Horror stories in the media about the toxic ingredients contained in many of our beauty products may lead you to want to stop buying cosmetics altogether! However, if you put a little effort into becoming more aware of what you're buying, you can help to protect your health with natural cosmetic products.
Unfortunately it can be hard to know just what is and what isn't good for you, but try to bear these simple steps in mind and you will be well on the way.
Never Trust Claims on the Packaging: Unfortunately packaging can be very deceptive, which is why you should do your best never to trust claims such as 'natural', 'organic' (unless it comes with the organic seal) or 'dermatologist tested'. True, in some cases these might mean something and they really will be natural cosmetic products, but in most cases they are there just to get you to buy and don't truly represent the ingredients.
Always Check the Ingredients: Checking the ingredients is the only real way to know what's in the product. This can be difficult at first, as the chances are that you won't have heard of many of the substances listed, but you'll slowly learn with time. Look out for any poison symbols and warnings, as these are a very good sign that chemicals are involved!
Minimize the Use of Fragrances: The word 'fragrance' is found on so much packaging, but what does this really mean? Fragrances are often made of toxic chemicals, but the problem is that we don't know exactly which chemicals they will include. There are more than 5,000 different fragrances used in beauty and cosmetic products, and not all of the chemicals will be listed on the label. Since fragrances are massive culprits for allergic reactions, and may also contain other harmful ingredients known as Phthalates, it's best to go for fragrance-free products wherever possible.
Think Simpler: Once you start to learn more about the ingredients contained in cosmetic products it'll probably become a lot easier to simplify your beauty regime. You may have many different products that all claim to do similar things - why not cut down? Once you start getting used to natural cosmetic products and beauty practices, you'll also find that simple household ingredients can do a great job, and you may even feel as though you can go without some of your beauty products altogether.
Regulations to Protect Our Health: Some authorities are starting to clamp down on the ingredients cosmetic manufacturers can or cannot use. Whilst you can never rely on regulations to protect you completely, it is useful to know how they are coming into place. Check the laws and regulations in your country, or on your local government website, for more information.
It isn't easy when you're first getting started with natural cosmetic products, and there is a lot to learn. Just take it one step at a time and learn about new ingredients as you come across them. You'll soon remember which products to avoid, and which won't harm your health.
Unfortunately it can be hard to know just what is and what isn't good for you, but try to bear these simple steps in mind and you will be well on the way.
Never Trust Claims on the Packaging: Unfortunately packaging can be very deceptive, which is why you should do your best never to trust claims such as 'natural', 'organic' (unless it comes with the organic seal) or 'dermatologist tested'. True, in some cases these might mean something and they really will be natural cosmetic products, but in most cases they are there just to get you to buy and don't truly represent the ingredients.
Always Check the Ingredients: Checking the ingredients is the only real way to know what's in the product. This can be difficult at first, as the chances are that you won't have heard of many of the substances listed, but you'll slowly learn with time. Look out for any poison symbols and warnings, as these are a very good sign that chemicals are involved!
Minimize the Use of Fragrances: The word 'fragrance' is found on so much packaging, but what does this really mean? Fragrances are often made of toxic chemicals, but the problem is that we don't know exactly which chemicals they will include. There are more than 5,000 different fragrances used in beauty and cosmetic products, and not all of the chemicals will be listed on the label. Since fragrances are massive culprits for allergic reactions, and may also contain other harmful ingredients known as Phthalates, it's best to go for fragrance-free products wherever possible.
Think Simpler: Once you start to learn more about the ingredients contained in cosmetic products it'll probably become a lot easier to simplify your beauty regime. You may have many different products that all claim to do similar things - why not cut down? Once you start getting used to natural cosmetic products and beauty practices, you'll also find that simple household ingredients can do a great job, and you may even feel as though you can go without some of your beauty products altogether.
Regulations to Protect Our Health: Some authorities are starting to clamp down on the ingredients cosmetic manufacturers can or cannot use. Whilst you can never rely on regulations to protect you completely, it is useful to know how they are coming into place. Check the laws and regulations in your country, or on your local government website, for more information.
It isn't easy when you're first getting started with natural cosmetic products, and there is a lot to learn. Just take it one step at a time and learn about new ingredients as you come across them. You'll soon remember which products to avoid, and which won't harm your health.
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