Here’s a look at some ingredients to look for in natural body products. They will help fade stretch marks, improve firmness, soften rough spots and moisturize without causing a greasy feeling or clogging the pores. You will find these ingredients in some of the better anti-aging body lotions.

Jojoba

Jojoba may be referred to as liquid wax or oil. It was used historically by Native Americans to treat skin conditions of all kinds. Modern day research has confirmed many of the benefits.

First of all, jojoba is a non-greasy formula, compatible with all complexion types. It can be used on dry, oily or combination skin types to correct imbalances in sebum production.

Sebum is the skin’s natural protectant. It helps to lock moisture into the cells of the skin’s outer layers. But it causes problems for people with oily complexions.

Most people have combination skin types. Some parts of their skin feel oily, while other parts feel dry. Jojoba helps to balance sebum production.

Jojoba is also beneficial for healing scars and fading stretch marks. It may be useful for acne, psoriasis and eczema, all of which may be related to imbalances in sebum production.. Look for natural body products that contain it.

Functional Keratin

Functional Keratin is a relatively new ingredient. It has only been available since the KERATEC Company learned how to extract the protein from sheep’s wool without rendering it inactive.

Collagen, elastin, gelatins and other protein formulas are inactive. The proteins cannot be used by the cells of the body. The molecules are too large to penetrate through the skin’s surface.

KERATEC has patented the processes required to extract keratin without destroying it. The protein molecules can penetrate through the skin’s surface and be used by the skin’s cells.

Natural body products containing Functional Keratin have anti-inflammatory activity, which means they are useful for any inflammatory condition including acne and eczema. The compound is soothing to bug bites and other minor injuries.

It is useful as an anti-aging ingredient, because it stimulates the body’s production of skin cells and elastic fibers. Clinical trials have shown that it improves the skin’s firmness and its moisture content. This effectively de-ages the skin.

Olive Oil

Like jojoba, olive oil has been used straight out of the bottle by women for generations. Some women swear that their continued beauty is due to their regular use of olive oil as a moisturizer.

If you look for natural body products containing “OLIVEM”, you will get an olive oil extract that is more effective than the oils that you would buy from your local grocery store.

What Not to Buy

Most lotions contain a lot of mineral oil and not much else. The prices are low, because the ingredients are cheap. The ingredients are cheap because they are ineffective. They provide no proven benefits.

On the other hand, there is no need to pay a fortune for natural body products. You should be able to find something affordable and effective by looking for the three ingredients mentioned above.

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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