Natural Skin Care
Why natural skin care?
With the current focus on health, it’s no wonder that people are looking for ways to reduce the amount of chemicals in their life. Some studies are showing that chemicals can become stored in the body and lead to health problems – cancers, deficiencies, etc. In order to reduce the amount of toxins that we’re getting in our everyday life, we can do a number of things, even change to natural skin care.
What natural skin care contains ?
When you purchase natural skin care, you can expect to find more natural ingredients in the overall composition. These items can contain things like herbs, natural oils, flowers, and even vegetables. You can also find various other plant-based ingredients. Some natural skin care products can contain small amounts of chemicals, so you’ll want to double check the label to be sure.
Do they work?
Natural skin care products will still function in the same way that your previous products did, but with a few changes. Some natural skin care products, like face cleansers will not foam as much as your old cleanser did. This is because the ingredient that causes things to lather is not a naturally occurring ingredient. For some, this will be a bit of an adjustment, but you can be rest assured that these products are still working as well as your older products.
Some people even believe that natural skin care products will work better than their chemical-laden counterparts. This is because some people react to toxins and this can leave their skin looking worse rather than better. By removing those ingredients, you may be able to have more balanced and healthy skin that doesn’t become damaged by chemicals; rather, it is supported by natural ingredients that can increase the skin’s own natural regeneration process.
Are natural and organic the same thing?
The trick with labeling is that many manufacturers want you to believe that natural means organic – but this is not always the case. True, there are natural skin care products that are organic, but there are others that are not. The product is only organic if it lists that it is on the packaging. And if you want the product to be completely organic (rather than just have some ingredients that are organic), you will need to look for ‘certified organic’ on the label. The word ‘natural’ on the label only means that some of the ingredients are natural. A good rule of thumb – if you don’t recognize an ingredient, it probably isn’t organic.
Can I make my own?
Since these natural skin care products are made out of natural ingredients, wouldn’t it just be easier for you to make them on your own? In fact, many people are already doing this. Here are some quick ‘recipes’ for making some skin care products with ingredients from your own kitchen:
> Mix warm water with oatmeal and then apply to the face as a mask. Leave on until dry and then rinse off. This works great even on sensitive skin to tighten pores.
> Use one egg white as a mask. Just brush onto face and then rinse off to tighten skin.
> Use Epsom salt as a mineral salt scrub or bath.
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