Natural Skin Care

Why Natural Skincare is Better
Natural products have risen the skin care world. Whether it be moisturizers, face masks,
scrubs, serums, or sunscreens, the skin care industry has seen more people become interested
in going all-natural.
There are plenty of great reasons to begin using natural skin care products. A 2015 study
found that natural ingredients such as plant extracts were a safe and cost-effective alternative
to synthetic products. Not to mention, the plant extracts were also found to be beneficial to
skin, too.
When you make the choice to go natural with your skincare, you’re getting a lot more than
just a product that doesn’t contain harsh chemicals. Natural skincare is founded upon using
ingredients that are beneficial for your skin rather than using chemicals that could potentially
do harm.
Some of the natural ingredients used in natural skincare products have been used for
thousands of years in a variety of cultures and geographical locations throughout the world.
It’s well-known that the ancient Israelites used all kinds of natural organic ingredients,
including frankincense and myrrh. Furthermore, the Egyptians used lavender, lily,
chamomile, mint, rosemary, cedar, aloe, and more.
Again, natural products should be highly preferred over chemical products because your skin
doesn’t need to be manipulated or overpowered by synthetic substances to maintain its health.
Some of the best ingredients for natural skincare include oils, skin butter, and balms. These
can be used as moisturizers or even as makeup removers.
Many of the ingredients in natural skincare products are even effective at fighting acne,
helping with wrinkles, relieving eczema, and much more.
Reasons to Switch: The Benefits of Natural Skincare Products
1.) They’re Better for the Environment
Natural products are better for the environment because they don’t use harmful chemicals,
thus reducing the amount of chemical waste you produce. All of the chemicals on the
ingredient label will end up going down the drain.
Why put chemicals on your skin only to wash them down the drain? Wouldn’t it be better for
the environment to wash plant ingredients and other natural ingredients down the drain?
2.) They’re More Gentle
Natural skincare ingredients are often gentler for the skin than chemical ingredients. Whether
we’re talking peroxides, alcohols, sulfates, acids, antibiotics like Triclosan, or a number of
other ingredients.
3.) Peace of Mind
When you make the switch to natural skincare products or your own homemade skincare
products, you can rest at ease knowing that you can literally go out and find the ingredients
you’re putting on your skin.
Does your homemade body wash contain rose water? You can make your own rose water
from fresh roses at home. Does your sunburn ointment contain aloe vera? Well, we all know
what aloe plants look like. You can grow your own and create your own sunburn ointment.
It’s comforting to know what we put into our bodies when we eat, and it’s also comforting to
know what we’re putting onto our skin, too.
4.) They Reduce Synthetic Chemical Exposure
One unavoidable truth is that synthetic skincare products contain chemicals and compounds
most not often found in nature, and those chemicals are being applied to the largest organ of
the body. This same organ will definitely absorb at least some percentage of those chemicals.
Recent findings from a 2022 report from Zero Mercury Group showed dangerously high
levels of mercury found in some skin creams sold online. It’s our opinion that if we need to
decide between constant chemical exposure on a daily basis or exposure to compounds that
are found in nature from responsibly using natural products, we’ll choose the latter.
Some natural ingredients can be irritating and even harmful if applied too frequently or
in high concentrations.
It’s best to get some guidance in regards to natural ingredients you plan to use in any
homemade recipes and formulations to ensure you’re not using high concentrations of any
natural compound. This is especially important for things like essential oils. If we are talking
about olive oil or aloe vera, it’s not a problem.
Essential oils are already in a highly concentrated form, so use caution. Additionally, it’s also
important to be aware of things such as photosensitive essential oils that can help to increase
the likelihood of sunburn and skin damage from the sun. Do your research and be aware of
which ingredients are more concentrated, how to use them, and the best practices for using
them safely.
Tips for How to Make the Switch to “Clean Beauty”:
1. Look for “natural” or “organic”. Clean beauty products typically contain fewer harmful
chemicals and more natural ingredients.
2. Evaluate your current skincare routine. Are you using products that are laden with
sulfates, parabens, and other harsh chemicals? Switch to brands that use cleaner ingredients
instead.
3. Choose natural skin-care products that won’t clog pores or cause breakouts. Using the
wrong natural ingredients can make your transition to clean beauty difficult. Non-
cosmogenic oils vs. comedogenic oils are important considerations in this regard.
4. Synthetic fragrances and dyes should be avoided. If the fragrance or dye doesn’t sound
like it’s plant-based, or if you can’t pronounce it, it’s most likely not natural.
5. Avoid using products that contain alcohol and harsh peroxides. These harsh
ingredients can cause the skin to become too dry, peel, or even become damaged.
6. Avoid parabens, phthalates, sulfates, petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, and

other chemicals. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), 80% of
cosmetics may contain one of more than two dozen impurities that are linked to cancer and
other potential health concerns.
7. Develop the habit of always reading the labels when purchasing skincare products. Even
better, you can make homemade skincare products to know exactly what you’re putting on
your skin.
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Why Natural Skincare is Better

Reasons to Switch: The Benefits of Natural Skincare Products

1.) They’re Better for the Environment

2.) They’re More Gentle

4.) They Reduce Synthetic Chemical Exposure

Tips for How to Make the Switch to “Clean Beauty”:

6. Avoid parabens, phthalates, sulfates, petrochemicals, synthetic preservatives, and

Diet and Skin Health

Exercise and Skin Health

Stress and Skin Health

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