| Did you know that the skin is the largest organ in our | | | | Some notable examples are Czech Beer |
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| natural skin care industry has flourished in recent | | | | “beer spa”, and Mondavi, a Californian wine |
| years. Before choosing a skin care product | | | | making company which has created a skin care range |
| however, you would be well advised to heed some | | | | based on the antioxidant properties of wine. |
| of the tips in this report. | | | | 1. Recent studies in Canada conducted on baby skin |
| It may seem obvious, but before buying a skin care | | | | care products found that they can result in skin |
| product you should always take extra care to check | | | | damage. The application of certain products can |
| the contents, the ingredients and the chemicals that | | | | damage the skin of adults too as they are loaded |
| are contained within. Some of the chemical | | | | with toxins. There is nothing like natural skin care |
| ingredients in non-natural skin care products can lead | | | | products when used for skin rejuvenation, and for |
| to rough skin and potentially damage and blemish the | | | | slowing down the aging process by firming up the |
| area on which they are applied. To protect your skin | | | | skin. The dermis will almost invariably become more |
| from damage, read product reviews written by real | | | | moist, the pigmentation is affected positively and the |
| users whenever they are available. | | | | cutaneous layer is much improved. |
| Some interesting facts about natural skin care | | | | 1. The ancient Egyptians used food for skin care, and |
| products: | | | | so can you. Apply protein rich egg whites or a |
| 1. In recent years there has been a 39% growth in | | | | mixture of honey, oat, and rice powder. Skin tends |
| the natural skin care industry. Even though there are | | | | to sag with age and the more natural products we |
| many natural products on the market, many contain | | | | use either applied on the skin or within our diet the |
| chemicals as well as toxins that can do damage when | | | | more rejuvenated our skin will become. To maintain |
| used for a prolonged period. According to the FDA | | | | skin glow we need to include fruits, vegetables, |
| the term “natural” has no meaning and all | | | | water and juice in our daily diet. |
| ingredients are in fact “chemicals”. This is | | | | 1. Many people in the US and other western countries |
| why you should use common sense when reading | | | | are opting for an organic lifestyle that is bound to |
| the labels on skin care products and not fall hook, line | | | | impact on their skin and pores positively. In |
| and sinker for clever advertising used by the large | | | | formulating a skin care product, manufacturers are |
| cosmetic firms. | | | | not regulated by any clear guidelines. This lack of |
| 1. Skin pores are entry points for various pollutants | | | | regulation has also enabled the manufacturers of skin |
| that are present in the environment. | | | | cream and lotions to market ingredients that are not |
| 1. The chance of damage to their skin has made | | | | banned but arguably harmful. |
| nearly 83% of American consumers opt for natural | | | | 1. Certain toxins and chemicals remain in the |
| skin care products rather than those that are loaded | | | | skin’s fatty tissue long after their use and cause |
| with chemicals, according to a recent survey. This has | | | | damage to the dermis. They accumulate and with |
| made the industry source more natural ingredients | | | | time can even cause skin cancer. Keep vigilant and |
| for cosmetic products and cosmetic companies are | | | | follow the skin care guide within this article to ensure |
| now a very large consumer of edible ingredients. | | | | that your beauty and health are maintained. |