The Benefits of Implementing a Natural Skin Care Routine

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Before I dive into why a natural skin care routine is a must, I invite you to take a few minutes to think about the first time you became concerned about your skin’s health and well-being.

Maybe it was during junior high school, when you awoke to find that dreaded first acne breakout.

Or perhaps it was more recently, when you noticed a few wrinkles appear where they weren’t before.

On a more serious note, it may have been after hearing a scary statistic--such as the fact that skin cancer accounts for more than 50% of all cancers combined.

Whenever or whatever it was, we all eventually come to learn that taking care of our skin is incredibly important--after all, it is our body’s largest organ.

However, it’s necessary to keep in mind that skin care goes beyond protecting ourselves from UV rays, oil, and dirt.

Our skin absorbs everything--and I mean everything that it comes in contact with.

Therefore, deciding which products to use in your skin care regimen is key.

Unfortunately, many skin care products on the market can do more damage than good to our naturally beautiful and glowing skin.

In this post I’m going to walk you through the downsides to standard skin care products, and how you can still achieve beautiful, glowing skin using natural products.

The Downsides to Standard Skin Care Products

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Despite the fact that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration exists to protect consumers from harmful chemicals, many products still contain chemicals and artificial ingredients that may have harmful long-term effects.

In fact, Treehugger reports that “more than 1,110 personal-product ingredients have been banned for use in cosmetics in the European Union because of concerns that they may cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive ills.” 

By contrast only 10 are banned here in the U.S.

For example, if you look at the ingredient label on many of the skin care products in the United States, you’ll likely find...

• BHA & BHT: Likely carcinogens and hormone disruptors that have the potential to cause liver damage.
• Phthalates: Endocrine disruptors and may cause birth defects.
• Parabens: Linked to breast cancer and hormone disruptors, meaning they can cause reproductive and fertility complications.
• SLS & SLES: Known to cause skin allergies and irritation.
• Retinyl palmitate and retinol: May damage DNA and speed the growth of skin tumors.

Staying mindful and educated about the products you use is just as important as implementing a skin care regimen in the first place.

Fortunately, there are many natural skin care products available if you have the interest to protect and preserve your and your loved ones’ skin.

The Benefits of Using Natural Skin Care Products

Consumers are becoming more educated about the harmful effects of using standard beauty and skin care products.

It’s no wonder that 67% of responding U.S. consumers between 18 and 29 years reported that they prefer to purchase skin care products that are natural or organic (source).

Using natural and organic skin care products means you will be using ingredients from nature, and the long-term results will be safe for your body.

The benefits of switching to natural products include…

#1: Healthier Skin and Body

We’re exposed to so many harmful chemicals on a daily basis. Selecting safe products is one concrete step we can take to ensure our physical well-being.

In addition to preventing premature aging, using natural skin care products will minimize your risk for cancers, reproductive issues, and more.

When it comes to preventing skin cancer, sunscreen is a no-brainer.

That said, many popular sunscreen brands contain toxic chemicals.

For example, several studies have linked oxybenzone, a common ingredient in sunscreen brands, to an increase in the production of harmful free radicals and an ability to attack DNA cells.

If you’re looking for an alternative sunscreen option, Alba Botanica’s Refreshing Mineral Sunscreen (SPF 35) will protect your skin from UV rays without putting you at risk.

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#2: Softer Skin

Ironically, many drugstore-brand moisturizers actually include drying agents such as sulfates.

Although you may initially feel as if your skin is softer after applying a standard drugstore lotion, in the long term, it remains dry.

If you want to maintain touchably soft skin, natural products such as the Everyone Lotion from EO Products can be used to provide long-lasting moisture and softness for your hands, face, and body.

This 3-in-1 product is light enough for your face while still hydrating and moisturizing enough for hands and body.

And, if you’re sensitive to fragrances used in many popular skin care brands, this is a perfect alternative as it’s also fragrance-free.

Free of parabens, polysorbate, disodium EDTA, and gluten, there’s no reason to hesitate to add this lotion to your natural skin care routine.

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#3: Clearer Skin

No matter how old you are, no one likes to deal with a breakout of acne and blemishes.

Whether you have dry, oily, or combination skin, there are a wide range of natural products that can minimize breakouts.

However, don’t expect things to work their magic right off the bat.

Your body will need time to cleanse itself of the chemicals in products you previously used, which is why you may experience a period of breakouts at first.

If you stick with it, your skin will adapt and become clear, without the help of chemical-ridden products.

Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face Wash improves skin clarity via the use of natural ingredients such as tea tree oil and awapuhi.

As a known antiseptic, the tea tree oil leaves skin feeling thoroughly clean and oil-free. Couple that with mineral-rich bladderwrack, harvested from the sea, and you’ll have vibrantly healthy skin moving forward.

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If you haven’t made the switch to natural and organic products, there’s no time like the present.

However, beware...many brands are aware of consumers’ increasing preferences to go natural and will label their products as natural...when they really aren’t.

At Pure Modern Living, all of the skin care products we offer are truly natural and safe for your and your family’s bodies.

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