Skin is the largest living, breathing organ on your body. Although can be very soft, the skin protects us and holds our body together. The skin is a permeable membrane and allow anything you put on it into your body of which up to 60% can be absorbed into your blood stream. This is why we need to think twice regarding what we put on our skin, and the benefits of using only natural and organic skincare products.
In chapter VI of the 1938 Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act, cosmetics are defined as "articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body ... for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance." Â In this sense, cosmetics can be broadened to include skincare products, makeups, nailcare, teeth care, deodorants etc. This does not however include substances that alter the structure of the body.
In this article, we will be discussing the advantages of using natural and organic skincare products and why it is important for all your skincare products to be natural for your overall health. Many people spend a lot of money and effort to make their appearance look good without wondering if they are actually spending their hard-earned money on the right products or just applying products that will harm them at a long run. If you are one of those people, it’s time for you to give it a thought and spend your money wisely.
Safe and non-allergenic- Natural and organic skincare products do not contain harmful chemicals and are less likely to cause damages to your skin. Studies have shown that non-organic/natural skincare products contain ingredients that can cause hormone imbalance, skin irritation, organ toxicity and skin cancer in a long run.
Effectiveness- Natural and organic skincare products formulated with ingredients given to us by mother earth has been known to be more effective for centuries. These products penetrate deep into the skin where needed and produce visible result without negative effects on the skin. Chemical ingredients provide instant result for example can make your skin brighter in a short while however can cause skin damages over time. Natural and organic skincare products work harmoniously with our skin giving the desired result safely by providing the real nutritional benefits from its ingredients.
Eco-friendly-Â Natural and organic skincare product do not produce harmful effects on our environment because they are given to us by mother earth. Chemical and synthetic skincare products are bad for the environment as they contaminate the soil, air and water. Natural and organic skincare products do not need to be tested on animal in other words they are cruelty free. Cosmetic industry has been backlashed for animal testing for checking the safety of their products for human use, natural and organic skincare products are harmless to the skin therefor do not require animal cruelty.
Value for money- Without doubt, the cost of synthetic and chemical products might look attractive however when you compare the benefits of natural and organic products to the toxic effects of chemical and synthetic products, you will notice that natural and organic skincare products are not expensive. Example preventing premature skin aging; As we age, our skin degenerates naturally. However, premature aging is a sign of problem. Natural and organic skincare products work well with our body helping to prevent premature aging without exposing our skin to substances that can cause harm to our skin unlike the chemical and synthetic products.
Widely used and available alternatives- Sensitive skin can easily be irritated, natural and organic skincare products can be widely used by anyone without causing skin irritation unlike the synthetic skincare products containing harsh chemical ingredients. Natural and organic skincare products are gentler, works well and have different alternatives for different skin concern. So, whether you are targeting wrinkles, spots, dryness or just want a clean fresh skin, natural and organic skincare product is the answer.
As shown above, natural and organic skincare products is the best for both humans and the environment so there should be no hesitant in switching to them if you are not already using them.
Conclusion
We use cosmetic products everyday of our life and great quantity of the products we apply to our skin are absorbed into our blood stream. Natural and organic skincare products have a number of benefits to us humans and to our environment, therefor choosing natural and organic skincare products should be a top priority for anyone that cares about healthy lifestyle and our environment.