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

Natural Skin Care vs. Science - Can they come together for good?

When it comes to skin care products, you will find that a lot of people are very particular about using only natural skin care products. They treat all the synthetic products as harmful to the skin.

So, are natural skin care products the answer to all of our problems? Can a natural product use the science of synthetic products? Does a natural product have to be 100% natural or can it mix with the best of science?

Different people have different answers to these questions. However, the reality is that due to presence of synthetic preservatives, it's really tough to find a natural skin care product that is 100% natural. There are natural skin care products that have natural preservatives, but their cost might be detrimental. Moreover, such natural skin products have a shorter shelf life and hence are not preferred by the manufacturers of natural skin care products.

The process for application/use of the natural skin care product. A good natural skin care product (in fact any product) can seem useless if not used in the proper way.

Use of organic fruits and vegetables is also popular as a natural skin care procedure. Some essential oils, herbal oils, are useful too and are known for their moisturizing and antiseptic properties

However, using a natural skin care product does not mean that you can exercise carelessness with other aspects of skin care. Natural skin care products should be used like supplements to the following 'essential' recommendations: healthy eating habits (avoiding oily food), regular exercise, drinking a lot of water (8 glasses everyday), and cleanliness. 

Another route many have embarked is making your own products, by using the recipes that are readily available on the internet and in the books at book stores.  Just remember to do your research and to use good technique.  You will not master making your own products overnight.  It takes lots of practice and patience. You will need to learn how to make emulsions, how to handle your ingredients, and you must be more than sanitary to the point of sterile. 

A glowing and healthy skin is an asset. Skin is not all about beauty but also health. So, skin care treatment should be treated with all seriousness.  We will talk more about these natural skin care, organic skin care and skin treatment in the days and weeks to come.

Please let us know if you have questions or topics you would like to know more about.  You can contact us at contact.morgansboutique@gmail.com or leave us a comment below.  We love your comments.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth @ Morgan’s Boutique

www.morgans-boutique.com

Part 3 - Ingredient Glossary for Natural and Organic Products

Ok, lets talk about more ingredients.  I hope you are seeing some of the ingredients you may have been wondering about and a bunch more you did know about.  Nature truly is a wonderful thing.

Menthol:  Derived from peppermint; antiseptic, cooling, soothing, and refreshing.

Nettle extract:  From the nettle plant, this botanical is naturally cleansing and stimulating to the hair and scalp.

Neroli Essential Oil:  Extracted from the flavors of the bitter orange tree;  soothes, calms and rejuvenates; wonderful for all skin types.

Nonfat Milk:  Real milk soothes and moisturizes with nourishing proteins.

Oat Betaglucan Extract:  Derived from oats: this extract is an effective moisturizer for dry and mature skin.

Oat Floor:  Absorbs excess oil without stripping; gentle exfoliant; soothes inflammation.

Orange Blossom Essential Oil:  A refreshing, smooth blend of orange, mandarin, lemon, petitgrain, rosemary and neroli natural essential oils that creates a fresh picked fruity-floral aroma to uplift spirits and soothe skin.

Panthenol (Vit B-5):  Easily absorbed by hair shaft to condition, moisturize and add shine.  Also great for soothing skin inflammations and hydrating dry, irritated skin.

Papaya Extract & Papaya Leaf Powders:  An effective gentle exfoliant that gently dissolves dead skin cells to leave a fresh, renewed complexion.  Prepares skin to accept moisturization.

Pecan Oil:  Expeller pressed from Southwestern U.S. pecans; a great lightweight, yet emollient massage and body oil.

Peppermint Natural Essential Oil:  The pure natural aromatic oil cools and refreshes the skin, while boosting and stimulating the spirit.

Pomegranate Extract:  Paced with nature's most potent anti-oxidants, plus amazing calming and toning powers, these crimson seeds defend the skin against the ravages of our harsh environment.

Rose Essential Oil:  Extracted from the rose petals, a traditional, time-tested skin moisturizer, toner and soother.

Rose Geranium Essential Oil:  This highly effective essential oil is both calming and balancing to the skin, and has long been used to rejuvenate dry, depleted and mature skin.

Rosemary Essential Oil:  Aromatic, rejuvenating

Salicylic Acid:  Very effective over long-term use, this beta hydroxy acid works wonders to gently exfoliate and dissolve dead skin cells to reveal fresh, smooth and soft skin.

More in our next article.  See ya soon.  Visit us at www.morgans-boutique.com.