Making a Case for Organic Skincare Products – 5 Key Points
How many products do you apply on your skin religiously? Think of the items in your grooming regimen—including the lip balm, makeup, perfume, soap, deodorant, lotion, and body creams. A lot, right?
Now, how many ingredients are in those skincare/beauty products? Let me answer this for you…a study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) suggests that there are more than 126 unique ingredients in each of the 9 products we use on average every day. Even more concerning, the cosmetic industry is not held to the same standards as pharmaceuticals or other industries that deal with chemicals.
Rather than risk harm from synthetic chemicals such as phthalates, fragrances, parabens, and aluminum, consider organic skincare products. Going natural means moisturizing, exfoliating, toning, and cleansing your skin the way nature intended—and free from toxic chemicals or additives.
Besides, you are selective about what goes into your mouth—so why not what is applied on your skin? Your skin—being the largest organ in your body—deserves the love of mother nature. Read on for more on the benefits of adding organic skincare products to your grooming routine.
1. Better for the Environment—Eco-Warriors, Assemble!
Using organic skin care products is a win-win scenario. Think about it; you leverage the healing/nourishing power of nature through the organic ingredients—and you, in turn, help support mother nature’s well-being.
The products are typically cruelty-free (i.e., not tested on unsuspecting animals) and they don’t undergo harsh manufacturing processes that release harmful waste and chemicals to the environment. Do the earth a solid—as it’s been doing for you all these years.
2. Just as Effective
For a moment; approach your skincare products as food. In order to flourish and function properly, you need natural, nutrient-rich food ingredients, right? The same applies to your skincare regimen. Contrary to the message we’ve been led to believe organic skin care products are just as effective as their drugstore counterparts—if not more.
Carrier oils in these natural products include potent ingredients such as coconut oil, sesame oil, sunflower oil, beeswax, shea butter and a host of essential oils/additive with well-researched therapeutic benefits. Additionally, these organic ingredients are less likely to cause irritation, inflammations, or allergic reactions.
3. Cut Down on the Chemical Load
Contrary to common assumptions, the products you apply on your skin have implications beyond what you can actually see. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), whatever you apply on your skin is absorbed into your system in a number of different pathways. Long story short, only let the good stuff in and keep an eye on the ingredients in your grooming kit.
4. Embrace a Healthy Lifestyle
Using organic skin care products is like a gateway to a better, healthier, and more fulfilling life of appreciating nature. You become more conscious of the world around you; what you eat; how you dispose of waste, and the sourcing of other products that you use. This collectively helps foster a healthier planet for us and future generations.
5. Value for Money – Going Organic is Worth Every Penny
Contrary to common assumptions, you don’t necessarily have to splurge for organic skincare products. Nowadays it’s easy to find organic rejuvenating face masks, oil rollers, and balms for the same price point as their chemical-laden, mass-produced counterparts.
“We must make organic the conventional choice and not the exception available only to the rich and educated.”
—Maria Rodale
Plus, sometimes cost has little to do with the price tag and more to do with the value a product brings. You’ll appreciate the long-term therapeutic effects from the use of high-quality ingredients sourced from nature herself. You’re worth it and so is your skin – go Organic!