Natural Products Better for Skin or a Misconception

I am interacting frequently with our customers and get the question, “Are natural products better?”  My response is always the same, “Yes, our products are made from natural ingredients.” Natural products have wonderful properties to aid in healing skin, hair, and lips.”  The natural ingredients in skincare products have properties to act as a skin-conditioning agent to help heal and relieve many conditions.  Our brand uses a blend of natural oils and butters across all our product lines.  Natural ingredients are better for skin, but not for obvious reasons.  Most commercial products are formulated to be effective in cleansing, moisturizing, correcting problems such as, oiliness, acne and aging skin. 

There is nothing wrong with that, however, many of the ingredients are absorbed into the skin.  Although you are treating an external condition, such as dryness, your body has to deal with the chemical through skin absorption.  The more natural the ingredients are in skincare, the less chance of potential reaction to chemicals.  We only need to be reminded of medications and topical creams to realize this is true. 

In natural skincare products, the use of food grade oils and raw ingredients are blending together to formulate a finished good.  Your body is less likely to have an adverse reaction to raw materials unless there is an allergen or medical condition present.  Be sure to read your labels and look for a list of healthier ingredients.