There are so many skincare products on the market that it is hard to choose which ones to use. They all claim that they will beautify our skin but only using them will show us if they are right for us, right? Before you try every skincare product on the market, here is a list of chemicals that you should try to avoid in your skincare products.
1. Alcohol"Alcohols have a drying effect on the skin. When you blow on them, they disappear but they also take some moisture with them. shampoos containing alcohols dry the scalp and weaken the hair over time. Any listed ingredient that ends in the suffix, -ols is a dead giveaway.
2. Parabens"In the ingredients, you may see methylparaben listed. They are preservatives used in skincare products. They decrease the amount of bacterial growth in lotions and other skincare products. Some people may have an allergy to parabens. Its hard to know if this is the source of your skin irritation with so many other chemicals in some skincare products, so avoiding parabens altogether is a wise choice.
3. Perfumes"Companies work hard to produce a new scent that people will like. Even though you may like the smell, it can cause skin irritations or allergies if the right chemicals are mixed together. A rule of thumb is to avoid skincare products that are scented. Look for words like hypoallergenic when buying skincare products.
4. Phthalates"This word is hard to pronounce and with good reason. It is normally found in plastic to increase its flexibility. A chemical like that doesnt belong in any substance that goes on your body. But, it does wind up in some lotions and even soap.
5. Dyes"We never wonder where the color comes from in our skincare products. It adds flare to the packaging to entice the consumer but it does more than that. Read your labels. Dyes can dry out your skin or cause rashes and other nasty skin irritations for those with sensitive skin or allergies.
Reading labels is important. The more that you know about what you are buying, the less likely you are to purchase a skincare product containing one of these chemicals. Since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesnt regulate skincare products, it is up to us to police them.
The next time you shop for skincare items, read the label carefully. This goes for all natural products as well. Eliminate as many of the above chemicals as possible from your products as possible. If the good substances are listed at the bottom of the ingredient list, chances are there are only trace amounts in the product and not enough to be of any benefit - 16755
1. Alcohol"Alcohols have a drying effect on the skin. When you blow on them, they disappear but they also take some moisture with them. shampoos containing alcohols dry the scalp and weaken the hair over time. Any listed ingredient that ends in the suffix, -ols is a dead giveaway.
2. Parabens"In the ingredients, you may see methylparaben listed. They are preservatives used in skincare products. They decrease the amount of bacterial growth in lotions and other skincare products. Some people may have an allergy to parabens. Its hard to know if this is the source of your skin irritation with so many other chemicals in some skincare products, so avoiding parabens altogether is a wise choice.
3. Perfumes"Companies work hard to produce a new scent that people will like. Even though you may like the smell, it can cause skin irritations or allergies if the right chemicals are mixed together. A rule of thumb is to avoid skincare products that are scented. Look for words like hypoallergenic when buying skincare products.
4. Phthalates"This word is hard to pronounce and with good reason. It is normally found in plastic to increase its flexibility. A chemical like that doesnt belong in any substance that goes on your body. But, it does wind up in some lotions and even soap.
5. Dyes"We never wonder where the color comes from in our skincare products. It adds flare to the packaging to entice the consumer but it does more than that. Read your labels. Dyes can dry out your skin or cause rashes and other nasty skin irritations for those with sensitive skin or allergies.
Reading labels is important. The more that you know about what you are buying, the less likely you are to purchase a skincare product containing one of these chemicals. Since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesnt regulate skincare products, it is up to us to police them.
The next time you shop for skincare items, read the label carefully. This goes for all natural products as well. Eliminate as many of the above chemicals as possible from your products as possible. If the good substances are listed at the bottom of the ingredient list, chances are there are only trace amounts in the product and not enough to be of any benefit - 16755
About the Author:
Choose natural skin care instead. Marilyn Etzel, President of ME Naturally, LLC is dedicated to providing you with the tips you need to bring out your natural beauty at her Beauty Talk website.
