Natural and Organic Skin Care
In a recent survey, conducted by Health, eighty three percent of responding consumers indicated that they would rather use all natural body products. The skin care industry is responding to this demand. The natural and organic skin care product sector has seen a growth of thirty nine percent over the last year. Some of these products may claim to be all-natural, while still containing a slew of chemicals and toxins. Here's what you need to know about natural skin care and how to determine if the product you are using is free of harmful chemicals.
Natural Skin Care
By Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP, CH
You work hard to eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. You know that organic foods can help you avoid ingesting nasty hormones and chemicals but did you know that these toxins are creeping into your system in other ways? Your moisturizers, eye creams and makeup may seem harmless, but check out the labels and you'll find a laundry list of tongue-twisting ingredients, many of which could be hazardous to your health.
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Botanical Secrets to Cleanse, Moisturize, and Protect Five Different Skin Types
By Julia Thompson
We have all encountered challenges when it comes to finding the ideal form of facial care. Blemishes, dry patches, wrinkles and more can leave us wondering which way to turn for expert assistance, especially when facing more than one of these issues concurrently. Skin care can be divided into several categories, including...
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7 Ways to Glowing Skin with Natural Botanical Skin Care
By Julia Thompson
Natural products are making a big impression in cosmetics and personal care as consumers are becoming increasingly aware and educated when it comes to pursuing healthier lifestyles. Looking your best is an essential part of feeling great and functioning at your highest level, so it's only natural that botanical body care is becoming mainstream, allowing nature to work for you and your skin.
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Go Botanical - Toxin-Free Skin Care
By Julia Thompson
There are many reasons behind the growing popularity of natural and organic skin care products today. As with organic foods, people are becoming more aware of and concerned about the toxins and artificial ingredients we introduce into our bodies on a daily basis, and the same is true of products we use on our skin. Materials absorbed into the skin and bloodstream can accumulate in various organs and lead to chronic health difficulties, so it would benefit us all to begin reading product labels a little more closely in order to make informed decisions about our health and well-being.
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Natural Skin Care Products
By Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP, CH
How can you tell when a product that claims to be natural, really is? You might try reading the label, but unless you are a chemist, this may get a little confusing. Ingredients in skin care and beauty products are listed by their chemical names. An all-natural product should stand out from the rest because it should contain more easily recognizable ingredients. But, if you want to be sure, you should carefully scrutinize the label and research any ingredients that you are unsure about. Here are a few in particular to avoid...
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Organic Skin Care
By Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP, CH
The term organic is commonly used in reference to foods and other consumer products that are considered healthy, non-toxic and all-natural. Organic skin care products have become very popular lately as many people are looking to avoid the harmful toxins found in most traditional products. But what does the term "organic" really mean? What assurance can you have that the products you choose are truly "organic?" Let's talk a bit about the standards of organic skin care products, and learn how to know if a product meets these standards.
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Holistic Skin Care
By Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP, CH
Our bodies have a wonderful way of healing and restoring themselves, and our largest organ, the skin, is an excellent example of this. The same building blocks that nourish the overall body specifically work within the skin to aid in new cell growth, damage control, and protection against toxins and pollutants. Many skin care products seek to conceal rather than heal imperfections and blemishes. Holistic skin care takes a different approach. Holistic products work with the body's innate ability to heal and beautify itself.
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