In its natural healthy state your skin is made to protect you. When doing its job properly, it’s great at defending your body from external harmful elements while keeping itself in good repair. Sometimes, though, the skin has trouble keeping up with all the irritants and stress that come along with the average day. Man-made chemicals, from laundry detergents to car exhaust, can contribute to weakening the skin’s ability to function at its best.
Now, believe me, I’m not about to stop washing my clothes or driving my car, but I’m not going to turn to more man-made chemicals to help keep my skin healthy either. The skincare market today abounds with products labeled “organic”, “green”, or “all natural”, and yet even among these products you can find plenty that are loaded with unnecessary chemicals and harsh additives.
But not to worry! Mother Nature’s got us covered. There are plenty products featuring ingredients that are one hundred percent natural, come with no side effects, and offer fantastic benefit for your skin.
The most important rule is to look for products without artificial colors, fragrances or coal tar dyes (like FDC red, blue, etc.). These colors are only included in cosmetics for marketing purposes and really should not be used on your skin.
- Here are a few natural ingredients that will help bring your skin back into balance:There are several Pure Essential Oils that work beautifully in skin care products. Not only are they natural and smell wonderful, many are beneficial for the skin. Lavender (by far the best all around for skincare), Clary Sage (anti-aging, skin regenerating) Sandalwood (healing, moisturizing and soothing) and Tea Tree (works well with oily, acne prone skin) are some of the best to look for in skincare products.
o Firming Tonic Facial Mist
o Balancing Tonic Facial Mist
- Shea Butter is a natural emollient rich in fatty acids, vitamin A and E. It helps heal, soothe and protect and is great for treating dry, rough skin, scars and reducing inflammation. Great for body care products.
- Co-Enzyme Q-10 is one of the most potent antioxidants available for topical use and is vitally important for cell functioning: it plays a major role in the production of energy in the cells
o Kinetin Cellular Renewal Serum
- Polygonum Cuspidatum Root (Mexican Bamboo) – A natural and powerful source of Resveratrol – which helps to repair and prevent signs of aging skin
o Renovage Cellular Eye Repair
- Jojoba Oil is a great all around natural, nourishing oil. Its chemical structure is the most similar to the skin's natural sebum, so this is an excellent oil for normal and normal/oily skin types because it works to naturalize sebum production.
o Kinetin Cellular Renewal Serum
We’ve all gotten drawn into buying things we don’t need. When shopping for skincare products, though, this can be a real problem! Don’t pay for artificial ingredients that aren’t going to treat your skin nicely – most often the best things for your skin are simple and natural.
Mother Nature knew what she was doing when she gave you your skin. Make sure she’s a part of your skincare regimen and you’ll always have a healthy glow!
Always,
-Francine