If you want absolutely natural skin care, you probably want the safest solutions available. You might think that all naturally occurring ingredients are completely safe. That’s not true.

In order to be sure you are getting the safest solutions, you need to read the label of ingredients carefully. If you are unfamiliar with an ingredient, do a little research and learn about it. Find out about the possible side effects or adverse reactions before you buy.

Below you will read about just a few of the naturally occurring compounds commonly seen in creams and lotions, as well as the side effects or adverse reactions they may cause.

Fragrance

Whether naturally occurring or synthetic, all fragrances have the potential to cause allergic reactions. Many fragrance ingredients are toxic to the central nervous system. Some cause changes in mood or personality.

You have probably heard of a treatment called “aromatherapy”. The therapy works because certain fragrances are soothing and naturally lift the mood.

The primary components of aromatherapy are essential oils. Essential oils could be included in any absolutely natural skin care cream. But if you are looking for something made by Mother Nature, essential oils are not the right choice.

They are concentrated plant fragrances. If used directly on the skin’s surface there is a risk of allergies and other adverse reactions.

Citric Acid

Citric acid is found in citrus fruits. It sounds safe enough. It is safe for consumption, but it is an irritant. If used on broken skin or applied to a rash, it will cause burning. If used on a regular basis or if it is included in high concentrations, it can cause burning and redness on undamaged areas.

Ideally, an absolutely natural skin care product would be safe enough to eat AND could be applied to broken or damaged areas. It would provide soothing relief and help to prevent infection.

Oxybenzone

A naturally occurring and organic sunscreen ingredient, oxybenzone is a very common ingredient in lotions and creams of all kinds, whether the cream is designated as a sunscreen or not. It is so common in fact that a 2008 study conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the compound in over 90% of all urine samples tested.

Although intended for use as a sunscreen, the compound has been shown to penetrate through the skin’s surface and act as a “photo-sensitizer”. It will actually make your skin’s cells more sensitive to damage from the sun.

An absolutely natural skin care lotion will not contain it for that reason and also because the compound is suspected of being a photo-carcinogen, a compound that damages the cells in a way that can cause cancer when exposed to sunlight.

In Conclusion

Remember, this is just a sample. There are thousands of other compounds that could be present in your chosen brand. Just because it does not appear on this list does not necessarily mean it is safe. Do your own research.

An absolutely natural skin care lotion could be good for your skin’s health and appearance. But everything depends on the naturally occurring compounds it contains.

Author Bio: Valerie Rosenbaum has spent years searching for the best anti aging skin care products available. The skin care product line she discovered uses a proprietary blend of all natural ingredients like Cynergy TK and Phytessence wakame. To learn more visit her anti wrinkle creams website.

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