Sunday, 21 October 2012

What are natural body products and why are they so popular?

Natural skincare is a growing market but what is natural skincare? Natural body products like scrubs, lotions, facial care and lip balms are different than most commercial body care products. Most skincare contains harsh synthetic chemicals like dyes, fragrances and preservatives as well as petroleum. Most are used to preserve the products for a very long shelf life, which means that most times they are not fresh by the time you buy them. Common synthetic ingredients can be unhealthy (links to allergies, asthma, cancer, etc) and cause irritation of sensitive skin. Just as eating fresh food is important to your physical health using fresh products on your skin (your bodies largest organ) is very important too.

What are a few of the ingredients to keep an eye out for? Avoid detergents, parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, petrolatum, dyes, fragrances, and coal tar. Where and how the ingredients of your skincare are derived is also very important. Look for Fair Trade (products made in foreign countries where fair pay and working conditions are established), organic and/or natural ingredients. Organic is important because some farmers use chemicals on their plants to control pests which is then transferred to you the consumer when it is added to products. These chemicals can be very harmful after all they are poisons. However there are many small producers who use organic ingredients that aren’t labeled organic as they can not afford to keep up with USDA changes but on the flip side there are other companies who use the organic label who are not being completely honest with their customers so a little research into the company before you purchase is advised.

Natural body care can have some amazing benefits for your skin. Many spas have been using natural skincare products for years, which has aided in their growing popularity. As people learn of more about the harmful effects chemicals can have on their health and all the great options they have for better skincare this market and product choice will continue to grow.

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