| 100% pure skincare cleansers and moisturizers are the | | | | Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients". Some |
| mainstays of holistic skincare routines. But, they are | | | | manufactures list the common names in parenthesis in |
| sometimes difficult to find. The only way to know for | | | | order to help their customers. |
| sure is to become familiar with common ingredients, | | | | Avocado extracts and oils, for example, are often |
| the ones to avoid, as well as the ones to look for. | | | | used in creams and cleansers, because of all of the |
| There are literally thousands to avoid, but most of | | | | nutrients found in them. The skin's health relies on an |
| them fall into specific categories that are relatively | | | | adequate intake of nutrients, which must come from |
| easy to identify. 100% pure skincare solutions do not | | | | our diet, from topically applied creams or both. The |
| contain: | | | | "official" name of avocado is Persea Gratissima. |
| - Petrochemicals, which include ethylene oxide, | | | | The best daily cleansers for holistic skincare regimens |
| polyethylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol, methyl, ethyl, | | | | are those that contain simple natural ingredients. Castile |
| benzophenone, oxybenzone and benzene derivatives | | | | soap, for example, is made from olive oil, rather than |
| - Petrolatum, mineral oil and paraffin, derived from | | | | animal fat. It may cost a little more, but it is better for |
| petroleum byproducts that are prone to contain | | | | your skin's health. |
| cancer-causing contaminants | | | | 100% pure skincare anti-aging solutions are a little more |
| - Fragrance or perfume, could refer to any one or | | | | difficult, but not impossible, to find. By including |
| more of some 4000 different ingredients, many of | | | | ingredients like the antioxidant coenzyme Q10 |
| which are toxic | | | | (ubiquinone), manufacturers are able to provide safe |
| - Artificial preservatives, including parabens | | | | products that will help prevent wrinkles and sun |
| The basic tenet of a holistic skincare regimen is to | | | | damage. In the right concentrations, COQ10 has even |
| apply nothing to the skin that you could not eat. One of | | | | been shown to reverse wrinkles. |
| the ways to find companies that adhere to that kind of | | | | Effective moisturizers have always been important |
| philosophy is to look for manufacturers that have | | | | parts of holistic skincare. Since ancient times, women |
| signed the "Compact for Safe Cosmetics". They abide | | | | have used grape seed (Vitis vinifera), jojoba and olive |
| by regulations created by the European Union, in which | | | | oil to protect against the drying effects of wind and |
| thousands of toxic compounds were banned as | | | | sun. |
| cosmetic ingredients. | | | | Some of today's best moisturizers for the face, hands |
| By comparison, it is more difficult to practice a holistic | | | | and body contain those nourishing oils. They will cost a |
| skincare routine with products manufactured in the US. | | | | little more than the lotions you see in department |
| Only a few very hazardous compounds have been | | | | stores and discount pharmacies, but they are definitely |
| banned. | | | | worth the investment. |
| Identifying safe and 100% pure skincare ingredients can | | | | If you follow the suggestions in this article, you can find |
| sometimes be difficult. Manufacturers are required to | | | | 100% pure skincare solutions. It just takes a little effort. |
| list the ingredients according to the "International | | | | |