Chemicals found in beauty products can be damaging throughout their entire life cycle, from the way they are produced and used by consumers, to the methods of their disposal and their negative impact on the environment.
The Hidden Toxicity of Most Beauty Products
Buying skin care products can be tricky these days, with so many different options available and endless, hard-to-pronounce ingredient lists on every face wash, lotion and scrub package. When looking for skin care products, follow the same rules that you follow for a healthy diet: hunt for unprocessed ingredients, without any harsh chemicals or anything artificial.
Here are a few important facts about store-bought beauty products
- The regulation of cosmetic and personal-care products are limited
- Most store-bought skin care ingredient labels are completely confusing
- The majority of skin care and beauty products, including cleaners, lotions and scrubs, use inorganic compounds and petroleum-based gels as their foundation
- Putting chemicals on your body will limit your skin’s natural healing processes
- It is also better for the environment and you to make your own homemade scrubs and lotions
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The 13 Top Ingredients for Natural Skin Care
Start making over your beauty routine by trying these 13 natural skin care products:
1. Coconut Oil
2. Tea Tree Oil
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
4. Raw Honey
5. Sea Salt
6. Avocado
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7. Lemon Essential Oil
8. Argan Oil
9. Aloe Vera
10. Jojoba Oil
11. Almond Oil
12. Shea Butter
13. Castor Oil
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Drink Plenty of Water
There are many reasons you should drink enough water, including it being one of the best things you can do to take care of your skin. Most experts recommend getting at least eight glasses of plain water every single day, and probably even more if you suffer from dry, troublesome skin. Water makes up about 70 percent of your body, and a very large portion of your skin, too!