Natural Skin Care

Why use Natural Products -
Because beauty is more than skin deep!

 

Over many years, there has been an huge rise in allergies, and the majority of people in the medical profession are asking "Why".

However, also over recent years, advances in the pharmaceutical industry have resulted in skin patches which allow the administration of various medications into the bloodstream through the skin. It makes sense therefore, that unwanted chemicals can also be absorbed into your body through your skin care products, all too often causing an allergic reaction and dermatitis.

Why should I use natural beauty products?

Many of today's beauty products are made up of varying mixtures of synthetically produced chemicals. The skin is the largest organ in your body. Individual ingredients vary in their ability to penetrate the skin, some are absorbed in tiny amounts while some can reach the blood vessels below the skin and be transported around the body. While one product may contain very small amounts of some of these ingredients, it is the cumulative effect of applying various products regularly that causes concern.

Over the past few years there have been certain cosmetic ingredients that have been highlighted in the media due to their links with health scares which has led some people to choosing natural as a safer alternative. In addition people that suffer from sensitive skin or conditions such as eczema or psoriasis report that natural skin care products work better for them as they contain either tiny amounts of synthetic chemicals, or no synthetic chemicals at all.

Parents are increasingly choosing natural products for their babies and children as their bodies are still developing and are more susceptible to chemicals in synthetic products and more likely to develop allergic reactions to ingredients such as fragrances. Others choose natural products because they eat organic food, and want to continue to support the positive benefits environment that their organic choices make.

Many choose natural beauty products simply because they find they work better!

The good news is a growing number of beauty companies are now making natural beauty products so we don't have to compromise on performance in order to become a natural beauty. Already available are gorgeous lotions, luscious balms and shampoo, all packed with natural ingredients and avoiding the use of chemicals linked to health issues.

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No Nasties!

This means no nasties like synthetic fragrances or colours and SLS Free.

The Soil Association (SA) also ban irritating foaming agents like Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, found in most shower gels, bubble baths and shampoos. It foams very well, but it's also a skin irritant and in concentrations of only 2-5% can cause allergic or sensitisation reactions. Any impact these ingredients have on us, are multiplied when used by children as their bodies are still developing and therefore more susceptible to these effects.

Please contact me if you have any further questions.

Susie
The Fair Trade Faerie

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