Natural skin care shopping could be easier than it is, if there were regulations concerning the claims that manufacturers can make or the advertising terms they can use. But, the only way that a consumer can really be sure about the quality of the products they are purchasing is to read the label of ingredients.
Here’s a look at some of the ingredients that are beneficial to the skin’s health and some that can do more harm than good. Let’s get the bad ones out of the way first. There are thousands of different ones to avoid. The ones mentioned here are simply the most common.
Petrolatum, Mineral Oil & Paraffin
Technically, you might be able to call these naturally occurring ingredients, but not all parts of nature are compatible with our bodies. The oils produced by the sebaceous glands, deep within the skin’s deepest layers, provide the skin’s natural moisture, protection and lubrication.
Mineral oils and derivatives like petrolatum are not compatible with the skin’s own oils. They clog the pores, contribute to acne, cause a greasy feeling and interfere with cellular rejuvenation, which means they contribute to aging.
When you are going natural skin care shopping, read the labels and avoid mineral oils and petrolatum. Paraffin wax and liquid paraffin are similar. These ingredients are flammable, derived from crude oil, when it is being converted into gasoline. There’s simply no reason to think they would be good for the skin’s health or appearance. It’s simply a matter low cost that keeps manufacturers using them.
Parabens and Petrochemicals
Parabens have been in the news and on the internet. They are some of the most commonly used artificial preservatives. If you focus on natural skin care shopping, you might think that artificial preservatives would not be a problem. But, most companies use them.
Like petrolatum and mineral oil, petrochemicals are derived from crude oil. There are thousands of them, but the ones that you will commonly see as cosmetic ingredients are ethylene oxide, propylene glycol and isopropyl alcohol. Oxybenzone, benzophenone and other organic sunscreens are also petrochemicals.
Some Good Stuff
The best moisturizers are plant based oils that are very similar to the skin’s own oils on a molecular level. Grape seed oil, Shea butter, jojoba and olive oil are good choices.
Doing some natural skin care shopping and buying the best products can delay or reverse the effect that time has on your face and body. We might not be able to go back in time, in order to prevent damage from the sun and other sources. But, we can reverse that damage. Research has proven that to be true.
Antioxidants, especially coenzyme Q10, have been proven effective for repairing sun damage, reversing wrinkles and improving the skin’s moisture content. Active proteins, the most effective being cynergy tk, have been shown to improve the skin’s firmness, stimulate the growth of new cells and counteract inflammation.
If you know what ingredients to look for, natural skin care shopping is a lot easier. Now, you have a starting point.
Author Resource:
Valerie Rosenbaum has been researching anti wrinkle skin firming creams for many years. The holistic skin care products she discovered use all natural ingredients like Cynergy TK, Nano-Lipobelle HeQ10 & Phytessence Wakame. For more information visit http://www.DefendYourSkin.com
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