Organic skin care
Organic skin care - While some individuals are perfectly happy to
purchase non-organic skin care brands, those who prefer natural skin
care products find they rarely have access to these types of items at
their local beauty supply or drug stores. Men and women who use organic
skin care products do so because they want to avoid using products that
are formulated with harmful ingredients such as petro-chemicals,
parabens, carcinogens and skin-irritating fragrances.
For instance, parabens and other petro-chemicals can be dangerous to the
human body because they are absorbed into the blood stream. As these
by-products degrade, they can release methanol - a potentially toxic
chemical. Consumers should also avoid using skin care products that
contain formaldehyde. Formaldehyde, which is used as a preservative in
many cosmetics and skin care products, is a toxic carcinogen and can be
very harmful to the human body. If your skin care products contain these
types of ingredients, then most likely they also contain fragrance,
which is used to mask the smells associated with chemical by-products.
Fragrance additives can be irritating to individuals with sensitive skin
and can even produce an allergic reaction in some people. While
research has not formed a definitive answer regarding the harmful nature
of these ingredients, many natural beauty advocates suggest that the
chemical by-products found in non-organic skin care products can
contribute to a host of health problems such as allergies and in some
cases cancer.
Many times, individuals interested in organic skin care are left to
purchase facial cleansers, moisturizers and body products from specialty
stores in their community. Alternatively, they may also have to go
online to gain access to the wide variety of organic beauty products
available for sale. Due to the limited access to and high cost of many
quality organic beauty products, natural skin care advocates have taken
the initiative to create their own homemade skin care products using
natural ingredients like avocado, baking soda and oatmeal.
If you are interested in finding the right organic beauty products for
your skin type or are interested in learning how to improve the
appearance of your skin with natural ingredients, we invite you to try
some of our recommended organic skin care products and natural beauty
remedies.
• Your Skin Care Routine
If you aim to have, clear, even-toned skin that will make you the envy
of your social circle, begin by establishing a good skin care routine. A
good skin care routine starts with buying quality beauty care products
that are good for your skin. This means the products should be gentle,
yet effective, and include no harmful chemical by-products or harsh
sulfates. These types of by-products can dry out the skin and increase
the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles that can date your skin.
Begin your skin care routine by washing your face twice a day using a
natural, non-sulfate cleanser. It is important to find a gentle cleanser
to lift and remove pore-clogging dirt and debris from the skin. If you
frequently wear cosmetics, be sure to choose a cleanser that is strong
enough to remove make-up as well as dirt. If you're looking for a
cleanser that is strong enough for the job, try Juice Beauty USDA
Organic Facial Wash or Nourish Organic Face Wash.
After washing, you will need to follow up with a lightweight facial
moisturizer. Most facial cleansers, both organic and non-organic, are
designed to be used in combination with a facial moisturizer.
Moisturizers help to hydrate the skin's surface and increase the skin's
elasticity and firmness. If you need a lightweight organic facial
moisturizer to add to your skin care routine, try Alba's Aloe &
Green Tea Oil-Free Moisturizer or Yes to Carrots Moisturizing Day Cream
for Face.
An often-overlooked step in most people's skin care routine is proper
exfoliation. Exfoliants remove dead skin cells that can clog pores and
lead to acne. Exfoliation also removes dead skin cells to reveal smooth
healthy skin. If you choose to use an exfoliant, be sure to only apply
the product once or twice a week to avoid irritating the skin. Also, be
sure to purchase a product that is not too abrasive. Overly abrasive
scrubs can create fine tears on your delicate facial skin. If you're
looking for gentle exfoliating products to polish your unruly skin, try
Anthology Organic's Organic Facial Scrub, Alba's Botanica Hawaiian
Pineapple Enzyme Facial Scrub or Adovia's Dead Sea Salt Scrub for the
face and body.
• Advanced Natural Skin Care
While a basic skin care routine should leave you with vibrant,
healthy-looking skin, you may occasionally need advanced skin care
treatments to remedy acne breakouts, oily skin or to firm and tone the
face.
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions and affects thousands of
men, women and teens living in the U.S. If you suffer from reoccurring
acne, you know how uncomfortable the condition can be and how much it
can affect one's self-esteem. While most people associate acne with
teenagers and pre-pubescent youth, you might be surprised to discover
how many adults struggle with acne-prone skin as well. According to
acne.org, adult acne affects 25 percent of adult men and 50 percent of
adult women living in the U.S.
With so many people impacted by acne, there are a host of products on
the market that claim to remedy or eliminate acne all together. Rather
than rely on harsh acne fighting treatments that can leave your face
feeling irritated and stripped of moisture, try an organic mud or
moisturizing fruit-based masque instead. Mud-based facial masques are
especially helpful at absorbing excess facial oils that can contribute
to acne-prone skin. If you're looking for an oil-absorbing mud masque,
try Eminence's Organic Skin Care Lime Cleansing Masque or Skin
Perfection's Green Tightening Organic Clay Mask. In addition to
absorbing oils, facial masques can also imbibe extra moisture into dry,
brittle skin. If you want to give your face a hydrating boost, try
L'occitane's Olive Tree Organic Moisturizing Face Mask or Alba's Papaya
Enzyme Facial Mask.
• Organic Skin Care For Men
While many might assume that men don't have a preference concerning skin
care products, some would be surprised to learn of the number of men
who prefer to use organic skin care products for their face and hair.
Aftershave and moisturizers are some of the most popular organic skin
care products for men and there are a wide variety of these types of
products available on the market. If you're a gentlemen who is looking
to add organic skin care products to your skin care and shaving regimen,
try Anthony for Men Shave Cream and Pre-shave Oil by Anthony Logistics.
You might also be interested in trying Anthony Logistics' Aftershave
Balm as well. If you're looking for an organic product that can also
help prevent unsightly razor bumps, try Jericho Men's Aftershave Balm,
which is formulated to both moisturize and reduce the occurrence of
razor rash.
• Homemade Organic Skin Care
If you're interested in organic skin care but don't have access to
quality natural skin care products in your community, try creating your
own skin care concoctions using commonly found natural ingredients. Your
home is host to a variety of products - fruits, vegetables and other
foods - that make excellent facial cleansers, toners and body scrubs.
If you need to create a facial cleanser in a cinch, try using a
combination of baking soda and water. Try mixing a handful of baking
soda and a few teaspoons of water to form a paste and gently massage it
into the skin. If you have any dark spots or skin discolorations, try
adding a few drops of lemon juice to the mixture to even and brighten
your skin tone. In addition to baking soda, witch hazel, lavender and
tea tree oil also work as natural cleansers and astringents.
Follow your homemade cleanser with a moisturizer. Milk and honey are
some of the most widely used homemade remedies that also double as
facial and body moisturizers.
For hundreds of years, milk has been used as a beauty remedy because of
its ability to increase moisture in the skin, stimulate circulation and
brighten the skin. The natural enzymes and acids found in milk help to
slough away dead skin cells to reveal younger, smoother looking skin.
If you suffer from acne, try adding honey to your store-bought cleanser.
Honey helps to moisturize the skin and also works as a natural
antiseptic and healing agent. To give your face a smoother, tighter
appearance, try creating a facial masque made of egg whites or, relieve
under eye puffiness with a few slivers of cucumber.
