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By: Juliet Cohen Home | Health-and-Fitness | Diseases-and-Conditions


Natural skin care products are skin care products with ingredients that are sourced naturally and do not contain harmful chemicals. These ingredients might be obtained through plants, or anything that is naturally formed and does not incorporate the use of chemicals. Proper skin care is not just hygienic but can also decrease the likelihood of disease. Skin is made up of three layers, epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous fat. The upper layer, epidermis is rather transparent. It allows light to pass through. The second layer or dermis contains blood vessels, nerves, hair roots and sweat glands. Below the dermis lies a layer of fat cells, called the subcutaneous fat. Wrinkles, cellulite, scars, acne, dermatitis, rashes and other skin related ailments can be diminished and sometimes repaired completely with the proper care and maintenance.

Skin care samples can be an excellent strategy in determining what works the best in addressing your specific aging skin concerns. An ideal natural skin care product is a product that has ingredients that are 100% natural and does not even contain chemical preservatives - although may not always be achievable. Most skin care products are made with synthetically produced chemicals that produces undesired side effects. Aromatherapy, the art of healing with pure essential oils, can have powerful effects on the skin. Popular ingredients for these natural products include sea salts, concentrated plant and flower extracts (essential oils), aloe vera, herbs, and are often times combined to achieve certain effects.

There are many examples of natural products around these days, blending age old wisdom with modern technology. Collagen is the main protein of our connective tissue as well as the most abundant protein in our body; the tough bundles of collagen fibers are a major component of the cell structure matrix that supports most tissues and is also found inside certain cells. The other key component is elastin, also a protein in connective tissue that has elasticity, allowing many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting. Elastin helps skin to relax back into its original position when it is poked or pinched. While collagen and elastin cannot be absorbed through the skin, natural skin care with carefully formulated ingredients can help stimulate your body’s production of collagen and elastin, as well as helping to protect them from degradation.

Skin care is an important part of personal care. Skin care includes and goes beyond the simple aspect of personal grooming. A healthy skin is more valuable than just appearance. Many commercial products contain artificial colorants and scents, alcohol and astringents, and are not suitable for everyone, especially people with sensitive skin. Another natural ingredient is olive oil. This was used by Italian woman for hundreds of years. It made their skin soft and line-free. Citrus juices and sea salts are good for oily skin and other types of oils and dairy products are good for those with sensitive skins. Alpha and Beta-Hydroxy Acids that loosen dead skin cells from the surface are another example of skin care tips that leave a smoother, softer layer of skin.



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