Benefits of Organic Personal Skin Care Products

Benefits of Organic Personal Skin Care Products

Did you know that the average woman applies more than 200 chemicals to her skin by using her skin care products in one day? Did you know that 60% of these chemicals are further absorbed into your bloodstream? These are two of the main reasons that organic skincare is one of the fastest growing areas of the beauty industry today. The more we learn about the bitter side effects of unhealthy skin care, the more quickly we will seek out other options.   

The skin is the largest organ of the body. From your eyelids to the soles of your feet, your skin takes up approximately 16% of your actual body weight. It is very important to start as early as possible with a good, healthy skin care regimen so that you may avoid some of the unfortunate side affects of aging and disease.   

As I have mentioned many times, one of my favorite quotes is, “You should never put anything on your skin that you would not put in your mouth.” Whoever said this really hit the nail on the head.    

Organic skin care products are made with ingredients that have not been subject to toxic chemicals.  They contain no unnatural preservatives or parabens, nor are animals allowed to be tested or harmed in any way in the production and consumption of these products.   

If you are using non-organic skin care products it is important to note the effects the toxic chemicals also have on your hormones. It has been proven that the increase in paraben use is directly correlated to an increased risk of breast cancer. So check out the back of your container and if any or most of the ingredients include butyl-, ethyl-, methyl- and propyl-, which are the four main parabens, then each time you put it onto your skin you increase your risks of disrupting the natural state of your hormones.   

Lately there's been quite a buzz about deodorants and anti-perspirants especially for women since a few studies in recent years have shown that chemicals (parabens, aluminum-chloride) enter the bloodstream and because of the proximity to the breast tend to gather there. Although there is no established link between breast cancer and the use of deodorants, it would be best to look for chemical-free options. Among these are all-natural or aluminum-free deodorants which are becoming increasingly mainstream.

Doing the research on the benefits of organic skin care really answers the question of why one should use organic skin care products, and replaces it with why wouldn't one use organic skin care products? Most people comment immediately on the difference in the look and feel of their skin after switching to organic skin care. Using organic facial crème can make a huge difference.  The mere fact that your skin is able to breathe the way that nature intended is justification enough for using organic skin care products.    

So, take the time to replace your current skin care products with organic counterparts.  Your skin will thank you.