Why Should I Use Natural Skincare?
Ever wondered if your skincare routine would benefit from natural or organic skincare products? Have you ever looked at the ingredients in current skincare products and felt concerned about putting that on your skin?
Natural skincare is becoming increasingly popular with consumers. As the public becomes more aware of the ingredients in their skincare treatments and the potential impact it can have to your skin.
Here are some reasons why you should consider switching to natural skincare products.
You Know What Your Skin is Absorbing
According to extensive research from BioMed Organic Skincare, a leading organic cosmetic brand, the average woman puts 500 chemicals on their body every day. This results in the body absorbing nearly 5 lb of chemicals a year. (1)
Shockingly, only 9% of women are aware of the ingredients in their skincare. (2) That means, most women don’t know what chemicals they’re putting on their skin and the potential consequences it might have to their health. These chemicals can be found in your skincare, your makeup and things like sun cream.
Worried? Well, natural skincare steers clear of scary chemicals and unpronounceable ingredients. Brands such as BioMed uses organic ingredients for their products and are laid out in plain English, so you can understand what you’re putting on your skin.
Natural Products are Gentler on Your Skin
Your skin provides a pretty good natural barrier to keep out bacteria. disease and other things you don’t want entering your body. However, it’s not a foolproof defence. Around 60% of anything applied to the skin can be absorbed into the bloodstream. (2)
Studies show that those products we absorb can affect everything from your mood to your immune system.
It is also important to remember that many products use an added fragrance is used to disguise chemical smells. This is yet another chemical to be worried about being absorbed into the skin.
Natural products don’t so this, and you can be sure there’s nothing hidden under a pretty
Natural Skincare Are Better For Sensitive Skin
Many skin care products can irritate and inflame sensitive skin. This could be because of an ingredient you’re not aware of that you could be allergic too.
If you’re prone to allergic reactions, redness, breakouts or irritations, try a natural product. It may be gentler on your skin.
Natural Skincare Contains Antioxidants
Many natural skin care products contain antioxidants which love the skin and has several benefits. These can boost your skin’s health, with no need for free radicals, which can cause skin ageing. Antioxidants help fight anti-ageing by breaking down collagen, which hinders the skin’s natural repair process and can trigger inflammation.
Natural skincare products are becoming more popular with consumers. Using organic ingredients and cruelty-free testing, these brands offer fantastic alternatives to traditional chemically based skincare products.
Biomed's products love the skin and are free from toxins and chemicals. The products are safe and made with natural, organic ingredients. Try their range of skincare and see how much your skin loves you.
This article has been medically approved by Superintendent Pharmacist Shilpa Shailen Karia, MRPharmS. - GPhC Reg No: 2087328
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