During the hCG protocol, it is critical that you eliminate the intake of oils. This includes those applied externally in the form of lotions, cleansers, and cosmetics. The following products are advertised as oil free and hCG approved:

Clinique
Moisture Surge Extra
Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel
Face moisturizers
•Available at the cosmetic counters located in Macy’s, Nordstrom and others.

Lancôme
Aqua Fusion: Tinted and non-tinted moisturizer, with SPF and without.
Pure Focus: Toner, Cleanser, Scrub, Moisturizer, and T-zone gel.
Absolue: Anti-aging, Wrinkle Defying Face Moisturizer. Pump only is oil free.
Renergie: Anti-aging, Wrinkle Defying Face Moisturizer. Pump only is oil free.
• All available at the cosmetic counters located in Macy’s, Nordstrom, others.

Shiseido
Pureness: Face Moisturizer.
‡ Available at the cosmetic counter in Nordstrom.

Chanel Tient:
Innocence and Pro Lumiere: base/foundation/compact
Purete: Line of facial cleansers and blemish control products
• Available at the cosmetic counters located in Macy’s, Nordstrom, and others
(also at www.chanel.com).

Estee Lauder
Individualist: Double wear: Foundation (liquid and powder)
• Available at the cosmetic counters located in Macy’s, Nordstrom, and others.

Kiehl’s
Sodium PCA and Yerba Mate lotion.
Both are face moisturizers.
• Available at Nordstrom.

Almay:
Eye Make-up remover, paste, and gel.

Neutrogena
Oil-free Moisture, Face Lotion
• Available at Rite Aid, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com).
Bare Minerals Make-up

Body Lotions
Body and Earth: Available at Albertsons.
Johnson’s Baby Lotion: Available at most drug and grocery stores.
Aloe Vera gel has been found by some to be a good moisturizer.
•Available at most drug stores.

Lips
There is no restriction on the use of lip products.
Tip: Some people put Carmex on their knuckles to relieve dry cracked skin.

Hair
Biologe
Tip: Any shampoo and conditioner is okay if you rinse thoroughly after each use.
Leave in conditioner is discouraged.

Deodorant
Natural crystal deodorant stick available at www.herbalremedies.com
• Available at most drug stores.

Note: some suggested self care products can be replaced by less costly versions found at Food 4 Less or Fred Meyers such as 100% organic lotions, shampoos, etc.

DISCLAIMER: The following products/ingredients should be used with caution: lanolin, glycerin, petrolatum, petroleum jelly, Carmex, mineral oil, beeswax. Many patients have used these products for the relief of symptoms of dry skin and chapped lips, without a negative effect on their weight loss. However, if you notice a slowing or drop off in your weight loss while using any of the above products, we recommend discontinuing use. All listed prices are subject to change.
 

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HCG has not been demonstrated to be effective adjunctive therapy in the treatment of obesity. There is no substantial evidence that it increases weight loss beyond that resulting from caloric restriction, that it causes a more attractive or "normal" distribution of fat, or that it decreases the hunger and discomfort associated with calorie-restricted diets.
 
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