| As more people are becoming aware of the | | | | sets which include a shower gel, soap, |
| effect of pesticides and synthetic | | | | shampoo and conditioner, a scrub and cologne. |
| ingredients on our environment and health, | | | | Orange, bergamont and cedar have stimulating |
| more women are interested in using natural | | | | effects and refresh the skin. Many report a |
| skin care products. With the increasing | | | | tingling sensation after using natural citrus |
| demand comes more widely available natural | | | | and cedar products. Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang |
| skin care products which may be | | | | soothes and prevents stress. |
| chemical-free, completely organic, or even | | | | |
| vegan. It is estimated that, during a typical | | | | Natural skin care products are usually made |
| skin care treatment, a woman's skin, hair and | | | | of bases and essential oils. Depending on the |
| nails come in contact with over 100 | | | | product, the base may be a wax or a cream |
| chemicals, many of them harmful to health. In | | | | made of moisturizing oils and plant butters. |
| her lifetime, the average woman will ingest | | | | Unrefined shea butter from Africa is a common |
| around four pounds of lipstick, and lipstick | | | | choice and Tamanu from Madagascar is prized |
| can contain tar, aluminum and many other | | | | for its soothing properties. The best |
| poisonous or carcinogenic substances. | | | | essential oils are expeller pressed, which |
| Therefore, natural skin care products are | | | | means that they are extracted without |
| more in demand these days, as awareness of | | | | chemical solvents. The bases and oils are |
| health increases. | | | | combined to produce skin creams, cleansers, |
| | | | perfumes and lipsticks. |
| Natural skin care products are available in | | | | |
| the following forms: | | | | Skin masks and treatments are in-depth |
| | | | processes and require several types of |
| · Cosmetics | | | | natural skin care products for an entire |
| | | | treatment. Mud masks may contain real, |
| · Shampoos and conditioners | | | | vitamin-rich mud or clay from certain regions |
| | | | of the world known for producing nourishing |
| · Cleansers | | | | products. A mask, which draws out the |
| | | | impurities from the skin and improves |
| · Skin conditioners | | | | circulation, is usually followed by a |
| | | | hydrating spray. Rosewater is often used for |
| · Skin toners and hydrators | | | | this purpose, because of its nourishing and |
| | | | moisturizing properties. The skin is cleansed |
| There are also natural perfumes, moisturizers | | | | using a scrub, made of crushed peach pits or |
| and skin treatments. Natural and organic | | | | another rough material that sloughs off dead |
| cosmetics are free of synthetic dyes and the | | | | cells. Cleansers are used according to one's |
| color can be obtained through plants and | | | | skin type; those with dry skin may use a |
| minerals. They usually have a shorter | | | | cleanser with a fruit such as avocado or |
| shelf-life than conventional cosmetics, and | | | | banana, and those with oily-skin or acne find |
| should be replaced often. Natural cosmetics | | | | tea tree oil cleanser to be quite effective. |
| are available as foundations, lipsticks, | | | | A moisturizer completes the treatment, and is |
| eyeliners and other beautifying products. | | | | made of oils from plants such as cocoa or |
| Many natural cosmetics use animal products | | | | palm that gently add moisture without |
| such as beeswax and lanolin, and vegans, | | | | clogging the pores. |
| those who avoid animal products completely, | | | | |
| should find cosmetics using vegetable oils | | | | One should be careful when purchasing natural |
| such as palm and shea butter. | | | | skin care products. Many conventional skin |
| | | | care products claim to have natural |
| Many of consumers of natural beauty products | | | | ingredients, but this might mean that they |
| enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy along with | | | | use a bit of a plant or an herb, and the |
| cleansing and conditioning their skin and | | | | other 95% of the lotion is made of chemicals. |
| hair. Aromatherapy is the art of affecting | | | | Read the label to ensure that the products |
| one's sense of well-being through the use of | | | | you are using are all-natural, if this is |
| essential oils from flowers and herbs. Some | | | | important to you, and work with a company |
| blends stimulate while others relax. Many | | | | that you trust. |
| natural skin care products are available in | | | | |