Natural & Organic Skincare

With so many different products available, choosing the best skin care product for you can be confusing. There are dry skin, normal skin and problem skin products, and now you can find proucts labeled natural or organic. Organic products, however, may just be what your skin needs.

Function

Organic/natural skin care products keep skin clean, moisturized and healthy in the same way that conventional products do.

Types

Organic/natural skin care products are available for all skin types, including dry skin, mature skin, oily skin and even acne/problem skin. Types of products include moisturizer, face wash, toner, eye cream, masks and even sunscreen.

Benefits

Organic/natural skin care effectively keeps skin healthy and in good condition without the use of harmful chemical ingredients, which may damage or irritate skin.

Misconceptions

A skin care product is labeled organic or natural does not make it hypoallergenic. Ingredients used in organic/natural skin care products are just as likely to cause allergies as any other product.

Considerations

Organic/natural skin care products are made using higher quality ingredients and the price of the product may reflect this. While some organic/natural skin care is moderately priced, it can also be more expensive than conventional skin care products.

References

• "Clear Skin: The Organic Action Plan for Acne"; Julie Gabriel; 2007
• GreenPeople: For organic skin care use natural cosmetics and organic cosmetics.