Natural and Organic Skin Care - Are they really better for your skin?

In this day and age we are becoming more and more obsessed with organic products. Organic food is all the rage, and now organic beauty products are also taking a center stage. So just how good are these products for us? Are they really that much different from ordinary products?

Organic skin care is the safest and ideal products for your family's skin care routine.  Infants and children have exceptionally sensitive skin and taking care in what you put on their skin can help avoid a number of problems down the road.  Many ordinary products contain chemicals such as alcohol and lead.  Alcohol is extremely drying on the skin and it can cause many problems for those with sensitive skin.  So it is easy to see why natural or organic products are becoming very popular.  So you ask what are the benefits of natural and organic products?

Organic products are made from natural ingredients and are often really good for those who need a product that is gentle enough for sensitive skin.  Along these lines they are also good for children and those who are trying to stay away from additives, dyes, preservatives and fragrances.  However, it is important to remember that just because a product uses natural and organic ingredients you should still read the label to make sure you are not allergic to one of the ingredients.  

Speaking of labels: What you see is what you get and it is good to know what you are putting on your skin.  
Although organic products are generally more expensive than ordinary ones, as they mainly use natural ingredients, it is possible to find great natural and organic products at affordable products.  You can even create some of your own products.  

It is important to remember that there is no regulation over the term "organic" in the skin care industry.  Manufacturers can make claims that their products are natural or organic without certification.  To be considered an organic product ingredients must be 70% or over organic.  Whenever you see that a product boasts itself as organic then you should check the ingredient list to confirm the proclamation.

Get familiar with different ingredients used in the different products so you can determine whether the product is natural or made up of man made chemicals.  Do your research and follow your intuitions to determine which product is right for you.  Don't be afraid to ask the questions or ask for samples.

Elizabeth
Morgan's Boutique