There are so many skincare products on the market that it is hard to choose which ones to use. They all claim that they will beautify our skin but only using them will show us if they are right for us, right? Before you try every skincare product on the market, here is a list of chemicals that you should try to avoid in your skincare products.
1. Alcohols"Many skincare products contain alcohols in some form. You may not actually see the word alcohol but ingredients that end in ols are more than likely some type of alcohol. Most alcohols are used as drying agents. They help products to blend into the skin and disappear. Alcohol dries in air. For people with dry skin, alcohols will deplete moisture in the skin and increase the dryness. When found in shampoos, they can strip the hair follicles of essential oils and leave the hair brittle and dry.
2. Parabens"What are these products? It is a chemical that inhibits the growth of bacterial in products like lotions and creams. When we pour or pump lotion from the bottle, our skin may come in contact with the top. It is a potential source of contamination to the product especially if several people use it. Parabens work to stop that, but can cause skin irritations in many users.
3. Scents"Those labels that say Spring fresh or Rain showers entice us to buy that skincare product, but beware. A fragrance is nothing more than a combination of chemicals, any one of which can cause skin irritations in the user. You could end up irritating the skin on your entire body.
4. Phthalates"Look at the ingredient list on your lotions and soaps the next time you are in the store. If you see the word phthalate (pronounced thal-ate), put it back. These chemicals have a poor reputation and if they are harmful to animals.
5. Dyes"We never wonder where the color comes from in our skincare products. It adds flare to the packaging to entice the consumer but it does more than that. Read your labels. Dyes can dry out your skin or cause rashes and other nasty skin irritations for those with sensitive skin or allergies.
Reading labels is important. The more that you know about what you are buying, the less likely you are to purchase a skincare product containing one of these chemicals. Since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesnt regulate skincare products, it is up to us to police them.
Even skin care products that claim to be all-natural are not always what they appear to be. One regulation that skincare manufacturers do have to follow is listing their product ingredients in order on the label according to the percentage of each in the formulation. All natural products that list their natural ingredients at the end are a dead giveaway that they are more chemical than natural. - 14915
1. Alcohols"Many skincare products contain alcohols in some form. You may not actually see the word alcohol but ingredients that end in ols are more than likely some type of alcohol. Most alcohols are used as drying agents. They help products to blend into the skin and disappear. Alcohol dries in air. For people with dry skin, alcohols will deplete moisture in the skin and increase the dryness. When found in shampoos, they can strip the hair follicles of essential oils and leave the hair brittle and dry.
2. Parabens"What are these products? It is a chemical that inhibits the growth of bacterial in products like lotions and creams. When we pour or pump lotion from the bottle, our skin may come in contact with the top. It is a potential source of contamination to the product especially if several people use it. Parabens work to stop that, but can cause skin irritations in many users.
3. Scents"Those labels that say Spring fresh or Rain showers entice us to buy that skincare product, but beware. A fragrance is nothing more than a combination of chemicals, any one of which can cause skin irritations in the user. You could end up irritating the skin on your entire body.
4. Phthalates"Look at the ingredient list on your lotions and soaps the next time you are in the store. If you see the word phthalate (pronounced thal-ate), put it back. These chemicals have a poor reputation and if they are harmful to animals.
5. Dyes"We never wonder where the color comes from in our skincare products. It adds flare to the packaging to entice the consumer but it does more than that. Read your labels. Dyes can dry out your skin or cause rashes and other nasty skin irritations for those with sensitive skin or allergies.
Reading labels is important. The more that you know about what you are buying, the less likely you are to purchase a skincare product containing one of these chemicals. Since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesnt regulate skincare products, it is up to us to police them.
Even skin care products that claim to be all-natural are not always what they appear to be. One regulation that skincare manufacturers do have to follow is listing their product ingredients in order on the label according to the percentage of each in the formulation. All natural products that list their natural ingredients at the end are a dead giveaway that they are more chemical than natural. - 14915
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Choose all-all-natural skin care instead. Marilyn Etzel, President of ME Naturally, LLC is dedicated to providing you with the tips you need to bring out your natural beauty at her Beauty Talk website.
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