Yes….. The Skincare Product helps to enhance your appearance and makes you feel confident. But the negative impact of using such products can take a toll on your health. The source of the usage of different substances in beauty, skin, body, hair, and nails care products can be found from ancient times. In ancient Egypt, Cleopetra was known for her combo of beauty and intellect. Women in Ancient Egypt used kohl, a substance containing powdered galena (lead sulphide—PbS) to darken their eyelids.
In this competitive edge, Cosmetic industry is holding a lion share. According to the estimation given by Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) the total Indian Beauty and Cosmetic market size currently stands at US$950 million and showing a growth in between 15-20% per annum. To achieve the better quality and enhance their effects, some additives such as preservatives, stabilizers, mineral pigments and dye are added to these products. Some of these substances may also have allergic, irritating, and harmful effects on human health.
These substances include:
- Parabens– Used as preservative in personal care products to keep the products mould and bacteria free.
- Aluminium– Used in deodorants and anti-perspirants
- Triclosan– Used in consumer products including deodorant, soap, toothpaste, cosmetics and general house-hold cleaning products.
- Formaldehyde– It works as a preservative to protect products from contamination.
- Phthalates– It is used in cosmetics like nail polish, hair spray (to make the products less brittle or stiff) and perfumes.
The toxic effect of these preservatives is never negligible. It may cause Headache, Hair problem, Acne, Skin allergies, Eye infections, Infertility, Premature ageing, Hormonal imbalance, Cancer, Skin discoloration and many other side effects.
Now in this competitive market, natural skin care products are also available which are made from non-artificial ingredients like natural oils, plants (like seaweed, green tea), fruit extracts and fruit acids. Natural ingredients like plant oils –including olive oil, borage oil, and argan oil, among others – promote healthy skin through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. These products are known to effectively treat the skin and nourish it. Most natural products have powerful antioxidants that assist in slowing down the ageing process and creating a younger looking skin.
Skin care extracted directly from nature is one of the best ways to get and keep the skin healthy and vibrant. A product with more than 95% natural ingredients is even better.
Since our skin is the largest organ of our body, it is important to treat it delicately with extra attention and care. Many of us, health conscious individuals, are becoming more and more aware of the food we put into our bodies. The same attitude and mindset should be taken forward while choosing the skincare products as well. Whether it is face cream, body lotion, anti-aging face serums or acne regimens, our skin absorbs over half of the products we put on it. So why to punish it with toxic ingredients?
Be Yourself- LiveNature 