The vast majority of us use toiletries and cosmetics for personal care, hygiene or beautification throughout our lives. Starting with creams for erythema, bubble baths, shampoos, oils and talc as a baby; perfumes, dyes and hair products, aftershave lotions, creams, lotions, deodorants, bubble baths, shower gels, etc. from our teenagers to our last years.
Unfortunately, many of these skin, hair, bath and body products contain synthetic chemicals, which can be toxic and harmful to our health. There is evidence suggesting that some consistent synthetic chemicals can cause varying degrees of skin damage from allergic hormone imbalances, disorders, immune system and nervous system, including cancer and fetal growth reactions.
Since the skin is an absorbent organ, that is, it has the capacity to absorb what we put in it, it is very important that we use products that do not harm our health. It would be wise to raise awareness about hazardous ingredients and read product labels before buying them.
As more and more people become aware of the safety issues associated with popular toiletries and cosmetics, the demand for natural products is increasing. I mean natural finished products derived from natural ingredients (which are also classified as chemical, natural) as shea butter, coconut oil, sweet almond oil, plant extracts, essential oils, etc. . They are not artificial or synthetic. . This trend is also related to a broader problem of toxicity in our food, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the various diseases it can cause.
Just to provide a balanced view, the issue of safety and toxicity is always present even with natural ingredients. Some may cause allergic reactions, others are safe to use, but in limited quantities and others are simply not safe to use at all. There is also a risk of contamination as impurities from pesticides, insecticides and air and water pollution enter the ingredients as they develop in the wild.
Methods of extraction, distillation or refining of ingredients such as oils, shortenings, essential oils, etc. They can also affect the purity and potency of the ingredients. For this reason, it is important to buy your products from a manufacturer or supplier who uses quality ingredients. Organic, unrefined or cold pressings are the purest and most powerful. If you are unsure and can not find the information on the label, ask the manufacturer or supplier. Any respectable company with a strong ethic will be ready to reveal this information.
Despite the safety concerns regarding natural products, they are still my preference. Natural products have many powerful therapeutic properties for the skin and body. Some ingredients are even holistic because they have a therapeutic effect on the person as a whole, body, mind and emotions. A good example of this is the essential oils, natural extracts of various species of fauna and flora, such as Lavanda, Rosa, Manzanilla.
On a personal level, there is something very special and nutritious in the creation and use of natural products for skin, bath and body care. For me, they help to establish a closer connection between me and Mother Earth, which can easily be lost by living in a hustle and bustle around the center of the city.
The properties of ingredients commonly used in natural products for skin, bath and body care
Excellent cocoa butter for very dry, dehydrated and chapped skin as it moisturizes, softens and protects. It is a natural source of vitamin E that has many benefits for the skin. It is often recommended for skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. It helps protect sensitive skin from external elements by providing a moisture retention barrier to the environment. Cocoa butter has a long tradition of use by pregnant women to help prevent stretch marks and reduce their appearance.
Evening primrose oil When applied externally, it is an exceptionally nutritious oil for dry, aged or chapped skin. Its high GLA makes it valuable for the proper functioning of body tissues and can help conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, fine lines and wrinkles. Taken internally, it helps against arthritis, asthma, breast tenderness, depression, eczema, high blood pressure, overweight and PMS.
Rose Essential Oil and PMS VPM, menopausal problems, depression, toning the whole system, stress, aphrodisiac, acne, decongesting tissues, bactericidal, regulates all female reproductive organs, frigidity, impotence, l Infertility, uterine disorders, stress, postnatal depression, tonic for many organs, ideal for dry, sensitive and mature skin. Excellent for sensitive and mature / aging skin and gentle enough for babies and small children.
The Unscented regulates the nervous system, pain, rheumatism, fainting, palpitations, stress and fatigue, depression, very antiseptic, cough and cold, high blood pressure, allergies, burns, bites insects, cuts, bruises, insomnia, eczema, acne, regulates the scanty periods, regulator, asthma, bronchitis, epilepsy, flatulence, dermatitis, diarrhea, headaches, hysteria, flu, migraine, stress, promotes healing, helps heal tissue, antibiotics, reduces labor pain, diuretic, sore throat, general tonic.
Honey is a natural moisturizer, which means it has the ability to attract and retain moisture. Its natural moisturizing properties make it ideal for use in moisturizing products. It is also suitable for sensitive skin products. Studies have also revealed that honey has important natural antioxidant properties. Antioxidants play a role in protecting the skin against damage caused by UV rays and skin rejuvenation. It is also antimicrobial (prevents the growth of certain bacteria) and, therefore, is useful for minor acne or infected areas of the skin.
Aloe vera is a powerful hydrating ingredient, refreshing and soothing, often used in after sun products. Contains a complex of vitamin B, folic acid, vitamin C and carotene (a precursor of vitamin A)
Shea butter It is extracted from the nut of the shea tree and, like cocoa butter, has been used in Africa for the natural care of the skin and hair for many centuries. Useful for many skin diseases: dry, dehydrated and mature skin is deep hydration and can help maintain skin elasticity, useful for cracked or cracked skin, it helps dry eczema and psoriasis skin as it is healing and soothing, excellent for damaged skin (including stretch marks, a good ingredient for pregnant belly balms) and protects the skin from external elements, excellent for rehydrating the skin after prolonged exposure under the sun.
White kaolin (clay) is mainly used for sensitive skin. Rich in minerals. A soft, less absorbent clay that cleans and brightens the skin effectively. Softens and tones Particularly useful for sensitive, dry and mature skin
Calendula can be found in products such as herbal extract or as an oil infusion. Good for all skin types, especially eczema, psoriasis, split, dry or damaged skin. It is also helpful to balance the excessive production of oil in the skin, to treat wounds, scars, burns, inflammation and other injuries, as it helps regenerate tissue. Jojoba oil nourishes the skin and softens inflamed skin, psoriasis, eczema, any kind of dermatitis. It can help control acne and oily skin or scalp because excess sebum actually dissolves in jojoba.
For more information on ingredients and product safety, visit Safe Cosmetics. They have an extensive and ever-growing database of known ingredients and products whose safety rating has been rated on a scale of 0 from low to high risk.
May 18, 2018
