As we work to take care of ourselves one area we focus on is our skin.
There are so many different kinds of products on the market that it takes time to learn about everything that is out there. Plus, we need to consider how they are made, and which products are best for our health. Typically, skin care products are made with additives and chemicals, but in healing and wellness circles natural skin treatments are the most popular.
The skin care industry is largely unregulated, so it is really up to each of us to understand what we are using. The ingredients in the products will absorb into our bodies through our skin and could potentially be harmful if we are not careful.
As it turns out, the majority of skin care products on the market use inorganic compounds mineral oils, petroleum-based gels and chemicals which can include parabens, synthetic coloring, fragrances, toluene, and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or SLS among many others.
Natural skin treatments that are produced commercially are labeled with specific information we can look out for while we shop. The most popular labels include:
Clean, Cruelty-Free, Dermatologist Approved, Fragrance-Free, Gluten-Free, Hypoallergenic, Natural, Non-Comedogenic, Oil-Free, Organic, Paraben-Free, Phthalate-Free, Sulfate-Free, and Vegan.
In addition to the natural product labeling we can also become familiar with the various natural ingredients products have and what they will do for us and our skin. Also, we can choose to make our own. Some common natural ingredients include:
Almond Oil, Aloe Vera, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Amino Acids, and Zinc Oxide, Antioxidants, Apple Cider Vinegar, Argan Oil, Avocado, Azelaic Acid, Beeswax, Biotin, Caffeine, Castor Oil, Ceramides, Charcoal, Coconut Oil, Coenzyme Q10, Copper Peptide, Dimethicone, DMAE, Essential Oils, Glycolic Acid, Green Tea, Herbal Extracts, Honey, Hyaluronic Acid, Jojoba, Keratin, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Mica, Niacinamide, Olive Oil, Panthenol, Peptides, Plant Stem Cells, Probiotics, Raw Honey, Resveratrol, Retinol, Salicylic Acid, Sea Salt, Shea Butter, Squalane Oil, Sulfur, Tea Tree Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and Witch Hazel.
Some types of products include:
Body Lotion, Body Butters, Facial Cleansers, Washes, Scrubs, Serums, Masks, Toners, Oils, Eye Cream, Moisturizer, Lip Balm, and Shave Gels.
If learning more about natural skin treatments is interesting to you feel free to explore some of the information on our site. There are experts who can help you as well.
