Maintaining a proper beauty regimen is crucial for healthy skin, so don’t rely on a haphazard system for choosing your skincare products. In order to maximize the benefits of your routine, it’s important to recognize your skin type and how to appropriately treat its specific needs. You’ll find that customizing your skincare program garners the [...]
Alcohol-free toners. Choose gentle formulas that use botanicals and natural extracts instead of harsh alcohols that strip the skin. Plant-based toners are soothing and refreshing. But bare in mind, not everyone needs a toner, daily cleansing is often good enough to remove dirt and excess oils.
Gentle facial scrubs. To get soft, smooth skin, it’s important [...]
So just what beauty products can you buy that contain all-natural, non-irritating ingredients?
In many cases, natural ingredients are gentler than synthetic ones, however, in some case, there are some natural ingredients like essential oils that can cause irritation or allergic reactions.
Non-drying cleansers. Many people mistakenly assume they have oily skin and use a harsh cleanser [...]
Everyone knows by now that wearing sunscreen is a necessary step in every skincare regimen, but some products can irritate your skin more than others. For instance, physical sunblock formulas- reflect UV rays and include zinc oxide and titanium dioxide- typically cause less irritation than their chemical counterparts, which absorb UV rays and prevent them [...]
Preservatives help to increase a product’s shelf life and staying power. Parabens- commonly used preservatives that include methylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben- are the most commonly used preservative and help to stop bacteria from growing and prevent products from spoiling. However, parabens aren’t without their health risks. Parabens have been linked to breast cancer, impaired fertility [...]
Artificial colorants are another culprit of irritated skin and breakouts. Chances are that your favorite lavender-scented body wash is lavender-colored too- the result is unnecessary dyes and colorants that can aggravate your skin.
Don’t expect natural products worth their salt to be brightly colors; many don’t contain these harsh chemical colors and dyes, so they cause [...]
These days, being green is more popular that ever. We recycle, buy organic foods and drive hybrid cars, all to benefit the environment. It’s only natural to extend those benefits to your skin, especially if it’s easily irritated. Toss out those harsh, chemical-laden products and switch to natural products. It just might save your skin.
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The last and best thing you can do for your skin? Embrace your natural beauty.
Heavy makeup that serves only to camouflage your skin’s natural characteristics isn’t the answer to skincare woes. Foundation and self-tanner isn’t the answer either. Let skin’s natural beauty shine through by adopting a simple skincare mantra: less is more. Wearing heavy [...]
Change with the season
As the leaves fall, ice melts and temperatures boil, our skin also begins to change, requiring different products for every season. This doesn’t mean you need to alter your entire routine, but you might need to change out a few items. For instance, when winter arrives, your once normal to oily complexion [...]
TLC after topical treatments
Intense treatments, such as acid peels or Retin-A, can make skin extra-sensitive to the environment — especially sunlight. And although the most effective protection might be to stay indoors, that’s rarely an option.
Shield treated areas with sunscreen, a hat and protective clothing (i.e. long sleeves and pants). Protect any area that’s undergone [...]