People have switched to organic and natural products because, most cosmetic products contain chemicals that produce side effects like irritation, produce dryness, inflammation, etc. Such products available in the market contain ingredients like parabens, petrolatum, alcohol, etc. that cause side effects, and are unhealthy for skin. They work only on the surface of the skin, they cover up the imperfections and moisture the skin requires but, the root problem isn't taken care of.
On the other hand, organic and natural products help retain moisture, clean pores, get deep down the skin layers, stimulating the cells to generate new collagen, elastin and new cells. Organic and natural skin care is taking care of the skin by using natural ingredients such as roots, essential oils, herbs and flowers, combined with naturally occurring carrier agents, surfactants, preservatives, humectants and emulsifiers. Natural skin care products can be defined as those which use botanically sourced ingredients that exist in natural form or are formed by nature, or they are manufactured, keeping in mind, to preserve the wholeness of the ingredients, without the use of synthetic chemicals.
Organic Natural Skin Care Tips
- Make it a habit of reading product labels of any cosmetic product you use. You should know what all it contains and how is that good for your skin.
- Remember the tag 'natural' doesn't mean that it's always natural. The dictionary meaning is "Existing in or formed by nature" whereas according to cosmetic manufacturers it's "Any ingredient derived from natural substance." For example, a phrase such as this will be mentioned on a cosmetic product, "Cocamide-DEA is derived from coconut oil" but, what isn't mentioned is the fact that a synthetic substance called diethanolamine is used in the extraction process which is known to cause cancer.
- Like the definition of the term natural, organic has a definition too, that doesn't actually mean what you think. Look for certified logos that guarantee products wholeness. These products should contain 95% organic ingredients excluding salt and water. Anything that contains carbon is organic. Hence, petrol is organic too. Methylparaben, derived from petrochemicals, is often used as a preservative ion organic skin care products. Now, what is worth considering is the fact that a recent study found traces of methylparaben in breast cancer tumors.
- Milk treatment is very good for treating scars and for moisturizing. Mix 50 grams dried pea powder, lemon juice, little camphor and milk. Apply it on your face and leave for 15 minutes.
- A healthy diet and drinking plenty of water will help you hydrate from inside out.
- Keep toning the skin. Besides cleaning the skin, toners also help in removing remnants of left behind particles and nourishes, cools, and hydrates the skin.
- Avoid intake of excess sugar as it causes premature aging. Also avoid smoking and alcohol.
- Eat nutritive foods.
- Take multivitamins and also food rich in vitamin C.
- Use a sunscreen always.
- Exercise, because while exercising, you sweat that keeps your skin pores open.
