What to look for in natural skincare lines
I don’t know about you, but when looking at natural skincare lines, my first priority is finding one that works. The demand for more and more natural products has made the natural cosmetics industry explode overnight.
What this means for us consumers is that we have to wade through a ton of information to find out what really works and what is being marketed as the next skincare revolution.
Quality natural skin care lines cover these 3 areas of skin health:
- Prevention of collagen loss.
- collagen stimulation
- Hydration
You can easily affect these areas of skin health with natural products that contain the right ingredients. There is also a list of ingredients that are NOT natural and should not be included in any line of natural skin care products.
Do not use any product that contains mineral oil or parabens.
Mineral oil is a petroleum-based ingredient that clogs pores and, over time, creates a barrier that prevents skin from breathing. This disrupts the natural elimination of toxins in your skin and causes blemishes.
Any product that claims to be natural cannot contain parabens. Paraben is an artificial preservative that has been found in breast cancer tumors. While no studies have yet conclusively connected paraben to breast cancer, doctors are beginning to question the safety of this product.
With natural alternatives so readily available, why risk using a product with parabens?
The best natural skincare lines will use natural, plant-based ingredients. These are some of the most effective natural ingredients for your skin.
- Avocado oil
- macadamia nut oil
- shea butter
- Phytessence Wakame (Japanese Seaweed)
- Fish oil (omega 3 fatty acid)
- Cynergy TK – contains Functional Keratin
These ingredients work with your skin’s natural functions to create a healthy glow and help prevent signs of aging.
So what is left for you to do? Take this information and start reading the labels on your natural skincare lines to ensure you’re getting a natural product that will actually work. You’ll look great and feel better knowing you’re using natural products.