A natural skin care remedy is not necessarily the safest choice. Not all naturally occurring compounds are safe. So, you still have to be picky.

Most of the homemade remedies are botanical extracts. Essential oils are commonly recommended, even though they commonly cause allergic reactions. They really should not be applied directly to the skin’s surface. Nor should they be taken internally.

There is some ancient advice from traditional Ayurvedic practitioners about how all of your skincare products should be safe enough to eat. That ancient advice is still the best advice.

Anything applied directly to the skin’s surface can be absorbed directly into the bloodstream. You might think of the pores as tiny channels leading inside of your body. While major cosmetic manufacturers still maintain that things like sunscreen ingredients cannot penetrate through the skin’s outer layers, scientists have proven otherwise again and again.

Handling lead can poison the body. Mercury can too. Both lead and mercury are naturally occurring compounds. Some berries contain parabens, which have made the news recently because of their presence in breast cancer tumors. Whether or not they were a cause of the tumor remains to be seen. But, most of us feel it is better to be safe than sorry.

You shouldn’t be afraid to eat berries. But, you should evaluate any natural skin care remedy for toxins, allergens or irritants. The juice of fresh oranges, for example, is often recommended for cleansing. But, it is too acidic for most people to use on their faces. So, it causes irritation.

Remedies should be soothing and non-allergenic. They should help reduce inflammation. It should be safe to use them on broken or inflamed areas. Ideally, they will help prevent and reverse free radical damage, too.

You might not realize that Shea butter was originally a natural skin care remedy. Many cosmetic manufacturers have changed it so much that it can no longer be trusted, but if you can find a manufacturer that uses only the cold-pressed, non-scented high quality varieties, then you can use Shea butter for just about anything.

Grape seed oil is a good choice. It can be used as a shaving lubricant and a moisturizer. Grape seed extract is another good choice, but you have to buy skincare products containing it. You can’t get the good stuff out of the grape seeds on your own.

There is one natural skin care remedy that can reverse wrinkles and sun damage. But, you can’t mix that up in your food processor either. It is the reduced form of coenzyme Q10, not the same as what you find in dietary supplements.

Scientists have learned that some molecules are too large to penetrate the skin’s surface. Examples include collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, as well as standard sized particles of coenzyme Q10.

The better research and development teams are away of this challenge. Now, you are aware of it, too. I hope the information you have just read will help you choose a safe and effective natural skin care remedy. We all want to look and feel our best.

Author Bio: Valerie Rosenbaum has spent years searching for the best natural skin care products. The products she discovered use a proprietary blend of natural ingredients like Extrapone Nutgrass root to even out skin pigmentation. To learn more visit her anti wrinkle creams site.

Category: Womens Interest
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