last traces of foundation, and it's also refreshing, smells nice and leaves my skin feeling smooth and clean. I don't really think it has any mattifying effects personally as I have dry skin which isn't greasy, however everyones skin is different so for someone with oily skin this may be of help. The 'burning up' sensation may not happen to everyone however I imagine the fact that it had this effect on my skin may put some of you who are reading this review off a bit! The toner is reasonably priced and a little goes a long way. I do think it keeps my skin looking clean, fresh and it's definetly made my skin tone look slightly less patchy (my cheeks recently became slightly more red for some bizzare reason however this toner seems to of calmed them down) and I give this product 3/5 stars.
My complexion seems to be going through a transitional phase as I am finally growing out of my spotty teenager skin now I've reached my mid-20's. I'm still trying to figure out what products work best for my skin, and I'm experimenting my way through various facial skin care ranges to try and see what works for my fussy skin. I vary from combination to oily/combination and occasionally sensitive, so it's hard work finding a cleansing routine that fits my needs, especially when taking seasonal factors into account.
I was recommended this toning liquid by a member of The Body Shop staff who was trying to help me choose something suitable. The Tea Tree Oil Toner is available from The Body Shop high street stores and online at www.thebodyshop.co.uk. It comes in a 250ml size bottle and costs £4.50, which is a reasonable price for this type of product.
Product description: "This refreshing toner for blemished skin gives a beautifully matte, shine-free finish.
+ Removes traces of make-up, cleanser and impurities
+ Mattifying powders leave skin shine-free
+ Clinically proven to give clearer-looking skin"
Toning is a necessary step between cleansing and moisturising and this toner did a good job of removing any last traces of make-up or cleansing products. This toner is a bit different than usual, and when looking in the bottle it almost looks as if it's gone off, as there what looks like a grimy layer at the bottom of the bottle where part of the mixture settles. The directions state: "Apply after cleansing and before moisturising. Shake to activate the mattifying powders and apply a generous amount to a cotton pad. Sweep across the face and neck." It is really important to remember to shake the bottle before pouring the toner out, and after I've mixed it up I then simply pour some onto a cotton wool pad and then wipe over my skin. I usually have to use quite a lot per application to cover the whole area of my face and neck, but the 250ml bottle has lasted me around six months with daily usage.
I found that this toner made my skin did feel very clean and refreshed. It is a nice step in between cleansing and moisturising, and it does help my skin to feel clearer and cleaner after using it, but it did not seem to have any actual toning effect. My pores are naturally quite open on some areas of my face and this toner did not help to close them or tone the skin to produce a smoother flawless looking finish. Instead, I have actually started using another Body Shop product in addition to my usual make-up, which is a primer base that helps to give my skin a smooth finish and reduce the visibility of my pores.
The natural ingredients include Community Fair Trade organic tea tree oil, witch hazel, and white willow extract. The scent of the tea tree oil is very strong. The smell is pungent when applying and it is not a very nice sensation when using it, as it can seem a bit overpowering and harsh. Tea tree and witch hazel are well known for their antibacterial and healing properties, and they are widely used in many anti-blemish remedies and treatments. Unfortunately for me, I did not notice any benefits in this area, and rather surprisingly I actually found that I have had more frequent spot outbreaks than I had previously when using other products. My skin is prone to oily patches and this did not lessen with using this toner.
I think this is an overrated product that doesn't actually perform in the way that I would expect it to. Although it helps my skin to feel clean and refreshed, it leaves me with open pores and I have been plagued with ever-more frequent spots. Added to that, the overbearing scent of tea tree oil is just too much for me. I couldn't recommend this one and I am still continuing my search for a better toner!
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I was never a big fan of toners because I never really thought that they worked, however as my skin can be quite oily and sometimes blemished, I thought I'd give this tea tree one a try as tea tree oil and tea tree products have helped my skin in the past.
The packaging is simple, with a green label (corresponding to the 'tea tree' range of products by The Body Shop). It claims to be suitable for blemished skin, to sweep away impurities and leaves skin looking mattified. The product itself is a bright green, translucent liquid, but you'll notice a layer of white at the bottom of the bottle. It instructs to 'shake well to activate', so all the ingredients in the bottle combine.
The smell is very distinct, with a noticeable fragrance of tea tree, however this isn't as strong as using pure tea tree oil. However, because it contains tea tree, be careful around your eyes, as it will sting if it gets in them!
After shaking, I applied this with a cotton pad to my face. It leaves the skin feeling very fresh and, when the excess liquid has dried, does leave skin looking slightly more mattified, which is ideal for those with oily skin.
Although this does work, and it's a nice product to have, some may say that it's unnecessary, as its effects aren't really ground breaking, or even that noticeable! However, it's a good product to have when you have a breakout of spots, as it's not as harsh as using pure tea tree oil on the skin.
Like most of the health and beauty products I have discovered over the years, this little gem was introduced to me by my sister. She informed me that she had mainly used it to make sure all her make up was off, but that it could help clear up my skin a bit.
Ever since I was 13 i've had a few issues with spots. I'm 21 now, and the problem has improved a lot with age but I still get them. This product is sold at around £5 for a 250ml bottle but is usually on offer with the other tea tree products in a 3 for 2 deal. The ingredients include tea tree oil, lemon tea tree oil,white willow bark and tamanu oil. The toner is bright green in colour and, like all body shop products is not tested on animals. It claims to be suitable for blemished skin and to sweep away impurities for clearer looking skin.
The instructions tell you to shake to activate and apply to face and neck using a cotton wool pad. The first thing you notice is the smell. If you've used tea tree products before you will be familiar with it, but I hadn't. The smell isn't necessarily unpleasant, it's just quite strong but i've grown to quite like it.
On application the product does sting slightly, but this didn't bother me as I guessed that meant something was happening. It left my skin feeling very clean and refreshed with a matte look to it. After using it for a couple of weeks I really did did notice differences. I was getting fewer blackheads and spots and my skin was looking much healthier. I tended to get quite bad shaving rash as well, this has also improved. However I wouldn't recommend applying the product straight after shaving as it will sting considerably. The 250ml bottle I bought lasted 5 weeks, after normally using it a couple of times a day.
Definitely a product worth buying, doesn't work miracles but has lead to noticeable improvements.
I spotted this when I was browsing in the Body Shop at Euston Station and as I'd been having a bit of a spotty outbreak I thought I'd give it a try, despite not really having used any Tea Tree products since I was a teenager! It was priced £4.50 for a 250ml bottle which is slightly more than Boots & Superdrug own brands but on a par with anything I'd normally buy.
The packaging for this is typical of the Body Shop - minimal and straightforward. It comes in a clear plastic (recyclable) bottle with a black label with the name of the product (in English and French) and a short blurb about what the product's supposed to do: namely, remove traces of cleanser, make-up and impurities. It also mentions the natural extracts contained in the toner: Community Trade tea tree oil, witch hazel and white willow bark, all of which are supposed to have antibacterial or calming properties.
I used this after cleansing my face with my usual facial wash, using a cotton wool pad to wipe it over my face. I concentrated on my T-zone as this is where I tend to get oily and spotty. It had a very fresh smell - those who have used tea tree products will know what I mean when I say it's a very distinctive scent, and may not be to everyone's taste! However it dried quickly and left my skin feeling squeaky clean but not dry or tight.
When I woke up in the morning my skin still looked matte and clean - I think this product definitely controls oil production; however now I've been using it for a couple of months I can't say it's improved the overall condition of my skin - I still get the odd breakout. Despite this I'll continue to use it as it makes me feel nice and clean, and weirdly I do like the smell.
I wanted to find a toner that was a cheaper alternative to my current favourite by Clinique which is also aimed at problem, blemish-prone skin types. I discovered the Tea Tree Oil range by The Body Shop and decided to give this one a go.
The Company
The Body Shop have been around for years and there can't be many people who can say they've never come across any of their products at some point. The Body Shop have a wide range of products from skin care, hair care, make-up and even home fragrance products such as oil burners and candles. They often have special offers and limited editions, and their shops can be found in most shopping centres and on high streets.
The Body Shop was founded in the UK in 1976 and now have over 2,400 stores across 61 countries and a range of over 1,200 products! They claim to use many natural ingredients from around the world, and have their own fair trade programme called Community Trade which works with over 30 suppliers in more than 20 countries. They are also against animal testing for every one of their products.
The Product
This Tea Tree Oil Facial Toner is just one product in the Body Shop's Tea Tree Oil range, and it's aimed at people with oily/blemished skin. Other products in this range vary from cleansers, exfoliators, masks, wipes and body washes, there's certainly alot to try out.
The toner comes in a plastic see through bottle. The Body Shop state on the back that they make the bottles out of 30% recycled plastics, but they are trying to make it 100%. The toner itself is a bright green colour that certainly stands out. The bottle has a small flip lid and tipping the bottle will make the toner come out slowly onto your cotton wool.
The Body Shop claim that this toner "removes excess traces of cleanser, dirt and make-up, helping to control shine and blemishes without drying the skin." I always use this toner after cleansing the skin but before moisturising. To apply I use a large cotton wool cosmetic pad and gently pour some out of the bottle. You will immediately notice the smell of this product as the tea tree oil and slight astringent smell it has it quite strong. It's actually been quite off putting for me for this product as it's just too strong a scent.
I sweep the cotton wool pad across my face and neck, the toner goes on the face easily and really does remove any excess make-up/cleanser, and it certainly does not dry out the skin. You notice some dirt on the cotton wool pad afterwards, a good skin it's doing the job. I usually leave my skin to dry for about a minute before applying my moisturiser afterwards.
Concerning blemishes and spots I can't say this toner has made too much of a difference in this area, it does help calm the redness of spots but hasn't helped at preventing them too much, however it is good at removing excess oils without drying out the skin.
The toner's main ingredient is Tea Tree oil and it's from their Community Trade, the Bunjum Co-Operative who market their tea tree oil and provide opportunities for the young without having to leave for the city.
Tea Tree oil has natural purifying antibacterial properties and it is known to help soothe blemish prone skin. The toner also contains witch hazel, another ingredient often found in skin care products related to blemish prone skin types.
Value for Money?
This toner comes in a 250ml bottle and costs £5.85. I have been using it 1-2 times daily and it still has around 80% left. This is certainly cheaper than the Clinique product I usually use, but then that comes in a larger bottle and I'm more happy with it's results. I'm also put off by the smell of this toner as it really is strong. Never the less it doesn't dry out my skin and it clears away excess oils and cleanser, and it contains more natural ingredients. I would recommend if you're looking for a cheaper toner that does the job it says on the tin.
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With a focus on learning-centered courses, community partnerships, advocacy, and scholarship, the bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management program at Concordia University, Irvine will prepare you to take advantage of the career opportunities that the changing healthcare industry provides. The Healthcare Management major will educate you for professional positions, enhancing the operational efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare and related organizations and improving the delivery of healthcare services. Christian leadership principles are highlighted throughout the program's curriculum. This undergraduate program provides you with solid academic depth to improve your opportunities to move into leadership positions in the industry.

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fabric easter buckets
Using the fabric bucket tutorial on Vintage Ric Rac as my guide, I made a bunny and a chick. Two changes I made to her instructions: my buckets are 8 1/2 inches tall (instead of 5 1/2 in) and I added two 10 inch handles. (Oh, and the other obvious change being faces, ears, wings, etc).
Need more inspiration/step-by-step tutorials? Check out the fabric baskets at Create Studio or Pink Penguin.
19 comments:
- Jodie said...
No way !!! they are the best buckets I have seen - I love them.....
- April 06, 2009 11:37 PM
- Sarah said...
Jill! Your baskets turned out wonderfully! I know Oscar will love them! Thanks for the link to my tutorial too. What an honor to be linked up on my most favorite craft blog!! :)
-Sarah from Create Studio
- April 07, 2009 5:58 AM
- Laurel @ Ducks in a Row said...
Now, I'm wondering if I have time to fit these in this week! They are SO cute.
- April 07, 2009 6:07 AM
- creativegals said...
Just adorable! Perhpas if I start now I can have one ready for next year ;)
- April 07, 2009 7:08 AM
- Rebekah said...
Totally cute!
- April 07, 2009 7:16 AM
- Jaclyn Bailey said...
If I have a working sewing machine by next Easter I am SO gonna make these for my kids! Way better than cheap store buckets!
- April 07, 2009 7:19 AM
- Ashley said...
Adorable!!! I can tell the Easter bunny is going to be good to Oscar!
- April 07, 2009 10:12 AM
- lana and drew said...
LOVE THEM. So adorable. Love your blog. Keep it up!
- April 07, 2009 3:56 PM
- bopeep said...
Prayers, Bo
- April 07, 2009 5:06 PM
- MLE said...
These are great!
- April 07, 2009 5:31 PM
- Valerie said...
Love them. They are so cute.
- April 07, 2009 5:51 PM
- The Henrich Family said...
super cute Jill. If I had more time this week I'd consider making some for the boys. Perhaps next year...
- April 07, 2009 7:15 PM
- Jenn said...
I'd like to try this. I'm new at sewing so I'm a little confused as to how to sew the circle on the bottom. Any pointers??
- April 08, 2009 10:23 AM
- thepowerofadollar said...
Very cute! Love your crafts.
- April 08, 2009 2:15 PM
- Rebecca said...
Seriously adorable.
- April 09, 2009 12:14 PM
- Just Rhonda said...
those are so stinking cute!!!!
- April 09, 2009 8:09 PM
- Busy Nothings said...
I loved this idea...so I started a couple of late Good Friday night projects and had two thrilled kids on Easter morning!! Thanks for the great crafts. I love reading your blog.
- April 12, 2009 9:12 PM
- Lindsey said...
I tried them out...not near as good as yours...my rabbit looks a bit like a cat. i didn't have the right interfacing and my ears were way to short..but it was 3 am and i wasn't really thinking/seeing clearly! haha http://arewardfromhim.blogspot.com/2009/04/easter-basket.html
Thanks for the great ideas! I "linked" u!
- April 13, 2009 9:42 PM
- Beth Walchuck said...
Jill, do you sell the bunny and chick bucket? If so I would love to buy 5 each. Beth
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MINNEAPOLIS - Best Buy reported net earnings of $217 million, or 54 cents per diluted share, for its fiscal third quarter, compared with $227 million, or 53 cents per diluted share, for the prior-year period.
"I am grateful for the hard work and dedication of our employees in the start of the holiday shopping season," said Brian Dunn, CEO of Best Buy. "While sales were lower than we expected during the quarter, I'm pleased with our strong store execution, solid gross margin expansion and efforts to control costs. I'm confident that our employees will continue to deliver great experiences that help our customers select the best gifts for their friends and family this holiday season."
During the fiscal third quarter of 2011, Best Buy's revenue decreased 1% to $11.9 billion, compared with revenue of $12 billion for the third fiscal quarter of 2010. The decrease reflected a 3.3% decline in comparable-store sales, partially offset by the impact of net new stores in the past 12 months.
"Fiscal third quarter domestic sales were softer than we expected, but we were very pleased with the continued strong gross margin performance and actions to lower variable expenses," said Jim Muehlbauer, Best Buy's EVP finance and CFO. "Based on lower than expected sales and earnings in the fiscal third quarter, and given our current visibility to potential outcomes in the fiscal fourth quarter, we now expect annual earnings to be below our previous fiscal 2011 EPS guidance. There remains a significant amount of business still ahead of us in the holiday selling season and we don't have complete visibility to how customers will behave over the next several weeks. However, our best view today is that we now expect annual EPS in the range of $3.20 to $3.40."


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Table of contentsCh. 1: Understanding your debtChapter 1: Understanding your debtDebt load analyzerSee all stories »Ch. 2: Using equity to consolidate debtChapter 2: Using home equityRefinance with a home equity loan?See all stories »Ch. 3: Reorganizing financesChapter 3: Reorganizing financesOrganize credit card debtSee all stories »Ch. 4: When to seek debt helpChapter 4: Seeking debt help15 signs of serious debt troubleSee all stories »Ch. 5: The bankruptcy optionChapter 5: Considering bankruptcyWhat is bankruptcy?See all stories »
When Norm Bour was 24, credit was so hard to come by he couldn't get a gas station company credit card without begging.
While it's important for you to get a handle on your debt, how you go about it is just as important.
Today, a majority of the home equity lines he approves as owner of Priority Plus Lending will be used to pay off Americans' credit card debts. Nor is his route the only one to spring up in a capitalistic society: Where there's a need, there's a buck to be made, even among the broke.
So you can bet that where competition rules, advertising spin appears. Here are 10 myths about debt consolidation and the truth about them. If you are considering debt-consolidation options, avoid these misrepresentations:
Credit counseling involves helping consumers develop a budget and the discipline to make steady payments to clear their debt loads. In a word, it's education. "Most of these individuals make a decent living, but at the end of the week don't have enough money and don't understand why," says Joel Greenberg, president of New Jersey-based Novadebt.
Debt-management programs -- or DMPs as insiders like to shorten it -- are one tool in the credit counselors' kit. Basically, the DMP plays policeman, taking your monthly lump-sum payment and distributing it to your creditors until the accounts stand at zero. They then close those accounts. According to Greenberg, less than 35 percent of the people who call consumer credit counseling agencies truly can benefit from a DMP.
No such luck. This is a numbers fudging claim that holds true only in the narrowest of circumstances. For instance, if you miss two $200 payments on a $10,000 balance, the third month's bill will make it $600 that you owe. DMP personnel re-age that bill, knocking your payment amount back to $200. You haven't escaped anything -- the missing money was merely tacked back onto the total owed.
And most folks who walk through his doors haven't missed payments, says Greenberg. These harried souls will see a bit of relief from an interest reduction, but by no means will they magically owe only half their bills.
It drives Richard Musci, chief lending products officer at Schwab Bank, crazy to see teaser ads for low interest rates on home equity lines. Any quotes that fall within prime minus 75 basis points to prime plus 2 percent are reserved for those who make the A credit list. Those lower down the credit spectrum can expect to strike deals for prime plus 4 percent or 5 percent, not to mention a point or two in fees.
"They're using it to get people in and take them so far down the road that by the time they sign the loan papers, they're committed. They don't want to start all over again," he says. It also serves a second devious purpose: lower advertised rates push these companies to the top of the search engine lists.
But just how low is too good to be true? Bour's rule of thumb: If 90 percent of the lenders are advertising a 5.75 percentage rate, the lone shark waving even a 5.25 should send up a red flag. "But it doesn't because people always think they're smart enough to find the deal no one else has," he says.
That would be true if these debt-management programs involved negotiation. They don't. A majority of creditors have existing programs where they automatically shuffle off 95 percent of individuals enrolled in a DMP, says Greenberg.
If a counselor indicates differently, you are in the clutches of a debt-settlement program. This version accepts your monthly lump-sum payments, but holds that money until creditors scream. At that point, the debt-settlement personnel negotiate to repay cents on the dollar. Your credit rating gets maimed in the process.
Greenberg urges anyone introduced to a debt-settlement program to run hard in the opposite direction. "First of all, it's unethical," he says. "It's just wrong to make payments on an account and have the money sit in someone else's pockets until the creditor gives up on the collection calls." The real skunks insert a clause in the contract that says if you miss a payment to the debt-settlement company, it keeps all the money in the ante as a fee.
Secondly, this route dings your credit history severely, as all those "pay us now" letters count against you, not the company. Finally, the amount the creditors forgive in the end is considered income for you, and you owe taxes on that amount. "If you're going to take this route, you might as well declare bankruptcy," Greenberg says.
Many creditors will enroll you in their special reduced-interest programs if you approach them as an individual. The pain comes in making all those phone calls and knowing what to ask for.
Home equity lines don't require third-party guidance, nor does refinancing your first mortgage to get your hands on a lump sum of cash. On the flip side, these options still require spending discipline on your end lest you wind up with a mortgage payment, home equity line invoice and another $10,000 credit card debt six months down the road. This time, your house is on the line.
Better ask a calculator to determine the truth of this statement for your situation. For example, if a lender assures you it can secure financing with no out-of-pocket costs, that doesn't mean it's a kinder, gentler source of funds. It's code for "We're rolling our fees into your loan, where they are also subject to the interest rate."
The truly unfortunate fall victim to flipping -- a process that ruined one of Musci's elderly clients. A lender offers a debt-consolidation loan plus cash out, with no out-of-pocket fees. A year later, it calls again to say that since your home has appreciated, could you use more cash? Say yes, and they again sock you with fees hidden into those monthly payments. This cycle continues until you break.
"The consumer thinks this person is taking care of them. But in my client's case, the company ran up $15,000 in fees, and put her at 100 percent loan-to-value," says Musci. "She eventually had to sell her house to get out from underneath it."
Deciding on debt consolidation is a simple formula for Greenberg: Compare your existing minimum payments to what your payments will be for that same debt under the DMP, including fees and voluntary contributions. If the latter doesn't save you 5 percent to 10 percent, it's the wrong choice.
The second question Greenberg asks before signing with a DMP: Is your credit rating pristine? If you've managed to pay your bills on time to this point, know that this step will muck up your credit history. The home equity line might make more sense here, Musci says.
On the other hand, if you've missed payments and it already shows on your report, credit counseling won't make it worse. That's when a DMP can improve some situations, as creditors sometimes applaud that you're finally taking steps to handle debt appropriately.
A good credit counselor will level with you when your situation requires this final stroke. "I've had people with no other alternative -- they've spent years borrowing from every relative just to make ends meet. They're on a fixed income, usually elderly," Greenberg says. "Having to deal with bankruptcy in their background is a better alternative than going without food and shelter."
Bour has talked to an amazing number of people in their 20s who filed bankruptcy for a $7,000 debt. "It's ridiculous because the damage will linger long after whatever the $7,000 debt was for," he says. Bankruptcy is an extreme solution, reserved for cases like someone on a $20,000 annual salary with a cumulative credit card debt of $50,000 or more.
If you file Chapter 7 -- exoneration of all debt -- the window is nearly 10 years. With Chapter 13 -- reorganization of debt -- that seven-year clock starts ticking after you pay off the debt. So if you need five years to get back on your feet, assume this cloud follows you for 12 years.
Employers look at credit reports, and occasionally refuse to hire based on what they find. If you deny bankruptcy on many forms, you can be held accountable later for lying on an application. Insurance companies can deny coverage as well.
In the end, debt management resembles weight loss: No one can do it for you, and the process takes four to five years on average. "There's no panacea," says Greenberg. "You have to buy into the process and really work to reach the goal."
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Ariana Grande Shares Secrets About 'Yours Truly'
Ariana Grande is very open with her beloved Arianators, and she's revealing more secrets than ever — and some are pretty racy, even for a self-described lady like the 'Sam & Cat' starlet.
The 'Baby I' singer took to Twitter to reveal some shockers about her debut album, 'Yours Truly.'
Today is #YoursTruly fun facts day!! I'll be posting facts about my album randomly throughout the day… I'll try my best to make em fun lol
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) October 18, 2013
One of the fun facts? Grande's 'Victorious' co-star Leon Thomas not only has a production credit on her song 'Honeymoon Avenue,' but his voice is also featured in the intro to the track. So cute!
#YoursTruly fun fact.. #HoneymoonAve the 1st voice you hear is my dear friend @LeonThomas. From years of TV to making my 1st album together!
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) October 18, 2013
Grande also revealed that despite being underage, she may have sampled booze before based on the previous lyrics to one of her tracks — and we're not talking about 'Pink Champagne,' either!
#YoursTruly fun fact… #BetterLeftUnsaid used to be called #Tipsy… "don't play me, just kiss me" used to be "don't blame me, I'm typsy"
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) October 18, 2013
The songbird, who's previously described herself as a hopeless romantic, revealed that her next music video for 'Right There' will have a certain Shakespearean theme. Wonder if her boyfriend, Nathan Sykes of the Wanted, will be her star-crossed costar?
#YoursTruly fun fact.. #RightThere is the next music video & it's Romeo & Juliet themed… Excited! Directed by my favorite @youngastronaut
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) October 18, 2013
And in what may be the most hilarious secret, Grande reveals that in duet with Mika, 'Popular Song,' her giggle was real … and inspired by something filthy!
#YoursTruly fact.. #PopularSong when U hear me laugh at 1:43 it was because the producer said "big floppy penis" in my headphones… Idk why
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) October 18, 2013
Secrets we're still waiting to discover? Why she will only be photographed from one side, what really happened with Jai Brooks and if she'll ever venture to try a new hairstyle or ditch the extensions. Maybe next time!


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HE was back with his pals less than a month after he almost died.
Sam Mangoro returned to Mountbatten School, Romsey, just three weeks after suffering a heart attack in a PE lesson.
He was all smiles as he stepped back on to school grounds, hugging and high-fiving friends and teachers alike.
His return was to thank staff whose quick actions with a defibrillator saved his life.
Now he looks forward to a brighter future after having an internal defibrillator, or ICD, fitted to prevent another attack.
He said: "I cannot put how grateful I am into words. I don't know how to thank everyone or what to say but what they did was amazing.
Sam was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and spent three weeks on Ocean Ward at Southampton General Hospital.
The ICD will monitor his heart rate and can shock him should there be any problems.
His mum Lynda said she was very reassured by the technology, which is wirelessly connected to the hospital and can alert staff to any problems.
She said: "It can literally shock him in the same way as an external defibrillator. It is amazing technology. There's nothing they can do to fix the damage to Sam's heart but they can prevent it happening again so we are very, very blessed."
Lynda, whose 11-year-old son Jacob also attends Mountbatten, added: "So many people have played a part in Sam being here today. I cannot express my thanks to everyone at the school, the police, Ocean Ward, the paramedics. He just had amazing care."
Sam said: "I think this might have been meant to happen so that people can know how important defibrillators are. I just want to spread this message as wide as I can now and I have also started a charity to raise money to help schools buy defibrillators."
Head teacher Heather McIlroy and other staff could not keep the smiles off their faces when seeing Sam again.
For school pastoral manager Lyn Lovell it was an emotional experience as she was the teacher who used the defibrillator on Sam.
She said: "It just goes to show how easy it is to use one of these even without training as it tells you what to do. It's been so moving to see Sam back here as I saw him at his lowest point and now at this high point."
Sam will be back in classes after Easter and is due to take his GCSEs this summer.


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Need for Speed Most Wanted is the game where to become the winner you must drive faster and take more risks than the opposition and also avoid the cops and all their attempts to catch you. If you can do this you deserve the title of Most Wanted.
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If you are looking for a game that is visually stunning, then you will be deeply impressed with Need for Speed Most Wanted. This is one of the best selling games out of the entire Need for Speed franchise. This might have you wondering, what separates this Need for Speed from the games of the past? Well, one of the things that makes it popular is the expansive world that you can explore.
What Makes Need For Speed Most Wanted So Good?
The major thing that sets this game apart is the little touches. For example, the little dust particles on the windshield that will sometimes accumulate, or the nitrous oxide taking off as you hit the nitrous button. Racing in this game is almost always going to be exciting, and the storyline of this game is absolutely amazing. You will be glued to the controller from start to finish.
Upgrading Your Vehicle
You can also upgrade your vehicle as you progress through the game. However, you need to have speed points. You do this by breaking the law and outrunning the cops. Speed points can also be earned by taking an active role in races and earning them that way. Upgrading your vehicle will not only make your vehicle look more visually impressive, it will help you to win races, and most importantly, outrun those pesky cops who for some reason, have a grudge against you and your attempts to the become the Most Wanted.
Excitement With Need For Speed Most Wanted PS3 Game
This game has all the elements of great fun. There are six level of heat in the game with the police. The higher the level the more things that you will have coming after you. For example, as you get higher in level SWAT cars, helicopters and roadblocks will be strategically placed out to try to slow you down. What is annoying is they will almost always try to take you by ambush as you reach higher heat levels. Nonetheless, you can have a lot of fun slamming cops into oncoming traffic and barely escaping yourself. That is an additional bonus to Need for Speed Most Wanted. You can play dirty when you take part in street races and slam other racers into walls and other objects. This is not a game that was meant to be taken too seriously.
The Negatives Of The Need For Speed Most Wanted PS3 Game?
The main negative is that single player mode is fairly easy to beat. You will almost breeze through the races. However, there is a lot that you can unlock and do to add even more hours of enjoyment from the game.
Overall, Need for Speed Most Wanted for the PS3 is a good game that will give you hours of entertainment, especially if you take your experience online. There are many challenges and unique online play that will keep you entertained for even longer. This game certainly helps to do justice for the Need for Speed franchise.


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"Guard against looking on a woman. [4]
"If ye see a woman, let it be as though ye saw her not,
and have no conversation with her. [5]
"The samana who looks on a woman as a woman,
or touches her as a woman, has broken his vow
and is no longer a disciple of the Tathagata. [8]
"Lust beclouds a man's heart,
when it is confused with woman's beauty,
and the mind is dazed. [11]
"Better far with red-hot irons bore out both your eyes,
than encourage in yourself sensual thoughts,
or look upon a woman's form with lustful desires. [12]
"Better fall into the fierce tiger's mouth,
or under the sharp knife of the executioner,
than dwell with a woman and excite in yourself lustful thoughts. [13]
"By regarding her tears and her smiles as enemies,
her stooping form, her hanging arms, and her disentangled hair
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"Therefore, I say, restrain the heart,
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Eclampsia is a major cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. The pathophysiology is not known but magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Doppler data suggest that overperfusion of the cerebral tissues is a major etiologic factor. Hypertensive encephalopathy from overperfusion, and vascular damage from excessive arterial pressure (cerebral barotrauma) are believed to lead to vasogenic and cytotoxic cerebral edema, with resultant neuronal anomalies, seizure activity and cerebral bleeding if left unchecked. Doppler data have shown that cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) is abnormally increased in severe preeclampsia and that autoregulation of the middle cerebral artery is affected by this condition leading to increased CPP. Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is the most widely accepted eclampsia treatment and prophylactic agent, and it has been used in the USA since the 1950's. Despite widespread use, its mechanism of action is unknown. MgSO4 is given intravenously or intramuscularly and requires specialized nursing training and monitoring to minimize toxicity from respiratory and cardiac depression. Labetalol, a combined alpha and beta blocker, has been used for many years to safely treat hypertension in preeclamptic women, and is now known to reduce CPP in women with preeclampsia. In the United Kingdom labetalol was for many years used as the sole agent in treating preeclampsia, and the rate of seizure was no different to that reported in the USA with MgSO4. Since labetalol can be administered orally, is economical, has low toxicity potential, does not require specialized training to administer or monitor, and decreases CPP, it may be an ideal agent for controlling blood pressure (BP) and decreasing the incidence of eclampsia in women with preeclampsia. The current study is a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial to compare the anti-seizure effect of parenteral MgSO4 versus oral labetalol in hypertensive pregnant women who are eligible for MgSO4 therapy. The primary outcome measure is eclampsia, and the secondary outcome measures include blood pressure control, and relevant antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal maternal and fetal/neonatal parameters including adverse effects and complications. Inclusion criteria are deliberately broad in order to make the study clinically relevant. Hypertensive pregnant women, in whom the decision for delivery has been made, will be enrolled after written, informed consent. Patients will be randomized to receive MgSO4 therapy as given in their institution, versus oral labetalol (200mg/q6 hours), from enrollment in the study until 24 hours post delivery. There will be 4000 patients in each arm of the study and analysis will be by intention-to-treat. The study is powered to show both therapeutic superiority as well as clinical equivalence. This study has the potential to change the way preeclampsia is managed, and will represent a major advance in terms of the availability and safety of prophylactic therapy, especially in developing nations where MgSO4 is underutilized due to cost constraints.
|Preeclampsia Pregnancy Induced Hypertension Gestational Hypertension Chronic Hypertension Superimposed Preeclampsia
|Drug: labetalol (seizure prevention) Drug: MgSO4 (seizure prevention)
|Phase 2 Phase 3
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|Labetalol Versus MgSO4 for the Prevention of Eclampsia Trial (LAMPET)
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: preeclampsia
MedlinePlus related topics: Seizures
Drug Information available for: Magnesium Magnesium sulfate Labetalol hydrochloride LabetalolU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Michael Belfort, Baylor College of Medicine:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Occurrence of eclamptic seizure(s) after enrollment in the study. [ Time Frame: 24 Hours Postpartum ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Maternal: Blood pressure, pulse pressure and heart rate changes [ Time Frame: 24 hours postpartum ]
- Need for additional antihypertensive medication (defined by need to control BP > 160 mmHg systolic and/or 110 mmHg) [ Time Frame: 24 hours postpartum ]
- Subjective assessment of side effects by the patient [ Time Frame: 24 hours postpartum ]
- Objective assessment of new onset complications and/or side effects by the treating clinicians [ Time Frame: 24 hours postpartum ]
- Labor and delivery parameters including; induction to delivery interval, rate of cervical dilatation, oxytocin dosages, length of labor, delivery route, blood loss at delivery, and postpartum course; and [ Time Frame: 24 hours postpartum ]
- Type of anesthesia administered (none, local infiltration for delivery only, epidural for labor, epidural for delivery, spinal for delivery, combined/spinal epidural for labor and delivery, general anesthesia for delivery). [ Time Frame: 24 hours postpartum ]
- Fetal and Neonatal: Occurrence of newly diagnosed fetal distress during labor necessitating emergent delivery [ Time Frame: 24 hour postpartum ]
- Umbilical cord gases at delivery (if available in institution) [ Time Frame: 30 minutes after delivery ]
- Apgar scores; and [ Time Frame: 1min and 5 minutes after delivery ]
- Neonatal outcome as defined by NICU admission, hospital survival to discharge, length of hospital survival, days in NICU, need for blood transfusion, need for pressor agents, need for mechanical ventilation, neonatal cardiac dysrhythmias, [ Time Frame: Discharge from hospital ]
- neonatal cardiac failure, necrotizing enterocolitis, sudden infant death, neonatal sepsis, neonatal hypoglycemia, and there will be an other block for recording any other identified complications not mentioned. [ Time Frame: discharge from hospital ]
|Study Start Date:
|June 2015
|Study Completion Date:
|January 2017
|Primary Completion Date:
|January 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Active Comparator: 1. Labetolol
Drug: labetalol (seizure prevention)
20mg IV (can be increased to an escalating dose of maximum of 80 mg (20mg, 40 mg, 80 mg q 20min) Cumulative max of 240 mg.
20mg labetalol PO every 6 hours
|Active Comparator: 2. Magnesium Sulfate
Drug: MgSO4 (seizure prevention)
4-6g bolus over 20 minutes; 1-2 grams/hr Discontinued 24 hours after delivery.
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|15 Years to 60 Years (Child, Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Any patient with preeclampsia (BP > 140 systolic and/or > 90 mmHg diastolic with 1+ or more proteinuria [or a 24 hour specimen with > 300 mg/day]), chronic hypertension (or superimposed preeclampsia), or gestational hypertension deemed to be at risk for eclamptic convulsions and who would routinely be treated in the participating institution with some form of anti-seizure prophylaxis during labor and delivery.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any patient for whom informed consent cannot be obtained.
- Any patient who has received an antihypertensive medication within 6 hours prior to enrollment will not be eligible but those who have received antihypertensive medications other than beta-blockers or magnesium sulfate may still be enrolled as long as they have not been given a dose within the 6 hours prior to enrollment. If a patient has received MgSO4 or a short acting beta-blocker or calcium channel blocker more than 12 hours prior to enrollment or if they have received a long acting beta-blocker more than 24 hours before enrollment she may still be considered eligible. This stipulation will allow increased recruitment of patients especially those with chronic hypertension and those transferred from outlying institutions. We expect these patients to be a minority of the enrollment.
- A history of bronchial asthma, emphysema, heart block, angina, cardiomyopathy or myocardial infarction.
- Any history or signs of congestive cardiac failure, or arrhythmia with a ventricular rate of less than 60 bpm.
- Patients with severe mental or physical disorders which, in the opinion of the investigators, might affect responsiveness to therapy or any other aspect of the study.
- Patients who are allergic to drugs with a chemical structure similar to labetalol or magnesium sulfate.
- Patients given magnesium sulfate, labetalol or short acting beta blockers or calcium channel blockers less than 12 hours prior to enrollment in the study.
- Evidence of fetal distress or fetal anomalies.
- Inability to secure intravenous access.
- Patient's primary physician declines to enroll patient in study.
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00293735
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00293735
|United States, Texas
|Baylor College of Medicine
|Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
|Institute of Maternal and Child Health Medicine
|Kerala, India, 673008
Sponsors and Collaborators
Baylor College of Medicine
|Principal Investigator:
|Michael A Belfort, MD, PhD
|Baylor College of Medicine
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Keywords provided by Michael Belfort, Baylor College of Medicine:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Belfort MA, Anthony J, Saade GR, Allen JC Jr; Nimodipine Study Group. A comparison of magnesium sulfate and nimodipine for the prevention of eclampsia. N Engl J Med. 2003 Jan 23;348(4):304-11.
Belfort MA. Is high cerebral perfusion pressure and cerebral flow predictive of impending seizures in preeclampsia? A case report. Hypertens Pregnancy. 2005;24(1):59-63.
Belfort MA, Tooke-Miller C, Allen JC Jr, Dizon-Townson D, Varner MA. Labetalol decreases cerebral perfusion pressure without negatively affecting cerebral blood flow in hypertensive gravidas. Hypertens Pregnancy. 2002;21(3):185-97.
Belfort MA, Tooke-Miller C, Varner M, Saade G, Grunewald C, Nisell H, Herd JA. Evaluation of a noninvasive transcranial Doppler and blood pressure-based method for the assessment of cerebral perfusion pressure in pregnant women. Hypertens Pregnancy. 2000;19(3):331-40. Erratum in: Hypertens Pregnancy 2001;20(1):139-40.
Riskin-Mashiah S, Belfort MA. Cerebrovascular hemodynamics in chronic hypertensive pregnant women who later develop superimposed preeclampsia. J Soc Gynecol Investig. 2005 Jan;12(1):28-32.
Belfort MA, Varner MW, Dizon-Townson DS, Grunewald C, Nisell H. Cerebral perfusion pressure, and not cerebral blood flow, may be the critical determinant of intracranial injury in preeclampsia: a new hypothesis. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2002 Sep;187(3):626-34.
|Responsible Party:
|Michael Belfort, Chairman and Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00293735 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|February 16, 2006
|Last Updated:
|January 12, 2017
Keywords provided by Michael Belfort, Baylor College of Medicine:
HELLP Syndrome
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced
Vascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Diseases
Pregnancy Complications
Magnesium Sulfate
Sensory System Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Central Nervous System Depressants
Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
Calcium Channel Blockers
Membrane Transport Modulators
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Tocolytic Agents
Reproductive Control Agents
Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
Adrenergic Antagonists
Adrenergic Agents
Neurotransmitter Agents
Antihypertensive Agents
Autonomic Agents
Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor Antagonists
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Increasing PSA Levels for a Prostate Cancer Survivor
My husband is a Prostate Cancer survisor, it has been 3 years now since he had a PSA of 64 and a Gleason score of 9. He underwent hormone therapy and radiation sucessfully. His PSA is now elevating slightly. The last one was .5, but the doctor said it was doubling each 3 months. He would start hormones again if it went to 2.0. I know we cannot "look into the future" but what are the survival rates for this type of diagnosis? He is otherwise healthy, exercises and eats healthy. Thanks for any insight you may have.
Prostate cancer generally responds to hormone therapy and locally advanced prostate cancer treated with radiation therapy plus hormone therapy may offer an improved cure rate compared to radiation therapy alone. However, based upon your letter, it seems that your husband underwent radiation and then the hormone therapy was discontinued. Now the PSA is relatively low but increasing and there are many treatment schedules that might fit his situation.
Delaying hormone therapy reduces the complications from the hormone while not shortening the survival time. Intermittent hormone therapy may also be used. If the PSA continues to increase, then a ProstaScint scan my help identify the location of residual prostate cancer. If the recurrence is local (ie. in the prostate), cryotherapy may offer another treatment option to treat any prostate cancer in the prostate. Surgery on the prostate after radiation is complicated and generally not advised.
Survival times are somewhat unpredictable and would be assessed based upon your husband's response to hormone intervention. If hormone therapy does not reduce PSA, other treatment protocols are available in clinical research trials.
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Redevelopment of the derelict Assize Courts building in Devizes has not been brought any closer by the demolition of the former car repair business behind it, it has been revealed.
Hopes were high that the buildings of the former Ralph Merrett Motor Engineers in Lower Wharf being torn down was a sign that the conversion of the Grade II* listed courts building would soon take place.
The building, which dates from 1835, has been derelict since Wiltshire County Council sold it off in the 1980s but the current owners, Gatewell, have had planning permission to convert it to flats for some years.
Hopes were dashed after the Trust for Devizes approached Wiltshire councillor Sue Evans for clarification of what was going on.
Mrs Evans replied: "The land in question was inherited by Mr Merrett's family, who are not local.
"However, for many years after it ceased to be used as a garage, the family did not do anything with it.
"There were sale boards up and it was theoretically on the market but any approaches have been met with a negative response. Then in 2012 the building partially collapsed and we were involved in making sure it was made safe.
"The building was finally demolished fairly recently.
"Wiltshire Council is keen to ensure that any scheme which comes forward for the site does not prejudice the development of the Assize Courts.
"Wiltshire Council has also advised the owners' agent that they may wish to consider liaising with the owners of the Assize Courts.
"If the family do not want to sell and choose instead to pursue an application themselves, Wiltshire Council have no remit under which to insist that the site is developed in conjunction with the Assize Courts."
Ted East, chairman of the Trust for Devizes, said: "While this is a helpful reply, it does not take us any further forward as far as the development of the Assize Courts is concerned.
"The Trust will continue to do whatever it can to press Wiltshire Council to take a more positive approach to rescuing this historic building."


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The expansion also includes a redesign of the main floor with the creation of a new reception area. A new executive conference room has been added on the first floor, as well as new waiting areas on both floors. A training space has been incorporated into the new design and a new employee café features a Starbucks coffee bar.
The company said it is also in the process of relocating and expanding its New York City location and expects to have new, larger offices completed in early 2013.


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No, that's who is coming in for George Hill when he is subbed out.
I'm sentimental for Danny, especially after that Paul George picture...but I don't know, I feel like Legend just isn't giving the championship up this year. All my trust with the Basketball Jesus. For the first time, I really, truly believe we'll win it this year. I'm very confident all of a sudden. It's not just Turner and Allen. It's that Legend is involved. And Legend wins championships.
I am hesitant to put much stock into any of Turner's numbers with the 76ers this year. That team is flat out terrible. His numbers could be inflated because of it. But his defense and efficiency could be worse because of it too. From what I've seen of Turner since his OSU days and what I've seen out of Granger this year, its pretty clear who the better player is. Its Evan.
And the NBA finally gets to see that Turner/Bynum duo! Coming off the Pacers bench... huh, weird.
Guess I need a new signature too.
Employee 33 did everything we could have asked of him. He was a great pro for us and will be missed. But there is no sweat equity in the NBA, or professional sports in general. He doesn't automatically "deserve" to be a Pacer based on past performance. He was paid millions to do a job. He wasn't owed anything more than he already got from the franchise.
Would it have been great if he could contribute more on the court and win a ring with this team? Absolutely. Do I wish he went to a less-putrid team? Sure. But we all need to be honest with ourselves...we don't want to see him with a contender making life tougher for us either.
LB has always been incredibly competitive and he has worked his *** off to be a great player, coach, and executive. To think he is going to catch feelings, not do his job and not improve the team is asinine. His job is to put us in the best position possible to win games and win a title. We are a better basketball team today than we were yesterday. It's not really close. We're also better positioned for the future.
The only legitimate criticism of this move that I see is that it could throw off our chemistry, which has been an asset for us. Surely some of our players are stunned or upset. But they're professionals. DWest tweeted today that perspective is everything. That could be interpreted a number of ways, but I read it as a clear "Step back, take a deep breath, and take an honest and unemotional look at the situation." Fast forward a few months assuming we keep DG and lose to MIA again...how pissed would we all be at that point if we knew this trade was on the table? What would our "classy move" be worth then? How much worse would we be positioned going into next year?
I expect DWest will make sure our guys have their priorities straight and he'll help them keep this move in perspective. I expect they'll be considerably less upset when they see what Turner can do for us--they may love DG but they all share an ultimate goal and we're closer to it now. Anything could happen, but all signs point to this being a great move from a purely basketball perspective. Look at the Spurs, who traded away a beloved player in GHill who wasn't going to be a key to a title for them--they got right back to the Finals and should have won it. That move wasn't a condemnation of Hill, it was an unemotional assessment of what they needed and what they could afford to lose while still contending. That's exactly what we did today.
Much respect to DG and wish him the best moving forward, but today is a great and exciting day to be a Pacers fan. Hope DG earns his next big payday in Philly.
In Bird we trust.
I'd live with a Backup PF rotation of Copeland and Allen ( assuming that he pans out...which I think he can ) if it meant that we have the chance to re-sign Lance.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL
Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL
I'm curious to see what the new banners in the entry pavilion will look like. I wonder if they will add a 6th player to replace Granger, go with just the starters, or put Vogel or Bird on the banners.
He's only guaranteed $941k in the 2014-2015 season....my assumption is that if his unguaranteed contract isn't picked up.....the $941k will only be on the books.....not his full $4.87 mil salary.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
I thought we owed him like 4,900,00 dollars, and like 900,000 was guaranteed, so we'd save about 4 million, no?
Keep in mind...no matter what...if Scola is let go....the Pacers would still have to sign 3 Players...one of which would either be Turner or ( hopefully ) Lance....and ( maybe ) one of them could be Allen
As for Copeland...he's on the books no matter what. IMHO...I have always thought that Vogel/Bird signed Copeland to be the backup PF....if Scola is let go....they already have a backup PF waiting in the wings.
Last edited by CableKC; 02-21-2014 at 01:33 AM.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
The emotional side of this trade didn't hit me right away. The basketball side took the majority of my emotions and I was excited.
As I see more and more about Granger, I am going to miss him. I really was not a fan of what his game became after his All-Star season, but I always admired his heart and passion for this team.
Looking at Wikipedia and seeing him listed as a 76er sucked.
Basically the same thing for me. Seeing the pictures and stuff made it a little more sad. Once people start making tribute videos and he returns to the Fieldhouse for the first time then I'll really feel it I think.
Last edited by PGisthefuture; 02-21-2014 at 01:39 AM.
I can't see him staying with us for a big pay cut especially when he seems to be more productive than Copeland.
edit: I'm getting my salary info for Allen from ShamSports. I don't know if it's correct or not.
Last edited by Strummer; 02-21-2014 at 01:56 AM.
I had Danny's profile on ESPN up before I left for work this afternoon, it was smiling Danny Granger in a Pacers uniform and our logo behind him. I came home and refreshed the page, stone cold serious face Danny in a 76ers uniform with their logo behind him. It made me sad.
Who is calling Bird "slimy"? I haven't seen this anywhere.
Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL
Also, with Copeland being a expiring this coming season, he should be able to be moved pretty easy and I'd sure would like to see him moved before Scola being cut and still have 920k going against the cap and no player to show for. I get that cutting Scola is the easy thing to do but doesn't make it the right thing. Time will tell soon enough tho.
Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL
I've seen it. I think it was in this thread. But it wasn't worth paying attention to.
Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL
Maybe try to make him an offer at $1.5 mil a year. I have no idea....at worst...just let him go then.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.