Green Skin Care Blog

Natural skin care products are more prominent and popular every day, and as a result, people want to know more about exactly what’s in these products they’re using. Synthetic colors, phthalates, parabens and talc are a few of the things people are concerned over. Talc has seen some controversy before, but natural skin care products only use cosmetic grade products, which are completely safe.

As your largest organ is your skin, this allows anything you use on it to be easily transmitted into your blood, from shampoo and cosmetics to lotions. There is no safety research of cosmetics that the US Government requires, so many of them may be made of products that are known to cause illnesses like reproductive problems and cancer.

Talc has been historically associated with asbestos, which is found in some deposits of talc. Certain companies have used a low grade of talc which contained asbestos – a substance known to cause cancer. The US Government required certification and testing as of 1972, to guarantee that all talc used in cosmetics is free from asbestos.

The University of Florida reported in 2007 that talc can also retard cancerous growths, such as metastatic lung tumors, by cutting off blood flow to them.

The European Respiratory Journal published this study, which also revealed that talc can help cells produce endostatin, which is a hormone known to cure cancerous growth. Researchers now consider talc to be a crucial new element in the fight against cancer, especially against cancers that were previously considered deadly.

Talc is obtained by mining talc rocks, and then processing them through crushing and milling them into a powder form. People who mine talc for a living also show absolutely no signs of more frequent lung cancer than people in any other line of work.

The familiar powder that comes from this process is fine, soft and slippery. It can be used for many purposes, including antacids and makeup. Talc’s physical properties are used for skin care because of its texture, slip, skin adhesion, stability, and ability to resist water.

While talc has been proven time and time again to be safe to use on the skin, cosmetics might also include elements that can seriously harm your health. By using only natural and organic cosmetics and skin products, you’ll know that they contain only safe ingredients for your body.

Many people start searching for natural skin care tips during the colder winter months when their skin is suffering from dehydration due to cold weather and a decrease in humidity, which provides moisture in the air. Symptoms of dry skin include itchiness, flakiness, and scaling, a condition in which the outer layer of skin begins to peel. Bathing too much and using harsh soaps will both cause and worsen dry skin issues. Fortunately, lots of helpful natural skin care tips can be used to remedy dry skin. The following are some natural skin care tips that are sure to be a benefit to you in the prevention and cure of dry skin.

• Dry skin is not caused by a lack of oil but a lack of water in the skin. For this reason, you should always apply a moisturizer after bathing to help retain the natural moisture in your skin.
• Especially during the winter months, it is advisable to make use of a humidifier at home and at work to aid in your natural skin care regimen. For simple itchy skin, apply some cool compresses; this will help to soothe the itch without chemicals.
• A diet rich in the right kinds of fatty acids can go a long way toward preventing dry skin. High fiber foods like dried fruit, raw seeds and nuts, figs, and dates are recommended as snacks to boost your skin’s health.
• Body cleansers and moisturizers containing coconut oil work well to help prevent the early signs of wrinkles that many people with dry skin tend to experience.
• For normal to dry skin, use a natural cream moisturizer every day. If you have sensitive skin, try to use a moisturizer that does not contain lanolin or any strong scents.
• Skin can become dry and irritated from shampoos that strip your scalp of its natural oils through the use of chemicals. Avoid rubbing and scratching your scalp when it itches, as this can make the situation worse by causing tiny wounds that can become infected. One of the best things you can do to maintain natural skin care is to switch to a shampoo containing no harsh chemicals. Tea tree oil is a powerful anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory agent; look for a shampoo containing this ingredient and you will drastically reduce your chances of infection.
• Open your facial pores by using warm water; then cover your face with a thin layer of honey. After about twenty minutes rinse the honey off with warm water first, switching to cooler water. Very inexpensive to use, a once a week honey facial will help your skin look and feel wonderful.

Following these natural skin care tips, you will soon notice your skin radiating with health and beauty.

It is hard not to take notice of the growing popularity of organic products. What the term organic means is that during the growth of the product, or ingredients in the product, no chemicals were used. Because of this, it is generally believed that the most body-friendly option is to use organic products. Why, then, do we not grow exclusively organic products? The answer here is that large-scale cultivation can only be accomplished through the use of chemicals. Organic growing must be undertaken on a much smaller scale. As you know, organic ingredients such as fruits and vegetables are used in the making of organic products.

This presents us with the obvious question: how do I figure out which cosmetic skin care products are truly organic when I am shopping? Take one look at the labels on most cosmetic products and you will find you cannot pronounce many of the ingredients. This stems from the use of chemical ingredients in addition to a few organic elements. You have probably already experienced this if you have ever looked at the label on a container of juice. The same factors come into play when a bottle of juice is not specifically noted as being “100% fruit juice.”

If you read the labels from top to bottom, you will recognize a decrease in the concentration of ingredients. Try to choose products that are made of ingredients with which you are familiar–or at the very least can pronounce. If you see names of strange ingredients, make a note of them and do a little quick research on the internet.

You may be asking yourself, “Why should I go to the trouble to buy these organic products?”

The simple answer is that these skin care products are least likely to negatively effect your health, and will actually improve the condition of your skin in a natural way. Many products are available to cleanse, hydrate, moisturize, exfoliate, and generally nourish your skin; if you have never noticed the variety, take a look next time you are shopping.

Many people find that after using these organic products their skin feels more relaxed and refreshed than when they use chemically-based products. Another perk is the simple fragrance of organic products, which are not infused with overpowering scents. Revitalizing your body and mind has never been easier, and your new attitude is sure to have people around you wondering why you look and feel so wonderful!

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