Natural Skin Care Products Versus Chemical-Based Ones

Have you ever been puzzled whether to switch to natural skin care products or stick with chemical-based ones? If you are searching for a reason (or two) to go one way or the other… read on. 

First, let me ask you this… if you had two different products - a natural product and a chemical-based product - and both of the products are very similar in the way they feel and their outcomes - which one would you choose? 

Oh, and let me add something else to this equation, the chemical-based product looks promising on your skin at first, but it is most likely damaging in the long run. Would that impact your final selection process now? 

Exactly. 

Let's look at each category a bit closer, so we can arrive at a more educated decision from here.

Do You Use Chemical-Based Skin Care Products?​

Unlike natural skin care products, these products are made up of different kinds of chemicals and synthetic ingredients. In spite of the fact that some chemicals make them effective, they increase the probability of developing into skin allergies, irritations and side effects. These chemicals, especially, are way too abrasive to individuals with sensitive skin.

As a result, more harm is often done than good. Also, you are at risk of premature aging if you use chemicals continuously. Toxic ingredients, that are not found in natural skin care products, are prominent in these chemicals, which overtime exhaust your skin and make it sag because it loses its natural reproductive elements.

In fact, unnatural products can actually cause acne. Many of the chemical products used in unnatural skin care lines can cause impurities. Common ingredients like mineral oil can attract free radicals and result in blemishes, and early aging.​

Considering Natural Produc​ts For Skin

​Now, natural skin care products are made from non-artificial ingredients like natural oils, plants (like seaweed, green tea), fruit extracts and fruit acids. These products are known to effectively treat the skin and nourish it. Most natural products have powerful antioxidants that assist in slowing down the aging process and creating a younger looking skin.

Skin care derived directly from nature is one of the best ways to get and keep your skin healthy and vibrant. Unfortunately, when choosing a product, you must keep in mind that not all natural skin care products are created equal. Natural product formulations can vary wildly from brand to brand and many are still made with silicones that are simply not skin-friendly. The reason many brands are made with silicone is because, as an ingredient, it is much cheaper and it makes a lotion or cream feel more luxurious once you apply it. While silicone feels nice on your body it adds no real value.

Does the product have to be 100% natural or organic? As long as it is 95% natural, it is a safe bet, but you have to look at the ingredients and make sure that they are of high quality. Even if you were to receive an organic label from the USDA, your skin care product must contain at least 95 percent organically produced ingredients. A product with more than 95% in natural ingredients is even better. When it comes to preservatives (the ones that kill bacteria, fungus and moulds), make sure that the product does not use or contain any parabens.