Holistic Skin Care Advice |
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First, let’s look at what is meant by ‘natural’ skin care. Natural skin care uses naturally derived, botanical ingredients existing in or formed by nature. Natural skincare products are manufactured, without the use of synthetic chemicals, in such a way as to preserve the integrity of the ingredients. Keep this definition in mind, as some manufacturers use the term ‘natural’ rather loosely.
Skin is the body’s first line of defense against dehydration, infection, injury and temperature extremes. It is now known that the skin absorbs far more of what we put on our bodies than previously thought. In fact, up to 60% of what we put on our skin may be absorbed into the bloodstream. There are huge numbers of synthetic chemicals which may be absorbed through the skin by the topical application of personal care products. The condition of the skin’s structure, and damage caused by abrasion or chemical irritation, further increase the degree by which chemicals can be absorbed. Natural and organic skincare products contain none of the potentially harmful synthetic ingredients used by most major cosmetic companies. By choosing your skin care products more carefully, you can exercise more control over what goes into your own body.
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Natural skin care has a deep, rich history; natural ingredients have been used for centuries to care for the skin. For example, olive oil, eggs, and milk were known to be used by the ancient Egyptians in their natural skin care treatments. Today people use natural and organic skin care solutions for their skin as well. Combinations of natural ingredients can be tailored for specific skin types (dry, sensitive, oily etc.) or skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis etc.). Using natural ingredients carries on a well-established, traditional way of caring for your body.
Natural skincare also includes a holistic approach to your health. The food you eat, what you drink, the air you breathe affects your health, including the health of your skin. The move towards a healthier lifestyle is being embraced by more people, choosing food made from fresh, organic, natural ingredients. These same health conscious people are coming to realise that the mass produced cosmetics, deodorants and shampoos they use daily contain ingredients which may be harmful to their health. In addition to your health, the environment benefits from the use of organic methods, too. Fewer pesticides enter our water supply when food and plants are organically grown.