| What's your skincare philosophy? Think for a moment | | | | health effects. |
| about what influenced you to purchase the skincare | | | | One word of caution though, not all skincare |
| products you currently use. For most people television | | | | company's definition for natural ingredients is the same. |
| infomercials or suggestions made by a friend or family | | | | The means we as consumers have to heighten our |
| member, tips the scale in favor of one product over | | | | awareness about ingredients and start paying more |
| another. | | | | than the usual attention to product labels. More details |
| However, when you consider the fact that, the skin is | | | | about that later. |
| the body's largest, and probably most vulnerable organ, | | | | As you become more familiar with the Good, Bad and |
| this certainly warrants, a more through look, at what | | | | the Ugly of skincare ingredients your skincare |
| we put on it. | | | | philosophy will clearly come into view. It starts with a |
| Did you know every time you apply a product to your | | | | few basic rules. |
| skin, some of the active ingredients ultimately make | | | | As a rule of thumb it's recommend you avoid products |
| their way into your blood stream. So you are | | | | that contain the following ingredients. |
| effectively eating them. | | | | - Acrylamide: Found in many hand and face creams. |
| Can you see how this could have a significant impact | | | | Studies suggest it may cause breast tumors. |
| on your overall health? | | | | - Mineral oil: liquid paraffin, paraffin wax, petrolatum - a |
| Many consumers would be shocked to know, many | | | | petroleum by-product that coats the skin to keep in |
| recognizable brands of make-up and skin care | | | | moisture. It clogs the pores, interferes with skin's ability |
| products are laden with ingredients, such as | | | | to eliminate toxins, encouraging acne and other |
| preservatives and toxic chemicals, known to cause a | | | | disorders. Skincare manufacturers use mineral oil |
| wide range of adverse health effects, ranging from | | | | because it's cheap. |
| skin irritation to cancer. | | | | - Triclosan: An anti-bacterial agent, widely used in |
| It understandable then, why many consumers have | | | | skincare products (also used in weed killers). There is |
| become label conscious, and have adopted an all | | | | evidence to suggest triclosan may contribute to |
| natural skincare philosophy. | | | | creating strains of bacteria that are resistant to |
| Defining Your Skincare Philosophy | | | | antibiotics, due to its wide use in skincare products. |
| Simply put, a skincare philosophy, is an outline of | | | | I wish I could tell you this short list was all you needed |
| practical guidelines you should use when selecting | | | | to worry about, unfortunately there's more. You'll find |
| skincare products. Having a method in place eliminates | | | | at excellent resource at the end of this quick read that |
| trial and error buying and ensures you get products | | | | gives you the quick and dirty on good and bad |
| with the most effective ingredients, necessary for | | | | ingredients. |
| creating beautiful, healthy and younger-looking skin, | | | | No longer will your purchase of skincare products be |
| without adverse side-effects. | | | | left to chance. A skincare philosophy helps you buy |
| All natural skincare products fit well within these | | | | with confidence and the peace of mind that your |
| guidelines. These products alleviate concerns about | | | | product ingredients are safe and effective. |
| dangerous ingredients that have proven adverse | | | | |