Okay, the other day, I wrote a blog based on the old joke, “How do you make a hormone?” I was surprised by the replies… Surprised to know there were so many versions of that nasty little joke current back in the early sixties.
Today, my topic is different, but also based upon a conversation I had many years ago. It was the 1970s and I was in my twenties.
I was working at the Atlanta Merchandise Mart, my first real job out of college. During “markets” there was always a need for temporary workers. The opportunity to work at the Merchandise Mart for a few days was highly sought by many of the society dames of Atlanta. Why? Because the Mart was a virtual treasure trove of wholesale merchandise that was CLOSED to the general public. In fact, that was my job: to examine the business credentials of persons applying for admittance. Landing a temp job at the Mart meant access to the showrooms after hours and on breaks, to search for bargains.
Anyway, there was a very beautiful and sweet woman named Millie that was a regular temp worker during markets. Millie was probably in her seventies. She was, however, the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. Not in a dolled up way either. Her hair was white and she wore sensible shoes. But she was one of those women who was blessed with the bone structure of a goddess. Even young men who checked in to the Mart often remarked on Millie’s beauty. Aside from beautiful bone structure, there was one more striking thing about Millie. It was her unlined, clear and luminous skin.
One day, during a lull, I turned to Millie and asked, “Milllie, what do you use on your skin? It is SO beautiful!” And really, it’s not an over statement to say that what Millie shared changed my life.
She told me that both she and her mother had used the same prescription cream for many years. They were patients of a well known dermatologist in Atlanta named Dr. H.
I had great health insurance back then, so I called Dr. H’s office and got on the list. After what seemed like several weeks of waiting, I had my appointment. I liked Dr. H. immediately! He was very handsome and gentlemanly, probably in his mid fifties. There was nothing condescending in his manner, he was kind and down to earth. And he was NOT one of those doctors who writes short term prescriptions to keep you running back and paying more office fees. I left his office with three prescriptions, to be filled “as needed.” On all of them, the instructions said, “use from now on.” And so I have, for most of my life. And though when it comes to aging, if it’s not one thing it’s another, in my case, it’s not my skin. I still get complements and am frequently asked, “What do you use on your skin?” I still use what Dr. H told me to use some thirty years ago. So… Enough, already!
What were those three prescriptions?
Well, the first one was a sunscreen, a lotion concocted by the pharmacist per Dr. H’s instructions. That was back in the seventies when there were few commercial sunscreens. The instructions said, “use every morning, FROM NOW ON.” The second prescription was also one that was mixed by the pharmacist, but the main ingredient was Retin-A. The instructions said, “use every other night, FROM NOW ON.” And the third prescription, to be used EVERY night, FROM NOW ON, on face and neck was… You won’t believe this… Don’t say ugh, it’s a very nice cream… PREMARIN VAGINAL CREAM (which is expensive as all get out now, but back in the seventies was dirt cheap.) Makes sense, doesn’t it? If Premarin cream can restore youthful plumpness and elasticity to vaginal tissue, wouldn’t it have the same effect on facial skin?
The answer is a resounding, “yes!”
Nowadays, there are so many products similar to Dr. H’s on the market that I’ve made some brand name changes, but the active ingredients in the products I use are still basically the same.
I use Neutrogena sunscreen for sensitive skin every morning. I use Differin Gel (a mild prescription retinoid) every other night. On the alternate nights, I mix a dab of Pond’s cream (the one formulated in Mexico with Niacinamide) with Estrace Cream (another prescription vaginal estrogen) and smear it on my face and neck after I wash, while they’re still slightly damp. The only time I haven’t followed Dr. H’s regimen was when I was pregnant or nursing, but that’s not an issue any more.
Admittedly, Differin Gel and Estrace Cream aren’t cheap, but they last a long time. And since they work, I consider them a bargain.
I haven’t lived in Atlanta for many years and I don’t know whether Dr. H. still practices medicine or if, in fact, he is still among the living. But I do know he was way ahead of his time. Our family physician writes my prescriptions now. Yes, he knows how I use the Estrace. When I started going to him about fifteen years ago, I told him about Dr. H. and how he had told me to use the Premarin cream forever. After musing a moment, he said it actually made sense and he didn’t see any harm in it–he didn’t think much estrogen would actually be absorbed systemically.
So now, I have shared Millie’s and Dr. H’s secret with… I’m not sure, how many other women on Vibrant Nation? I’m a new blogger here and I have NO idea how many women are actually reading these little missives and stories I’m spinning. I’d enjoy hearing form you.
Be Well and Good Luck. Martha Maria (recording as MarMelodian)
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Interesting! I started using Retin-A in my mid twenties when I went to a dermatologist for acne. I got my first zit at age 9 and it never stopped. I used it up until it quit working probably 10-15 years ago. I thought I just grew immune. If I skipped or missed a day I broke out. So when it quit working they put me on Azelex and I’ve been on that ever since. My acne transformed in rosacea. Looks just like acne but apparently isn’t. After a few years the Azelex wasn’t cutting it so Claron was added (fights bacteria). Those two keep me pretty clear but I still will break out on occasion so yet another script Trazadone (it’s 4:00 am and I think that’s what it’s called) was added. I use this 2-3 times a week. It takes an army to keep my skin clear but it does look better than it ever has.
I have large pores and uneven skin due to years of untreated acne. I’d love to have a resurfacing or whatever it’s called. Always longed for beautiful skin. But I can’t complain and thank God I have insurance because this stuff ain’t cheap!
My own beauty find? This is more recent….last couple of years. I add a couple drops of extra virgin olive oil to my nightly moisturizer. My skin glows.
Thanks for responding. I think it takes an army for LOTS of us! I agree with you about longing for beautiful skin. I also had acne as a teenager. At our high school, there was a long, glass enclosed waterfall stair case between the buildings. The sunlight was so bright. I tried to hide my face in my books every time I went up and down that stair case because I knew my face looked like the rough face of the moon in that pitiless sun light. I’m glad your skin ‘looks better than it ever has.’ Bye, MM
Interesting. Thank you for the information. I would like to try estrogen cream on my face and found one study. There was statistical significance about wrinkles for women who used it on their face. No harmful problems reported. Did you experience any problems at first? Please share more on this if you can. I do have some prescription Premarin but wonder if I should ask my dr for a different compound – more natural one. I have thought of using it on the back of my hands to prevent wrinkles. Do you have any thoughts on that?
Hi, thanks for responding, Martina. No, I never experienced any problems with the Premarin cream. I use the Estrace now only because a few years ago, my family physician told me there were other estrogen vaginal creams available and asked if I’d like to try another one. I said sure, just as an experiment. I don’t see much difference between Premarin and Estrace, to tell you the truth. I did have trouble adjusting to the Retin-A in my twenties. Actually, I think Dr. H’s prescription combined Hydroquinone (a dark spot lightener) with Retin-A. That was strong stuff, but I was young and my skin was tolerant. The Differin gel is much gentler. I even smear it on my eyelids sometimes, even though you’re probably not supposed to. I’m careful not to get it IN my eyes. About hands, I think they’re a lot more difficult because you have to wash them all day long. I start out with sunscreen on my hands, but by mid morning, it’s long gone from hand washing. When I use the cream at night, I do rub the left over into the backs of my hands.
I agree with your sunscreen and retinoid suggestions. However, estrogen, natural or otherwise can cause estrogen dominance in some women. For me it is definitely absorbed systemically.This can result in PMS like symptoms, bloating and uncomfortable cramps. I have tried it and liked the result on my face but not the rest of my body. You might want to have your hormone levels checked before going on this regime.
Could an estrogen face cream be used as HRT?
Sorry, I don’t know.
HRT is usually a combination of estrogen, progesterone and sometimes testosterone. If you are using the first two on your face, possibly (testosterone isn’t too good for a woman’s face). If you are just using estrogen you are in danger of upsetting the balance between the two hormones. There is an estrogen face cream that is very low dose and will not affect HRT.
If you use either one or both and go on and off of it you may find menopausal symptoms coming and going. I am very sensitive to all hormones, synthetic and natural so I find what I put on my face affects the rest of my body.
I am not a medical doctor but have had a lot of experience with hormone replacement (including using it on my face). I am told that HRT is an art not a science. You may want to find someone to help you through this maze.
Interesting, I was really just thinking that although tests show I am menopausal, I have few if any symptoms, any none that cause a problem. I don’t take HRT or anything, but have wondered if a top up of estrogen would be a good thing long term. If I was in UK I would discuss this at the clinic or with my GP, in Egypt I don’t feel so comfortable with it. I think I’ll probably just go ahead and try the vaginal “face” cream anyway……I love trying new products.
Thankfully, I’ve always had rather oily skin (no acne, just occasionally breakouts – still!) so I don’t use anything more than a mild soap and water on my face. I’m less “crinkly” than many women much younger.
Bravo & Kudos to you for caring for your skin! Many people are unaware it is the largest organ of our bodies & rarely thank it for protecting us from so much, let alone appreciating it for anything beyond it’s appearance.
Taking care of one’s skin is a lifelong process & must be done both inside & out. While sunscreens are a must, always check the ingredient list as many of them have ingredients which are in fact toxic to the body, including paraben’s (a chemical added as a preservative that is an estrogen mimicker – not a good thing to apply to your skin – ever). Be sure that if you’re avoiding sun exposure that you are supplementing with a good Vit D3 – something we all need to help us maintain strong bones, among other benefits to numourous to mention here. However I will post this from Dr. Mercola’s website:
Drinking enough water & less of sodas & coffee is very beneficial as is a good balanced diet. Then there is using good quality moisterizers & makeup that don’t clog the pores. Many makeup/health & beauty products as well as soaps & cleansers are actually harsh on the skin – so look into the more “natural” lines available in your local healthfood stores & online too. Some of the ones I’ve used: Derma E (Hyaluronic Acid Night Cream – which I use for both day & night – unless it’s just to hot outside for the heavier texture – It’s really wonderful throughout the winter season!) , Dr. Hauska, MyChelle (love their Deep Repair Cream & their eye cream, as well as others)
For makeup I use either Bare Essential Mineral Makeup as much as possible, since I love their quality. But when money is tight I go to CVS & pickup the Physician’s Formula Organic Wear Loose Powder Mineral makeup. Sometimes I’ll Order from Sheer Minerals online – as they have a very nice selection of colors to choose from, & good quality ingredients too. Mineral makeups are easy to use – once you get the hang of them & are very light & natural looking. If you decide to try them out, do invest in some good quality makeup brushes as they will last forever if well cared for & are a pleasure to use. I’ve always felt I’d much rather see skin than a mask on my face – so I gave up heavier liquid makeup years ago – other than using the liquid/creme type of concealors now & then for coverage where needed.
As to Premarin – I’ve never used the stuff & never will. My reasoning is that any product made from the urine of a mare forced to be pregnant over & over again is one that is based on animal cruelty. There is also some question as to the safety of such products for humans as well.
Thanks for sharing! My concern is also with animal cruelty. Are all the brands made from horse urin, or is there a natural alternative?
Also, guidelines have been posted about the carcinagens (sp?) in most popular sun screens. I forgot which few were rated as the best and least “offensive.” I don’t think Nutragena was but could be wrong. Also, Nutragena makes great products but I believe they test on animals.
Is the Physicians Formula a holistic product?
I don’t think Estrace is made from mare urine. The Neutrogena sunscreen for sensitve skin is made from zinc oxide, not chemical sunscreens.
Premarin is made from mare urine
This link has more info on Estrace & it’s side effects – which appear to be few – but worth checking out for anyone intending to use it.
http://menopause.emedtv.com/estrace/estrace-side-effects.html
As to zinc – though I’m not 100% sure of all the facts this is what’s posted in Wikipedia:
Excessive absorption of zinc can also suppress copper and iron absorption. The free zinc ion in solution is highly toxic to plants, invertebrates, and even vertebrate fish. The Free Ion Activity Model (FIAM) is well-established in the literature, and shows that just micromolar amounts of the free ion kills some organisms. A recent example showed 6 micromolar killing 93% of all Daphnia in water.[2]
The free zinc ion is also a powerful Lewis acid up to the point of being corrosive. Stomach acid contains hydrochloric acid, in which metallic zinc dissolves readily to give corrosive zinc chloride. Swallowing a post-1982 American one cent piece (97.5% zinc) can cause damage to the stomach lining due to the high solubility of the zinc ion in the acidic stomach.[3]
There is evidence of induced copper deficiency at low intakes of 100–300 mg Zn/d. The USDA RDA is 15 mg Zn/d. Even lower levels, closer to the RDA, may interfere with the utilization of copper and iron or to adversely affect cholesterol.[4]
There is also a condition called the zinc shakes or “zinc chills” that can be induced by the inhalation of freshly formed zinc oxide formed during the welding of galvanized materials.[5]
This is a link on info regarding Estrace – which is afterall an estrogen product. Anything with estrogen or that is an estrogen mimic (Parabens) has known risks for promoting cancer. It is my concern that there are side effects beyond keeping the skin preserved that are worth looking into.
http://www.rxlist.com/estrace-vaginal-cream-drug.htm
People focus so much on sunscreens. It should be a package of protection. A hat, staying out of the sun, avoiding the hottest part of the day and covering up are all part of the whole story. It’s not just the sunscreen.”
Avoid Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Sunscreen in sheer or clear form. They are nano-sized that can create free radicals and damage our DNA. Worse, products don’t disclose that nanotechnology is used in its manufacture.
There’s more…
These chemicals in sunscreen have been banned in Europe
- benzophenone-3 (Bp-3), homosalate (HMS), 4-MBC, octyl-methoxycinnamate (OMC), and octyl-dimethyl PABA (OD-PABA), cinnamates (cinoxate, ethylhexyl p-methoxycinnamatae, octocrylene, octyl methoxycinnamate), silicylates (ethylhexyl salicylate, homoslate, octyl salicylate), digalloyl trioleate, and menthyl anthranilate.
Why? These dose the human body with excessive estrogen and cause cancers (breast, prostate, uterus, ovaries, head and neck) according to the Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Zurich, Switzerland.
I’ve been researching online for more info on Neutrogena ingredients. From the look of it there are several things used to make up the formula – it’s never just one.
EWG announced their list of best and worst sunscreens last week. They also published a statement that claims creams which contain a vitamin A derivative, retinyl palmitate, increase the risk of skin cancer in laboratory mice. The creams studied were not sunscreens, but rather simple cream with retinyl palmitate. Because many sunscreens contain retinyl palmitate, the EWG is urging the FDA to study this further and is also urging people to avoid sunscreens with vitamin A derivatives in the meantime. Some sunscreens contain retinyl or retinols as a “wrinkle-fighting” ingredient in the sunscreen.
So what should you do? Here are my tips:
pubmed.gov is one link to check on sunscreens and possible problems.
I’m not an expert on every ingredient by any means – but always recommend researching whatever products you plan to use on your skin or in your body. The fact is that the health & beauty manufacturers are not regulated for safety as much as they should be & relying on government regulation is not enough.
There are chemical ingredients in most everything you can easily purchase via over the counter or by prescription – so always check things out!
I’m not sure that you can call the Physician’s Formula holistic or not – there are 2 versions of this product line in CVS stores – one of which is called organic & the other is not.
I can’t recommend their brush that comes with the foundation version – as it’s just to cheap in quality – but for about $10.00 in price it’s less than 1/2 the cost of the Bare Essentuals brand.
There are natural estrogens. They must be compounded at a pharmacy and are by prescription only.
I have just an article from Dr Mercola http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/08/26/why-are-more-girls-starting-puberty-early.aspx that might give you some food for thought about hormones.
I use self-preserving skincare line from Usana Health Sciences called Sensé. It has zero chemicals and hormones and I am extremely pleased about how good my skin looks – I use a foundation only for special occasions (not day-to-day) because my skin looks so good.
Thanks for the information ladies, gonna check it out with my doctor…TRACK
Evening everyone, Just to let you know, I received my Differin Gel today from drug store, quite a price tag! $257.99 and because I have insurance (thank GOD) I paid 40.00 dollars even. I plan on mixing a pea size with Cetaphil cream for sensitive skin. The viginal creams I’m going to leave alone for now. Just thought you would want to know…TRACK
Lucky duck! My insurance does not cover the Differin. In fact, like a lot of people, our insurance covers less and less, though the premiums continue to go up, up, up. But, I guess since I use it as a cosmetic, I should not complain. On the other hand, my son’s prescription (he’s 16) is for acne….and they don’t cover his either. Oh well. I didn’t have any trouble at all adjusting to the Differin, but I have really tough skin. Very little upsets it. Good luck. MM
Martha, What are the brands that are like his? “so many products similar to Dr. H’s on the market that I’ve made some brand name changes, but the active ingredients in the products I use are still basically the same”…TRACK
I use Estrace instead of Premarin. I use Differin in stead of Retin A. I use Neutrogena sunscreen instead of the one formulated by the pharmacist per Dr. H’s instructions.
Got ya!! thanks….TRACK
Hi Maria … sure did love this skin care secret! Two women doctors that I know both have indicated to me that they use estrace on their face.
I have a little “stock” of estrace cream that I did not ending up needing to use (as prescribed).
It is a .1 percent cream. I am wondering what would be considered “enough” to apply nightly, to make a difference?
Also, you made a comment about using the retin A cream every other night. I am wondering how that should be applied if the estrace is being used every night? Do you use it before you apply your estrace cream?
Do you mind me asking how long it took for you to notice a difference in your skin? I am struggling with those nasty marionette lines and wrinkles around my mouth. Would really love to see those go away!
Maybe this was already addressed and I missed something? (I hope not .. )
Thanks much for your great blog!
Hi Rustie, I don’t use the Retin A anymore. It’s creamy but very rough on old skin. I use the Differin gel, which is a clear gel, but still a much milder form of tretenoin…actually, I think it’s something like ‘adapalene’ –that may not be exactly right. But it’s a drug that is in the same family as Retin A, just much easier to tolerate. Anyway, I use it every other night. You’re not supposed to put anything else on top of tretenoin, I don’t think. The other nights, I use about a small grape size bead of Estrace cream…I usually mix it with a little Ponds. I’ve been told that the skin is very good at absorbing hormones.
About how long it took, well, I was young when I started this regimen. I was actually still in my twenties. I discovered Dr. H before my skin really had started aging. Just a stroke of luck. So, my skin was youthful looking when I started. I’m not saying I have skin like I did when I was in my twenties. I have aged. But I really don’t have wrinkles. I guess my biggest enemy is plain old gravity. It’s always something, right?
Hi Everyone, new here, but wanted to comment. First, Martha thanks so much for the information. I am 53 and my facial skin has just started getting some serious wrinkles. I appreciate learning what others are doing to help their skin. If it works for you (obviously) and it doesn’t cause you any problems then I say “You go girl !!”. But here is my question. In the current economic situation, I am currently employed at a restaurant making minimum wage. But I am confident that I will find something in my field (chemical plant operator). Can you tell me if there is anything at the big box stores on the shelves that I could substitute for the prescription type creams you are using? My husband works at a big box home improvement store and his prescription insurance doesn’t cover anything except generics. Well duh….we can afford the generics ourselves without paying for insurance that we can’t even use. Okay….getting off subject here. Any help here is greatly appreciated. Great post. Have a wonderful day.
Lolette
Hi Goldstar, there are affordable options. You can get Retin A from online Canadian pharmacies for about $40/tube. This lasts almost a year and is less than moisturizers you can find on drugstore shelves. In the US, the least expensive Retin A is over $200. You will need to fax a prescription from a doctor to the Canadian pharmacy.
I’m sorry, I don’t know about generics except that tretenoin is, I think, available in generic form. I did ask my own doc about a generic estrace or Premarin, but he said none were available. I don’t know whether the over the counter estrogen creams would have the same effect. They do make some estrogen and progesterone creams that I have seen at the health food store. I think if you google natural hormones, you might come up with an over the counter product by mail order. I did once, a few years ago, and I’m sorry, but I cannot remember the name of the company….it MIGHT have been Natural Radiance. But I”m not sure….
I will say that a tube of Estrace, used on the face, goes a very long way. Good Luck. MM
Hello!
I have been using for years two creams: estrogen & progesterone. Made from natural ingredients by EMERITA and they are very effective. I wonder if I could use the estrogen on my face…….
Anyway, you can look them up in their website: http://www.emerita.com
You can buy online or at a health food store. I get them at Whole Foods….
Makes total logical sense to me. Thank you for sharing..the vaginal creams have helped me down there so i hope they can help me up here on my face!
Estrogen is comprised of three types…estradiol, estriol and estrone. Of those three estriol is the one responsible for keeping skin supple and youthful. I have been using Ovestin Creme..(which is a prescription only bio-identical estriol cream) for almost two years now and it has made a fabulous difference in my skin. It gave me back that ‘glow’ that menopause takes away and helped decrease my fine lines plus it has stopped anymore new ones from forming. Highly recommend.
I also suggest always using actual estriol instead of estradiol and/or anything synthetic made from mare urine. You want something bio-identical. As I am also on bio identical HRT I do not have to worry about the estriol absorbing into my system. However with that said remember that this is a vaginal cream and not formulated for use on the face so the systemic absorption rate is minuscule. However it is still enough to impact the skin’s dermal layer and have a positive affect on your skin.
Also estriol is the safest estrogen. It is always estradiol that is the culprit for cancers and tumor growth and other issues.(Compounded HRT is usually appx. 80 percent estriol/15 estradiol and 5 estrone)
Your skin care program is really amazing. I am a health and beauty writer and I am posting the results of my anti-aging program and uploading before and after results on my No-Nonsense Beauty Blog. I started with Retin A for wrinkles, Tri-luma for dark circles and and varous lasers to remove brown spots and whiten teeth. You were so smart to start anti-aging routines in your twenties. A study published this summer in the prestigious British Journal of Dermatology found that using moisturizers actually prpvented wrinkles from settling into the skin. Hormones used to included in face creams, but were removed by the FDA. I’m really curious about adding an estrogen cream to my skin care routine. I have also found that I can keep my skin care costs down by ordering prescription products from an online Canadian pharmacy.
Very interesting as I just read an article from Lorne Vanderhaeghe, a well known writer,nutritionalist, lecturer etc here in Canada that has mentioned using estriol cream for the face (bioidentical hormones) in her last newsletter–issue 33. Check this out at http://www.healthyimmunity.com or http://www.hormonehelp.com. She has suggested that we obtain this prescription for a low dosage .5 to .75 mg from our doctors to help with many menopausal issues including facial hair growth & improving the skin etc. This estriol cream can also be obtained from amazon.com. She is highly respected here in Canada, has appeared on radio & TV, has her own line of supplements, writes for Alive & other nutritional magazines & travel lectures on hormone help for women’s health issues. Please check her out & as she is quite an authority on so many women’s health issues that we are facing in our society with the toxics that our bombarding us everyday thru’ the food we eat, the products we use on our skin, the contaminates in the air, the way we heat our food etc. etc.
Thanks for the info. I’ll look at Amazon.com MM
Vibrant friends, I hate being a scaremonger, but after taking HRT for 2 years I had breast cancer–had NONE of the risk factors except having smoked for a decade many years before. A few years later I had 1 vulvar cancer and another pre-cancer in the same vaginal area, so we’re talking three painful surgeries and a course of radiation. When I have a vaginal irritation I use one tiny pea-sized bit of Erace on or two times, and try to keep it to an absolute minimum–and would avoid that if something else were effective. I have, however, used moisturizer daily since I was 35 (now 77). and get lots of compliments on my skin even now. I drink lots of water, eat healthy and chose my parents well.
If you know where Premarin comes from, I think many women would NOT use it: Premarin is a contraction of PREgnantMAResurINE. The urine – like most animals – is rich in hormones when they are pregnant, so at breeding farms, mostly in Canada, they are subjected to repeated pregnancies, and their urine harvested. And what happens to their foals? Dog food and horse meat for international markets. There are lab-produced substitutes now: PLEASE do not use Premarin!
See snopes.com: http://www.snopes.com/medical/drugs/premarin.asp
You may have missed that I mentioned I now use Estrace Cream.
Yes, Martha .. I have seen that you mentioned using the Estrace Cream, not Premarin. Somehow I got the idea in my head that Premarin was not produced any longer? (I’m guessing I’m wrong.)
I always thought that estriol was pretty useless, unless you were pregnant of course. It is a hormone that is pretty negligible in women, unless they are pregnant. So my personal feeling on estriol would be that its not something that is consistently produced in my body .. thus not really natural.
I do so appreciate your response to my post (above)! I’m guessing that you can’t be too far away from me (age-wise). I have already decided that I will have some kind of procedure done to help some of the sagging (developing jowls).
Best,
Rustie
Thank you for writing this important post.
Like you said, the pregnant mare’s urine is “farmed” in Canada by people setup to collect it and sell for profit, then dispose of the resulting foals to slaughter. I won’t elaborate more on the details.
If you care, you can simply Google the topic and read for yourselves. The brighter side is that there are dedicated people who are creating a win-win solution for the horses and the farmers to assist them in getting out of the business.
Currently there are 15 beautiful foals rescued and coming to the US to be adopted. I recently attended a fundraiser to assist in this huge undertaking.
Thanks for listening
I started using retin A when I was forty and I’m now seventy-one. It has doubled in price –from $25 to $50 in Canada, and is not covered because it’s entirely cosmetic for me. I didn’t know anything about vaginal cream but even the retin A alone does wonders. I have been complimented on my skin continually. It isn’t just the lines that it helps with, it’s that it’s takes off dead skin making your face look more youthful and alive. A tube lasts 3 to 4 months so it is still a bargain compared to creams.
Now if I could just find some help for sagging skin, I’d have it made.