This article will give you an overview of organic skin care products to help you decide if they might be right for you. Cosmetics and skin care products are made with synthetics and other materials that have been exposed to environmental toxins. Ingredients like lanolin, are made from sheep wool which may have been exposed to pesticides.
If you have symptoms such as watery eyes, reddened skin, nausea, mood swings and inability to concentrate, the culprit could be your skin care product.
Cosmetics and other hygiene products contain preservatives to keep them from becoming contaminated, however the preservatives have been known to release small amounts of formaldehyde. This chemical is a known carcinogen and neurotoxin. So what do you do to protect yourself from the damaging chemicals contained in cosmetics and skin care products?
What does the term organic mean? It means something that is produced without using harmful pesticides, hormones or other chemicals. Organic farming means that the product is raised naturally without any additives. This can also pertain to animals. Livestock that is raised organically have not been exposed to pesticides and have not been given growth hormones. They have been fed only natural organic foods. Organic is the way nature intended it to be. Pure and natural.
Finding a good skin care product that is truly organic can be a little confusing. Manufacturers are allowed to label a product as organic even if it is not 100% organic. This seems a little sneaky, but it does happen a lot. The best way to tell if your product is truly organic is to read the label ingredients carefully. If the label lists ingredients that say "extract from" or "derived from" and then a long chemical sounding name follows, chances are your product is not organic. You should look for products that list fruits and other natural substances. The first ingredient listed is what the product has the most of. The last ingredient is what the product has the least of.
If you can find truly organic skin care products, you will notice a big difference in the way your skin looks and feels. Fruits and other natural ingredients are very good for the skin, giving it the nutrients that it needs.
If you are having trouble finding true organic skin care products in the store, make your own. Visit your local library and find books on organics that contain recipes for skin care. Do a search online to see how many recipes you can come up with. Try them out and pick your favorite.The good thing about making your own is that you know for sure what is in it. In addition, making your own probably costs a whole lot less!
Your skin is a very important part of your body. It is your first line of defense against germs, heat and cold. Treat it well.
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